No matter where you go in life – especially from a professional growth and development perspective – no one gets there on his or her own. Whether through existing technology, networks, friends or family, success is a team effort. Applying this same concept to the growth of your consulting or contracting career can be highly…

Contract workers are increasingly fueling the United States’ economic engine. To understand how these consultants are becoming a vital part of the labor market, consider this data from a recent poll conducted by National Public Radio and the Marist Institute for Public Opinion: -Contract workers hold 20 percent of jobs in America. -Within 10 years,…

So you finally landed your dream job. The listing looked perfect, you’re making more than your last position and your co-workers couldn’t be kinder. There just one problem; your boss is a complete jerk. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Based on a recent survey reported by LinkedIn, nearly two-thirds of Americans dislike their…

Employer brand, a company’s reputation as an employer and its value proposition to employees, is critical to attracting an ongoing flow of candidates. In the 90s, when employer branding first started gaining attention, it was something that came from the top down. Today, because of social media and review sites like Glassdoor, employees have a…

Committing to a job change can be an emotional rollercoaster. It may have been a long time since you looked for a new position or attended an interview. When you get to the point that you’re actually going through the process of applying and interviewing, you hope that it will be a positive experience. Yet…