Career Interview Question: Describe a Situation When You Disagreed With Someone and How You Handled It Nowadays, being a great job candidate involves more than just possessing experience and qualifications. Hiring managers often aim to know how you usually approach conflict in the workplace since work often involves interacting with different people in various situations. So when a hiring manager ask Written by The Editors May 28, 2020May 29, 2020
Gifts Lifestyle 20+ Best Desk and Office Stress Relief Toys The best desk and office toys should not distract you from finishing a report or handling your day-to-day workload. Here are the best stress relief toys that will make your workday more productive! Natasha D. Oates Award-winning Therapist | Keynote Speaker, The UP Company, PLLC Feeling tied to the d Written by The Editors May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
Career Work How to Stand up for Yourself at Work While it seems easier to avoid any potential work conflicts, being disrespected or disregarded at work may increase your stress and anxiety. If you ever feel like you’re being treated unjustly, you need to stand up for yourself. But, how exactly do you stand up for yourself at work? Here are s Written by The Editors May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
Relationships How to Get Over Infatuation (According to 12 Experts) At some point in our life, we may have experienced being infatuated with someone. It’s blissful and euphoric, yet it can also be addicting and blinding. Without even realizing it, infatuation can take a toll on your life and cause an unhealthy mental situation. Here are some experts’ ins Written by The Editors May 27, 2020May 28, 2020
Psychology Personal Transformation How to Stop Being Cynical A cynical person will almost always choose to challenge, discredit, or disbelieve, even when there is no rational reason to do so. If you’d like to learn how to control this personality trait, here are some experts’ insights that will help guide your way on positive thinking and away fro Written by The Editors May 27, 2020May 27, 2020
Relationships Why Is the No Contact Rule so Effective? The no contact rule is a way of cutting off all communication with an ex for some time, so you can recover from the breakup and allow space for each other to heal. However, this can be a challenging method, especially since we can easily stalk and check up our exes via social media. But, ... Read mo Written by The Editors May 27, 2020May 27, 2020
Career How Far in Advance Should You Apply for a Job Knowing when to apply is a great way of making sure you’re opening yourself up to the plethora of available jobs. Why? It’s because some companies begin to seek applicants months down the road, while others start their recruiting process quite early. Determine how far in advance should y Written by The Editors May 20, 2020May 29, 2020
Career Best Jobs for Analytical Thinkers As an analytical thinker, your ability to deal with complex issues is invaluable in the workplace. However, with so many options to choose from, it can be challenging to decide which would be the right career for you. Here are some of the best jobs for analytical thinkers: Katherine Metres Akbar Pre Written by The Editors May 20, 2020May 29, 2020
Career How to Best Answer: “What Are You Looking for in Your Next Job?” One of the top deciding factors for hiring candidates is determining who among them is the perfect match for the company. That’s why one of the most common interview questions you may encounter is, “What are you looking for in your next job?” This is an excellent opportunity to sh Written by The Editors May 19, 2020May 20, 2020
Relationships 30+ Signs Your Ex Will Eventually Come Back If there’s still a part of you that keeps hoping for your ex to come back, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Although each situation is unique, there are some signs that might mean your ex is trying to get closer to you. Here are 30+ signs your ex will eventually come back, as discuss Written by The Editors May 19, 2020May 20, 2020
Career How to Best Answer: What Can You Contribute to This Company? If a potential employer or a hiring manager asks you about how you could contribute to or add value to their company, what’s the best way to answer? Here’s how to convince the interviewer that you’re the right candidate for the job position, as advised by experts. Alan A. Golik Exe Written by The Editors May 19, 2020May 19, 2020
Career 15 Best Jobs Where You Work Alone Do you prefer working with other people? Or would you rather go for jobs where you could work by yourself? If you much prefer the latter, you’re not alone. People who prefer to work alone can still find jobs in nearly any niche. Here are some of the best jobs where you work alone. Mendy ... Re Written by The Editors May 14, 2020May 14, 2020
Relationships How to Stop Being Controlling in Your Relationship “Stop being so controlling!” If your significant other expressed this complaint your way, it might be time for some self-reflection. But how does one stop being so controlling in a relationship? We asked experts to share their insights. Dr. Margaret Paul Psychologist | Author | Relations Written by The Editors May 14, 2020May 14, 2020
Personal Transformation How to Stop Being Passive Aggressive At some point or another, we have exhibited this type of behavior, or have been on the receiving end of a passive-aggressive person. Learn ways to express anger in a healthy way and to stop being passive-aggressive, with these experts’ insights. Ritu Reimer, MA, LPC Licensed Professional Couns Written by The Editors May 13, 2020May 14, 2020
Relationships How to Deal With Disappointment in a Relationship No relationship is perfect. Sometimes the voice in your head starts saying things like, “Is this really how it’s supposed to be?” or “They’re not who I thought they were.” If you’re trying to figure out the best way to approach this situation, here are some Written by The Editors May 13, 2020May 13, 2020
Career Work How to Apologize for Missing a Meeting We’ve all had that haunting feeling of embarrassment when we realize that we’ve missed an important meeting. So how do we apologize if this ever happened? Is there a proper way of doing it? We asked experts to share their insights. Patti Wood, MA Speaker | Trainer | Author | Body Languag Written by The Editors May 13, 2020May 13, 2020
Career How to Tell If Your Phone Interview Went Well Just like with the usual face-to-face interviews, there is no sure way of knowing whether a phone interview went well or not. Still, it’s not impossible to assess your performance during the interview. There are some indicators that you can keep a lookout for to figure out whether the intervie Written by The Editors May 8, 2020May 15, 2020
Career Answering the Interview Question: What Is Your Work Style? When a hiring manager or a potential employer asks you questions about your work style, how should you respond? While this open-ended question might seem a little vague, it actually allows you to highlight how your work style is an excellent fit for the company you’re applying for. Here’ Written by The Editors May 6, 2020May 15, 2020
Psychology 15+ Signs of an Untrustworthy Person Untrustworthy people seem to find ways to sneak under our radars until they’ve caused us a significant amount of harm, leaving us frustrated that we did not see the signs of their behaviors sooner. That’s why we asked experts to share their insights to help us recognize certain actions a Written by The Editors May 6, 2020May 6, 2020
Psychology How to Deal With Critical Parents in Adulthood For some people, maintaining a good, healthy relationship with their parents can be challenging, especially when the parents are quite critical. In this article, we asked experts to share their insights on how to deal with critical parents in adulthood. Dr. Ramani Durvasula Clinical Psychologist, Au Written by The Editors May 6, 2020May 6, 2020
Personal Transformation How to Forgive Someone Who Hurt You Emotionally Have you ever been emotionally hurt by someone and struggled to forgive them? When we are feeling hurt, forgiveness does not seem quite an option. But if you’re tired of letting negative thoughts occupy space in your head, and you’re ready to let go, forgiveness will come eventually. So Written by The Editors May 5, 2020May 6, 2020
Career What Not to Say in a Job Interview What you say and how you say things during an interview is crucial to helping the interviewer decide whether you are a good fit for their company or not. That’s why it’s essential to think carefully about the things you want to cover, as well as the things you should try to avoid saying Written by The Editors May 5, 2020May 6, 2020
Career How to Not Be Nervous Before and During a Job Interview More often than not, the nerves and pressure of a job interview can make you act differently. To stop nerves from getting the better of you, here are some tips to help you nail those interviews, as recommended by experts. Michael Trust, MPA, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP Human Resources Director, Michael Tr Written by The Editors May 5, 2020May 5, 2020
Psychology Social Skills How to Deal With Know It Alls There’s always that one person who seems to think they know just about everything. You may have encountered one in a social setting, family gatherings, or at your workplace. While it might be best to avoid being in the same room with them, sometimes they’re people you know personally. He Written by The Editors May 4, 2020May 4, 2020
Career How to List Personal Interests and Hobbies on Your Resume A well-written resume should present a potential employer with a substantial idea of which skills and expertise you would bring to the job. Beyond that, there are ways to add some character to your resume. How? You do that by adding some personal interests and hobbies. However, finding interesting Written by The Editors May 4, 2020May 4, 2020
Career Can You Leave a Job off Your Resume? (According to Experts) Do you need to list all the jobs you’ve ever had on your resume? Or is it acceptable to leave out some details? To find out the answer to this question, we asked experts to provide their insights. Let’s find out: Emily Frank, M.A. Founder, Career Catalyst Yes, you can absolutely leave a Written by The Editors May 4, 2020May 4, 2020
Motivational What to Say When Someone Says Sorry for Your Loss If you recently lost a loved one, you may receive more than the usual number of calls, messages, and visits from people offering their condolences. Most people will say something similar to, “I’m sorry for your loss.” You may know some of these people, and some you may not know at Written by The Editors May 4, 2020May 5, 2020
Lifestyle Career How to Come up With Interesting Facts About Yourself As soon as someone says, “Tell us an interesting fact about yourself,” somehow everything we know about ourselves flies out the window. It might be easier to come up with an answer if the scenario you’re in is informal or just a casual conversation with people you just met. But wha Written by The Editors April 16, 2020April 16, 2020
Politics What Is the Main Purpose of a Political Party? What is the core function of political parties? What purpose do they serve? Here are some experts’ insights to help us understand the main purpose of a political party. Paul Engel Founder, The Constitution Study Accumulation and distribution of power The main purpose of political parties, as e Written by The Editors April 16, 2020May 11, 2020
Lifestyle Personal Transformation How to Respond to Thank You (In All Kind of Situations) What’s the best way to reply to a “thank you”? While you can always say “you’re welcome” or “no problem,” it is beneficial to have a variety of responses depending upon the situation you’re in. Here are a couple of ways to respond to a “tha Written by The Editors April 16, 2020April 16, 2020
