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In this job market, culture often can be one of the biggest differentiators for job candidates, or the key to getting a talented employee to want to work for you over another company. So every company, no matter how large or small, has something to say about their culture...

Today we have the capacity to earn a degree from a Top 20 business school without ever leaving our living rooms. That’s pretty amazing. The Financial Times recently did a report on the increasing popularity of quality online MBA programs from established, ranked schools. One of these business schools is University...

Ugh, Mark is at it again! He’s constantly on his phone while eating smelly durian fruit at his desk (it reeks like a dead squirrel buried in manure and then dug up again)! And can’t he schedule his colonic hydrotherapy treatment appointment in private? There’s always a Mark in the...

It is easy to go into salary negotiations with a “me vs. them” attitude. However, treating talks as a collaborative process in which both sides are interested in a fair resolution can be more effective than demands and ultimatums. You got an offer because you demonstrated your ability to fulfill...

Young Professionals: 6 Mid-Year Career Resolutions By Lea McLeod, Guest Contributor {date} So many of us look at the New Year as a time to make resolutions for the coming year. But why not summer? It’s warm, sunny and many of you may love the sense of optimism that the season...

Smartphone addiction is powerful and rampant – and it’s robbing you of precious work time! Some psychology experts say resisting a new text or notification can be more difficult than resisting nicotine cravings. David Sack, M.D., and CEO of Promises Treatment Centers in Malibu and LA, explains that one...

To ace a project, you need a killer game plan. This is where CareerBliss comes in. In order to help you tackle your next project, we talked to a few project management experts about the core, knock-‘em-dead concepts behind their most successful projects. One thing nearly all experts agree on...

Happy Independence Day! It’s that time of year when we celebrate our inalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But sometimes, when you’re swamped, stressed and under your boss’ thumb — you might start feeling like you’re chained to your cubicle instead of enjoying America the...

Boomerang. Entitled. Lazy. These are just some of the pejoratives often hurled at young adults, especially as it becomes more common for Millennials to move back in with their parents. But it’s not as if young adults are returning to the family homestead just for the fun of it. In fact,...

Calling all workaholics: It’s time to carpe diem! Why? Because Drake says YOLO (you only live once) and if a Canadian child star turned top-charted rapper proclaims a motto, you live by it. Plus, you work so hard, day-in and day-out you, slaving away with little to no time to...

Networking isn’t just a casual practice, it’s also strategic. It’s almost like choosing a team. Along with yourself, you want to have the best players on the team. Whether you’re networking for a job or in the job market already, networking is only as effective as the people you reach...

Times are tough, whether you’re a seasoned professional or you just moved the tassel on your college cap. It’s no secret the job market is a challenge in these tough economic times. A recent survey from Rutgers University showed only 49 percent of graduates from the classes of 2009 and...

How does having a four-day workweek, shorter workdays or a flexible schedule sound? How about being able to work from home occasionally, or all the time? Sounds pretty good, right? If you enjoy your current job but wish you had a more flexible work arrangement, all you have to...

Entering a civilian workplace involves more than just using your job skills for a new purpose. Try these six strategies to make the transition easier: 1.  Ditch Military Jargon Remember where you are. “Life has changed. 2 hours after noon is 2 p.m., not 1400!” says  Matt Tuohy, leader of the Incepture...

This year is whooshing by! It feels like just yesterday when Beyoncé gave birth to the coolest baby on the planet; Kim Dotcom finally got popped for his ginormous (alleged) media piracy operation; and LeBron James literally jumped over Chicago Bulls’ John Lucas for a slam dunk. Blue Ivy Carter...

The new day dawns – fresh, bright and full of possibility. You go through your morning ritual: caffeine (likely), feed yourself (maybe), feed the cat (you better), shower (we hope) and then head into the morning sun to make your way to work. It’s gonna be a great day! Flash forward...

Your boss announces her resignation. Two weeks later – after all the It’s been a pleasure working for you. Be sure to keep in touch. Good luck, so long and see you around – your department has been left with a management void. If you want to transform your boss’ departure...

In this competitive market, job seekers are turning to some whacky, out-of-the-box techniques to shine among the massive stack of boring resumes.  It seems like every other week there is someone having their 15 minutes of Twitter fame with clever, catchy job searching stunts. For instance, you might recognize Matthew Epstein...

It’s game time! Fantasy Football players are scrambling to set their lineups, scope out sleepers and identify busts and study Week 1 matchups. No idea what that means … or don’t care? You might want to think again. Fantasy football is one of the most popular virtual sporting events in offices...

An interview can be one of the most daunting parts of getting a job. But fear not -- CareerBliss is here for you. We’ve talked to experts about all aspects of interviewing for a job. Follow the links below for tips on all things job interview – from getting...