Originally published May 18, 2018 and revised May 21, 2020. Does the pandemic have you rethinking your career path or considering a change in jobs? You’re not alone. It’s common for people to reassess their current life in times of…
When you’re in a comfortable and inspiring environment, your creativity and productivity levels are at their highest. You might not think about it often (or maybe you do since COVID-19 has dramatically changed how and where we do our work),…
With quarantine measures in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon, the Portland community has stepped up to help one another. We’ve compiled a list of some of the resources available for residents of the Portland Metro…
With many cities enacting quarantine or shelter in place measures, in-person interviews aren’t possible. As a result, many employers are turning to virtual interviews to continue the hiring process. Though preparing for the actual interview is the same as an…
Originally published November 16, 2017 and revised March 20, 2020. Today’s workplaces are changing. More companies are making the shift to “modern” office spaces—which means open, collaborative workspaces, flexible work environments, etc.—to better accommodate the needs of their business and…
Originally published April 12, 2017 and revised March 16, 2020. After countless job application submissions, receiving a follow-up email from a potential employer is perhaps one of the most anticipated and exciting moments of a job seeker’s journey. (Aside from…
Whether you’ve graduated with your first degree or have gone back for a second (or third!), entering the job market can feel overwhelming at first. There’s a lot going on between applications, interviews and thank you notes, and learning how…
This post was originally published on 10/18/18 and updated on 3/6/20. The hiring market has shifted over the past few years. Today, unemployment numbers are historically low and one in three employees works on a contract or freelance basis. The contingent…
Open-ended questions are the bread and butter of job interviews. They give the hiring manager a chance to see how well you communicate and think on your feet, but that doesn’t mean that they’re easy to answer. How can you…
Self-advocacy could be one of the greatest skills you build this year–especially when it comes to your job. Self-advocacy involves behaviors like learning how to effectively speak up for yourself, self-determination, and reaching out when you need help. Instead of…