An elevator pitch is a short, pre-prepared speech that succinctly conveys your professional background, goals, and skills. It is named so because you should be able to deliver your pitch in the time it takes to ride an elevator (30 to 60 seconds). You can give your...
How often do you check your smartphone? Do you keep refreshing your inbox when you should be focusing on your tasks at work? Your sneak peeks on social media and inbox refreshes actually kill your productivity at work, no matter how innocent your intention. Your work...
Written By: Jennifer Parris, FlexJobs Career Writer When you’ve been job searching for some time, it’s hard to not feel frustrated. Every time you don’t hear back from a potential employer or don’t get the job after an interview can lead to feelings of sadness and...
When conducting an interview, it can be easier than you think to let your personal biases creep in and influence your view of a candidate. Even when following the structured interview process, it is critical to remain objective so that you do not allow your...
Written By: Robin Madell, Corporate/Executive Writer It seems like everyone is “crazy busy” at work these days. But being happier in the office or working from home doesn’t have to take a lot of time. Whether you’re a flex worker or a 9-to-5 employee, you can improve...