By Vladimir Gendelman, On the surface, a graphic design job interview should be easy. After all, you’re talking about the subject you know the most about—yourself. But when anxiety, pressure and nerves get in the way, you might give answers that don’t exactly paint a lovely picture of you as an employee. View Details

By Vladimir Gendelman, Free cafeterias. Unlimited vacation. Extended parental leave. We all fantasize about such amazing workplace benefits, but most of us haven’t experienced them yet. That fantasy is coming to life more and more. Recently, we’ve seen employers stepping up their incentives game to attract and keep top talent. Already companies like Google and Facebook are famous for innovative employee perks and workspaces that look more like playgrounds than massive tech companies. View Details

1. Focus on the Future Focusing on the future and being proactive is much more likely to work out than focusing on the past and being reactive. Sit down with your boss and say: “Can I ask you a hypothetical question? ”Hopefully, they will say, “Okay. View Details

By Biron Clark, Starting a new job can be an exciting, but nerve-racking time. There are a few things you can and should do to limit your risk and ensure you’re making the right decision when it comes to accepting a new role. During your job search, you should be on the lookout for the following warning signs. That way, you can be more confident about the changes you make while avoiding potential career disasters. 1. View Details

You probably reach customers at all different sorts of levels. Maybe some have subscribed to your email sends.  Others may read a blog, or connect with you via various social media platforms. You probably think that by reaching them through various methods you’re probably reaching everyone you need to—but that’s not the case. View Details

By Julie Rusciolelli, I hire one to two interns a year with the expectation that this intern could eventually end up a MAVERICK full time. In fact, I've offered full-time employment to almost 80 per cent of those who have interned at my firm. That's a great stat, one I am very proud of. I wish I could hire more interns, as it has been a proven and effective way to find young, energetic talent, without huge commitments. View Details

By Kazim Ladimeji, Talent shortages get a lot of press these days, but we should not forget that, despite all the talk about dwindling numbers of candidates, there are still plenty of job seekers out there who find it hard to get interviews. It’s well documented that unemployed applicants find it much harder to get jobs than their employed counterparts do. View Details

By Lina Duque,  When I decided to start my own social media consulting business three years ago, I felt like I was jumping off a cliff; I could soar, or fall flat on my face. Could I pull it off? What if I didn't get enough business? What would people think? I was terrified. Going from full-time employee to entrepreneur was risky, but the upside was that I was doing what I loved. 1. View Details

By Larry Myler, Business development is all about persuasion. But those who begin relationships by trying to persuade are missing the point. Better to begin relationships by establishing them. Here are four ways to do it. Give value before your get value. The classic book Influence (Harper Business revised edition, 2006) by Robert Cialdini, reveals something powerful about giving. It creates a sense of obligation, or reciprocation, that can drive the receiver to respond in like manner. View Details

By George Deeb, As a serial entrepreneur and growth consultant at Red Rocket, I have been exposed to hundreds of companies, and some of the common pitfalls they run into as it relates to sales, and the impact it has on effectively growing their businesses long term. Below are five common pitfalls I see entrepreneurs make when chasing near-term revenues, that can often create long term hurdles for the business down the road. View Details

By Ralph Levy and Darlene Marsh,  Every professional should be well versed in how to negotiate. Whether you’re a junior employee making a case for a promotion, an HR professional selecting company insurance benefits, or a top executive brokering new deals, these skills will come in handy. However, few professionals have any formal education on negotiation, and strategies vary depending on circumstances. View Details

By Patrick Barnett, It happens. You have at least one employee who does amazing work. There’s no doubt that this individual is an asset to the company. But … you dislike him. He interacts well with everyone else in the office. But for some reason, the two of you bump heads. Could it be personal? How do you remain professional while managing an employee that you personally can’t stand? Here are some tips: 1. View Details

By Christie Mims, “Get out and network more. ” “Just talk to more people! ” “Why not ask someone for help, maybe in your network? ” Have you ever heard any of the above when you are talking about networking? Doesn’t it make you want to stab the person who said it in the eye? Yeah. Me too. View Details

By Dr. Travis Bradberry,  There are so many things that can kill the careers of good, hard-working people. Honest mistakes often carry hard-hitting consequences. We usually only hear about the more egregious examples, such as when Yelp employee Talia Jane became an Internet sensation for writing a blistering post criticizing the company’s low pay and its CEO. To no one’s surprise, she quickly found herself out of a job. View Details

By Preston D Lee, I get that it’s possible to make good money without ever dealing with clients. But still, I’m going to go out on a limb and guess: you work with clients on an almost-daily basis. And, let’s be honest, clients can be intimidating. Especially at first. Because, as a creative entrepreneur, you may not feel like a natural salesman, negotiator, or closer. You’re an artist. View Details