The first fifteen minutes of your morning can have a major impact on the rest of your day. Similarly, the last fifteen minutes of your day can affect your performance the next morning. By following these 9 helpful tips, you can ensure that you complete your to-do list with an ambitious attitude and finish your day satisfied and relieved that you accomplished all your goals.

Job descriptions can contain similar words, but is there a hidden meaning behind them? What do employers really mean when they say they want someone who’s “detail-oriented” or “passionate?” Furthermore, how do you demonstrate to a potential employer that you are those things? Here are some common words and phrases you’ll find in a number of job descriptions, as well as what they mean and how you can showcase your skills to fit the description.

Today’s job marketplace is extremely competitive, so it’s important to always be on top of your game. One way to do this is to learn skills that will make you an asset to any organization. We previously wrote a blog post on free online tools you can use to teach yourself new skills, but we found many more sources that will help you develop into a confident and competent employee. Take a look at the following tools that will boost your resume and advance your career!

You’re at a networking event, dressed to impress, but you just can’t seem to muster up the courage to walk up to someone and introduce yourself. It seems that everyone around you is having riveting conversations while you’re still trying to come up with something to say.

So you’ve been given a job offer, now what? If you are excited and the job fits your requirement, then accept it on the spot…but only if you have the answers to the questions that confirm it’s the right fit for you. Here are the top five questions to ask a potential employer that will allow you to see if this position aligns with your personal and professional goals.

Just like no two snowflakes are alike, no two people are completely identical. However, there are individuals who share similar personality traits as you.

The term “company culture” comes up often when preparing for job interviews. You may be able to check off all the qualifications listed in the job requirements, but if your personality isn’t in tune with an organization’s personality, you probably won’t be very happy in that role.

We all have people we look up to. We also try to emulate these people and behave as leaders ourselves. At the end of the day, what can you do to make yourself a better leader? Take a look at the following TED Talks that will teach you not only how to be someone who inspires others, but will also challenge you to think about what a leader really is.

Picture this: you have an interview or important presentation coming up and you’re freaking out. You’re nervous that things will go wrong; you won’t get your dream job or you will make a fool out of yourself in front of your boss. You feel like your entire world is collapsing. Does this possibly sound familiar?