(Thanks to our friends at MyPerfectResume for sharing this data.) MyPerfectResume released the findings of its Recruiting Trends Survey revealing a trend that is likely seems unfair to serious jobseekers. A staggering 81% of recruiters admitted to posting jobs that don’t genuinely exist or are already filled. This practice of ghost jobs (posting positions that are either fake or … Read more
Growing up with genuinely caring parents leaves a lasting imprint on our lives. Their influence shapes our values, our attitudes, and the way we navigate the world. Nurturing parents cultivate an environment where love, respect, and empathy take root. They encourage us to explore our potential and face challenges with courage and resilience. But how … Read more
Halloween is here! The chill is in the air. The leaves are turning on the trees. Bags of candy of every description practically fall off the shelves into your basket as you wind your way through the grocery store. And everyone—especially the kids—has their Halloween costumes picked out. Halloween isn’t just for children, though. Many … Read more
For 72-year-old Jacqueline Withers, retirement has been rocky. And she’s not alone, as it turns out. Eight years ago, the Jacksonville, N.C. resident stepped away from her job as a home healthcare aide because of a heart condition. She tapped into her Social Security. But it was not — then or now — enough to … Read more
If you’ve been in a relationship, you’d know that it’s not always sunshine and rainbows. Silent resentment can often creep in, making things complicated and, at times, downright challenging. As someone who’s been there, I can tell you that these subtle feelings of bitterness don’t just appear out of nowhere. They have triggers, some of … Read more
As entrepreneur Jim Rohn famously said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” And while some of those people may lift us up, others quietly drain our energy, distract us from our goals, or chip away at our peace of mind. Often, we let them stay out of habit … Read more
There’s a real distinction between those who scrape through the day and those who truly succeed. The difference? It’s all in how they start their day. Highly successful people have certain habits they perform before 8am. Their early morning routines aren’t arbitrary, but backed by psychology. In this article, I’ll share these seven habits, not … Read more
For many parents, working full-time is a necessity. However, finding the time and energy to work full-time and parent full-time can be almost impossible if you’re not intentional about how you do things. Luckily, there are ways that you can make changes in your life to help ensure that you’re not completely exhausted and overwhelmed … Read more
We all face tough times, but have you ever wondered why some people seem to handle hardship with a resilience that’s almost inspiring? Strong people don’t have some magical immunity to life’s challenges; they simply approach adversity in ways that help them bounce back—and even grow from it. Psychology shows us that resilience isn’t just … Read more
Your job search is finally over and you’ve just signed an amazing offer. First, you feel exhilarated and content. But with the first day at a new job fast approaching another feeling settles in — anxiety. Perhaps it’s your impostor syndrome whispering that you will fail (which you won’t!) or your feeling overwhelmed, imagining how … Read more