Congratulations on landing a job interview. As a PhD, acing a job interview can be just as nerve-wracking as it is for people who are not in academia. There is often a lot of concern as to whether you will do enough to sell yourself and impress the interviewer to the point of being hired. […]
No matter which great leader you look upon, you will see that they were all self-aware. Self-awareness is a defining characteristic of good leaders. As a leader, you should know your personality, value, habits, and emotions as they directly or indirectly affect your actions and decisions. Having knowledge about these things will allow you to […]
Why is leadership so important? A leader is the linchpin of any organization. It seldom matters what the nature of the organization is like when collated with the role of a leader. But what makes a leader strong and competent enough to be called a leader? Before everything else, a great leader is self-aware and […]
Looking for work? You’re not alone. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were about 10.7 million unemployed people in the U.S. in November 2020. This is almost twice the number that was recorded in February 2020. The good news is that the unemployment rate has been trending down as the world continues to […]
We are truly living in unprecedented times. Approximately 73,000 businesses have closed across the U.S. since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Others have filed for bankruptcy, including big names such as JC Penney, Hertz, and J. Crew. Furthermore, 7.5 million small businesses are at risk of shutting their doors for good. All this has happened (and […]