Career Development

“I got lucky.” “I don’t belong here.” “I’m a fraud, and it’s just a matter of time before everyone finds out.” Sound familiar? Most of us have experienced feelings of doubt and unworthiness at some point in our lives. But when your accomplishments are a result of your own knowledge,…

For many of us, New Years Resolutions likely include less social media, more time with friends, or a renewed focus on health and wellness (which is probably why my gym is packed throughout the month of January … ). And, as it turns out, there’s another popular New Years Resolution…

When you’ve got an important email to write, it can seemingly take hours. You write, revise, delete, and agonize over every word, link, and even your email signature.  And if you are selling your staff’s time in the form of the billable hour, this can be a huge waste of resources.  While…

You’ve done it — after countless informational interviews, phone calls, and in-person interviews, you’ve finally landed your dream job. But as you peruse the contract, you find yourself a little hesitant about what they’re willing to offer you. You’re torn. You know you’re going to love this job. Shouldn’t you…

It’s a tradition to set New Year’s resolutions, and for many people, these goals involve improving things in their personal lives, like health and wealth. Consider how much time you spend on your career, however, and you’ll see it makes sense to set some resolutions relating to the workplace, too.…

We all know the usual suspects: Craigslist. Monster. Career Builder. Newspapers (half-kidding on that one). Or perhaps you’re more of a networking kind of person when looking or hiring for a job: frequenting marketing events to get some face time with heavy hitters who might want you to join their…

Companies often need mission statements to define their values, and ensure they’re remaining focused on reaching their goals without getting side-tracked. At its core, a good mission statement helps a company demonstrate who they are, and how they’re different from other businesses. For instance, consider JetBlue’s mission statement — “To…

When Karla Cook, the current Editor of HubSpot’s Marketing Blog, first joined the team as a staff writer in July 2016, she realized she had more in common with most of her new teammates than she originally thought. As a rhetoric major at Bates College, a liberal arts school in…