I once had a friend say to me, “I have all sorts of crushes these days. Man crushes, lady crushes, career crushes…” Think dating was over when you tied the knot? WRONG. As an adult, searching for new relationships, romantic, friendship and professional, can feel a whole lot like dating.

As more and more offices relax or remove dress codes, there’s an even greater opportunity to showcase your personal style at work! While a little more freedom in dress at the office is a welcome change for many employees, that doesn’t necessarily mean that jeans every day are the best thing for professional development.

Let’s get real. Handling criticism is tough for everyone –especially at work. Even the most confident professionals are phased by unexpected criticism in the workplace.

social media is your cyber profile- your digital footprint. Here are some tips to keep yourself noticeable, relevant, and interesting on social media.

Imagine a world where you could adventure, explore, relax, or even stargaze all while getting paid.

Everyone has a resume, anyone can draft up a cover letter, but what will make you stand out between everyone? What better way to impress employers than an online portfolio?

With the recent introduction of the augmented reality game Pokémon Go, there is no question that it has become a huge part of our society. By simply opening an app, we are sharpening our networking/strategical planning skills, and understanding the atmosphere of the silicon valley-like business culture.

Summer break is over, and now it’s time to gain skills that recruiters are looking for any opportunity that you get.

The young professional life can be hard, but these apps will help you succeed.

Job security is important more than ever lately. There are so many positions being outsourced, eliminated, or redone it’s hard for anyone to feel like their job is safe.

Are you a college student who is about to embark on an internship at your dream company or are you a young professional who has just landed a wonderful position right out of college?

The tedious resume building, the tiring process of job searching, the excitement of getting replies from companies, the nervousness of doing job interviews and the excitement of getting the employment letter are the steps of getting a new job for recent graduates.

Being able to stay true to who you are in every situation is an incredibly important trait to develop. To some people, the term “be yourself” is not easy.

Classes are starting to pick up… but have no fear, online resources are here!

It’s easy to feel like you’re not in charge of your career, since as an employee you’re often being told what to do and how to do it. But what if I told you that you can get back in the driver’s seat of your career?

A lot of companies offer remote internships to spread their reach around the world, and it’s pretty easy to see why. After all, they’re convenient, save office space, and broaden their applicant pool in ways that in-office jobs simply can’t. But the benefits aren’t just for the employers. If anything, it’s the interns themselves who actually get the stacked end of the bargain, and here’s why.

The experience you have on your resume can make or break whether or not you get an interview. Here are some tips to properly format and style your experiences to make your ten seconds shine.

Whether it is the summer before a new academic quarter or your first job, staying productive is to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a proactive mindset.

Unfortunately, life isn’t that easy. But by focusing your time on doing what you love and cutting back on what you don’t, you’ll have the energy to move past hurdles and commitments that you can’t escape.

Alright, so you’ve taken all of our advice, found your perfect internship, and loving every moment of it. Now what? Now, it is time to transition to your next job and leave the old one on good terms.

Everyone knows that the secret to landing your dream job is to network--network often, and network well. Good job, networking master! You did it! What’s the next step? How do you transform this 10-character-long email address into an actual job offer?

You’re a student, you get good grades, are on numerous organizations and teams, you even run the school’s debate team. You still feel like you should be doing more, and feel as if something essential is missing from your life: an internship.

Due to the ever-increasing ease of long-distance communication, the modern-day workforce does not have to be together in one building, employees can live hundreds or even thousands of miles away from their boss.

Everyone wants to get out of college and have a job right away, but sadly, it’s not that easy. Luckily there is a solution to make this problem easier…. INTERNSHIPS!

Without further ado, here are five mistakes young professionals make at their first job