Professional Risk and Reward
Is a Start-Up Right for You?
Start-ups can be extraordinarily stimulating places to work. Everyone, from senior management to the receptionist, feels like they are on a mission from God. The hours are long, the pace frenetic, and emotional swings as sudden as each day’s latest win or loss. Deciding whether one should accept a position at a start-up – versus…
Read MoreCold Realities of the Counter-Offer
See if this scenario sounds familiar. For any number of reasons – underappreciated, overworked, underpaid, overlooked, whatever – you reach the conclusion that your career potential will never be realized at your employer. After a diligent job search, you accept an offer from a new employer. You are excited that you will start your new…
Read MoreWhy Corporate Culture Matters
When deciding whether to join a new company, there is more to consider than the position’s responsibilities, growth potential, or compensation package. Certainly the relationship between you and your future superior is important. Trust, communications and clearly articulated expectations between both parties will play a critical dynamic in your success and satisfaction. By the same…
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