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Side Hustles From Home: Online Jobs, Gigs and More Ideas

Evgeny Atamanenko / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. You’ve heard about side hustles, and you think you might want one. That’s a great idea! A side hustle can be a great way to make extra money, learn new skills, and network with people in your field. But there’s no job category […]

4 Ways Online Learning Can Benefit Your Job Search

DisobeyArt / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. When looking for a new job, you’re probably busy formatting your resume, meeting with career coaches, and customizing cover letters. However, online learning is one critical step you might overlook when setting yourself apart from other job seekers. Online learning can be a great […]

How to Work With a Passive-Aggressive Boss: 5 Tips

Minerva Studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Did you take a new job that you thought you would love, but the team leader is making your workdays increasingly stressful? They may withhold information, undermine your efforts, and single you out in front of the team. Unfortunately, it sounds like you […]

The 10 Most Recession-Proof Businesses in 2023

Follow Focus / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Forbes Advisor. In 2008, at the height of the Great Recession, Maurisa Potts made a bold move. She quit her job as marketing director of Northern Virginia’s Crystal City Business Improvement District to launch her own marketing and PR firm. “Folks thought I was […]

What Remote Tech Startups Look for When Hiring

Jacob Lund / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Hiring needs for managers differ across sectors, and remote tech startups have specific requirements for job candidates. “Unique challenges come with hiring for remote positions within tech startups due to the highly specialized skill sets needed for success,” explains Kacper Rafalski, a senior-level […]

8 Unexpected Things That Can Hold Back Your Career

Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you spinning your professional wheels but can’t quite figure out how to move forward? You may have realized you’re unhappy with your current job, but you’re not quite sure how to fix the problem. Perhaps you have big ambitions but no clear […]

What to Ask When Negotiating Your Salary and Benefits

Damir Khabirov / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Negotiating salary can be an uncomfortable part of a job offer, especially when you’re likely thankful for the offer and hope to see it through! But not negotiating for fair pay can put you at a disadvantage. In fact, 58% of Americans don’t […]