How to Ask Your Manager for Feedback (& easily impress them)

Your manager is either your greatest friend, or your biggest obstacle. No matter where your manager stands on this spectrum, getting feedback from them is going to be a valuable resource for your professional growth so this is something you should be doing consistently at work if you want to get more promotions and raises. […]

How to Talk to Your Remote Employer About Moving

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. If you’re a remote worker, there may come a time when you need or want to relocate. Whether it’s for personal reasons or because you want to be closer to your company’s main office, it’s essential to have a discussion with your employer about […]

8 Strategies to Achieve Your Career Goals, Backed by Science

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. It’s no secret that achieving your career goals can be challenging. Sometimes, it feels like you’re swimming upstream, trying to reach the other side. But what if there were strategies that could help you achieve your goals more efficiently? According to science, there are! […]

The Top 10 Skills Employers Want You to Have

Zivica Kerkez / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. When you want to stay ahead of the competition, there are a few key strategies to implement to ensure you remain a top contender. After all, it’s no secret that employers today want more than just technical knowledge — they want creative problem-solvers […]

How to Manage Your Social Media Presence as a Freelancer

Inside Creative House / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Freelancers need a way for potential customers to find them — and online profiles are an effective tool to expand your reach across the globe. “There are many marketplaces, freelance associations, portfolio sites, and social media platforms where a freelancer might have […]

10 Tips to Get Organized as a Working Parent

Dmytro Zinkevych / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Parenting can be hard. And balancing work with taking care of your kids can complicate things more. No matter where you are, you feel like you should be somewhere else. And you’re desperate to find a balance that would allow you to actually […]

8 Types of Alternative Work Arrangements Employers Offer Today

AtlasStudio / Shutterstock.com As everyone can attest, the COVID-19 pandemic turned the world upside down. Many of those changes were unpleasant, but a few good things came out of that awful period. For example, millions of people now can choose from a range of alternative work arrangements that were not commonly offered prior to the […]