Practical Work & Career handbook articles from Functioning Human.
Why is it so easy for some people to start up a conversation with a perfect stranger and be completely at ease, while others forget how to use our tongues to speak and our brains to think? What are some tips to help?
To pull off a great interview, you need a mix of targeted prep, practiced answers, and a bit of “go with the flow” confidence. Here are our top tips to crush it.
Heard you’ll make less if you get a raise? That’s a myth. Yes, you may enter a higher tax bracket, but only part of your income gets taxed at the higher rate. You’ll still take home more. Take that raise and celebrate.
A resume tells mostly about your achievements and your history. Your cover letter? That’s your chance to talk about the future. It’s not just a rehash of your work history, it’s your opportunity to explain why this job, why this company, and why now.
It’s necessary. It’s a little old fashioned. It’s your résumé (known hereafter as resume, because it's easier.) Think of it like your ticket to hop on the train to your next job.
Whether you’re changing careers, escaping a toxic manager, or just chasing that sweet, sweet health insurance, here are the job search tips every functional human should know (from our experience being on both sides!)