Stop saying ‘um’—here’s how to sound more ‘eloquent and decisive’
As a communication coach with over 20 years of experience, and the CEO of a communications training firm, there are few words I dread hearing more than “um.” It’s a useless sound, and if used too frequently, it can adversely affect how people see you. In fact, research shows that when fast talkers produce a […]
Working Worlds Apart: How to be Successful on Global Teams
Have you ever felt lost in translation even when everyone is speaking the same language? Working on global teams is a complex but increasingly vital aspect of many industries. Join a panel of pharmaceutical leaders from AstraZeneca as they explore how global teams can thrive across cultures, time zones, and personalities. Register now to discover […]
How to Find On-Campus Jobs at Gonzaga | Undergraduate Admission
June 23, 2025 | Megan Baird ’24, Admission Counselor Working on campus allows students to gain valuable experience, professional development, and help fund their education. On-campus jobs allow for flexibility, accountability, networking, less debt, and career exploration. We have over 1200 student employees on our campus working an average of 8-10 hours a week. Our […]
How to dress for work when the temperature rises
Personal stylist Clare Chambers shares her expert tips for navigating summer style in the workplace ahead of her masterclass How to Dress Like You Mean Business on Tuesday 17 June. Sweltering on the commute. Over-air conditioned boardrooms. Meetings that take you from blazing sunshine to stuffy offices and back again. Dressing for work in summer […]
How to Develop Your Skills to Become a Principal Engineer
Becoming a principal engineer requires more than technical skill, it’s about influence, communication, and strategy. Success means enabling teams by shaping culture, Sophie Weston said. In her talk at QCon London, she suggested developing deep skills in multiple domains, with general, collaborative skills. Skills from life outside work, like sports, volunteering, or gaming, can add […]
She’s made $10,000 an hour teaching people how to make dumplings
Samantha Mui, 34, is the founder of Thirsty Dumpling, a do-it-yourself dumpling-making startup. Courtesy of Samantha Mui Samantha Mui teaches people how to make dumplings for a living, making as much as $10,000 an hour, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It. That’s more than what she used to make a month from her corporate job. […]
I published my first book at 38—how I changed careers to do it
Once upon a time, before I ever gave any serious thought to becoming an author, I was a recruiter. Then I was an HR manager, resume writer, career advice columnist, and career coach. For the most part, I really enjoyed it. Helping others find jobs they love, or at least like, is incredibly rewarding. But […]
How to land a job in a ‘low firing, low hiring’ market: economist
Job seekers at a job fair hosted by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to support federal workers looking for new career opportunities, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on April 25, 2025. Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images These days, job hunting may feel like something of a paradox: Even though the overall […]
How to manage emotions that can sabotage you during salary negotiation
On the surface, salary negotiations seem to be about money and benefits, and most of us approach them that way. We limit ourselves to thinking about what we want in terms of dollars, perks, and packages. But as a negotiations professor and coach for almost 20 years, I know that for most of us, salary […]
How To Figure Out If A Job Is Right For You (And How AI Can Help)
Photo by Campaign Creators on Unsplash UNSPLASH.COM Recruitment is a two-way street. As a CEO, it’s always in my interest to hire the best person for the job. But that doesn’t just mean the candidate with the longest list of credentials. They also need to be the right fit—something that’s as important for the candidate […]