One of the greatest feelings in the world is receiving a job offer. Not only is it flattering to learn you are the best fit for a role and someone sees potential in you, but it’s also incredibly validating when all your hard work pays off. Being selected as the best...
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5 Must-Ask Interview Questions to Assess a Company’s Remote Work Structure
In recent months, remote work has become more popular and, arguably, necessary to keep professionals safe during the current pandemic. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, many companies already had work-from-home (WFH) programs available, but for every company that had a...
8 Essential Steps to Ensure a Smooth Transition to a New Career
Has inspiration struck? Are you ready to transition into a position involving your newfound passion? Maybe you went to school for something and had a change of heart once you got a job in your field. Whatever reason you may have for wanting a professional change, you...
The Hard Work of Taking Time off Work: How to Fully Unplug on Your Next Staycation
No matter what desk (or table) you currently call your office, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is important, but we all know that is easier said than done. With our culture of instant gratification and technology literally at our fingertips, it can be...
Show Me the Money! Negotiating Salary Without Compromising Your Worth
For most, discussing the terms of a salary or an hourly rate of pay can be difficult. Some treat salary negotiations as a social taboo that’s on par with asking a woman her age or openly discussing who you plan to vote for in the next election. But salary expectations...
Ask a Recruiter: What Documents Will I Need for My Background Check? (and What to Do If You’ve Lost Them)
Every employer is different when it comes to their new hire onboarding, training, and pre-employment screening processes. Despite these differences, there are some documents that you should always have handy and keep in a safe spot just in case your future employer...
Taking Your Interview From Interrogation to Conversation
Interviewing is nerve-racking for everyone. The line of questioning can make it feel as though you are in an interrogation chair desperately trying to demonstrate to the interviewer why you are the best candidate for the job. Here are a few tips to help you leave the...
Slaying Your Side Hustle: 5 Tips to Help You Balance a 2nd Job
Before my job at Bridge, I was working as a server and being trained to bartend at a restaurant. I was able to get a 2nd job during the mornings with a small, owner-operated concrete company. For over a year, I poured concrete during the mornings and served tables at...
Mind the Gap: How to Address Gaps in Your Employment History During an Interview
During an interview, an employer’s main goal is to get a better understanding of who you are as a professional along with your professional history. You may encounter questions about why you left a job as well as questions about any gaps in your employment history....
A Crash Course in GED Testing
Your schooling and education level plays a large role in the types of opportunities available to you. For someone who finds themself without a high school diploma, finding a job and starting a career can feel like it’s virtually impossible. Maybe you didn’t realize...










