Career Advice Journal # Work, without the guesswork. Practical reporting and thoughtful advice about careers, job searches, hiring, compensation, leadership, and the changing world of work. ## Journal archive. Clear explanations, useful frameworks, and grounded observations for people navigating work from either side of the hiring table. [![How to Make Your Resume Stand Out. Get that Job!](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/b9604746a5f711801a425a7004a25475-1024x576.png) Archive](https://jobicy.com/blog/71721-how-to-make-your-resume-stand-out-get-that-job.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [How to Make Your Resume Stand Out. Get that Job!](https://jobicy.com/blog/71721-how-to-make-your-resume-stand-out-get-that-job.md) Your resume is your personal marketing tool that showcases your skills, accomplishments, and experiences to potential employers. ![Barbara Best](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/05/avatar_289_1779685452.jpg) Barbara BestFeb 17, 2023 · 5 min read[![How Long Should You Stay in a Job? This Guide Will Help You Figure it Out](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/7ac688c5a1080aeb3c0233ab3868a3e8.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71701-how-long-should-you-stay-in-a-job.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [How Long Should You Stay in a Job? This Guide Will Help You Figure it Out](https://jobicy.com/blog/71701-how-long-should-you-stay-in-a-job.md) Deciding whether to leave a job can be a complex decision, and it's important to weigh the pros and cons of… Matt SemonFeb 16 · 5 min[![How to Deal With Difficult Coworkers and Still be Professional](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/c11f78a0767d7670311b34defbf58728-1.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71680-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [How to Deal With Difficult Coworkers and Still be Professional](https://jobicy.com/blog/71680-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers.md) Dealing with difficult coworkers is an important part of maintaining a positive work environment and achieving success in your career. Joshua WardFeb 16 · 5 min[![The Cost of High Turnover: Understanding the Importance of Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/c2670826eb894bc8e095560f5aa3452a-5.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71748-the-cost-of-high-turnover-understanding-the-importance-of-staff-retention.md)[Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/staff-retention.md) ### [The Cost of High Turnover: Understanding the Importance of Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/blog/71748-the-cost-of-high-turnover-understanding-the-importance-of-staff-retention.md) We will explore the costs associated with high turnover rates and highlight the importance of staff retention for a company’s success. Joshua WardFeb 16 · 5 min[![Undecided Between Careers? Here’s how to Choose One](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/dea408361fba226ecb2d02e51fc063c5.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71633-undecided-between-careers-heres-how-to-choose-one.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Undecided Between Careers? Here’s how to Choose One](https://jobicy.com/blog/71633-undecided-between-careers-heres-how-to-choose-one.md) Making a career choice can be a daunting task, especially when you’re undecided or unsure about your interests and skills. Joshua WardFeb 15 · 7 min[![Does Career Coaching Really Pay for Itself? A Guide to Costs and Value](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/c11f78a0767d7670311b34defbf58728.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71607-does-career-coaching-really-pay-for-itself-a-guide-to-costs-and-value.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Does Career Coaching Really Pay for Itself? A Guide to Costs and Value](https://jobicy.com/blog/71607-does-career-coaching-really-pay-for-itself-a-guide-to-costs-and-value.md) Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional looking to make a career change, you may be considering hiring a… Matt SemonFeb 14 · 5 min[![The Importance of Good Speech: 5 Tips to be More Articulate](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/aa30d36db15912004b59a6b768c57eb7.png)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71603-the-importance-of-good-speech-5-tips-to-be-more-articulate.md)[Productivity](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/productivity.md) ### [The Importance of Good Speech: 5 Tips to be More Articulate](https://jobicy.com/blog/71603-the-importance-of-good-speech-5-tips-to-be-more-articulate.md) In a professional setting, miscommunications can cause delays, wasted time, and ultimately loss of productivity. Jobicy TeamFeb 14 · 5 min[![What do You do if You Hate Your Job? Try These 5 Tactics](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/f854a42a4c5b3a557f6d730a412ed566.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71598-what-do-you-do-if-you-hate-your-job.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [What do You do if You Hate Your Job? Try These 5 Tactics](https://jobicy.com/blog/71598-what-do-you-do-if-you-hate-your-job.md) If you’re unhappy or unsatisfied with your job, it’s a risk to your well-being to not do anything about it. Natalya LuftFeb 14 · 6 min[![Asking for a Salary Range: How to Start the Conversation](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/b139fad76a01d1542ac74b5f22435b97.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71571-asking-for-a-salary-range-how-to-start-the-conversation.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Asking for a Salary Range: How to Start the Conversation](https://jobicy.com/blog/71571-asking-for-a-salary-range-how-to-start-the-conversation.md) One of the most important conversations you’ll have with a potential employer is when they ask about your salary expectations. Jobicy TeamFeb 13 · 6 min[![How to Tell Your Boss You’re Quitting Without Burning a Bridge](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/a5a9629fe53211878b4b151a72a1bec5.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71569-how-to-tell-your-boss-youre-quitting-without-burning-a-bridge.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [How to Tell Your Boss You’re Quitting Without Burning a Bridge](https://jobicy.com/blog/71569-how-to-tell-your-boss-youre-quitting-without-burning-a-bridge.md) Whether you’re leaving to pursue new opportunities or simply want a change of pace, it’s important to quit in a professional… Barbara BestFeb 13 · 5 min[![Why Can’t I Focus on Anything? The Reasons Behind Your Lack of Concentration](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/3e2a281b90fa8ebdfa57d712c2f8042f.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71564-why-cant-i-focus-on-anything.md)[Productivity](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/productivity.md) ### [Why Can’t I Focus on Anything? The Reasons Behind Your Lack of Concentration](https://jobicy.com/blog/71564-why-cant-i-focus-on-anything.md) In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common reasons behind a lack of concentration and what you can do… Matt SemonFeb 13 · 6 min[![How to (Politely) Decline a Job Offer](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/bea310fa77e35c4344ef685c4d280266.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71552-how-to-politely-decline-a-job-offer.md)[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) ### [How to (Politely) Decline a Job Offer](https://jobicy.com/blog/71552-how-to-politely-decline-a-job-offer.md) So, you’ve found yourself in a position where you need to turn down a job. Here’s how to decline a job… Jobicy TeamFeb 12 · 6 min[![“Why are You Interested in This Position?” and How to Answer](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/fd456406745d816a45cae554c788e754.jpeg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71533-why-are-you-interested-in-this-position-and-how-to-answer.md)[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) ### [“Why are You Interested in This Position?” and How to Answer](https://jobicy.com/blog/71533-why-are-you-interested-in-this-position-and-how-to-answer.md) It's one of those questions that either raises immediate red flags or gives the green light to move you forward. Natalya LuftFeb 12 · 5 min[![How to Request Stress Leave from Work](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/12a410471b9272cff4db8700c3df6f6c.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71511-how-to-request-stress-leave-from-work.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [How to Request Stress Leave from Work](https://jobicy.com/blog/71511-how-to-request-stress-leave-from-work.md) When stress becomes too much to handle, taking time off work can be a necessary step for recovery and restoring a… Jobicy TeamFeb 11 · 6 min ## Go beyond advice. Use Jobicy’s career intelligence to research compensation, understand possible paths, evaluate companies, and prepare for your next move. 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