“You just have to get your foot in the door.” Chances are, no matter what rung you’re at on the corporate ladder, you’ve heard this phrase before. And there’s a reason for that: It’s undeniably true. According to research commissioned by Glassdoor, roughly 250 candidates apply for each corporate job. When it comes down to …

Don’t sabotage your professional reputation. Even the smartest people can display workplace habits that make them look unprofessional. We listed some of the worst offenses below, based on scientific research and expert opinion. Those offenses include telling inappropriate jokes and being too sheepish to ask for advice. You’re a smart person. And your coworkers should …

Perhaps at one point in time, it was acceptable to start any letter or e-mail with “To Whom It May Concern.” However, those times have changed—and starting your cover letter or e-mail for a job this way might give off the impression that you didn’t do your research on who you’re contacting. It’s also very …

Your entire career is ahead of you as a millennial. A little mentoring, however, doesn’t hurt to get that career off the ground. Julie Smolyansky is the perfect go-to for this. The CEO of Lifeway Foods, Smolyansky already has held her role for a solid 15 years–a role she acquired at only 27 years old. …

Making a great first impression is imperative to building great relationships and success. The ancient Greeks spent a lot of time thinking and writing about the effect of one personality on another. They broke down the process of communication into three parts, which they called ethos, pathos, and logos. The ethos of communication is defined …