Amber Rosenberg, PCC

How to Call in Sick When You Have Diarrhea

Learn how to tell your boss you’re sick without the embarrassing details Digestive issues have you in and out of the bathroom, but your work shift is coming up. Should you call in and tell your boss all about your sym...

12 Family Emergency Excuses for When You Need Time Off

The most believable family excuses for time off at the last minuteNeed a reason to leave work or school or get out of an event? Family emergencies are perfect if you need time off because they don't require much detail (...

How to

Live in Your Car

Living in a car isn't something that many people would recommend. However, if by either circumstance or choice you don't have a home property, living in your car might be the only reasonable choice, especially if you do...

How to Write an Email or Letter to Your Boss

Writing to your boss can be a little daunting! You know it's important to write emails and letters in a clear, professional way, but what exactly does that entail? Don't worry, we can help you out with this! We've resear...

How to

React when People Ignore You

Being ignored hurts. Deciding how to react can be confusing, especially when you don’t know if you’re being deliberately ghosted or accidentally ignored. Your reaction should take into account whether or not the indi...

The Best Responses to “What Areas Need Improvement?”

An in-depth guide to answer “what areas need improvement?” In a job interview, the interviewer is likely to ask you about an area that you can improve in at some point. This question may momentarily put you in the ho...

11 Better Ways to Respond to "What Do You Do?"

''Tips for crafting the perfect response to this age-old question''We’ve all been there. The dreaded “what do you do?” question is asked at a job interview or networking event and you have no idea how to respond. D...

How to

Write an Email of Interest for a Job

If you find a company you want to work for but they don't seem to be hiring, you can email them a letter of interest. This is a short, professional letter in which you introduce yourself and describe your qualifications....

How to

Be Useful and Help Contribute to Society

Regardless of where you live in the world, you’re a part of a society. As members of a society, we all have a responsibility to help others and improve the state of the community and world that we live in. You can do t...

Nail the Answer to “What Do You Bring to the Table?”

Tips and examples to help you ace the interview question about what you can do to benefit the company Gearing up for a job interview? We’re here to explain everything you need to know about the interview question “W...

How to

Resign when Your Boss Refuses to Accept Your Resignation

Making the choice to leave your current workplace can be difficult, but it's still ultimately your choice. But what happens when your boss refuses to accept your resignation? Don't worry, the law is on your side, and you...

How to Tell Coworkers You’re Leaving: Guidelines and Sample Emails

Got a new job lined up but aren’t sure how to break the news to your current coworkers? That’s where we come in. From knowing who to tell to what to say and when to share, we’re here to walk you through the process...

How to

Write a Cover Letter

Cover letters. As much as they require more work, cover letters are a great opportunity to cover qualifications we can’t fully explain in our resumes. In addition, they help personalize job applicants to enable them to...

How to

Verbally Give Two Weeks' Notice

Quitting your job is never easy, but you can’t just clear out your desk and walk away. Instead, you need to give your boss at least two weeks’ notice, preferably in person. Find a good day and time to have a conversa...

How to

Respond when You Are Asked to Resign

If you are reading this article you have most likely either already have been asked to resign or you are in a situation in which you may be asked to resign soon. Whichever the case may be, being asked to resign in lieu o...

How to

Ask Someone for a Job

To land the job of your dreams, sometimes you simply have to be willing to ask for it. Whether you’re looking to jumpstart your career or just pick up some extra hours over summer vacation, it’s important to present ...

How to

Be Punctual

Showing up late to every meeting and event can stress you out and leave others questioning how reliable you are. You'd probably love to be on time whenever and wherever you go, but punctuality doesn't come naturally to e...

How to

Respond to a Performance Improvement Plan

If you’ve gotten a performance improvement plan (PIP) from your boss at work, you may view it as simply a list of reasons why you’re soon going to be fired. Some bosses do use PIPs in this way, so start looking for a...

How to

Get a Job As a Teen

Ah, your first job. With it comes some responsibility, sure, but that paycheck gives you money to buy things you want or go out with your friends. If you're ready to join the workforce, we've gathered some tips on how to...

How to

Restart Your Life

Your guide to rebooting your life and starting freshMany reasons may prompt you to hit the 'refresh' button on your life. Perhaps you are going through a divorce, overcoming an addiction, healing from a serious injury or...