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  • How To Make $100K a Year – No BS Strategies & Advice

    If you’re like most of us, you’d love to be wealthier. Having more money would alleviate stress. It would make it easier to pay your bills and buy nicer things. Maybe it’d allow you to spend more time with your kids and go on more vacations. You’re not alone if you wish you could somehow earn a more significant income.

  • How to Write a Recommendation Letter for a Student

    When a student applies for their first job or for their next academic degree, they don’t have much experience to showcase their skills and personal qualities. Hiring managers and admissions officers, therefore, often look at recommendation letters as a way to go beyond the student’s GPA and learn more about the student’s skills and personal qualities. 

  • How To Answer “Why Do You Want to Be a Supervisor” in an Interview

    Anyone who has worked in a supervisor role knows how challenging yet rewarding it is. But chances are if you're trying to become a supervisor, you'll be forced to answer:

  • What is Career Cushioning?

    Is your organization prepared for “career cushioning”? 

  • What is a W-9 and How to Fill One Out

    When you began working for yourself, you probably didn’t account for the tax reporting work that will fall on your shoulders each year. If you’re a freelancer, independent contractor, or business owner, filing your taxes is not as simple as uploading your W-2 form into some online tax preparation software. Most self-employed people need to complete a W-9 as a step for accurately reporting their earnings to the IRS. Below, you can learn how to fill out a W-9 and when to submit it. 

  • How to Fire an Employee

    So… you've finally decided to let one of your employees go. Drafting the paperwork and corresponding with HR is the easy part, but knowing how to fire an employee is where things get complicated. In fact, it is one of the most challenging conversations to have in the workplace. However, it must be done, and it must be done with poise and tact. Not only should you keep your state law in mind, but you should also consider your former employee's wellbeing.