The Muse

3 weeks ago | themuse.com | Amanda Cardoso

There's no way around it: Professionals who want to stay employed for the years to come must keep up with the constant changes in the workforce. This means continually investing time and resources into upskilling with in-demand skills. It can be hard to decide which direction to take when it feels like there's something new to learn every day, especially in technology. Should you learn to code? Take an artificial intelligence (AI) certification? Or maybe the future is in cybersecurity?

1 month ago | themuse.com | Amanda Cardoso

You’ve worked at the same company for years—maybe more than a decade—which is considered a rarity nowadays. After so long, you believed you could retire there. That is, until you're called into a meeting with HR, and they deliver the bad news: Your position is being cut, and you're laid off. Major layoffs have become the new normal in most industries, including big tech companies. Now, federal workers are being laid off, too.

2 months ago | themuse.com | Amanda Cardoso

Finding a job never looked so much like a scary movie. For one, candidates being ghosted by recruiters. Now there's this new wave of ghost jobs, which are positions that don't really exist. Here's everything you need to know about this trend, plus tips on how to spot and avoid wasting time with a ghost job. What are ghost jobs? Picture this: You apply for a job, but are never called for an interview. You think, “Whatever,” and keep applying for other opportunities.

2 months ago | themuse.com | Jenn Smith

There’s a pervasive myth about leadership that the higher you climb, the more you should be able to handle. After all, isn't the mark of a great leader the ability to juggle endless priorities without breaking a sweat? Actually, no. Authentic leadership is not about doing it all but knowing when to say no. And not just for yourself but also for your team. Picture this: Your inbox is overflowing, your calendar is double-booked, and there's a steady stream of “our most urgent project ever” requests.

2 months ago | themuse.com | Manoela Caldas

Not every leader sits at the top of the org chart. Some of the most impactful leaders don’t rely on titles, power, or a formal chain of command to get results—they practice influencing without authority. In today’s workplace, where collaboration is a key to success, the ability to lead without relying on rank is more valuable than ever. But what does influencing without authority really mean, and how can you make it work? Let’s explore.