Our mission here at The Professional Pursuit is to help empower you by providing inspiration, advice, and direction to help advance your career to the next level.

There is no shortage of distractions in the workplace. To avoid days where you feel like you're working hard yet not accomplishing anything, it's important to streamline the way your work. Here are some tips to help get you started. Make a To-Do List It may sound juvenile, but writing down every task you need to complete during the day can help you stay on [...]

Everyone changes careers at least once in their lifetime.  Some reasons include lack of opportunity for advancement, company downsizing, or a change in interests.  Are you facing a career change?  Do you want to change careers?  If so, there are some basic steps to help you take the plunge.  You should review your likes and dislikes to help narrow down your fields of interest, research [...]

In the workplace, it’s easy to become a slave to the daily routine, feeling like you’re stuck in the same spot. But there are ways to get yourself out of that slump and feel refocused and motivated to be better and go further. Here are some tips to help keep you moving, no matter what career you’re in.   Setting Goals Setting small goals and [...]

We all have to start somewhere, and that somewhere is usually toward the bottom of the totem pole. Once you are comfortable in a job, the next thing you want to do is start moving up in the company. The bigger paycheck could motivate this, or it could be the confidence and increased self-worth you have from accomplishing these tasks. How do we separate ourselves [...]

When operating your business online, especially when it comes to a passion project or side business you’ve been wanting to try for a while, eyes on your product or service is key.  There are so many options for paid advertising, which are great avenues, but there are also ways to promote your business, get new fans and increase profits without having to shell out big [...]

You did the college thing and now you’re ready to excel in that dream job that you’ve worked so hard for the last several years. There are a few things that can help streamline your climb up the career ladder. Be open to newer companies When sending out your resumes, maximize your potential for advancement by considering companies that may be newer or have fewer [...]

Submitting your resume and cover letter over and over again through job search websites can turn into a dreadful and boring routine.  After a couple hundred pages, you’ll find yourself lowering the bar and submitting to anything remotely in the realm of a field you are interested in.  Sometimes getting through to an interview using these online job searches require more luck than getting a [...]

Searching for a new job doesn’t have to be a long and tedious process. Work smarter and make the most out of your time and resources. Find a new job faster with these tips: Submit In-person Applications If done correctly, submitting a resume in person can make the difference between landing and not landing a job. Employers tend to take notice if you physically walk [...]