"'The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

"You’ve probably been told countless times not to show your hand during the interview process, especially when it comes to letting a hiring manager in on other opportunities you’ve lined up.

"The December 2018 U.

"The December 2018 U.

"Today’s the day you apply for that job.

"Those five little words tell a recruiter or your prospective boss a lot, and none of it is good.

"People often really struggle over how to start a cover letter, and as a result they often end up with lines that are overly salesy, gimmicky, or just very tired.

"You might wonder whether it's appropriate to ask why a position is open during an interview.

"In this podcast, Coach Kelly Forrister focuses on the best practices of email communications with others, including appropriate use, writing effective subject lines, creating agreed upon response times, reply to all and more.

"Self-described introvert and veteran tech executive Karen Wickre shares her secret to cultivating professional connections with a minimum of anxiety and awkwardness.

"I’ve read a lot of cover letters in my career — thousands of them, maybe even tens of thousands.

"Emotions and work are a weird thing.

"Whether you’re a newly-minted associate or a seasoned partner, the message that you need to be “networking” never goes away.

"If you’ve been looking for a new job for a while and getting nowhere, cheer up.

"When a corporate recruiting function conducts an audit, I find that the resulting data usually reveals that the recruiting problems that dramatically restrict applications routinely occur during the same steps of the “recruiting funnel.

"To demystify some of the ambiguities surrounding the resume editing process, here’s a hand-picked list of some of the most important dos and don’ts to be aware of during this stage.

"Listen to a fascinating segment with David Allen where he outlines the sources of procrastination, shares a few fun examples of the dynamics at work, and talks about the steps you can take to overcome it.

"My point is that your role isn’t necessarily meant to be a 24/7 enjoyable experience—that’s why you get a paycheck for doing it.

Richard Feloni covers the work of Dr.

"Having a cluttered desk or inappropriate items in your workspace could be making a bad impression on your colleagues or employers.

"3 tips for breaking the ice.

"Avoiding opportunities, falling behind, and overworking are just some of the very real consequences of perfectionism.

Emily Liou (photo, left) answers the following Ask a Credible Career Coach question: "I’ve only been at my current job for a few months, but I know for certain that it’s just not right for me.

"Follow these tips to approach resumes like a psychologist, so you don't sell yourself short.

"But for us little guys — the companies who hire dozens instead of hundreds; the start ups looking to change the world with team members who are equal parts talented and passionate; the tribes where each new person immediately sends ripples through the culture — we read every cover letter, and make our interview decisions based on them.