career development

A woman in an office environment gives some thought to how she can stay prepared for the unexpected when it comes to her career.

Career Cushioning: A Way to Stay Prepared for the Unexpected

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Salaries and Skills

What is career cushioning? It’s a practical approach to increasing your ability to manage career curveballs. Learn more about it in this post.

ByRobert HalfMarch 10, 2023 / 6:12 pm
Ajmal Aria (pictured left) is director of operations at Opening Doors. Lyn Irish (pictured right) is Robert Half's director of finance programs. Irish is Aria's mentor through the organization, Upwardly Global.

Paying It Forward, From Mentee to Mentor

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Robert Half News

In this post, learn how Lyn Irish, Robert Half’s director of finance programs, helped her Upwardly Global mentee, Ajmal Aria, find his path to his dream job — and how the two now consider themselves friends and peers.

ByRobert HalfJanuary 17, 2023 / 8:35 am
Two businesswomen, a mentor and a mentee, walking and talking outside in an office complex courtyard.

So, You Want to Be a Mentor? Here Are 5 Tips to Get You Started

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Salaries and Skills

Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to mentoring. See this post for five recommendations on how to be an effective mentor.

ByRobert HalfJanuary 17, 2023 / 8:30 am
A red balloon shaped like the number 5 against a white background.

5 Reasons You Need a Reverse Mentoring Program

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Management Tips

Reverse mentoring can benefit your employees, and your business, in multiple ways. In this post, learn about these nontraditional arrangements and how to set up a program in your workplace.

ByRobert HalfJanuary 17, 2023 / 8:20 am
A young man in a yellow shirt and glasses, a 3D animator, workers on a 3D animation project on his computer.

Hot Job: 3D Animator

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Salaries and Skills

Interested in becoming a 3D animator? See this post to get insight into the duties and expectations for 3D animator jobs, and what experience and skills employers typically look for when hiring talent for this role.

ByRobert HalfDecember 23, 2022 / 2:30 pm