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Overcoming New Job Anxiety

New job anxiety is simply your body trying to get your attention about the uncertainty, vulnerability and plain old fear about a new job, new people and new environments.

Icebreakers for Virtual Meetings Ideas

Let’s explore icebreakers for virtual meetings that are ideal for online interactions and offer distinctive avenues for building rapport, encouraging engagement, and creating a positive atmosphere.

Developing The Daily Wins Habit

Whether you’re striving to achieve a big project milestone or simply looking to create a sense of accomplishment in your daily routine, the Daily Wins Habit can help you stay focused, motivated, and on track towards your goals.

How To Build Trust In The Workplace

Asking employees to share their opinions is the foundation for building trust in the workplace and positive workplace relationships.

How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for CRE Jobs

The fact is, having a paper resume isn’t enough to be hired in commercial real […]

Signs You’re Being Overworked And What You Can Control

Being overworked can show up differently for everyone. After all, we each have a different tolerance for stress and the demands of our job.

15+ ChatGPT Prompts for Job Interview Prep

If you’re heard the buzz around ChatGPT, or tried it already, here’s how you can use ChatGPT prompts for job interview prep.

Self-Care Ideas to Help You Reset

We’re not talking about detox diets or lavish spa days—we mean real, sustainable self-care ideas that won’t break the bank.

4 Daily Habits for Personal and Professional Growth

Whether you want to pursue a new career direction, take your current position to the next level, or simply grow as a person, practice these daily habits for success and you’ll see real results and opportunities coming your way.

The “Perfect Candidate” Might Be Costing You Great Hires

In today’s commercial real estate hiring market, companies can afford to be selective. But there’s a difference between being selective and searching for someone who may not actually exist. We’re seeing increasingly specific wish lists: the right asset class, exact years of experience, experience at a certain type of firm, the right software, local market […]

Employers Are Optimistic. Job Seekers Aren’t. Here’s Why the Job Market Feels So Broken

At the end of 2025, there were nearly 1 million more unemployed people than available jobs. Not counting the pandemic, it’s the biggest gap since 2017. Unsurprisingly, it’s fueling a level of uncertainty many workers haven’t experienced before. “I’ve been doing this work for 33 years, and this is the most volatile and unpredictable job […]

How to be Resourceful: Building Your “Figure It Out” Muscle

What do you do when you run into a problem you can’t immediately solve? Or a task you don’t know how to do? Do you wait for instructions, or do you start working your way toward a solution? This is the essence of what it means to be resourceful. Instead of waiting for help to […]

The Most In-Demand Commercial Real Estate Roles in Southern California Right Now

Over the past few years, the commercial real estate industry has faced no shortage of challenges. Rising interest rates, shifting capital markets, changing workplace trends, and economic uncertainty have all influenced hiring decisions across the industry. Yet despite these headwinds, we’re continuing to see strong demand for talented professionals throughout Southern California. At Building Careers, […]

How to Overcome Change Fatigue

Change fatigue happens when you’re dealing with too much change for too long. It can look a lot like ordinary stress on the surface. You may find yourself unusually irritated by small inconveniences. Tasks that once felt manageable suddenly require enormous effort. Your patience gets shorter, your focus slips, motivation disappears. Even small or positive […]

The Career Skills AI Can’t Replace, According To AMD CEO Lisa Su

At a time when many professionals are worried that artificial intelligence could short circuit their careers, Advanced Micro Devices CEO Lisa Su has offered a bigger-picture perspective about the critical role humans will continue to play despite major technological advancements. In a recent commencement speech at her alma mater MIT, Su—who came in at No. 10 on Forbes’ 2025 […]

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