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New Year, New Career: Why January Is Best for Job Moves

As the calendar flips to a new year, many of us reflect on what we’ve […]

Career Planning over the Christmas Break

It’s nearly Christmas!  The halls have been decked, Christmas cards sent and the presents are […]

The Pivot That Clicked: From our newest search partner

This year marks one of the most defining transitions of my career. I stepped onto […]

How to Create a Personal Brand to Enhance Your Professional Career

Intentionally creating a personal brand at work can showcase your stand-out strengths and values and […]

How to Make Time for Thinking in a Busy Workplace

I probably don’t need to convince you that strategic thinking is important. Earlier this year, I […]

6 Tips For Balancing Work and Family During Breaks

The holiday season is a time of celebration. Balancing work and family time can be […]

19 Ways To Balance Work And Personal Time During The Holidays

As end-of-year deadlines collide with festive celebrations, it’s easy for employees to feel stretched thin. […]

Why Gratitude Matters in the CRE Talent Market

As we move into the season of reflection and gratitude, I’ve been thinking about how […]

Why it’s totally normal to change your major & dream job

For anyone who needs to hear it, your first dream job isn’t your forever dream […]

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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