The morning was like any other, the monotony of life so quickly forgotten: wake up, shower, coffee, drive to work, rinse, repeat. Such was the first hour or so of Lizeth Morales’ daybreak on Feb. 27, 2012. At 29, she was the epitome of the American Dream, having come to the United States from Peru

Being competitive might seem like a prerequisite to getting ahead at the office. You need to be cutthroat, consistently winning and constantly pushing to be your best self.  We’re often told that only ruthless people are competitive, but having a competitive streak is not always a bad thing and can lead us to stay committed

Recent data suggests that employees are leaving their jobs in record numbers. With many work positions unfilled, you might say it’s a seller’s market for job-seekers. But taking advantage of opportunities like this requires care, skill and planning. Why settle now for anything less than a career that motivates you each new day? We’ve compiled