We've All Had A 'Bridge Job' — And There's No Shame In It

In a volatile job market, "bridge jobs" are common. See how you can get the most out of them.

Despite the popular idea of job ladders, a career journey is not typically a straightforward path onward and upward. 

At some point, there are likely to be detours when you lose a job unexpectedly or need to take time off to take care of yourself or a family member. That’s when you might take what is known as a “bridge job.“

Career coach Jasmine Escalera defined a bridge job as one you take “to stay in the career game...