In school, some students misbehave if they aren’t being challenged enough, and in the workplace it’s not much different. Talented employees with a bad attitude are a challenging and unique problem from an employer. If the employee isn’t producing good results, disciplinary action or termination are obvious choices to make. However, if the employee… Read more »
Resumes are not legal depositions. In fact, many people try to puff up their credentials by using meaningless jargon. If you’ve ever gotten a resume from a “detail-oriented, self-starter,” you probably know this firsthand. While these jargon phrases are somewhat harmless, they could be enough to eliminate candidates if you have a lot of… Read more »
Stepping outside your comfort zone is great for your development as a well-rounded person, so why wouldn’t the same principle apply to becoming a better professional? Don’t be afraid to reach for that job you think you aren’t qualified for. If you do land an interview, don’t walk in thinking the odds are stacked… Read more »
According to an informal poll recently conducted by The Muse website, the biggest fear people have in an interview is coming up blank when trying to respond to an interview question. With standard interview prep calling for candidates to come up with answers to many questions, it’s understandable and likely that you are going… Read more »
The short month of February represents the dog days of winter, when most of us would rather fly off to somewhat tropical or hibernate with a glass of wine next to a roaring fire. However, these months are actually when you should firing up your recruitment efforts, as this is the time of year… Read more »
When you’re job hunting job, you typically think a lot about what must be done to land a new position, but there’s also a lot to think about regarding how to leave your current job. Quitting your job is tough when you have worked in a company for several years, and particularly difficult when… Read more »
You may have recovered from that “holiday hangover,” but what about the emotional hangover that comes after weeks of eating, drinking, dancing, singing and gift opening? It’s time to snap out of holiday mode and back into productivity, which is often easier said than done. Fortunately, all it takes is a few small steps… Read more »
Businesses must be forward-thinking to be able to attract and keep talented employees as workplace dynamics are rapidly changing. The Census Bureau recently found the amount of millennials in the country recently surpassed the amount of baby boomers. This means the strategies required to manage developing workplace demographics and shifting, and expectations will be crucial… Read more »
In a recent survey by the magazine Inc., business leaders said it wasn’t working long hours or having a high skill level that made someone invaluable – it was their personality. The survey included more than 500 professionals, 78 percent of those who said a great personality puts an employee above the rest of the… Read more »
For most folks who will graduate this year, the manufacturing industries may rank fairly low on their list of potential careers. However, there are many reasons why a recent grad should take a serious look at working in manufacturing. The manufacturing sector is experiencing an ever-increasing skills gap largely due to the jobs having… Read more »