It’s the dead of winter and the only thing your body wants to do is hibernate, hibernate, hibernate. However, there’s never a good time to put the brakes on your job search. So buck up and remember what you told yourself – 2016 is the year you are going to land that dream job! It’s… Read more »
Whether you’re just starting out on your career, or you’ve been shaken by a bad experience – gaining career confidence can be a tough thing to do. Having confidence in the workplace does more than just make you feel good. It also makes you more likely to participate in workplace discussions, volunteer solutions and take… Read more »
Last year saw a significant uptick in companies using temporary workers, and with the Great Recession now squarely in the rear view mirror – experts are expecting the trend to continue for 2016. The recession forced many employers to look to temporary employees as uncertainty about the economic recovery had them apprehensive about hiring on… Read more »
The New Year is a great time to get a fresh start, and what better way than with a new job? Take a long hard look at your career goals, and with a little maintenance, you can set yourself up to take advantage of whatever comes your way in 2016. Define What You Want If… Read more »
Between the pressure to land a better career opportunity and the constant rejection, sometimes looking for a job can be even more stressful than actually working one. Those who are unemployed are under even more stress to meet their financial obligations. If you are someone who is actively on a job search, it may comfort you… Read more »
Companies like Google and Facebook are widely regarded for their vibrant company culture, and while these reputations may sound like Silicon Valley clichés at this point, data has shown a connection between a great culture and net profits. Building and maintaining a company culture is particularly important when a company starts growing beyond its initial… Read more »
While the jobless rate in the U.S. has fallen in recent years, the improvement hasn’t been felt by our fellow Americans who continue to search for work after months and months of trying. Unemployment can be just as devastating to the soul as it is to the wallet. It is important for individuals who find… Read more »
While getting hired for a full-time job may be your true goal, accepting temporary position could lead to a long-term position within the same company. Not all temporary jobs become a long-term position, but playing you cards right maximizes your chances and – at the very least – leads to more professional contacts in your network…. Read more »
Every job requires teamwork skills, but figuring to how well someone works with others is nearly impossible by reading a resume, cover letter or LinkedIn profile. An interviewer needs to be able to find out each candidate’s ability to function within a team. Ideally, a candidate has experience both working on a successful team and… Read more »
You may have passed the interview and landed a promising new job, but that doesn’t mean the end of the interview process. If you want to have a long and fruitful partnership with a company, it behooves you to make a good impression, starting with the very first day you walk into the office. Before… Read more »