4 C's of The Modern Day Job Searcher
Looking for work can be easy or difficult – it depends on the job market, your ability to present yourself, or even would require you some stroke of good luck. Sometimes it’s a matter of perspective, in the sense that your behavior can make or break yo…
Continue ReadingAsking for (and Getting) Time Off from Work
It’s known all over the world, Americans have that reputation of not taking enough time off from work. About half of the workforce actually do not take vacations! This is quite weird considering that paid vacation days exist, and is in fact one of the…
Continue ReadingCandidates are Customers: Here’s How to Effectively Market and Sell Job Positions In Your Company
It’s important to note that job candidates are akin to being a customer, with open job positions as the goods and services they are trying to “buy.” As such, as a company no matter how big or small you are supposed to “sell” the positions properly. Fin…
Continue ReadingAre You In a Job or a Career? Here's How to Find Out
Everybody needs to come to a point when they will need to support themselves financially, and this is done by going out there to work for a living. You get money in exchange for goods and services you provide – that’s just how the world works. It’s bas…
Continue ReadingBosses, Here’s How to Boost Employee Morale
It’s one thing to have a workforce, but it’s an entirely different thing when that workforce is motivated and confident in what they do. Part of business success is to have people contributing to it using a combination of skill, talent, and you guessed…
Continue Reading5 Reasons You Feel Stuck In Your Job
We all want to have growth and advancement in our careers – nobody wants to be stuck in a dead-end job and just go through the motions, right? After all, progressing gives not only a rewarding and accomplished feeling, but it also compensates us in mor…
Continue ReadingBoss Behavior: Top 5 Traits to Steer Clear Of, and What to Do Instead
In recent years, there has been much focus on the boss-employee dynamic. Things in the workplace are changing with the times, and the view of what a leader should be has gone from totalitarian to democracy. However, according to a recent survey…
Continue ReadingBuilding Your Brand Using a Blog
Building Your Brand Using a Blog Today, blogging is one of the most important tools a company can have in addition to social media. On top of a proper logo, signature colors, and design, branding also entails storytelling. While blogging can seem like…
Continue ReadingAre You Hirable? Top 10 Turnoffs in Potential Employees
Whether you’re a recent graduate, a part-timer, or in between jobs, there’s nothing more important than getting yourself prepared going into interviews. Generally speaking, one should give a good first impression. However, there are times people are un…
Continue ReadingCrush the Clutter: Tips on Clearing Your Desk for the New Year
As we welcome the New Year, let’s say goodbye to the old disorganized desk and make your workplace a way to kick start a more productive you. Evaluate Your Space Check your environment and evaluate your workspace. Is everything organized to cater to pr…
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