It’s the time of year when people are getting sick. Cold, flu, sniffles – it may be all around you. Although you can try to recover from a cold or flu once you get it, it’s far better to take preventive measures to avoid getting sick in the first place. Here are some tips to… Read More »
It’s an old conundrum: how do you get a job when jobs require experience, and you don’t have any experience because you can’t get a job…because they need experience. Nearly everyone with a career has been frustrated by that scenario at some point in their lives. But the near-universality of that frustration is the silver lining. All… Read More »
In today’s world, the ability to speak two or more languages is increasingly an asset in the business world. It can be an enhancement to landing a job, being promoted, and being paid more. Here’s how being bilingual helps you in the job search. It’s an advantage in landing a job. Be sure to… Read More »
A good, structured onboarding process is a proven method of making sure employees are introduced to a firm in a way that can maximize their productivity. But sometimes, the onboarding process can be overwhelming. This can happen if the process contains too much information – everything from their initial computer password to personnel forms to… Read More »
If you’re looking for a manufacturing job, you might not be thinking specifically about your computer skills. But in fact, there are necessary computer skills important to manufacturing employers. You should know them and highlight them on your resume. Here are the necessary computer skills you should have to get a job in manufacturing. How to… Read More »
In many fields, it’s not uncommon for shifts to change. Whether you’re switching a shift permanently or your employer has a policy of rotation it can be challenging to be at your best for the first week or so, as your body adjusts. If you’ve been working days and are moving to swing, you may have to… Read More »
One of the best ways to land a job is to show great communication skills to your prospective employers. Why? First, good communication skills are important to almost all jobs. You need to communicate clearly. Second, many employers look at the job search process to see examples of how well you communicate. If you felt your… Read More »
It’s a fact that we work in situations that can be very stressful far too frequently. Co-workers need us. Managers and customers need us, and call on us to do more and more. You may have family responsibilities on top of a job that takes nearly all your energy. As a result, your work-life balance may suffer, to the point of being all work,… Read More »
Interviews are crucial steps in the hiring process. A good interview can land you the job. But a bad one can ensure that the company won’t turn to you. What’s a bad interview? Unfortunately, there are several different ways that an interview can go south. You can be late or seem uninterested, or give answers to interview… Read More »
Podcasts are wildly popular all over the U.S. While you can listen to topics ranging from true crime to scoops about your favorite streaming series, you can also listen to terrific podcasts that can help you succeed in your career. The beauty of podcasts, of course, is they allow you to take in information wherever… Read More »