How Can You Find Better Opportunities and Secure the Position?
Here is the situation: you have been in the same job for a while, and it’s gotten the point where it is starting to feel routine. Your job is no longer as challenging as it once was, and you spend most days just going through the motions. While some people love a job that doesn’t change and Read more »
Can Action Verbs Help Your Resume?
Responsible for… In control of… Had to manage… Was the leader of… Are these the words you are using to describe experience on your resume? If so, it is time to revamp your resume! These are the words hiring managers read over and over as they sift through the pile of applications on their desk. Read more »
3 Ways to Motivate Your Employees to Reach Your Annual goals
With September coming to a close last week, companies are well into the 4th quarter of 2014. For many, the last quarter is the busiest time of the year. Don’t let the next 3 months slip away as you frantically hustle to complete goals and reach targets. Keep employees motivated and focused on annual goals Read more »
Q4 is Upon Us. How Will You End the Year Strong?
The air is cooler, the leaves are changing, and the pumpkin spice lattes have hit the coffee shops. It’s hard to believe, but as September wraps up, Q4 is upon us. It’s time to focus on wrapping up loose ends before the busy holiday season, ensuring that you have met your professional goals, and ending Read more »
Determining if You are Overqualified for an Available Position
You have been seeking a job for a while, reading one job description after another, but nothing has captured your attention. You finally spot a job you would love to do, though you are almost certain you could do it with your eyes closed. Determining whether to apply for a job you may be overqualified Read more »
Can a Work Diary Help You be More Productive?
What do John Adams, Ben Franklin, and Any Warhol have in common? They all kept diaries or journals and recorded the events of their day. While these journals are fascinating for us to read, the benefit they gave to the writers was immensely greater. Even though journaling is not typically associated as a work strategy, Read more »
How to Prepare for Your Second Interview
Congratulations! Your first interview went flawlessly, and you just got a call from the company inviting you back for a second interview. While this is great news that they are interested, you haven’t secured the job just yet. However, by using the following tips to prepare for your next meeting, you can easily turn the Read more »
Developing a Plan to Grow Your Employee’s Responsibilities
When a new employee starts, do you have a plan for them in a year? How about 5 years? An important quality of a good manager is the ability and desire to develop employees. Taking a role in their career development shows that you care about your team and have concern for the future of Read more »
Quitting Your Current Job For a Better Opportunity
It’s never easy to say goodbye to coworkers and a job you like, but if a better opportunity arises, it is important to weigh your options. If you do make the choice to leave, it is very important to part your way with grace and professional courtesy. You should always leave your current employer wishing Read more »
Kickstart Your Career with these 3 Tips
If you are anything like the millions of other U.S. workers, chances are you want to perform well at work, be successful, and advance your career. Whether it’s taking college courses online, listening to webinars in your industry, or going to a conference, there are always opportunities available to grow your knowledge. Below are three Read more »