What Is an Online Portfolio and How Do You Create One
Your portfolio is your ticket to securing that new job. With samples of your past work, your future employers can see the proof behind what your resume and cover letters say. Your portfolio demonstrates past achievements in your field. Nowadays, everything is online, including portfolios. Rather than printed documents in a folder, your online portfolio […]
5 Habits to Help You Land Your Dream Job
If you are passionate about landing a new job, certain habits and behaviors will help you stand out from other job candidates. These habits are valued by employers and will make you a strong asset to any team. They also help you maintain focus, can increase creativity, and improve productivity and performance. While there are […]
Burned Out? Here’s What to Do Next
Job burnout can happen to anyone and at any time. It is a type of job-related stress that makes you physically and mentally exhausted. It reduces your motivation and makes it challenging to give 100% to each of your job-related tasks. When you begin to feel burned out, what should you do? What steps can […]
How to Address Contention in the Workplace
The workplace can quickly become a stressful and tense environment. Certain situations, projects, and tasks can cause you to easily lose your cool or build unnecessary tension between employees. As a supervisor or leader, what can you do to address this conflict? How can you preserve relationships and ensure that contention is handled professionally? Fortunately, […]
How to Say No at Work
There may be times in your career where you are asked to do something you don’t have the time to complete, you don’t know how to do, or you may not feel comfortable working on it. Rather than agree, it may be in your best interest to decline and politely say no. However, saying no […]
5 Wellness Tips to Keep You Healthy At Work During Flu Season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that during the 2019 to 2020 United States flu season, there were 39 million to 56 million flu illnesses. There were also 410,000 to 740,000 individuals hospitalized due to the illness. Unfortunately, close contact with individuals outside of your home — such as in the workplace — […]
Mental Health Benefits Every Company Should Offer Its Employees
Depression costs businesses in the United States more than $44 billion each year. Poor mental health can affect your employees’ engagement levels, productivity, team-building, performance, and so much more. While a great salary is a perk that many employees search for, if you truly want to attract and retain talent, offering mental health benefits is […]
5 Signs It’s Time for a Career Transition
Changing careers can be a frightening and stressful experience. Due to all of the emotions you may feel, you may even consider putting it off or avoiding it altogether. However, if a career transition is what you need to be happy, improve your lifestyle, or to increase your engagement in the workplace, it may be […]
How to Be Productive When Working From Home With Kids
Getting all of your work done throughout the day is no simple task but it becomes even more of a challenge when you have to take care of children on top of it. Children demand constant attention and the pile of assignments to complete, Zoom meetings, deadlines, etc., can make life stressful. Luckily, with a […]
How to Explain Those Weird Gaps on Your Resume
Your resume is essential to help you land your dream job. However, if there is anything unusual or out-of-the-ordinary on it, hiring managers and human resource personnel may inquire about it and place you low on their “favorite’s list.” So, what should you do if you have weird gaps on your resume? Can you use […]