Ridiculous Wrongs: Worst Resume Mistakes
We get it. You’re trying to find a new job, you’re on LinkedIn, you’re tapping your networks, and you’re rewriting your resumes. Lots of balls in the air, and you’re only one person. But if getting hired is a priority, we want to point you away from some of the worst resume mistakes that could […]
Thinking of being a temp? Here’s What To Know
In 2015, companies hired 3.3 million temporary workers per week. If you’re thinking of being a temp, there are a few basic things to know to help you make the most of the experience. Here are things to know if you are considering being a temp:
It Ain’t Easy Being Green: Building an Eco-Friendly Office
Most of us recycle, and are mindful of wasting water or using Styrofoam, or other environmentally-conscious things. But that’s usually on an individual level, in our homes. While we might remember to recycle printed documents, sometimes there aren’t many more eco-friendly activities during the work day. But if you are committed, and creative, you can […]
Home Work: Setting Up a Great Home Office
We wrote some time ago about telecommuting and how to make that work for you. But key to working remotely is having the right set-up at home to be able to be productive and the best way to have a dedicated space for your work. Here are some tips for setting up a great home office:
Time Out: Better Time Management Tips for Work
The Internet. Smart phones. Text messages. Email. We have so many ways to communicate, get information, be organized – but sometimes this just feels overwhelming, not streamlined. If you find yourself longing for the days of a rotary phone and carbon copies – don’t despair. You may just need to find a way to organize […]
Good Talk: How to Run an Effective Meeting
We can’t avoid the team meeting, the one-on-one feedback session, or the companywide annual call. We’re humans, and we like to interact. Business meetings are simply a fact of American corporate life. But they also can easily disintegrate into unfocused, undisciplined wastes of time. How do you make sure that you run an effective meeting […]
How to Get a Summer Internship
It might seem like it’s barely spring, but summer is closer than you think. For most college students, this means getting ready for final exams and looking forward to a break from classes. But it also means thinking about opportunities to learn about different careers over the break. Depending on your interest, your experience, and […]
Get Social: Using LinkedIn for Recruiting
We have discussed in the past how LinkedIn is a must-use resource if you are looking for a job. But it is also incredibly valuable as an employer looking for new hires. With more than 400 million members, there’s a huge pool of talent available. And if you take advantage of the extensive features available, […]
Using a Managed Service Provider (MSP)
You’re a growing business, and you suddenly realize you need a lot more support in areas like IT or accounting. Or maybe you have a short-term project that needs a lot of people, but not forever. Or you have a lot of temporary support from a variety of agencies, but its time-consuming to manage them […]
Strong Start: How to Be a Great New Employee
You’ve got the new job. Congratulations. But how do you become a great new employee? After all, you’ve already been a great recruit. You’ve put together the great resume, or LinkedIn profile. You made it through one interview, or several. You negotiated salary. You moved across country, or started a new commute. But – now you’re […]