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12 Jun How to Find a Job You Love

Posted at 07:00h in Career Advice, Job Seekers

When you have a job you love, you're not only excited to go to work each day, but you are more motivated and productive. A study at the University of Warwick found that when you're happy in the workplace, it increases your productivity by 12%. Conversely, those that are unhappy are 10% less effective. So, how do you find a job you love? Here are several tips to help you find a job you are passionate about. 1. Begin at the job search There are hundreds of job openings every single day. Before you start applying to just any available job,...

05 Jun Tips For Writing a Professional Email

Posted at 07:00h in Career Advice, Employees

No matter your industry, job title, or years in a profession, you will need to write a professional email. However, writing a professional email shouldn’t be something that you quickly cross off your to-do list. It should be something that you do correctly to make a strong impression, convey the appropriate message, or to receive a certain opportunity. Here are a few things you should consider when writing a professional email. Choose a specific subject line Your subject line should convey the message you want to give. It should be something that tells the recipient exactly what they can expect in the body...

29 May Body Language Mistakes in Interviews

Posted at 07:00h in Career Advice, Interviews

The interview is one of the most important steps in the hiring process. This short period of time gives employers the opportunity to determine if you are a right fit for the company and if you can complete the tasks involved in the job. During this opportunity, you want to communicate well to ensure managers have all the necessary information to make a qualified decision. However, what you communicate is more than just what you say. It also involves your body language. Here is body language during a job interview that you should avoid. 1. Failing to make eye contact According to...

22 May How to Handle Job Related Stress at Home

Posted at 07:00h in Career Advice, Employees, Mental Health

Job-related stress is extremely common among all employees. Studies show that up to 80% of employees feel stress on the job and 25% view their jobs as the number one stressor in their life. Unfortunately, this job-related stress isn’t something you only experience while in the office. You also experience it while at home as well. This can affect your family relationships, cause mental health issues, and much more. If you are experiencing an excessive amount of stress at both work and home, here are a few tips you should implement today. Develop strong time management skills Many individuals feel excessive amounts...

15 May Formatting Tips to Create a Unique Resume

Posted at 07:00h in Career Advice, Job Seekers, Resumes

Your resume should be one piece of paper that instantly catches the eye of managers and recruiters. It should provide a clear picture of who you are and why they want to hire you. However, your resume is more than just the content you provide. It should also be formatted so it is eye-catching and visually appealing. Here are several resume formatting tips you should consider when writing this important document. 1. Determine the type of resume you want One of the most important resume formatting tips you will hear is to first determine what type of resume you want to create. There...

08 May Top Jobs for Fresh College Graduates

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Job Seekers

While there are many reasons to attend college, many choose a higher education to help them obtain an excellent job. So, when you're looking for jobs for college graduates, is there anything you can do to stand out? Unfortunately, despite low unemployment rates in the United States, more than 83% of college graduates leave university without a job. Worse yet, it takes an average of 7.4 months for college graduates to secure a job. To improve your chances of landing a job as a new graduate, here are several tips to help you stand out in the job market. Perfect your...

01 May Is a Remote Job Right for You?

Posted at 07:00h in Career Advice, Employees, Job Seekers

The workforce is drastically changing. Rather than work the traditional 9 to 5 job in an office, 3.9 million American workers now work from a remote location and 70% of people from around the world work at least once a week from home. While there are many benefits to working out of the office, including more flexible hours, money saved on transportation and other costs, and much more, it also has many drawbacks. Isolation, loneliness, and communication challenges should all be addressed. If you are considering applying for remote jobs, you want to ensure it is the best career move...

24 Apr 4 Unexpected Places to Build Your Network

Posted at 07:00h in Career Advice, Employees, Employers, Job Seekers

No matter if you hope to change jobs in the future, have a desire to move up in a company, or are looking for resources to help you quickly reach your career goals, networking is essential. When you build your network, it helps you build connections that will set you up for success. It also gives you the opportunity to: Meet new mentors Have eyes and ears to notify you of potential growth opportunities Learn more about your current industry Have resources to assist you with certain skills, technology, industry changes, etc. Networking is not something that must be done...

17 Apr How to Fall in Love With Your Job Again

Posted at 12:24h in Career Advice, Employees

It's common to go through phases where you dread getting up and going to work every day. The days may drag on and maybe you don't enjoy what you're doing. While these feelings can be discouraging and make you want to give up and begin the job hunt once again, it may not be necessary. There are a few steps you can take to help you fall back in love with your job and experience feelings of satisfaction, joy, and self-confidence. Here are five tips to help you love your job. 1. Think back to your job offer What attracted you to...

10 Apr Work-Life Balance for Remote Employees

Posted at 07:00h in Career Advice, Mental Health, Productivity

As a remote worker, it can be challenging to separate your work and life responsibilities. Rather than leave your work behind at the office, it's always in your home or on your computer, easily accessible. It is easy to spend every spare minute sitting behind the computer screen and catching up on emails, getting ahead on a project, etc. However, when you don’t maintain a strong work/life balance, you run the risk of many adverse effects on your health and your work performance. To prevent this from happening, let’s talk about several ways to maintain a strong work/life balance as...