17 Jan

Posted at 07:00h in Employees
Being organized at work is often considered a positive trait of a great employee — but is there such a thing as being too organized? While planning certainly has its place in the office, there can be detrimental affects if it gets out of hand. How do you know when you’ve crossed the line from productive to prohibitive? Here are some signs that you may be over-planning — and impacting your career. productivity

10 Jan

Posted at 07:00h in Employees
No two job interviews are the same. Each candidate has their own set of answers, some better than others. There are lots of possibilities for how you’ll answer the tough questions that come your way, but there are some definite no-nos that any interviewee should avoid. Here are 5 of the worst things to say in an interview and why you should avoid uttering these words the next time you’re in the hot seat and looking for a new job. job interview

27 Dec

Posted at 07:00h in Employees
Job security depends largely on your ability to become an invaluable employee within your organization. When you become a key player, you’ll be sure to be included in the company in the long run. Staying on board and advancing your career is easy to do when you follow a few key behaviors that will get you noticed by the higher-ups in your company. Here’s how to become an indispensable asset at work: employee

20 Dec

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers
Looking for work and coming up empty handed takes a major toll on the ego and it’s easy to let low self-esteem and a slow job market bring your down. It doesn’t take long to fall into a slump, leaving you wondering if you’ll ever find work again. When you’re feeling sorry for yourself because you’re between jobs, try these techniques to stay positive and focused on finding the next great opportunity: unemployment

06 Dec

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers
Even if you’re not actively seeking work, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared. You never know when an opportunity will come your way and you want to be ready when it does. This could mean anything from an offer to work at a new company or a promotion within your own organization. When these openings come your way, you want to be ready to take action and being prepared in advance means you can act fast to get your name in the ring. Here are the top five career tools to have ready for action: career tools

29 Nov

Posted at 07:00h in Employees
No matter how you feel about leaving your job and moving on, there are certain behaviors that will ensure that you exit with class. Your last day at work can be filled with mixed emotions and transitions. Whether you were a long-term employee or a summer intern, navigating your final moments at work can feel awkward and uncomfortable. Being respectful means you won’t burn any bridges and keeps the door open for references or future work opportunities. Try these strategies for handling your last day with character: exit

15 Nov

Posted at 07:00h in Employees
CEOs aren’t successful because they got lucky – they worked hard to get where they are by adopting work habits that foster productivity and leave room for growth. Making any behavior into a habit requires conscious effort at first but will soon become second nature. Taking cues from successful leaders, adopt some of these key practices and incorporate them into your workday to watch your efficiency take off. work-habits