Having friends at work can create a more enjoyable work environment. You feel like you have an ally and you aren’t all alone in the workplace. However, the workforce can be competitive and making friends can be a challenge. Here are a few ways that...
It can be discouraging when you receive that “no.” It may have been your dream job, your number one option for new employment, or even just part of a long job hunt. It is easy to throw yourself a pity party and give up. However,...
No matter your industry or job title, there are many hard skills — such as knowledge of a technology application or the ability to speak a foreign language —that will help you stand out in the job hunt and perform well in your employment. However,...
Why consider a character reference letter? When you're on the hunt for a new job, you must do all you can to stand out from the dozens of other candidates. You want to make sure that employer's personnel recognize your potential and schedule an interview...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...