How a recruiter can help you land your dream job
If you are on the hunt for a new job, stuck in one that you don’t really like, chances are, part of what is holding you back is the fact that searching for a new job is not fun. It’s time-consuming, discouraging, and more often than not, leads to a few disheartening letdowns and rejections […]
3 ways to know you aren’t built for a desk job
For many of us, the classic 9-5 job life at the office is alluring: you have your evenings and weekends free you get to leave work and go home when the five o’clock rolls around the job comes with vacation, holiday, and health benefits and a paycheck However, this working style can be stressful if […]
When is it okay to turn down a job offer?
Given how exciting it is to be the successful applicant for a new job, not to mention how much of a relief it is to finally get a job after multiple interviews, it can seem counter-intuitive to turn a job down. But if you find yourself in a situation where you are considering that it […]
Building confidence in your job: How to do it and why it matters
For many of us, we allow our career and success at work to dictate our level of confidence in ourselves. When we feel like we are accomplishing a great deal at work, being productive, meeting goals, and pushing sales targets, we have a boost in confidence and believe in ourselves more. On the other hand, […]
There is a right and a wrong way to resign: Resignation letters 101
Resigning from your job can be met with a series of mixed emotions. On one hand you may be excited because you have new and exciting job opportunities that you are moving towards. You may also be nervous about that same new job, or maybe even relieved knowing you are leaving your current job. You […]
Asking for a raise at work: There’s the right way & the wrong way
There comes a time in everyone’s career where you start to see the dollar signs flashing in your head. Over time you may start performing tasks and find yourself thinking, “this is not worth what I am getting paid.” Or maybe you think to yourself, “I have done a really amazing job in my role […]
How to Delegate Without Appearing Too Bossy
When you are a leader of a team or department, you will have a variety of tasks and projects on your plate. And while you may be a go-getter, you can’t do it all. You need to delegate! Unfortunately, many individuals don’t know how to delegate or they avoid it altogether. Learning how to delegate […]
How social media can help you find work
Job seekers used to worry their social media profiles could keep them from landing their dream job. And for good reason. After all, photos of keg stands don’t exactly scream, “future executive.” Shying away from social media, however, is not the answer. With recent surveys showing that 92% of companies and recruiters use social media […]
To-Do Don’ts: Why Over-planning is Harming Your Productivity
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 […]
5 Career Tools To Keep Sharp and Ready To Use
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 […]