Author: Tanya Ponton

23 Nov Be Better: Unprofessional Work Habits To Watch

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

When you’re looking for a job, it’s natural to be aware of your dress, your comments, and your actions. But once you’ve been working for a while, it can be tough to stay aware of what you do on daily basis. And yet, you might have unprofessional work habits, and without realizing it, be hurting your reputation.

Watch for these unprofessional work habits:

16 Nov University of Life: Jobs That Don’t Require a College Degree

Posted at 09:00h in Job Seekers

If you’re in the job market, you may already have a strong sense of what you’d like to do next. If you want to stay in your current line of work, then it’s fairly straightforward what kinds of job postings to look for, potential employers and trends in the market. But what if you don’t know what you want do? And what if you don’t have a college degree? Although more and more opportunities require a university education in the United States, there are great jobs that don’t require a college degree.

Here are some jobs that don't require a college degree that you should consider:

09 Nov Need help? Why You Should Hire Older Workers

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups

So, you might be sick of the idea of older and wiser. Or, “you’ll understand when you’re older”. Or. . .well, fill in your favorite “experience matters” cliché. But. Well, the truth is, more experienced workers can be a really valuable asset to your team. So consider why you should hire older workers to help grow your business.

Reasons why you might want to hire older workers:

02 Nov Stay Jolly: How to Hire Seasonal Workers for the Holidays

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups

In our post on being a seasonal worker during the holidays, we made a strong argument for why now is a good time to start considering seasonal work if you are in the job market (or not, but open to some extra cash). And if you’re on the other side of the hiring desk? Here’s how to hire seasonal workers for the holidays and still keep the happy in your happy holidays.

Tips if You Plan to Hire Seasonal Workers for the Holidays

26 Oct Tis the Season: Seasonal Work During the Holidays

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

If you’re a student who wants to make cash over the holiday break, or between jobs and looking for a short-term opportunity, you might want to consider seasonal work during the holidays as an option. Essentially, seasonal work during the holidays is the same as any temporary job, but usually addresses special needs of the Christmas shopping season. Specifics vary but generally it's to deal with the period that starts with “Black Friday” (the day after Thanksgiving) and ends early to mid January. Some of the additional job opportunities are obvious. For example, delivery services need extra help with the surge of shipments, retailers need extra staff to restock shelves or check out customers. But the number of seasonal jobs – predicted to be over 700,000 this year may surprise you.

Things to know about seasonal work during the holidays:

19 Oct K.I.S.S. Your Way to a New Job: Simple Job Search Tips

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

These days, we are just spoilt for choice. The simple job search tips we held dear twenty years ago have been discarded. Why? Because time marches on. Fifteen years ago, we followed up on job inquiries with a telephone (and silent prayer). Ten years ago, we counted ourselves lucky because we could email resumes and cover letters instead of licking envelopes and stamps. But today, we update LinkedIn profiles, search for jobs on Indeed.com, check salaries on Glassdoor.com and apply for positions on company websites. You should still employ K.I.S.S. -- Keep It Simple, Stupid -- when on a job search.

Some simple job search tips that are as good as new:

12 Oct Check These Out . . . Great Apps for Small Businesses

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups

We know, we know. Everyone is always touting what’s the next best set of apps for small businesses. But that doesn’t mean that some aren’t worth checking out. You only need a couple of great ones to change your life (well, ok, at least your business day).

Here are some apps for small businesses that we recommend:

05 Oct Workplace Makeover: Should You Update the Office Space

Posted at 07:45h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups

Even though there has been an enormous uptick in remote arrangements, home offices and other flexible work plans, most people still spend a lot of their 9 to 5 in a setting planned by someone else. The good news is, companies can update the office space in ways that can truly impact employee satisfaction and productivity, and it doesn’t have to break the bank.

Ways to update the office space.

28 Sep Starting up: Tips to Start Your Own Business

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups

There’s something that just sounds cool about being an entrepreneur. It conjures up visions of making your own hours, answering to no one but yourself, following a passion, and making a great fortune. And technically, all of that can be true if you start your own business. But most people know it’s a long road from an idea on a napkin to world domination (if that’s your kind of thing).

Here are things to consider before you start your own business:

21 Sep Thanks, But No Thanks: Bad Job Search Advice

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

Tastes change over time. Trends become cliches. Yesterday’s cool is today’s bad joke. And career advice is no different -- what used to be a good idea...just isn't. Bad job search advice is dangerous when it’s an out of date strategy. And some bad advice always was. Either way, it can make a good candidate look bad, before they even get started.