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01 May

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

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

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

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...

03 Apr

Posted at 07:00h in Cover Letters, Employees, Job Seekers

When applying for a job, you may ask yourself how to write a cover letter. This document is what will help you introduce yourself to employers. It showcases your personality, talents, skills, and experiences. It's something that should be well written and instantly creates a strong impression. But, you don’t want to include just any tidbits of information in your cover letter. You want to include the essentials and the things that will get you noticed! Here are a few things you should keep in mind as you learn how to write a cover letter. 1. A Powerful Opening Sentence Your first...

27 Mar

Posted at 07:00h in Interviews, Job Seekers

During a job interview, you want to stand out. You want to show the interviewer you're the ideal candidate for the position and make them feel confident in their hiring decision. However, one question that you will often be asked is “what is your biggest weakness?” How do you address your weakness and make it work to your advantage? Here are four ways to address your weakness during a job interview. Be Honest When discussing your weaknesses, it is important that you're honest. You don’t want to hide your flaws because they will eventually be seen if you are hired. However, you...

20 Mar

Posted at 07:00h in Career Advice, Employees, Resumes

How do you stand out from the dozens of applicants employers receive for an open job position? You have an incredible resume with the right information, that is unique, and that gets you noticed. The best resumes are well-polished, well-written, and has the information the employer is looking for. Here are five resume writing tips that will get you noticed and help you stand out among the sea of applicants. 1. Use keywords from the job posting Before you write your resume, you want to carefully analyze the job posting. Are there keywords mentioned several times throughout it? If you notice any...

06 Mar

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Job Seekers

Technology is advancing at an increasingly rapid pace. It can be challenging to stay on top of the current trends and become an expert in the latest applications and programs. But, by understanding and being familiar with many of these tools, you make yourself an asset for many companies and remain highly competitive in the job market. No matter what field you may work in, here are four applications and various technologies you should learn. 1. Virtual Reality Virtual reality is more than just for video games and entertainment! It is also ideal for streamlining and improving the workforce. This technology allows...

27 Feb

Posted at 07:00h in Uncategorized

While you may be searching hard to find your dream job, rejection can be difficult to overcome. You may have thought you were the perfect candidate and the job was yours — only to find out otherwise. While there may be many reasons why you didn’t get the job — some more obvious than others — here are four reasons you didn’t land your dream job. Your Qualifications Didn’t Match What The Company Was Looking For While you may have incredible experience and a lot of confidence, many managers and recruiters have a specific person in mind. They want someone who has...

20 Feb

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Productivity

Did you know the average business owner wastes approximately 21.8 hours each week? This is time spent on tasks that have little value and are not helping him or her achieve success. Luckily, there are several things you can do that will help you increase your productivity in the workplace and in other areas of your life. Let’s talk about five of them. 1. Take a Break Every Hour to Help Increase Productivity in the Workplace! While you may think that taking frequent breaks will hinder your productivity, it will not. These breaks give your mind a rest and increase the energy...