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07 Nov 5 Reasons You Should Use Niche Job Boards

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Job Seekers

Did you know there are more than 10,000 job posting websites in the United States alone? This makes it difficult to narrow down your search and find postings that target your expertise and experience. While there are many popular job posting websites such as Indeed...

31 Oct Time Management Tips All Employees Should Know

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Employers, Productivity

Statistics show that employees spend approximately five hours each week wasting time (doing nothing that is pertinent to their job). While there are many reasons why you may be unproductive and wasting time while at the office, many individuals simply have not developed proper time...

24 Oct 5 Essential Soft Skills You Need to Succeed in the Workplace

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Goal setting

While mastering certain software applications and tech devices are skills that many managers are looking for, those will likely not matter if you do not also have a plethora of soft skills. These are personal skills and characteristics that help you work well with others...

17 Oct How To Help Your Employees Reach Their Goals

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Goal setting

Here’s the thing: When your employees are successful, you’re successful too. That means that when you have an employee who is setting and reaching goals, this has a trickle-down effect. Then your business can reach goals as well! Or more accurately, your employees can help...

03 Oct What NOT to Do When Writing a Cover Letter

Posted at 07:00h in Cover Letters, Employees

If you dread writing a cover letter for job applications, you’re not alone. In fact, with only 45% of hiring managers claiming to read the letter, many people question if they should write one at all. But there is still enough research and insight from...

26 Sep What makes a likable employee?

Posted at 07:00h in Employees

Call it pleasant, easy going, or affable, but whatever word you choose, employees and employers work together best when they get along well and like each other. We hear a lot about the need for proper skills for getting a job, or how important it is that you have experience and knowledge in certain areas. For example, the need for certain tech skills or experience in certain computer-related abilities. But at some point, we also have to address the importance of being a likable employee who an employer wants to have on the team and who is viewed as a pleasant facing asset to put in front of customers. Here are some of the top attributes that likable employees share:

29 Aug Continuing Education: How learning gives you a step up over your competition

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Job Seekers

If you want to get ahead in your job, you have to stay ahead in every way, especially when it comes to learning and developing your skills. With the fast-paced changes in industries thanks to the ability of businesses to connect on a global scale, you can’t afford to fall behind on the latest trends, information, and technology when it comes to your career. Consider these advantages to staying up to date in your field and pursuing the proper further education:

15 Aug Want a job working from home? Here’s what you need to know.

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Job Seekers

With over 3.9 million Americans now working from home, for many people, the idea is incredibly appealing. You may have visions of waking up at whatever time you want while doing work in their pajamas, sitting on the couch. While it has its perks, working from home isn’t all roses. There are a few things to keep in mind before you accept a remote position.

01 Aug 3 ways to know you aren’t built for a desk job

Posted at 07:00h in Employees, Job Seekers

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 it’s not the right fit for you. Here are some things to watch for to indicate that you might need a different type of working environment:

11 Jul What is the importance of an exit interview?

Posted at 07:00h in Employees

Whether you have recently resigned, or you're simply coming to the end of your job contract, leaving a workplace comes with a few formalities you should be aware of. One of those is often the exit interview. And while you may not be interested in talking too much about your looming last day of work, there are several reasons why the exit interview is important.