career advice Tag

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.

08 Aug How a recruiter can help you land your dream job

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

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 that you really weren’t expecting. What if we told you that you didn’t have to navigate it alone and that there was someone available to help you land your dream job? Introducing the recruitment firm. Not just for large corporate executives or first-time employees, there are many ways a recruiter can help you land a new job, no matter where you are in your career trajectory.

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:

27 Jun When is it okay to turn down a job offer?

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

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 might be in your best interest to turn down a job offer, it’s totally okay. Here are some scenarios where this may happen:

16 May Building confidence in your job: How to do it and why it matters

Posted at 07:00h in Employees

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, however, present a series of work setbacks, projects that don’t go as planned, or failure to meet goals, and our confidence drops in response. It’s time to step up and take ownership of building your confidence, regardless of work outcomes, and use it to be what dictates how you feel in your job, not the other way around!

02 May There is a right and a wrong way to resign: Resignation letters 101

Posted at 07:00h in Employees

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 may also be sad to leave and unsure of what the future holds. Regardless of what is true for you, there is a right and a wrong way to resign and set the process in motion. Here’s how to do it the right way:

18 Apr Asking for a raise at work: There’s the right way & the wrong way

Posted at 07:00h in Employees

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 for these last six months.” Whatever the case, when the thoughts start percolating and you’re ready to bring it up with your boss, chances are you’ll feel some level of intimidation by the process of asking for more money. When it comes to asking for a raise, there are a few good approaches you can take, and a couple that you should avoid.

13 Mar How to Delegate Without Appearing Too Bossy

Posted at 07:00h in Employers

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...

14 Feb How social media can help you find work

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

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 find job applicants, today’s savvy job seekers leverage social media to their job hunting advantage. Here are three ways you can do the same.

17 Jan To-Do Don’ts: Why Over-planning is Harming Your Productivity

Posted at 07:00h in Employees

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 productive to prohibitive? Here are some signs that you may be over-planning — and impacting your career.