The first few months on a new job is an exciting time, but it can also be a bit intimidating. Everyone around you are seasoned veterans, and here you are the “newbie” who has so much to learn. This general attitude can cause even the most confident person to feel a little trepidatious about speaking… Read more »
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Why Hands-On Managers are Masters at Productivity and Growth
Few people find themselves in management positions without working their way through the trenches to arrive there. This means that on your way to a senior level position, you probably worked under at least one manger who just didn’t get it and was essentially ineffective in their position as a result. Your goal is to… Read more »
How and When to Place an Internship on Your Clerical Resume
For many recent graduates and college students, obtaining an internship is the first step toward stable future employment. The current job market in America is competitive at best, and discouraging at worst. This is especially true if you have little on-the-job experience. For this reason, you should never hide an internship at the bottom of… Read more »
Can Bad Credit Keep You from Landing the Job? Here’s What You Need to Know
When you’re about to land an employment opportunity that you’re really excited about, the last thing you want to deal with is your past coming back and threatening your chances at landing the job. If you squirm in your seat every time that a prospective employer mentions a credit check, trust that you’re not alone…. Read more »
Improve Workplace Culture by Giving Your Employees a Voice
Every business is expected to follow good management practices. One of the most important, yet underappreciated, practices involves listening to your employees and lending them a voice. But can you afford to take such a big risk? What if your employees damage your reputation, become angry, or refuse to focus on their work? These myths… Read more »
How and Why You Should Get Better at Asking for Help
Business owners are quick to complain about the lack of cooperation between their employees – but the problem is based less on the number of people willing to give assistance, and more on the number of people unwilling to ask for it. For many people, asking for help feels like admitting weakness. Employees want to… Read more »
Left a Job on Bad Terms? Here’s How to Explain it to Your Next Employer
It happens in nearly every interview. You hear some variation of the words: Why did you leave your last job? Why do you want to leave your current position? Can I call your previous employer for a recommendation? If you recently left a position on bad terms, all of these questions ultimately open the same… Read more »
Connections, Connections! Sometimes It’s All About Who You Know
Have you ever wondered why finding a job can be so difficult, even when you have all of the right qualifications? Sometimes, landing the perfect position is less about resume strength and more about connections. In fact, 70% of all people hired in 2016 were considered because they had a connection. When you are in… Read more »
Everything You Should Know About Conducting a Mock Job Interview
Like any other skill or talent, you can get better at job interviews with practice and patience. In fact, it’s always a good idea to conduct a mock job interview before going to the real thing. A mock interview helps you “get in the zone,” allowing you to practice things like: Answers to common interview… Read more »
3 Things We Can Learn From “Tribal Knowledge” Before Baby Boomers Retire
An integral component of workplace management is ensuring all employees are adept and well versed in all facets of their job. If workers lack understanding or information about their roles within the company, a business will struggle to maintain its productivity. With nearly 10,000 Baby Boomers reaching retirement daily, companies – especially in the field… Read more »