The Candidate Experience: How and Why to Do It Right!
Whether you’re a recruiter, HR specialist, or just a manger looking to fill some open positions, people who are charged with finding talent and hiring personnel often approach the process from the wrong angle. Oftentimes the focus is solely on the needs of the one doing the hiring, without regard to the “candidate experience” of […]
Managing Stress in the Workplace
If you have ever had a job, then chances are you’ve experienced work-related stress. It can be as minor as an irritating co-worker, or as extreme as, in some professions, making decisions that can literally mean life or death. It’s not a question of whether or not you experience job stress, it’s a question of […]
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Part Two: 4 Qualities of a Great Company
Last time we identified some red flags that may indicate you’re in a dead-end job. This week we’ll look at some of the things that suggest you’re in a positive work environment with the potential for a very bright future. Many publications release an annual list of the “Best Companies to Work For,” and whether […]
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Part One: 4 Signs You’re in a Dead-End Job
It’s hard to make changes in any aspect of life, but making a change in your career path can be especially stressful because your livelihood depends on that steady paycheck. Leaving any decent job for another opportunity is always a little risky, but sometimes gambles pay off big. Say you’ve got a pretty good job […]
OFFICE ETIQUETTE: Are You Driving Your Co-workers Crazy?
Good manners are important in all aspects of life. So why do some people feel that common courtesy and etiquette don’t apply at the office? Your co-workers are a bit like roommates, and they don’t want you encroaching on their space, or leaving a mess for them to clean up. Some of these “roommates” may […]
Surviving the Business Trip, Part 1: Packing and Prepping
For most of us, there comes a time when our job requires us to pack up and head out of town for a conference, a sales call, a training meeting, or a host of other reasons. This is commonly known as: the business trip. Many aspects of business travel are unpredictable, such as flight delays, […]
RISKY BUSINESS: Knowing When a Career Risk is Worth Taking
There are millions of jobs out there, and if you’re lucky enough to have a good one, why would you ever leave? The answer to that question is different for everyone. Only you can decide when it’s time to stay or time to go, but before you answer that question, here are a few things […]
No Talent? No Problem: Four Great Qualities that Require No Special Skills or Training
Have you ever known someone who can play the piano without ever having a lesson, or someone who can do complex math in their head without breaking a sweat? Some people are just born with talent – a natural ability or gift that comes without having had any special training. Even if you don’t have […]
Resignation Letters: What You Should and Shouldn’t Say
There comes a point in just about everyone’s career when it’s time to move on. Maybe you’re in a bad situation and need to get out, or maybe a great opportunity has come along and you just can’t pass it up. It’s easy to leave on good terms when the parting is amicable and you’ve […]
Rules of Engagement: Strategies for Handling
Conflict in the Workplace
If you’re like most people, you probably dislike confrontation and avoid it whenever possible. When you mix a variety of personalities in an office environment, you’re bound to have people who clash, and confrontations will likely occur at some point. Avoiding conflict is one solution, but you may eventually be known as the office doormat, […]