Right now times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions of people found themselves suddenly out of work. Millions more are weeks or even days away from losing their jobs,… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Career Advice
The Ten Worst Job Search Tips Ever
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/2017/06/04/the-ten-worst-job-search-tips-ever/#30de314e35d2
Asking to ‘pick someone’s brain’ won’t get you anywhere — here’s what to say instead
Asking for career advice is generally a good thing to do. It can make you look smarter; it helps you earn your boss’ support; it prevents you from making the same dumb mistakes everyone in your industry makes.http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-get-expert-career-advice-2017-6
Don’t Be A ‘Forgettable’ Job Applicant — Here’s How To Stand Out
Once a job applicant makes it to the interview stage, their biggest hurdle is the hiring manager’s overloaded brain.https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/2017/06/16/dont-be-a-forgettable-job-applicant-heres-how-to-stand-out/#d7983ce5d626
The Fatal Mistake 90% Of Job Seekers Make
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/2017/06/10/the-fatal-mistake-90-of-job-seekers-make/#62c7079f7a8a
Have you ever heard the term, “wired and tired?”
Is your computer making you sick?
Pain-Free Performance Reviews? Possible. Here are 5 Tips for Getting There.
The “annual” performance review system is broken. And fixing the system won’t be easy. But start with more frequent, less critical feedback.https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/287938
3 Ways to Be Happily Engaged at Work
It’s very easy to say your work sucks because your boss is mean and doesn’t care. But let’s be honest — if you think that, you don’t care either. If you did, you’d do something to feel better.https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/270917
Workplace Relationships Quiz: What Kind of Co-Worker Are You?
Just as it takes all kinds of people to make a world, any given workplace is populated with a variety of different personalities — all forced to work together toward a common goal.https://www.livecareer.com/quintessential/co-worker-assessment
Seven Things Not to Say on Your First Day at the Job
Remember that words and genies have something in common. Once they’re out there, it’s almost impossible to coax them back inside the proverbial bottle. Here are seven phrases to avoid until you’ve proven yourself on at least one assignment.https://www.livecareer.com/quintessential/first-day-on-job