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4 08, 2021

How to Enjoy Your Morning Commute
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How to Enjoy Your Morning Commute

How To, How to Survive the '9-5', Motivation

How to Enjoy Your Morning Commute

jobs2021-08-04T10:23:43-04:00Categories: How To, How to Survive the '9-5', Motivation|Tags: advice, blog, career, career advice, career blog, careers, carpool, commute, drive, employee, experience, Jobs, morning, motivation|0 Comments

Commuting to work can be a drag, especially if you have a significant drive ahead of you. Knowing that you have to sit in the car each morning and evening isn’t easy to look forward to. It can also be an incredibly frustrating way to start and/or end the day when traffic is bad. That’s why today we’ve put together a quick list of a few things you can do to easily liven up your commute to work each day! So if you’re interested, keep reading and check out the list below. […]

6 07, 2021

Strategies for Professional Growth
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Strategies for Professional Growth

Job Efficiency, Motivation, Networking

Strategies for Professional Growth

jobs2021-07-06T08:46:19-04:00Categories: Job Efficiency, Motivation, Networking|Tags: advice, blog, career advice, career blog, employee, employer, experience, growth, leadership, mentor, networking, professional development, skills|0 Comments

Many employees seek growth within their careers. Professional growth and career advancement offer some pretty attractive benefits including higher salaries, greater respect, and more exciting projects. It doesn’t happen overnight, but there are some strategies that may help you become a stronger employee, and set you up for success down the road. Improving upon your skills and taking on more responsibility at work are just a couple of ways you can accelerate your professional growth. Check out the rest: […]

24 06, 2021

Helping Employees Embrace Change
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Helping Employees Embrace Change

Behind the Scenes, How To, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Uncategorized

Helping Employees Embrace Change

jobs2021-07-01T08:50:28-04:00Categories: Behind the Scenes, How To, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Workplace change is common across all types of organizations. While some employees may embrace change, most find it overwhelming, stressful, and confusing. From adopting a new program or software to making physical changes within the office, any type of change can be difficult. This is especially true when the staff is not in the loop about changes being made. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, changes were made rapidly and without employee consultation. Similarly, changes such as mergers or acquisitions are typically confidential until things are finalized. Since not all changes can be run by staff [...]

1 06, 2021

Common Job-Hunting Mistakes
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Common Job-Hunting Mistakes

General Job Search Advice, Motivation, Resources for Job Seekers

Common Job-Hunting Mistakes

jobs2021-06-30T13:25:06-04:00Categories: General Job Search Advice, Motivation, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: advice, career blog, common mistakes, employer, interview, interviewee, job hunt, job search, job search advice, job seeker, mistake, questions, tips|0 Comments

There’s no question about it. job hunting can be a long, tedious and frustrating process. There’s a good chance that you’ll face some bumps in the road along the way. However, knowing the most common mistakes that job-seekers tend to make, can save you a lot of valuable time-and stress. Regardless of whether you’re looking for your first job, stuck in a job you hate, have recently become unemployed, or are looking for a career change, everyone makes mistakes. Unfortunately, even the smallest error could make or break your chances of landing a job so beware of these common mistakes. [...]

6 04, 2021

Spring Clean Your Job Search
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Spring Clean Your Job Search

Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, How To, Motivation, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers

Spring Clean Your Job Search

jobs2021-04-06T10:05:22-04:00Categories: Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, How To, Motivation, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: advice, blog, career, career advice, cover letter, elevator speech, employee, employer, Hiring, interview, motivation, networking, new job, resume, spring, tips|0 Comments

Spring has officially sprung. Crazy, I know. After such a long year, it's hard to believe that it's April again. With warmer weather and the blooming of flowers comes more motivation to clean up and get organized. If your one of those many people getting started on spring cleaning, take it one step further and spring clean your job search. Whether you've lost track due to submitting so many applications, put it on hold due to a loss of hope, or simply need to rejuvenate your job search, now is a perfect time. Here are some tips to help get you started [...]

14 01, 2021

Managing a Remote Team
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Managing a Remote Team

General News, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Pandemic

Managing a Remote Team

jobs2021-01-14T14:01:13-05:00Categories: General News, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Pandemic|Tags: advice, blog, career blog, careers, communicate, COVID-19, coworkers, employer, hiring manager, job search, managing, remote, skills, video, workplace|0 Comments

Businesses and companies have gone global. Communication is at an all-time high. Not only were people forced to work from home throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but now the option is present almost everywhere. Some businesses even outsource their marketing and administrative tasks which means even more remote work. So with all of this globalization and change, the role of managers is evolving as well. Managing a remote team that is not in the same spot at the same time every day is no easy task. While it can be rewarding since there is no restraint on location and the best [...]

31 12, 2020

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

I Am I Can, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Resources for Job Seekers

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

jobs2020-12-31T09:03:58-05:00Categories: I Am I Can, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: avoid imposter syndrome, burnout, career advice, effects, employees, feelings, imposter, job advice, overcome, overcome imposter syndrome, signs, symptoms, syndrome, work, workplace|0 Comments

You’re not sure how to start a project, so you put it off. Or, you’re afraid that an email doesn’t convey your message or level of competence so you delete it later. You compare yourself to your colleagues because you need to be the best, leading you to beat yourself down and dim your talent. If you’ve ever dealt with a situation like this or similar feelings, you may be in the same boat as up to 82% of working Americans. Imposter Syndrome can be a huge career hurdle for many. Any individual, whether it be entry-level, professional-level, or students, [...]

17 12, 2020

Motivate Employees: 5 Things to Try
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Motivate Employees: 5 Things to Try

Behind the Scenes, Job Efficiency, Motivation

Motivate Employees: 5 Things to Try

jobs2020-12-17T12:21:48-05:00Categories: Behind the Scenes, Job Efficiency, Motivation|Tags: advice, career advice, careers, coworkers, employer, hiring manager, job advice, motivation, productivity, tips, workplace|0 Comments

Motivated employees are the foundation of a company’s success. Finding ways to motivate your employees not only brings more success for the company but also makes the work environment much better. Employees cannot be fully engaged in their work, ready to tackle new challenges, and excited to do their job unless they are motivated. If you’ve noticed a plateau, downfall, or change in the work of your employees it could be a sign that they are lacking motivation. Many teams deal with a lack of motivation and it is not uncommon. There are many ways to solve the problem. Here’s [...]

10 12, 2020

Avoiding Employee Burnout During the Holidays
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Avoiding Employee Burnout During the Holidays

Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, How to Survive the '9-5', Job Efficiency, Motivation, Uncategorized

Avoiding Employee Burnout During the Holidays

jobs2020-12-10T10:04:30-05:00Categories: Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, How to Survive the '9-5', Job Efficiency, Motivation, Uncategorized|Tags: advice, burnout, deadlines, employee satisfaction, hiring manager, holidays, Job Satisfaction, manager, skills, tips, workplace|0 Comments

The Holidays are a time full of joy, except at work. After a long 12 month work year, many employees are dragging themselves through these last few weeks before they get some well-earned time off. This is understandable, especially as we reach the end of 2020 which was a whirlwind for all. However, there is still work to be done so managers and HR staff need to be extra vigilant during this time. On the other hand, stress and anxiety about deadlines that need to be met by the end of the year can also lead to employee burnout around this time. […]

19 11, 2020

Remote Interviews: Tips and Tricks
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Remote Interviews: Tips and Tricks

Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Motivation, Pandemic, Resources for Job Seekers

Remote Interviews: Tips and Tricks

jobs2020-11-19T09:38:35-05:00Categories: Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Motivation, Pandemic, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: advice, career advice, Hiring, interview, interview questions, job interview, job search, job seeker, pandemic, remote interview, remote work|0 Comments

COVID-19 has more people doing remote work than ever before. This includes hiring managers too! Even when the “new normal” begins to convert back to the old, the way we work is likely to be changed forever. In-person interviews will return eventually, but the option for remote ones will also be present still. It may even be a BIG part of how hiring managers screen candidates or a required step before an in-person interview. Since remote interviews are unconventional but part of life now, it is important to know how to prepare for them. Check out these tips that are [...]