Finding the right career path can be a real challenge, no matter what stage in life you are at. Dream jobs can turn into nightmares, our interests and values can change, and unfortunately, lay-offs and job loss can happen and leave you unemployed.
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Many people are looking for work these days. There are more positions in this labor market than in past years, but it can still be challenging to dedicate the time needed to search for a good position. It also takes time for businesses to advertise their job openings and hire …
Interpersonal skills are essential in our lives, but how many people think about their importance to the success of their careers? We depend on our interpersonal skills like effective speaking, active listening, respect, flexibility, and patience when interacting and creating connections. But interpersonal skills encompass a lot more than just …
You might be polishing up your resume or just reviewing your own skillsets and how they relate to your current position, but knowing where your strengths (and weaknesses) lie is valuable knowledge. While most of us can rattle off what we can do within our job titles, understanding our abilities …
When you lose an employee, you’ll be faced with the prospect of hiring someone to fill the open position. You also need to know how to hire employees if you are opening a new business, or your business is growing and you need more help. This can feel a bit …
Employers use job advertisements to attract candidates to apply to their current job openings. But writing strong and effective job advertisements that accurately describe the position and entice potential candidates to apply can be tricky, though. As someone who has helped hundreds of businesses with their hiring needs by creating …
If you are a business owner, you are responsible for hiring new people to join your team, especially as your business grows. To find new employees, you will need to post your job ad online. But where do you start? Do you post it on a free site like Indeed? …
How to find employees is one of the most common questions business owners of all sizes struggle with. Hiring someone is an important decision and a long-term investment you make into growing and running your business. You must put in the time and effort now so that you can reap …
There comes a time in most careers when it’s time to quit your job and move on. There are many reasons that these things happen. Sometimes you don’t feel valued enough within a company. Other positions may offer better compensation and health benefits. Or too many years have gone by …
Do you know how to ask for a promotion at work? Better yet, do you know how to successfully ask to be promoted? Every employee worries about the day they decide to ask their manager or boss for a promotion. You might feel both nervous and excited about the outcome …
When job hunting, you may eventually receive a job offer that you’d rather not accept. While there are numerous reasons for declining a job, which we’ll get into below, it’s important to know how to decline a job offer professionally. You should never leave a potential employer hanging by neglecting …
You’re probably already familiar with the traditional ways of how to find a job. You use one or more of the many online job boards like Monster, ZipRecruiter or Indeed as part of your job search. And keep an eye on the job postings sections of the company websites that …