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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Job searching can be a long process that requires a lot of patience. If you have been applying for new jobs for months without any luck, you can’t help but wonder, “why won’t anyone hire me?” Well, there are numerous possibilities as to why you can’t find a job. The good news is there are …
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? Should you invest in a …
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 the benefits from hiring the …
Your resume is your introduction to a potential employer. A weak or ineffective resume will make the wrong first impression and will likely prevent you from getting a job. It’s not something that you can just quickly throw together or copy off of Google. Developing a strong resume takes time, as it’s unique to you …
When it comes to writing a resume, there is no shortage of advice out there. The problem is that if you ask 100 different people how to write the perfect resume, you will get 100 different answers. For example, one person will say that including an objective statement is a must, while the next insists …
Most of us have to work a day job (or night job). We have bills to pay and mouths to feed. But that doesn’t mean we have to take whatever they offer us. Many companies offer incredible perks and benefits that help take the sting out of working. Other perks at work seem nice on …
If you have ever wanted to be your own boss, then you’re in the right place. There are plenty of things to consider before branching out and starting your own business, no matter what that business is. Before we get to the list, let’s talk about some pros and cons of being your own boss. …
Finding a job is challenging in itself. Finding a job when you have a criminal record or a felony is even more difficult. But it’s not impossible. Unfortunately, some companies will discriminate against anyone who has been incarcerated or convicted of a crime, even if there are legislatures in place to try to prevent that …
As much as we’d like to avoid them, economic recessions are just a part of life. Recessions don’t simply mean our GDP is regressing. Most people associate recessions with job losses. Unfortunately, there are no jobs that are 100% safe when it comes to being in a recession, but there are jobs and industries that …
Let’s start by saying that asking for a raise or promotion is a perfectly normal part of business life. It’s business 101 for managers. Yet, for employees, the idea of asking and affecting the status quo of your employee/manager relationship fills many people with anxiety-inducing paralysis. Let’s destroy the “You vs. Them” dynamic and learn …
Quick, answer this question: How many people would you consider to be dumb at work? Or, at least sound dumb? Maybe 10%? 50%? Now, here’s a better question: Why? Fundamentally, very few of us are actually dumb. Otherwise, we probably wouldn’t maintain relatively decent jobs and make enough to provide for our families. However, that …