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Don’t Sweat the Career Switch Itch
Making the choice to switch careers is BIG. The first question to confirm if you need to jump ship is… are you happy? Are you happy with the [...]
Is the Job Market Slowing Down?
Over the last few months, the once booming job market has started to show signs of slowing. What does this mean for those looking for employment? Let’s take [...]
Getting Hired During a Recession
As our economy heads toward a recession, it’s important to prepare your family financially. If you’re unsure about whether or not your job is stable, or want to [...]
Don’t Sweat the Career Switch Itch
Making the choice to switch careers is BIG. The first question to confirm if you need to jump ship is… are you happy? Are you happy with the current position you are in or can you stand to shake things up? If your answers are leaning more towards a career switch, it’s time! It’s time to assess your interests and how that can translate into [...]
Is the Job Market Slowing Down?
Over the last few months, the once booming job market has started to show signs of slowing. What does this mean for those looking for employment? Let’s take a look at what experts are saying. Numbers vs. Reality If you’re looking solely at the numbers, the economy doesn’t seem to be in bad shape. In fact, the unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% from 3.7% in [...]
Getting Hired During a Recession
As our economy heads toward a recession, it’s important to prepare your family financially. If you’re unsure about whether or not your job is stable, or want to leave your current job here are a few tips. Use these to help give you an edge when trying to find a job in a struggling economy. Apply to Growth Industries It’s no secret that there are [...]
How to Get Along with Any Personality in the Workplace
Every workplace has a plethora of personalities. It’s important to figure out how to get along with each one. You may find some people more difficult to connect with than others. Here are some tips to help you find common ground with any personality you encounter. Listen to Others One of the best ways to get along with people at work is to develop your [...]
How to Manifest Career Success
Is there a professional goal or achievement you really want? Have you been working and pining over this particular thing with no success? If you’re looking to give yourself an edge in your professional career, learn how to manifest success with the following tips. Eliminate All Doubts This part of the process involves clearing mental space within your mind. You have to eliminate your doubts [...]
How to Say No to Extra Responsibilities at Work
If you have trouble turning down the additional workload that often falls in your lap, use these methods to help you say no. Ask for Time to Consider the Request If you’re feeling put on the spot, you have the option to counter a request with, “Can I think about it and give you an answer tomorrow?” This simple response will give you time to [...]
How to Deal with Difficult Coworkers
There will likely be times in your professional career where you have to work with someone you simply don’t mesh with. If this situation ever arises, here are a few tips you can use to deal with difficult coworkers. Communicate the Issues Effective communication can help solve a large number of problems. It’s important for both you and your coworker to be able to talk [...]
Be A Boss That Doesn’t Cause Stress
Stress is something that we cannot avoid in life. There is stress surrounding every area of our lives. We have relationships and responsibilities within our personal lives that we must balance. There is always something that can be done better in your professional life. All of these things can cause stress. A good employer should do all that they can to try and eliminate any [...]
What Personality Are You in The Workplace?
It takes a lot of different personalities to have a thriving work environment. If everyone were the same, it wouldn't work out too well. Who would pick up the slack in the areas that you lack? You have to find the right balance to succeed. It is also good to recognize what type of personality you are. This way, you can also market yourself better [...]
Is it Okay to Turn Down a Promotion?
Receiving a promotion is supposed to be an incredible honor. It’s given to recognize your hard work and achievements in the work place. But what if you don’t want it? Here are some compelling reasons why someone might turn down the offer of a promotion. No Long Hours One reason a person might turn down a promotion is because they aren’t interested in working longer [...]
How to Ask for a Raise
Many people are in serious need of a raise with inflation on the rise. As awkward as these conversations can be, they’re completely necessary. Prepare yourself the best you can by utilizing these tips to ask for a raise. Focus on the Data/Numbers Before you ask for a raise, you need to do a little bit of research on yourself. Figure out all of the [...]