As hard as it is to hear that you’re doing something incorrectly or need to improve a behavior, being the person who has to tell you can be worse. It’s called constructive criticism and learning h...
At some point in your orientation for a new job, you’ll probably be told where to find the MSDS forms or book. It’s usually assumed that you know what the MSDS is and why you need to know where to...
No matter how much any of us tries, we all make mistakes. And even when we’re not making mistakes, we may have other flaws or negative mannerisms that impact our work. Invariably, this leads to some...
It finally feels like spring when the birds begin chirping, flowers blooming and the sun is out so our temperatures climb to appropriate levels. It’s been pretty dreary with all the rain and wind, b...
Everyone, at some point, will wonder if they should change jobs. It’s a normal feeling, whether you’re thinking about pay, opportunity or just doing something new. If you’re a younger worker, yo...
A commonly asked question job applicants have is: “When will the phone ring?” Don’t be disheartened, but the answer is usually: only if they want to schedule an interview. In today’s world of ...
Understanding Temporary vs. Temp-to-Hire If you’re looking for work, you’re bound to come across the terms “ temporary ” and “ temp-to-hire .” But what, exactly do they mean and how do you...
Low unemployment and high demand for skilled workers means that companies are changing the way they seek employees . This means changing job descriptions in order to attract their ideal candidate in a...
Finding a job isn’t always easy, even in today’s economy. What makes it even more difficult is navigating the various types of placement and staffing companies and their fees. If you’re unemploy...
When you’re looking for a job, you’re sure to come across employment agency ads for workers. They often look like this screenshot (to the right) from Indeed.com: But maybe you’ve never used an e...
Congrats! You’ve got an interview. Now, what to wear? Figuring out what to wear to an interview used to be easy, but it can be a challenge in today’s fast-paced world. Men would pick a good suit, ...
You have followed all of the steps correctly: you’ve updated your resume, you custom wrote a cover letter for each job application, you modify key details in your resume to highlight your experience...