As humans, we are naturally social and at work, we depend on our coworkers and the people we interact with every day to boost our mood and help us enjoy the work day. Nothing ruins morale more than negativity. Negativity saps people’s energy and affects the performance of everyone in the workplace. Overall, negativity in… Read more »
Category: Career Tips
Tips for Building Relationships with Your Co-workers
Whether you are new to the organization or want to get to know the people you work with more, it’s important to foster relationships with your colleagues. Benefits of a Good Relationship with your Co-Workers As humans are naturally social, we feel the need to bond with the people around us. So as a result… Read more »
8 Tips for Balancing Work & Life
It’s not a myth that balancing work life and personal life makes people happier and more productive overall. It’s a satisfying feeling when all aspects of your life are balanced. Manage your overall work/life balance with these tips. Just remember, it may not be the easiest of adjustments, but they are worth it. Schedule your… Read more »
Political Talk at Work & How to Handle It
You can’t escape talk of this year’s presidential race. It’s all over the news, the Internet, and in retail stores. It’s even at the watercooler at work. With one of the more controversial presidential elections in decades, it might seem that the conversation can’t be avoided. However, there are many ways to handle the political… Read more »
Job Seeker Tips for Networking
In today’s market, it’s very difficult to secure a new job. You may have applied to thousands or secured an interview, but have no luck in landing a job. They say it’s all about who you know. And it’s true. Utilizing your connections can help you get a job. Networking and building relationships are very… Read more »
10 Tips for Being Happier and Less Stressed at your Job
On average, we will spend 30% of our life at work. That’s 1/3 of our lifetime. While that is a big chunk of our time, it’s even more daunting to know that many people spend this percentage unhappy or stressed out at their job. Don’t let stress at work get in the way of your… Read more »
How to Quit a Job with Class
No matter the reason. Quitting a job is a huge step. Something may have come up recently or you’ve been pondering this for a while. Some reasons that might cause you to quit your job include: – You’re underpaid. – You feel unappreciated or your ideas aren’t being heard. – There’s no growth or ways… Read more »
5 Tips for Creating a Personal Brand
When you think of a brand, you might think of your favorite brand of clothes, food, or even technology. However, a brand is more than that. It can be anything… a symbol, name, reputation, tone, or even an emotion. Job seekers and other professionals can learn from “brands” because they are recognizable and separate themselves… Read more »
Do’s and Don’ts on the First Day
We’ve all been there. It’s your first day. You’re nervous. You want to impress everyone in the office and at least make a couple of friends at your new job. No worries! Here are some tips to help you adjust to your new job and make a great impression. Do’s Research before the first day… Read more »
Job Search & Politics: Tips to Steal from Presidential Candidates
It’s an election year and the presidential race is now narrowing down to the top candidates. In an episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” we made a logical comparison of the presidential race and interviewing for a job when Jimmy Fallon said to Donald Trump, “I mean, you’re running for the biggest job… Read more »