Posts Categorized: Work Tips
Seasonal Jobs Can Help Land You a Permanent Offer
Many companies nowadays hire seasonal workers to help push through busy portions of the year. Typically, seasonal jobs will only last for a couple weeks or months. However, in many cases, these jobs can lead to something more. Seasonal positions are sometimes used as behind-the-scenes ‘try-outs’ for new hires. While this isn’t always the case,…
When Changing Careers Might Be a Good Idea
If you value the direction your career is going, sometimes changes need to take place. One of those changes could be in your career itself. Circumstances may arise that force you to change careers entirely from one field to another. Changing careers, as you can imagine, is a big undertaking. However, it can also pay…
Getting Distracted While Working? Here’s How You Can Stay Focused
Distractions abound in our everyday lives, especially while we’re working. They come in many forms: social media, texting, in-person conversations. For many, the list is endless. As such, a distracted workplace spells disaster for productivity. Here is a list of tips to keep you focused while at work. © pathdoc / Adobe Stock …
How To Tell When It’s Time to Get a New Job
For many, finding a new job is a difficult task. If you’re comfortable where you are now, finding something different often feels like you’re starting over. However, starting over can offer you a fresh perspective, one your current job might not be able to give you. If your current job feels like it’s more trouble…
Night Shift Perks You May Have Overlooked
Night shift; overnight shift; third shift. All of these names refer to positions that have work hours during the night. You may not realize it, but a significant portion of the workforce works the graveyard shift. It is a viable option while job searching and makes great money. We’re here to illuminate some third-shift pluses…
How to Make a Rebound After Losing Your Job
Losing your job can be a difficult thing to recover from. It is natural to feel defeated after you’ve lost something you’ve depended on. However, in this crucial time in-between jobs, it is important to not lose hope and to keep a positive outlook. In order to make that ever-important rebound happen, there are a…
How To Tell When A New Job Might Be Just What You Need
If you’re thinking about getting a new job, it’s also important to think about why. Sometimes, the reasons for needing a new job are as plain as day. Other times, not so much. We’re here to help you nail down those reasons. That way, you don’t switch jobs for the wrong reasons. © Korn…
4 Career-Changing Things You Should Know About Yourself
Even if you already have a job, you should be paying attention to your career. Careers are more than jobs. They are also about learning and growing as a person. The process of learning and growing comes with understanding who you are as a person and what you bring to the table. In order to…
Hate Your Job? Don’t Count Yourself Out
People who hate their jobs are more common than we might think. You might be one of them, sitting there reading this, thinking you’re ready to quit. You just can’t take it anymore. It’s the work, the co-workers, the boss, the company. Hold on. Before you make any permanent decisions to quit and make a…
Are You a Settler or a Reacher in Your Career?
In the dating and relationship world, it is often said that one partner is the ‘settler’ while the other is the ‘reacher’. The settler settles down with someone, for one reason or another, even if they think they can do better. On the other hand, the reacher finds a partner who is ‘out of their league’…