Learn More About the Most Important Parts of a Resume
What information to include on your resume depends on the job you’re competing for. The most important factor to consider is relevance. As a starting point, study the job description and think about specifically what the employer is seeking. Prepare to tell a compelling story about the unique value you would bring to the role. […]
How to Overcome Challenges of Working from Home
How’s your work-from-home situation going? There’s a good chance you’ve been at it for several months now. And while it has plenty of perks, the challenges remain. Plus, like everyone else, you’re just plain old tired of this pandemic and its restrictions. Try to stay positive and look at the bright side. And whether you […]
5 Tips for Helping Your Team Stay Productive While Working from Home
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, working from home was a growing trend. One study conducted in 2019 showed that by 2028, 78 percent of all companies would have remote workers on their payrolls. And since March of last year, remote work has become the norm for an unprecedented number of businesses and their team members. […]
Taking Time Off During COVID-19 and Making the Most of It
If you’ve been working remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic, have you taken any time off? That doesn’t mean that “working from home/setting my own hours/letting the workday mush into the evening and weekend” schedule that you may have adopted as the months rolled on. There’s nothing wrong with that flexibility, of course. But, you could […]
Learn How Far Back You Should Go When Writing Your Resume
You’re launching a job search, so it’s time to write or update your resume. When it comes to that all-important work section, how far back should you go in listing previous jobs and professional experience? There’s no cookie-cutter formula, and the decision needs to be made on a case-by-case basis. But there are some accepted […]
Learn How to Properly Review a Resume
Every resume tells a story. The best job candidates use theirs to grab your attention and leave you wanting to know more. They give you that “aha moment” that tells you that this is someone who deserves an interview. When you’re faced with a daunting pile of resumes for a job opening, what can you look for to […]
Questions to Ask Your Employer When Returning to Work
COVID-19 numbers continue to fluctuate from day to day and region to region, even as the virus is well into its ninth month in the United States and around the world. Stepping outside your protective bubble and going back to work can be a scary proposition. But you have a right to expect that your work environment will not […]
Learn How to Keep a Productive Work-Life Balance
For the better part of a year, the Covid-19 pandemic has upended the way we work and live. Balancing these two components was never easy, but coronavirus has taken this challenge to new and unprecedented levels. For many, the new normal means working from home instead of commuting back and forth from the office. Those whose jobs have […]
How to Improve the Relationship Between Managers and Employees
“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” As you build a winning culture at your company, these are words to live by. The source: Michael Jordan, former NBA star and principal owner of the Charlotte Hornets. In his heyday, he led the Chicago Bulls to six world championships. So M.J. knows a thing […]
Moving Up: How to Become a Warehouse Supervisor
Do you enjoy working in the fast-paced, dynamic environment of a warehouse, but would like to take things to the next level and become a supervisor? Good for you! It’s a natural career progression and an exciting prospect. But, how do you head down that path? The Role of a Warehouse Supervisor Working in a […]