How to Plan Your Day to Maximize Productivity
It’s not rocket science – but it’s also not easy, at least not every day. To boost your productivity, stay focused on high-priority tasks, avoid missing key events, meetings, or deadlines, and – last but not least – maintain a healthy work/life balance – you need a schedule. One you can stick to. Wait! Your […]
Make the Most of Your Lunch Break
Who doesn’t look forward to their lunch break midway through the workday? For starters, if your answer is “What lunch break?” you need to change that up immediately. You’re missing out on an essential time to recharge, revitalize and maintain healthy levels of productivity, focus and overall well-being throughout the day. So, take your lunch […]
What Strengths and Weaknesses Should You Discuss During an Interview?
Whether you’re a new graduate with little to no experience under your belt or a veteran moving on to a more responsible role, you have both strengths and weaknesses. Everyone does. And chances are you’ll be asked about them in your upcoming interview. The key to effectively addressing these questions – like others that you […]
Why You Should Review Your Social Media Accounts Before Beginning Your Job Search
As part of their hiring process, employers will search candidates’ social media profiles and accounts, so take this into consideration before you even launch your job search. Don’t just clean things up and delete any content that may be questionable or work against you, but take it a step further: Be proactive in making your […]
Your LinkedIn Network Might Be Able to Help You Land A New Position
To succeed in your job search, you need to cover all the right bases, including one-on-one and group networking, as well as making the best use of all your social platforms – starting with LinkedIn, which still reigns as the leader in recruiting and business connections. LinkedIn now has almost 740 million members, with more […]
Now Trending: Career Planning Patterns Past 2022
There’s no crystal ball prediction – after all, look how drastically the world changed virtually overnight when Covid-19 hit – but there are career trends to consider in the years to come, as you make decisions about which professional path you plan to take. Pandemic-incited changes are likely here to stay. More than two years […]
Before Accepting a Job Offer, You Need to Ask Yourself These Questions
Being offered a job feels great, especially if you’ve been waiting a while for the right opportunity to come your way. And that’s just it – no matter how many options you have or how long it’s taken you to get this far, accepting a position has to be the right decision for you, at […]
Does Your Networking Strategy Include This HUGE Problem?
If you find yourself struggling to make more career friends and foster professional connections, you probably need to reexamine your networking strategy. Effective networking takes time and effort, but it begets great rewards. As you build relationships, remember, it’s not all about you. Instead of a “What’s in it for me?” mindset, approach every networking […]
How to Job Search Appropriately While Employed
Experts agree that conducting a job search while you’re employed is the best approach, since it makes you more attractive to potential employers. But you are walking a fine line and you need to carefully balance your current work responsibilities with your future plans. Currently Employed? How Can You Start Looking for a Job? While […]
What Does Your Employment History Say About You?
Your employment history may comprise up to 85 percent of your resume. It tells a prospective employer how long you’ve performed duties and realized accomplishments relevant to the job being offered – so if you had any doubts about its importance, you can put them to rest. In fact, your employment history may be the deciding […]