Category: Career Monday

Preventing burnout protects your overall health and your career. However, if the way you work changed radically over the past year, your old defenses may not be enough. How do you know if you’re burned out? Some of the most common signs include depression, irritability, and lack of motivation. You feel tired and unable to […]

The average corporate job opening attracts 250 resumes, according to the employment website Glassdoor. With that kind of volume, it’s little wonder that most resumes get looked at for 7 seconds or less. If you’re looking for a new position, how can you increase the odds that a hiring manager will pay attention to your […]

A recent study suggests that working too many hours may be more dangerous than you think. Overwork is the single greatest risk factor for occupational disease, and it’s responsible for three quarters of a million deaths each year from heart conditions and stroke. That’s according to researchers from the World Health Organization and other institutions. […]

There’s more to life than work. But it’s not that easy to have a life outside of work in our society. People interact less in person. Everyone is obsessed with their electronic devices. Most people are genuinely pretty busy, too. However, you can have a life outside of work even if you spend most of […]

If you think it’s more difficult to lead a meeting when it’s conducted online, you have plenty of company. Nine out of ten meeting organizers say virtual events are more challenging, according to a recent poll by the software company Slido. Picture your own experience. One minute you’re looking at a spreadsheet, and the next […]

If you work in an office, your day might already be planned out, with your coworkers giving you social interaction and your boss giving you accountability. However, working from home is much different. How can you get work done without any of this help that you would normally receive from coworkers? Try these techniques to […]

There’s a lot of pressure to embellish your resume but lying about your qualifications could be disastrous. You may be confused about where to draw the line, especially if you’re new to the job market or returning after some time off. If so, you have plenty of company. About 46% of adults know someone who […]

If you don’t already have your dream job, what’s holding you back from the job you deserve? You’ll soon discover that you can no longer make excuses because the time to attract your dream job is now! It doesn’t really matter what your end goal is, there are always ways to get there. The only […]

When you’re searching for a job, your qualifications are only part of the package. Employers are also looking for candidates who are courteous and respectful. Good manners show an employer that you know how to work as a team, develop relationships with clients, and protect the company’s public reputation. Consider these etiquette tips for networking, […]

Do you remember how happy you were about your job when you first acquired the position? In all likelihood, some of that excitement probably waned as your daily tasks became just the same old routine. Nowadays, it might even be a real challenge to maintain your motivation at work. But what if you could feel […]