Category: Career Monday

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 […]

Has there ever been a time you struggled to respond helpfully to a colleague because of his or her behavior? Rest assured, all people experience occasional rough times with their associates. Try these techniques to respond to challenging situations with co-workers: 1. Have a talk with yourself about the person. Remind yourself to focus on […]

You may get called upon to lead meetings as part of your job or volunteer activities. Make them pleasant and productive by learning how to help people stick to the agenda and feel engaged. These guidelines and coping techniques for tricky situations that may occur during your meetings will help your meetings accomplish their purpose […]

As a top-notch employee, it’s in your best interest to display professionalism at all times. In doing so, you’ll increase your job security, inherently command respect from your coworkers, and impress your boss. And if you follow the proper office etiquette, you’ll advance your career to new heights of success. Keep these five office etiquette […]

What do you do when you love everything about your job, except that one annoying coworker? You have to be around this person at least 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. You spend more time with this person than you do with your friends and some family members. Some people just like to […]

You can shorten your job hunt by knowing how to use methods other applicants usually miss. After all, if you’re relying on want ads alone, you could spend a long time searching. Advertised positions represent as little as 20% of total vacancies, and your resume often winds up in a pile with hundreds of other […]

Before deciding to seek out a mentor, you must first determine what you hope to gain from the relationship. That means you need to spend time thinking about both your short and long term goals. Once you’re fully clear on where you want to be, the selection process becomes that much easier. When people think […]