Category: Career Monday

What does your workday look like? Maybe you’re productive and engaged. Maybe you’re working hard but accomplishing little because you’re usually cleaning up after the things that happened yesterday. The answer depends on whether you’re reactive or proactive. A reactive approach leaves you stuck responding to situations rather than controlling them. On the other hand, […]

US job losses due to COVID-19 have reached their highest level since the Great Depression. With news like that, you might wonder if it’s foolish to even consider turning down a job offer. However, it’s still a case-by-case decision. Sometimes it makes sense to settle for a position that seems less than ideal. Other times […]

Most job interviews include questions about how you handle deadlines. From law offices to government contractors, employers depend on you to manage your time and help your team meet its goals. However, it’s often difficult to coordinate complex projects, and the increase in remote work adds new twists. Knowing how to organize your tasks and […]

Have you ever wondered how that friend of yours that really wasn’t qualified for a job received a better paying job with more holidays than you? You could give them the benefit of the doubt that they interviewed well, but in all likelihood, this probably was due to their networking skills. Networking is one of […]

Working from home instead of the office means trading in one set of distractions for another. Plus, you need to supervise yourself. How can you stay focused when your kids are bored, and Netflix just added your favorite show? Remote work has lots of advantages, like greater flexibility and zero commuting time. However, in order […]

If you’re a manager at your workplace, it’s important for you to be aware of sexual harassment and how it can affect the company’s work environment. What is sexual harassment? It occurs whenever an employee makes a continued, unwelcome sexual advance, requests sexual favors, or uses inappropriate sexual remarks to another employee against their wishes. […]

Are you fed up in your current job? Perhaps feeling undervalued or overworked? If that sounds like you, perhaps you need a career change. This is a big step, but unless you want to become a professional sportsperson, there is no reason why you cannot make a career change at 30. Do You Really Want […]

Is it difficult to get your boss to pay attention to you these days? Maybe they’re taking long lunches and ducking calls from clients. Maybe you’re afraid to ask any questions because they’ve been extra critical lately. This lack of enthusiasm could mean that your boss is burned out. It’s common these days. “Almost 96% […]

Are you looking for a career that will give you a sense of fulfillment, as well as a paycheck? You might get lucky and find your dream job through your current network or a job board. However, you might have to put more thought into your search when you raise your expectations higher. A recent […]

    Are you unable to complete your work because meetings are eating up your time? One study found that the average senior manager spends as much as 23 hours of their week in scheduled meetings. The figures are even higher if you add in the impromptu gatherings that occur in most workplaces. There are […]