Odds are that you will have at least one bad boss sooner or later. It can be a very challenging situation without obvious solutions. But there are things you can do to make your life at work more positive or to at least buy yourself some time. Keep an open mind and maintain your composure. […]
Category: Career Mondays
Career Monday: 12 Rules to Increase Your Productivity
Does your productivity ever get hampered by your desire to find the best possible solution? As you seek the easiest or fastest route to your goal, you may find yourself stopped entirely. Sometimes you may even do this on purpose, to keep from having to make a decision. However, there’s a work-around. Maybe you’ve heard […]
Career Monday: My Career Is On Track
My professional life is satisfying and successful. I develop a strong and diverse network. I make new contacts and stay in touch with former coworkers and bosses. I collaborate with my team. I add my personal skills and experience. I focus on common goals and share credit. I contribute to meetings. I show up prepared […]
Career Monday: How To Ask Family And Friends For Help With Your Job Search
If daily life was more like the movies, getting a new job would take only about 10 minutes. You just wait for a family member to come along and make you a vice president in their company, or at least give you a chance to start out in the mailroom. In reality, your loved ones […]
Career Monday: How To Answer Interview Questions About Handling Stress
Whether you want to be an air traffic controller or a gardener, you’ll probably run into interview questions about how you handle stress. It’s an important issue for just about any workplace. Almost 60% of U.S. workers report feeling stressed on a daily basis, according to Gallup’s latest State of the Global Workplace survey. An […]
Career Monday: How To Make The Most Of Limited Resources
Most people feel there are not enough resources to complete work. As a result, they procrastinate. In today’s competitive world, it’s essential to make the best use of your day. When working in a team, you need to collaborate with others for the best results. However, it would be best if you didn’t have to […]
Career Monday: Valuable Ways To Spend Your After Work Time When Working Remotely
If you’re a bit of a workaholic, it’s often difficult to determine how you should be spending your time in-between stints of office interactions. Even if you’re not used to working 24/7 like some professionals, you may find that working from home, like many people post-pandemic, makes it difficult to separate your work and home […]
Career Monday: How To Make A Good Impression In Your First Month at a New Job
Getting a new job is a nerve-wracking experience. There’s the stress of the application process to consider, the headache of the interview, and the agonizing wait while you wonder whether you’ve been accepted. Unfortunately for those who hate the process of getting a new job, the work doesn’t stop after you’ve been offered the role […]
Career Monday: Reduce Stress Before A Job Interview With These Techniques
Interviews are pretty stressful experiences. Even if you’re excited by the prospect of potentially getting a new job, the chances are you’re feeling nervous about being “under the microscope” with your interviewer. Afterall, the person you’re speaking to in this interview is there to judge you. They need to determine if you’re the right person […]
Career Monday: Create An Online Presence To Climb The Career Ladder
If you want to advance in your career, one of the best ways to do that is by appearing online. These days, employers are looking online. Employers use professional networking sites such as LinkedIn to look for job candidates. Not only that but building an online presence can help grow your network beyond the office […]