If you’ve ever applied for a job, you’ve dealt with someone in HR. Human Resources is an essential department at every business. The HR team works behind the scenes to ensure that every company runs smoothly. These employment experts oversee the recruiting, administration, and training aspects of a business. It’s a cool niche to work […]
How to Work with a Career Coach
Most colleges offer career counseling, and as a post-graduation adult, you can also find private coaches who will help you in the jobs department. I remember going into the student career counseling office in college, though – and it was a complete bust. I walked in and we just kind of stared at one another […]
Change Your Work Habits: Cross-Train or Become an Expert
Are you the go-to-work-and-get-your-job-done type? If you’re inclined to keep your head down until lunch, then eat at your desk and return to your duties, I’m advising a reform in your habits. These days you simply cannot afford to "stick to your knitting" as they used to say, lest someone decides that knitting is no […]
4 Tips for Making the Transition from Stay-at-Home Parent to Full Time Employee
Whether it’s because of the economy or just because you are looking for new challenges, reentering the work force after several months or years at home with your children can present a lot of challenges. How do you appeal to employers who want candidates with up-to-date skills and fresh experience? Can you compete with other […]
Back to School Advice for College Seniors
If you are getting ready for the start of your senior year of college, this is an exciting and empowering time. You have just one year left of college, and while the “real world” is right around the corner, you can still enjoy the cushy protection of your academic home for two more semesters. In […]
Tuesday Tips: 5 Reasons to Keep Job Searching During the Holiday Season
If you are looking for a job, you may be looking forward to the week between Christmas and New Year. Perhaps you think this national “downtime” will mean a week-off from the depressing grind of looking for a job. Sorry to burst your bubble, but a good job hunter knows that there is no such […]
Tuesday Tips: Never Stop Learning
Life-long learning is the key to a satisfying career (and probably to a satisfying life, but that might extend beyond the realm of my expertise!) Technology, business practices and even cultural norms are constantly changing and adapting. In order to stay current — or, better yet, ahead of the curve — you need to be […]
Career Training Goes Virtual
Is your career stagnating? If you have a job crisis, some online career training may be just what the doctor ordered. Online classes let you get the training your career demands at a pace you can handle. JobMonkey’s newest section on Career Training is the perfect place to start your quest. It offers dozens of […]