People get fired all the time. It’s always unfortunate, but it’s also the nature of the business world. Cutbacks are common, contracts end, mistakes are made, situations unravel, and people lose their jobs. It’s part of life. No one wants to hear the words, “You’re Fired!” It’s a professional’s worst nightmare – like something out […]
How To Avoid Awkward Conversations
Are you a conversationalist? Can you carry on a conversation on just about any topic with any person? Being able to converse with people is a talent and a skill. It’s one of the keys to growing your personal and professional network. Unfortunately, many conversations don’t go as smoothly as we’d like. We all know […]
This Is Why Employers Want To Hire You
What type of job are you looking for? What makes you the best candidate? Why should the company hire you? These are things you need to consider when searching for a cool job. Try to put yourself in the recruiter’s shoes. What are they going to look for in the perfect candidate? Here are 8 […]
Flexible Jobs For People Who Hate Cubicles
Describe your perfect job. If you’re like many people in the working world, having a flexible job is high on your priority list. What you might not know is that jobs with flexible schedules are constantly increasing in popularity. We found an interesting article on FlexJobs.com called, 9 Things You Don’t Know About Flexible Jobs. It […]
16 Career Advice Books That Every Job Seeker Must Read
Between searching for a job, tweaking resumes, writing cover letters, building your network, and trying to stay sane, you probably have a pretty full schedule. The job search almost always feels like a full time job. In the rare event that you have a few extra minutes, it’s easiest to get outside or stare at […]
Make More Money When You’re Job Hopping
Job hoppers are defined as workers who regularly move from one job to another. They typically don’t hold a job with the same company for more than a year. Job hopping is a common practice with the millennial generation. But no matter what your boss or your parents say, being a job nomad isn’t the worst […]
Wear These Colors To Your Next Job Interview
What’s your favorite color? Black. Pink. Yellow. Red. Blue. Green. Orange. Everybody has their own personal favorite color. It’s a matter of preference, but colors also evoke certain emotions. Color preference is based on experience, mood, upbringing, culture, context, and other factors. Colors have tremendous power on a psychological level too. They play a major role […]
The Largest Companies By Revenue In Every State For 2015
Do you know what company is the the largest in your state? You’re about to find out. Each US state excels at something different. It depends on its geographic location, its natural resources, and what businesses set up shop there. There are many important factors to consider when determining a state’s largest employer – number of people […]