If you’re a job seeker, we highly recommend networking more. Life is all about who you know. Every contact you make has the potential to set you up for success. Be social. Meet people. Shake hands. Shaking hands has been a social ritual dated as far back as 5th century BC in Greece. Now it’s […]
8 Tips To Avoid Job Search Burnout
How many hours have you spent focused on the job search? Over time the never-ending job search starts to take a toll on your mind and body. If you’re starting to feel frustrated, helpless, exhausted, and overwhelmed, it’s time to read up on how you can avoid job search burnout. Whenever there is pressure to […]
10 Benefits Of A Professional Certification
Do you want to find a job? Earn a certification. The benefits of a professional certification are outstanding. As a job seeker, one of the best things you can do is earn a professional certification that is relevant to your job search. It can make the difference between getting hired and getting rejected. Are you […]
8 Benefits Of To Do Lists For Job Seekers
As a job seeker, you know that the job search is a high stakes situation. Finding a job and becoming a gainfully employed individual is essential to live the life you want to live. There’s no doubt that the job search can be challenging, overwhelming, and intimidating. One simple thing that can make it better […]
13 Jobs That Robots Can’t Do, But Humans Can
Machines, robots, technology, and artificial intelligence are constantly changing the way that we live our lives. If you look at the evolution of the workplace over the years, robots have slowly replaced humans. It’s been happening for ages, but with the rapid advance of technology, it seems to be having a bigger impact than ever […]
15 Simple Ways To Earn Respect At Work
Do people take you seriously? If you want to go far in life, you need people to treat you with respect. Luckily, it’s not too hard to earn respect at work. Are you up for the task? There are countless reasons why people don’t take you seriously. Maybe you’re a certifiable goofball, super young professional, or […]
Download These Top Apps For Job Seekers
Searching for a job? There’s an app for that. The right apps can help to streamline your job search and help you find the job you’ve always wanted. All you have to do is download them and use them. Whether you’re on a smartphone, tablet, or desktop, apps can do a wide variety of things […]
Top 5 Books to Help You Plan Your Career
In my post last week about Transferable Skills, I briefly mentioned my favorite career planning book of all time, “What Color Is Your Parachute.” This perennial best-seller has been around for decades and it’s updated yearly, making it both a classic and a timeless work of genius! The nod to “What Color Is Your Parachute” […]