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Secret Techniques to Increase Productivity and Efficiency at Work
Spending long hours at the workplace almost feels like a necessity in today’s busy professional world, with endless to-do lists and overburdening work bogging us down. However, those overtime hours won’t amount to much if you’re not getting ahead. What counts most is how productive and efficient you are at the end of the day. […]
Continue readingGetting Unstuck: How to Make a Career Change With Confidence
More of us do this than not. We decide on a career while we are still pretty young; we pursue the education and/or training we need to have and we take our place on that career path. A number of years go by and we become less and less enchanted in our careers. What are […]
Continue readingHow Do You Score on The Stress-O-Meter?
Stress is a common issue for people from all walks of life. Unfortunately, it’s also something that people often take far too lightly and think that it’s no big deal to constantly be under the gun. But over time, too much stress leads to a variety of health problems. In this day and age, working overtime and letting […]
Continue readingHow To Have A Stand-Out Interview
After 17 years as a hiring manager, I have performed hundreds of interviews. While each company and manager will approach the hiring process somewhat differently, I expect that at the core, there are seven questions that lurk in the back of their minds. Be aware that these questions may not be presented to you as […]
Continue readingWant to Make a Career Change? Consider These Points First
Changing careers is never an easy decision to make, especially when you are earning big bucks out of it. A common motivator for career change comes in the form of either hating what you do or liking it but not being 100% happy or satisfied with the role you are in. In addition, the idea of making a […]
Continue readingInfographic: How to Grow Your Side Hustle into a Successful Business
If you’ve been running a side hustle for a little while, you’ll know how rewarding it can be to make a bit of extra cash on the side doing something you love. So just imagine how good it would feel to say that’s how you make your entire living. It may be a bit premature […]
Continue readingWhy Pursuing Jobs Based on Your Personality is the Key to Career Success
Working a job that demands more than you are willing or able to give is common for a lot of people in the workforce. It can be because you have reached a point of stagnation in your current role and are no longer feeling challenged or perhaps you just weren’t that interested in the job in […]
Continue readingFeeling Lost In Your Career? These Creative Ideas Can Help
Finding a dream job or a fulfilling career rarely happens on the first try. Let’s face it, there is a lot of pressure from society and even from ourselves to find that perfect job and follow our passion. However, this might pose a significant challenge, especially if you’re not sure what it is you’re looking […]
Continue readingCommon Interview Questions And How to Answer Them
Interviews can send shivers of terror down your back – but they don’t have to. With some preparation and practice ahead of time you can reduce the anxiety and even enjoy (maybe?) the interview process. Employers really are looking at three categories when they interview you: Can you do the job? Do you want the job? Are […]
Continue readingTake the Job; Keep Your Partner: How to Stay Together Long-Distance
You’ve done it: you’ve secured that promotion, landed a job with the company you’ve admired for years, got your foot in the door of your dream career. But there’s a problem. You have to move city, state – maybe even country. And your partner can’t move with you. Only you can decide what to do […]
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