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How to Engage Inconsistent Employees
Inconsistent employees can be really frustrating! Sometimes you’re ready to pour down accolades and award bonuses for their outstanding achievements, while other times you’re pulling your hair out...
Five Ways to Build Leadership Skills
If you’re looking for universal skills to set you apart and advance your career, developing leadership skills is likely at the top of the list. Those who are doing excellent work and growing their...
Resume Mistakes to Avoid in 2020
Resume mistakes may seem harmless, but often they can cost you the job. Your resume is the all-encompassing first impression a hiring manager will see when reviewing your application for a new job....
Do You Feel Disconnected From Your Work?
When you’re feeling disengaged at work, like your work doesn’t matter, like you lose the desire to go to work each morning, you have to change that – fast! An occasional lull at work is normal....
How to Follow Up After An Interview
How Do You Follow Up After an Interview? Knowing when and how often to follow up after a job interview is a delicate balance. If you do nothing, you’ll seem disinterested. But if you’re calling...
Three Ways Engaging Your Employees Benefits Your Business
Three Ways Engaging Your Employees Benefits Your Business Your employees are your most valuable asset, and in order for your company to be running at full capacity, you need to make sure your...
How to Get Your Personality Across in an Interview
Job interviews have a reputation for being formal and filled with tension. And while it is crucial to present yourself professionally, you also need to show your personality to the interviewer. The...
4 Essential Forklift Operator Safety Tips
Forklift operator. Certainly not the most dangerous of jobs, but when you’re dealing with such a big piece of machinery, it could be! And it’s your responsibility to see to it that everything is in...
Maneuvering Your Job Search Through COVID-19
Right now times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days,...
How to Make a Successful Career Change Across Industries
Succeeding on the job search takes courage and preparation, but making a career change across industries is even more ambitious. But when you’re ready for it – bored by the monotony of your current...
How Should You Dress for Video Job Interviews?
Video job interviews were becoming a standard part of the hiring process over the last few years. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, however, they have been the exclusive job interview format, so it’s a...
How to Polish Your Resume and Cut Through the Clutter
Resume tips are plentiful on the Web, but how much time have you really spent on putting together an excellent resume? A well-crafted resume demonstrates a conscientious approach and strong...
How to Stay Motivated After a Job Rejection
We’ve all been there. You get all excited about a job you were interviewing for. Your resume was stellar. Your cover letter was well-crafted, tailor made for the position. You nailed the interview....
Be Proactive in Identifying Safety Hazards
Workplace injuries and illnesses have a huge impact on a company’s bottom line. According to The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers nationwide pay almost $1 billion each...
How Servant Leadership Can Work for Your Team
What is Servant Leadership? Servant leadership is a term coined by Robert Greenleaf in 1970, changing the way we think about leadership in companies. Instead of suggesting employees complete tasks...
Five Ways to Speed Up Your Hiring Process
A lengthy hiring process might seem like a good idea – you’re thoughtful and deliberate, allowing just enough time for the perfect candidate to apply, and making sure every single manager in your...
Five Skills You Need to Land Most Clerical Jobs
Clerical workers are some of the most important employees in any company. By scheduling meetings, filing documents, answering phones and greeting visitors, they make sure everything’s running...
How to Stay Alert at Night Shift Jobs
The night shift is an absolute necessity in the industrial world – nearly 15 million Americans work a permanent third-shift job or regularly rotate on a night shift. But that change in working time...
How to Get an Interview When You’re Not a Perfect Fit for a Job
Sometimes you find a job, read the description and instantly have the feeling it’s right for you! There’s just one problem: you come to realize you don’t meet all the requirements. Don’t lose heart,...
How to Conduct a Confidential Job Search
Starting a confidential job search while you’re still employed can be complicated territory. You’re anxious about casting a wide net and finding the best opportunity to advance your career, but you...
Resume Tips – What to Say When You Don’t Work With Numbers
Crafting the perfect resume is a truly an art form. You have to make your job come alive in a way that proves you added value to your employer. The truth is that verbs, adjectives and fancy adverbs...