Author: Katy Davis

21 Oct Job Interview Not Going Well? Here’s 3 Tips for a Quick Recovery

We’ve all had that feeling… we’re in a job interview and we can tell it isn’t going well. We try to stay positive, but it seems we’re sinking fast. So, what can you do about it? Actually… a lot!  Yes, it can feel intimidating. They’ve got…

18 Oct 6 Productive Ways to Avoid the 3 p.m. Slump

Three o'clock in the afternoon: the time when you can barely keep your eyes open, let alone get any work done. If you're struggling with motivation, take heart that there are more options besides staring off into the distance. Here are six ways to stay…

18 Oct How To Go After The Job You Truly Want

Unfortunately, many job seekers feel like they have a zero chance of ever getting the job they truly want. The purpose of your job hunt is to really hunt down the job you’ve always wanted. Nothing is impossible when it comes to your dream job search. If you…

17 Oct 7 Bad Work Habits To Avoid

As our daily work routines become the norm, we develop habits that help us progress through the day. Many of these habits are beneficial to our work but some can be detrimental and often we may not be aware of, or do little to correct…

17 Oct 5 Easy Tips To Get Noticed By Prospective Employers

With the high rate of unemployment and so many people clamoring after the same jobs, it pays to stay ahead of the employment game. The trick is discovering and perfecting ways and means of doing so. If you are performing a sales vacancy search, there are…

17 Oct How To Cope With Unethical Situations At Work

No wants to face unethical behavior in the workplace, especially if it involves your coworker or boss. Unethical behavior at work can be a very sensitive topic, especially when it affects you directly.  Have you ever noticed your manager making miscalculations on income statements and…

16 Oct 5 Ways Managing Your Career Is Like Selling a Used Car

38.2 percent.  According to Kelley Blue Book, that’s how much original value your car retains after five years. (Hurts, doesn’t it?) Just like cars, we all have a certain value at our jobs. Unlike cars, our market value doesn’t have to go down. In fact, if we manage our…

16 Oct The Reasons You Should Relax During a Video interview

As more and more companies rely on video interview tools to conduct their search for a new candidate, it’s important to understand how to master this type of conversation. For a person who’s already nervous about the prospect of a job interview, knowing that a video…

16 Oct 4 Tips To Deal With A New Boss

In any workplace, people are always coming and going. Whether it’s you, your co-workers, or your boss, there are always adjustments to be made. It’s important to understand how to handle all of these situations.  When it’s your boss who heads out the door, you have…

15 Oct How To Write A Cold Call Cover Letter For A Job

A cold call cover letter is sent by a job seeker to a company, hoping that they might get a call for an interview (even though they haven’t applied for a job). In order to be effective, a cold call cover letter needs to be…