Grumpy about having to work during the holidays when you'd rather be at home by the fireplace and Christmas tree? Don't despair – there are plenty of things to enjoy about being at work around the holidays. No, really. Here are seven of them. 1. Working when…
Have you gone a little too rigid? The formalities of the professional world may leave you stuck in a web of thoughtlessness. Personalized and thoughtful professional habits seem to have fallen by the wayside since the digital technology takeover. The fast-paced nature of our workplaces…
Does this sound familiar to your job search…You start out with a pretty clear idea of what type of job you want. A few weeks go by with no bites on your resume, so you apply to a few more jobs. A couple more weeks…
With many of us preparing for holiday vacations, it can be difficult to stay focused at work. To help you stay focused at work during the holidays this year, here are some tips to boost your productivity. Prioritize - Being able to know what assignments need to…
The year's coming to an end, and if you're like many professionals, this is the time to take stock of the good and the bad. It's also important to gauge how far you've come along in making connections. Valuable connections are very important to growth in…
You know the basics of interviewing: dress appropriately, show your positive attitude, and come prepared to convince your interviewer that you want this job. But what steps should you take to prepare answers to interview questions? What strategies can help leave the interviewer with a lasting impression that she…
The holidays are usually the most wonderful time of the year — at least until all the stress from work begins to consume your life, that is. From meeting last minute deadline, to finishing projects before your holiday vacation, much unwanted stress can arise during…
Being sick is bad enough, but being sick and feeling like you still have to go to work can take it to another level. There is a lot of guilt and worry about taking time off work when suffering from illness. Pressure from the boss, an ever…
Everyone experiences stress; it’s almost unavoidable in the modern world. College exams, job interviews, entrance exams for graduate programs, a big deadline at work, and the list is practically endless. So much so that some contend that stress is the new status symbol. I personally experience…
Every year around this time, American workplaces empty out as workers head off to vacations, family gatherings or just some days spent at home to unwind. But increasingly, workers have trouble truly unplugging when they're supposed to be on vacation – instead they're continuing to…