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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Many people find job interviews nerve-wracking and sweat inducing. Because of the nerves and pressure that they feel, it’s common for a potential new hire to go through an entire interview without actually listening to what the hiring manager was saying. While an interview situation certainly…
Maybe you like your job, but you’re just not where you want to be financially. What do you do? Apply for a position with a different company? Or approach your boss and ask for a salary increase? It’s important to research and know your value…
Getting fired is one of those things you think will never happen to you. You’d have to really mess up to hear those dreaded words come out of your boss’ mouth, right? Maybe, but that doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. In reality, it could happen to…
Regardless of whether you are married or with a significant other, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of “speed dating.” The goal is to talk to many potential dates as possible, in a tight time frame, with just enough time to say your name and see…
There are millions of reasons to feel motivated to get better at your job. Job competition, job advancement, and job security are three phrases that might get you motivated to figure out how to get better at your job. The regular list won’t do anymore.…