Is Your Lunch Break Long Enough for You to Recharge?
Do you leave your office for your lunch hour, sit at your desk and eat, or skip lunch altogether? You can probably guess what the healthiest option …
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STEM Skills and Degrees: A Necessity for Future Careers?
Workers in the STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) tend to have greater job security and higher paying jobs. Statistics also show …
Continue ReadingLearn Why Some Companies are Bringing Jobs Back to the U.S.: Will This "Onshoring" Trend Last?
After decades of jobs being shipped overseas, some companies are actually bringing back high tech and manufacturing jobs to the U.S. This is good news …
Continue ReadingTips on Landing an Entry Level Job: Advice for Those with Not Enough Experience
Landing the first job out of school can be frustrating—companies seem to want someone with experience, but how do you gain experience without a job? …
Continue ReadingFour Free Printable Goal-Setting Worksheets for Microsoft Word
Setting goals is essential to making improvements, whether you want to increase customer satisfaction for your business, earn a promotion or get in …
Continue ReadingWhy Micromanaging is Bad for Everyone
If you want something done right, you should make sure everyone does it the way you do, right? It turns out those who micromanage are hurting …
Continue ReadingClosing the Skills Gap: Thousands of Jobs Available, but No Applicants With the Right Skills
Even with unemployment rates remaining stubbornly high, many industries report thousands of jobs that remain unfilled. These are good jobs that …
Continue ReadingBecoming a Teachable Employee: Why It's Necessary for Success
We’ve all experienced working with someone who doesn’t take direction, and thinks they are always right… but wait… what if …
Continue ReadingTips for Sending a Networking Email - Free Templates Included
Some of the best job openings aren’t posted. Learning about them—and better yet, getting your foot in the door for an interview—often depends on …
Continue ReadingThe Importance of References in the Job Application Process
Think it’s not important to put down trustworthy references on your job application? Think again. Potential employers often rely heavily on …
Continue ReadingCan You Be Fired For What You Post or Like on Facebook?
Can you be fired for what you post on Facebook, or even what you like? It’s happened before, and it is technically legal. Find out another …
Continue ReadingLetter of Interest or Inquiry: 4 Sample Downloadable Templates for Inquiring About a Job
You’re job hunting and you finally see an organization you would love to work for, however, they have no open positions officially listed. How …
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