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Your body is about 60 percent water, and that water is vital to all of your bodily functions. So it only makes sense that hydration is important. Many jobs may require you to work outside, sometimes in the full sun. And other facilities may not be climate-controlled, so the inside temperature is directly impacted by… Read more
We all go through short periods when our motivation flags. During those times, it helps to focus on the positive aspects of work. Assuming that you‘re experiencing a temporary decline in your motivation to work, and not a severe illness such as depression, here are a few suggestions for returning the vigor and excitement to your workdays: Put one foot in front of the… Read more
The workplace often provides some of the most significant friendships, and when it‘s time for you to move on, you shouldn‘t leave those friendships behind. Staying in touch with former coworkers and bosses is a vital part of creating a network that can help support you in your career. When you leave one job for another, there can be a tendency to try to put everything about the old job behind… Read more
You already know that to advance your career, you’ll need to assume more responsibility. But how do you take on more without becoming overburdened? And how do you approach your Manager to ask about extra duties in the most effective way? You will want to take a professional approach when you ask for the added… Read more
Early in the year, you tend to hear a lot about the importance of setting goals. Someone will remind you that if you want to succeed, you must set your goals. Otherwise, you’ll lack focus, and you’ll be moving forward aimlessly. Not only does goal setting provide you with a direction, but it also gives you benchmarks along the way so you know whether you are succeeding. If you are going to achieve your… Read more
Maybe you’re working in a career that’s in high demand. In that case, finding another job could be quick and easy. But if you’re like the majority of jobseekers, you could be facing a challenge when you decide to move on. And if you’re stuck in a deep rut, or worse yet, mired in a toxic work environment, the transition to a… Read more
They are called short-term workers, contract workers, freelancers, and temps, but whatever you choose to call them, they are temporary employees with no guarantees when their assignment ends. However, working as a temporary employee gets you on the inside and gives you a definite advantage over those candidates on the outside—if you play your cards… Read more
Do you have a job interview scheduled? Whether it’s for your first job or you have attended several interviews, it’s always a good idea to review some of the basics of interview etiquette. After all, this is important to you, and you never know which misstep could cost you the opportunity at an excellent job.… Read more
Sometimes a job search seems to drag on forever. It can be frustrating and can cause you to lose your focus and your confidence at the same time. You start to question whether you’ll ever find something that fits. Maybe my skills aren’t good enough, you begin to think, or I probably don’t have enough… Read more
You just left the job interview, pleased with the way it went. Now you breathe a sigh of relief. Your work is done, and it’s just a matter of sitting back and waiting for the results. Actually, you’re not quite finished. As a matter of fact, what you must do next—compose a thank-you note—can be… Read more
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