If you’re like many people, a job interview can rattle your nerves to the core. Despite careful preparations, it’s easy to make mistakes when you’re seriously anxious — and that’s exactly what happened. You just finished an interview, and you don’t feel like you did your best. Whether you stumbled on the answer to a question or… Read more »
You’ve been in your current job for a while now, so when an internal position became available that would be a step up, you decided to interview for it. Unfortunately, someone else was selected, and now you’re feeling discouraged. It’s only natural to be disappointed when you don’t get a job you want — and feel you… Read more »
Let’s face it — your boss is the worst. You work hard to please them, but no matter what you do, it’s never enough. Despite your frustrations, you like the job itself and the company, so you don’t want to quit. Therefore, you’re hoping to find common ground to make your workdays more pleasant. You’re ready to meet with your boss to discuss how… Read more »
You’re ready to pursue your very first job in the light industrial field. Whether you’re just starting your career or making the shift from another area, you’re excited for all the possibilities this industry has to offer. Hopefully, you’ll find an opportunity that checks all your boxes quickly but first, you need to prepare your resume. This is the… Read more »
Now that the new year has arrived you’re ready to get to work on self-improvement. You probably have a list of hard skills — i.e., teachable abilities that are easy to measure — you’d like to polish this year but you also want to focus on soft skills. These non-technical skills can’t be quantified but they have a huge… Read more »
If you’re like many people, the start of the workweek gives you a case of the Mondays. You’ve been feeling this way for a while now and you’re ready to do something about it. The start of a new week should be refreshing as it’s filled with ample opportunities for success. It’s time to change… Read more »
The holiday season has arrived, but things are very different this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic you’ve been working from home most of 2020. You’re thankful to have this flexible work arrangement but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to concentrate. Working remotely inevitably comes with distractions but even more so during the holiday season…. Read more »
No one wants to feel like they’re just a number at work, but that’s exactly where you’re at. You know you’re good at your job, but realistically, it wouldn’t be that hard to replace you. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to stand out from the crowd and prove you’re a strong asset to the… Read more »
You’ve been feeling discontent in your current job for a while now. As an ambitious person, you know you want more from your career, but you’re not sure how to get it. Right now you’re just coasting along waiting for something to happen. It’s time to stop hoping the right opportunity will come your… Read more »
Whether you’re working from home due to COVID-19 or were already doing so before the pandemic, you know it can be a challenge. You’re grateful for the ability to work remotely but doing so isn’t always easy. Your home is filled with distractions, and unlike at the office, there’s no boss present to keep you focused. Therefore, it’s up to… Read more »