Now that the new year has arrived, you’re ready to get to work. You want to achieve big things in 2022, so you need to set goals that will guide your success. Anyone can quickly create arbitrary objectives, but you know pointless goals will get you nowhere. Set goals that matter by asking yourself these… Read more »
One of the most common complaints from employees across a variety of fields is about the working hours. Inconvenient, long hours are no fun for anyone. And if the problem isn’t resolved, it can begin to burn you out and make you ineffective at your job. If you’re interested in negotiating better hours at work,… Read more »
Everyone has bad days at the office, but for quite some time that describes the bulk of your work life. Whether the passion you once had for the job is gone or you recently started a new job that has turned out to be a terrible fit, you’re downright unhappy. Work likely consumes at least… 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 »
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 »
You’ve just accepted a new job and you couldn’t be more excited about the future. Of course, you’re probably not too excited about breaking the news to your current boss. Whether you can’t wait to leave or feel bittersweet about your exit, it’s only natural to feel anxious about giving your notice. Regardless of your… Read more »
You’ve been in the same job for a while now, and you know you’re doing great work. You thought you’d be granted a raise months ago, but waiting patiently hasn’t gotten you very far. Rising costs of living, combined with the feeling that you deserve more, has inspired you to finally ask your boss for… Read more »
You have important tasks on your plate, but something is keeping you from accomplishing them. Admittedly, these responsibilities aren’t the most fun, but they still need to be completed. If this sounds familiar, you’re procrastinating — and you’re certainly not alone. It’s important to realize procrastinating is keeping you from reaching your goals. Admitting this… Read more »