Oh, sometimes I just don’t know how people can put up with this junk. It can really hurt to have the micromanager or annoying coworker that’s always nitpicking and disturbing everything you do. Change that to Tahoma, 12Pt, single spaced. Now. There are times when it seems like you’ve put so much effort and work […]
Just Hired. Survive Your First Day on the Job and Clear a Path to Success
I remember the first day I started as a government contractor and, man, I want to tell you that was a scary job. I had to go to all kinds of security checks, use my badge at every single door and get all kinds of funny looks from the people that didn’t recognize my new […]
Worn Down? Stop Working So Hard and Start Working Smarter!
Project after project is piling up on my desk and sometimes it’s really hard to figure out what needs to be focused on. It’s times like that when the whole world feels crazy and I have to remind myself that if I don’t focus on what’s important, I will be wasting my time. Safely equipped; […]
How To Be Happy At Work For A Job You Don’t Like
Maybe it’s you. Maybe it’s not. But chances are you know at least one person that has a corporate job, or even a retail job, that they just don’t like very much. And if that’s the case, I’ve got several tips here for you, to either tell them or use yourself, so you can be […]
5 Things You Will Discover By Looking For A New Job
Getting a new job is your ultimate goal. Of course, we want more responsibility. We want more challenge and we want more money. But the real nuggets you need to get out the entire process, is the lessons learned. Throwing your resumes out left and right and applying for all types of positions can be […]
3 Tips To Quickly Find The Perfect Career For You
Are you not sure where to start when looking for a new career? Do you have all of these wishy-washy ideas floating around in your head of things that you’d like to do, but you have no idea how to turn them into a real job that pays your bills? Well, you do need to […]
Are You Destined For Routine Jobs Or Your Ultimate Dream Job?
I know what it’s like to sit behind a keyboard in a cube in a very uncomfortable chair. Sometimes you just have to put your head down on the desk, bang it a few times, and wonder, “Is this what life’s all about?” Yes, it’s true sometimes a tear is shed, but it’s all for […]
Sit Down! 4 Body Language Tips To Boost Your Job Interviewing Success
Most people are not aware of how important body language is, and it can be used in a positive manner or negative manner when it comes to influencing decisions. Most of it occurs at an unconscious level and that really means that we just aren’t paying attention to it. If you have ever been around […]
Getting Angry When Interviewing For A New Job Can Be Okay
These kinds of things happen. Sometimes people get misunderstood. Sometimes, people’s toes get stepped on. Unfortunately, if this kind of thing happens during the interview, it can be a very scary and sometimes “end game” event. A lot of times, people aren’t sure how to handle their anger, and channel that energy to something useful, […]