Category: Work Ethics
Are you letting bad work from home habits ruin what should be a positive work experience for you and your family? Here is expert advice on how to keep them from destroying your productivity and career. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 27.6 million people today work from their homes. This […]
Whether they’re bullies or just incompetent, horrible bosses are one of the top reasons people quit their jobs. Such is life: birth, taxes, and, at least once in a person’s career, a horrible boss. In fact, says Entrepreneur.com contributor Dave Hutton, dealing with difficult bosses is so common that it has become […]
[image: worker on beach or in pajamas, or goofing around] Images abound of remote workers on beaches or working in their pajamas. This is largely inaccurate. In fact, here are some common prevailing myths about remote work. Let’s clear this up once and for all! Remote Work Myth 1: People work in their pajamas […]
Getting fired can feel like the end of the world. Here’s how to overcome. “You’re fired!” That phrase may seem like a silly television show quip. But when it’s you on the receiving end, it sure as hell isn’t funny. In fact, hearing those words can feel like a kick in the gut. […]
Social media can be used for good and evil when it comes to job-seeking. You may have spent hours making sure you are using just the right action verbs in your resume, and crafted the perfect cover letter to catch the attention of your future employer, but if you haven’t spent the time […]
Do you have the personal traits to succeed as a remote employee? Thinking about this whole “remote work thing”? Be forewarned: Not everyone is cut out for this lifestyle. There are personal traits that are consistent for most remote workers who thrive working in a remote environment. So, before you jump into unfamiliar […]
How to Identify an Employment Scam and Protect Yourself During Your Job Hunt
Sophisticated employment scams are on the rise, and scammers are now targeting experienced, educated professionals in the prime of their careers. By posing as recruiters, scammers use elaborate methods, including fake job postings and emails that appear to be from reputable job search websites to lure in their victims. Here’s what you need to […]
Getting ignored by recruiters during a job search is demoralizing. The job search and application process is hard enough with its ups and downs. One minute, you might feel happy and hopeful when you hear about a great job opening. The next, you feel confused and disappointed when you don’t hear back from the recruiter […]
11 Bad Remote Work Habits to Kick to the Curb Now!
Are you letting bad work from home habits ruin what should be a positive work experience for you and your family? Here is expert advice on how to keep them from destroying your productivity and career. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 27.6 million people today work from their homes. This […]
3 Awkward Interview Questions Commonly Asked (And How to Respond)
Talking about yourself under pressure is enough to make anyone freeze. Here’s help to answer a few of the more difficult interview questions. We’ll probably never enjoy being interviewed for a job. In fact, three questions, in particular, are at the top of the Most Dreaded Job Interview Questions list. To help you ace them, […]
Do Buzzwords and Cliches Make Your Resume Sound Less Powerful?
“Resume buzzwords have two major problems. First, everyone uses them, so they’re not going to help you stand out. More importantly? They’re vague, and don’t really tell hiring managers anything about your qualifications.” SmartRecruiters.com In today’s job market, you have only a few options that will ensure you land an interview: being born […]
Why Your Boss Says “No” to Working from Home
Remote work is more popular than ever, but getting employers on board still isn’t easy. Here are the top reasons some managers are resistant to letting employees work from home. Managers are afraid of being seen as unfair. Managers think working from home makes collaboration difficult. Managers believe communication will be too challenging. […]
