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 […]
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 […]
Images abound of remote workers working on beaches or in their pajamas. Most of these are inaccurate images of how telecommuters really work. Here are some of the most common myths–and facts–about remote workers. Myth: Teleworkers work in pajamas Fact: Just like their onsite counterparts, remote workers have a destination. That destination may be […]
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 […]
The Job Seeker’s Complete Guide to Building an Outstanding LinkedIn Profile (Part II)
In Part I of creating an exceptional job seeker LinkedIn profile, we talked about the purpose of having a LinkedIn profile and what makes a profile engaging. We talked about the importance of your photo, and also how crucial having the right tagline is to attract recruiters. Then we covered the About section and […]
Your LinkedIn Profile: The Complete Guide to Creating an Exceptional Job Seeker Profile (Part I)
Is your LinkedIn profile working for you? Or are you buried in the sea of 800 million other members when a recruiter does a candidate search? Next up! The Job Seeker’s Complete Guide to Building an Outstanding LinkedIn Profile, Part II Even if you’re happily employed at the moment, having a healthy LinkedIn […]
Your Job Seeker LinkedIn Summary: Best Practices for Writing an “About” Section that Gets Results!
When written correctly, a LinkedIn summary helps you show up in recruiter searches. It can also help set you apart from other candidates by demonstrating your value to your target audience. At some point, we’ve all opened a person’s LinkedIn profile only to find next to nothing. Perhaps their some of their profile areas […]
Candidate likability and its influence on hiring decisions, is something recruiters don’t like to talk about, and organizations may flat out deny. But despite the use of objective scoring systems, many hiring decisions are still based on feelings. Likability and interview success: How likability influences decision making How instant judgments happen What makes a […]
Show Me the Money! Four Key Things to Know Before Talking About Salary In a Job Interview
Are you ready to talk about salary in your next interview? Learn how to prepare yourself for salary negotiations–and win! When it involves salary, US companies are still lagging behind–and dragging their behinds–on pay transparency. And, when it comes to supporting or enforcing it, lawmakers aren’t moving fast enough, either. No matter how […]
The Ultimate Guide to Acing Your Next Job Interview (Even When You’re Still Employed)
Acing your next interview now means that, should you need (or want) to find a new job tomorrow, you have covered all your bases. If you’re happily employed, particularly in today’s job market, you have much for which to be grateful. Aside from the obvious reasons, you also have the perfect opportunity to set […]
