You’ve just been hired. Way to go! You probably feel as if you’ve been through the wringer after attending all those networking events, reaching out on LinkedIn, sending out resumes, sitting through nerve-wracking interviews, and negotiating your salary. You earned this opportunity, and now you want to do your best and show your new employer they… Read More »
It’s not always easy to ask for help. Those who see asking for help as a sign of weakness should think again. It takes strength and courage to admit that you don’t understand something or are in over your head and need a helping hand. While everyone already knows you aren’t perfect and can’t handle… Read More »
You have a job interview coming up, and you’re a bit nervous. Well, you’re terrified! Someone is about to pass judgment on what you say, how you look and what you’ve done in the past. If this person determines that you are the right fit for the job, your future will look bright. If not,… Read More »
Everyone, from the newest entry-level employee to the CEO of the company, wants to be more productive. But it isn’t always as easy as it sounds. An all-out effort to get more things accomplished can leave you drained and turn you into a candidate for burnout. It’s important to make intelligent choices about how you… Read More »
Finding your next job is probably not something you should be tackling on your own. The job-search process can be exhausting and frustrating. Rejections can eat at your self-confidence and your self-image. After a few months of searching, it can feel as if there are simply no jobs out there for you. An experienced staffing… Read More »
The best forklift operators make the job look easy because they have developed the skills necessary to do the job efficiently and safely. Training can help you acquire the skills; experience will make you more competent as time goes on. Here is a detailed look at some of the particular skills that are required to… Read More »
It’s one of the most important presentations you’ll ever make. It’s called a job interview, and how well you present yourself can have ramifications that extend far into your future. Companies are looking to hire candidates who are professional, but too many people go into the interview woefully underprepared and don’t make the right impression.… Read More »
Education, credentials, and technical skills are critical to both finding a job and advancing in your career. Companies want to know you can take on the responsibilities of the job and meet their needs. Degrees tell them you have been trained for a career, but it takes more than technical skills to maximize your value… Read More »
Employers are looking for specific skills and experience when interviewing candidates for a job opening. But what if several candidates meet all of the requirements? How does the hiring manager decide which of them stands out from the rest of the job seekers? Of course, having the skill set to do the job well is… Read More »
Candidates for industrial jobs must go into a job interview with the same preparation and mindset as any other profession. It’s worth mentioning that because some applicants have the mistaken idea that some so-called blue collar jobs (a general labor position, for instance) don’t need to be taken seriously since they don’t require any special… Read More »