Career Discussions
Things To Do Before Accepting a Job
Are you currently looking for a new job? Thinking about a career change? Here is a list of things you definitely need to find out before accepting a job offer. Do These Things Before Accepting a Job Offer Read the job description and make sure it’s a good fit for you. It takes a lot…
Read MoreJob Gaps and other Tricky Stuff
Addressing job gaps is one of the trickiest things to figure how to do on a resume. You can’t ignore it, but you also want to position your experience and skills as the most important things for a potential employer to consider. We’ve compiled a list of tips and things to consider in order for…
Read MoreHow a Recruiter Recognizes Valuable Talent
The labor market is changing. Traditional recruitment is no longer of interest to employers or employees. The old methods were replaced by the acquisition of talent. But how to find talent? Every recruiter is looking for an answer to this question. Let’s try to do it together. Understand your needs Previously, recruiters did not fully…
Read MoreJobs that Provide the Most Burnout
Are you looking for a new career? Research these six jobs that provide the most burnout before you settle on something. Quality of life and work/life balance is very important to your mental health and happiness. What is Burnout? Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.…
Read MoreSay “No” to These Things and Control Your Time
Learning how to control your time goes a long way to increasing your productivity and setting priorities. The first step is learning to say “no” to things that don’t serve your goals. So many of us are natural people pleasers and saying “no” feels weird and “mean.” It’s not. Remember, when you say “YES” to…
Read MoreHow to Fit a Home Office Into Your Tiny Apartment
Working from home sounds great until you remember that home is a tiny studio apartment without a square inch to spare. Before you give up on your dreams of working remotely, take a second look around your tiny home. You may not have a spare room, but with a little creativity, you can transform the…
Read MoreProblem-Solving Skills to Including on a Resume
Learn more about problem-solving skills, how they work, and why they are critical to demonstrate on a resume and in an interview. What are problem-solving skills? Problem-solving is considered a soft skill that typically learned and improved through experience rather than through education or training. It is much like critical thinking and employers and hiring…
Read MoreCritical Thinking Skills for a Resume
Critical thinking skills are the ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas. Critical thinking could be described as the ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking. It requires you to use your ability to reason. For example, you can research the pros and cons of running two miles a day. A…
Read MorePersonal Qualities Employers are Looking For
When it comes to personal qualities employers are looking for in their next candidate, some will be specific to the job. This is a given. However, there are some that are universally sought after. Why? Because people who can demonstrate they have these skills will typically make good employees. A word of caution: Don’t simply…
Read MoreIs It Appropriate to Use Emojis in Work Communication?
Initially, emojis were developed as symbolic representations of human emotions. From love to hatred, users can find an expression for any feeling. Emojis also substitute body language and voice. These tiny cute faces have become an integral part of our life, but the question is whether it is appropriate to use them in work communications.…
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