How to Find Remote Jobs That Fit Your Values

by Guest Author, David N. Peterson Remote work is here to stay. The pandemic has now made working from home the new normal, and many employees around the world now consider the requirement to work in the office a deal-breaker. And while it’s become much easier to find remote job offerings, it’s still important for job…

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Avoiding a bad boss – and joining the right team

by Guest Author, Rachel Loock When interviewing for a new job, remember that you’re assessing the company and the team you’ll be working with as much as they’re interviewing you. Start by researching the company and key players through their website, LinkedIn, online news articles and databases. But while online sources can be helpful, the…

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How to Research Company Culture

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Company culture is a big consideration, or should be, when researching companies to work for. Did you know that one of the most common reasons for not hiring someone is “not the right cultural fit.” It’s also very common for employees to state that the reason they left was a “toxic work environment.” Begin your…

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Make the Most out of Remote Meetings

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Remote meetings can be challenging at the best of times: tech difficulties, timing challenges, and a lessening of social cues can decrease meeting effectiveness. However, they can still be successful. Here are some straightforward strategies to make the most out of your meeting. Pay Extra Attention to Nonverbal Cues in Online Meetings Humans are hardwired…

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How to Survive a Toxic Workplace

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Are you working in a toxic workplace environment where your coworkers, boss, or upper management make you think you need HAZMAT gear every day? Read on for our best survival tips. They don’t call them toxic people for nothing, because they really can be bad for your health. Even in the best of work environments,…

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How to Research Companies You Want to Work For

How to Research Companies You Want to Work For

What is Your Dream Job? Do you have an ideal job that you dream about on your hardest days at work or in the middle of a grueling job search? Do you know if your dream job exists? Do you know of any companies where you could actually work at this position? If so, what…

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