A Checklist for Your First Day at a Temporary Job
The first day of a temporary job provides an opportunity to make a good impression on all those people you could be working with for many years. That’s right. Just because a job starts out as a temporary gig, doesn’t mean it has to stay that way. If you ask intelligent questions, make a good […]
7 Ted Talks to Share With Your Team to Help Boost Productivity
Inspiration comes in many forms, and one of the most effective of those forms is the online TED talks. An acronym for technology, entertainment, and design, TED talks cover just about everything you can imagine. Financial independence, self-worth, education, and happiness are just a few of the topics discussed in the talks. Here are seven […]
5 Simple Exercises That Can Help You Combat Stress at Work
The workplace can be a stress-inducing environment. Your first reaction to that statement is probably: “Tell me something I don’t already know!” Well, you might not realize there are a few simple exercises that can provide immediate relief on those days when your stress level is completely off the charts and you can barely focus […]
Why Your Resume Stinks (And What You Can Do About It)
What’s wrong with your resume? Well, the biggest reason it stinks is it’s almost exactly like every other applicant’s. It’s probably boring and filled with the same tired clichés that populate all the other resumes for that position. Does this sound like something that could have come from your resume? “Results-oriented Mechanical Engineer with over […]
5 Healthy Snacks to Keep You Energized All Day at Work
We call it “low blood sugar” and when it hits us in the middle of the workday, all we want to do is find something to make it stop. While that feeling of crashing isn’t usually caused by low blood sugar but rather by our body correcting for high levels of it, it doesn’t make […]
Never Underestimate the Value of a Good Letter of Recommendation
Hiring managers are selecting candidates whose skills, qualifications, and experience will benefit their company. If you fit these criteria, a letter of recommendation might tip the scales in your favor. If you don’t, the letter won’t help much. A letter of recommendation can complement your qualifications, but it won’t guarantee you’ll get the job. So, […]