7 Things to Do Before You Look for a New Job
The rise of the Great Resignation has caused many workers to rethink their jobs. There will always be days when you feel frustrated at work. However, if looking for a new job is the next step in your career, it pays to be prepared. Here are some important steps to take before you start a […]
Why Worker Safety Should Always be a Priority
Workplaces can be hazardous places. As part of their responsibilities, workers may use or encounter heavy machinery, chemicals, high voltage equipment, airborne particles, and even infectious diseases. But no worker should have to risk their safety and health to do their job. Why Worry About Worker Safety? In 2019, 5,333 employees died of work-related injuries […]
How Important is it to Include a Cover Letter with Your Resume?
You’re applying for a job and the automated application system prompts you to attach a cover letter. Do you? While there are signs that including a cover letter with your resume may someday be a thing of the past, cover letters are still very relevant to the job search in 2022. Up to 56% of […]
A 5-Step Employee Onboarding Checklist for Your New Hire’s First Days
Lots of effort and planning goes into hiring a new staff member. But do you pay as much attention to what happens after the new hire reports to work? For some companies, onboarding a new employee consists mainly of paperwork and a quick office tour to point out the restrooms and breakroom. However, the process […]
Interview Prep: What’s Your Greatest Strength and Weakness?
Some job interview questions are fairly straightforward, others less so. Then there’s this double-down trickster: What is your greatest strength and what is your greatest weakness? This two-sided question can either spotlight your self-awareness or plunge you into interview anguish. Let’s go over how to choose what to reveal, along with some precautions. What is […]
How to Make Repetitive Work More Interesting
Many people perform repetitive tasks as part of their job. For some people, however, especially those working in manufacturing, doing repetitive work IS their job. While there are those who are comfortable with the predictability and rhythm of doing the same thing over and over, others find jobs with repetitive tasks boring. If a paycheck […]