How You Can Get a Maintenance Certification
Certification isn’t necessarily required for maintenance techs. But gaining one or more certifications can help you stand out from the crowd. Employers like to know that you are properly trained and able to get started on day one. In addition, higher-level positions such as maintenance manager, as well as some government jobs, may require certification. […]
Are You Looking to Get Promoted? Try These Tips
If you feel like you’ve gotten everything you can out of your current position, it may be time to start angling for a promotion. But it’s not always that easy. You may have competition not only from your coworkers, but also from outside candidates. So how can you show your company that you’re the best […]
How to Keep Hope When Your Job Search Feels Endless
Job hunting can be emotionally draining, even when the process is brief. If you’ve been looking for a job for a long time, that stress and anxiety can build until you feel like you’re at the breaking point. You might start to feel like something is wrong with you, and to worry that you will […]
Is Your 9-to-5 Becoming Monotonous? Here Are Some Tips
Once upon a time, you were excited about your job. You enjoyed getting up in the morning, and your workdays flew by effortlessly. You couldn’t stop telling your friends all the good things about your career. But now you’re quoting a song title from the late, great B.B. King, “The Thrill is Gone.” What went […]
The Top 5 Job Search FAQs Answered
One of the reasons job searches aren’t successful is because job hunters aren’t fully informed. Maybe they don’t ask questions for fear of looking stupid, or they think they know what’s expected (but they don’t!). Every company and hiring manager has different requirements, so it’s not wise to make any assumptions. Ask about anything you’re […]