Putting in Your Two Weeks: Best Practices to Squash the Awkwardness

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No matter how you do it, leaving a job can be awkward. When resigning from a position, you want to do it with tact and follow best practices. Here are some tips for putting in your two-weeks notice and leaving on good terms. Talk to Your Boss One-on-One Most experts agree your boss is the […]

4 Ways to Get to Work If You Don’t Have a Ride

Being able to get to and from work is a critical part of holding down a job and staying in your boss’s good graces. But not everyone has the luxury of owning a vehicle. In fact, a recent study found, “An estimated 8.7 percent of U.S. households were without vehicles in 2016.” So, what do […]

Kick These Bad Communication Habits to the Curb!

We communicate almost every second of every day, but are we getting too comfortable in what we do? It’s time to re-evaluate these communications to improve your management skills. Here are some common bad communication habits and how to correct them. Always Using Technology Over Direct Interaction Technology, like email, texting and instant messaging is […]

Have You Checked Facebook for a Job?

Facebook is the biggest social network by a landslide. There were over 2.3 billion active users as of the second quarter of 2018, which means nearly a third of the world now has a Facebook account. The number of features has grown immensely, with one of the newer ones being Facebook Jobs. Here’s what you […]

Achieve a Positive Work-Life Balance Through the Summer

Summer is a time of year that’s synonymous with the beach, vacations and generally taking it easy. Here are some tips on how to achieve a positive work-life balance during this time to balance taking time to relax with getting the job done. Establish a Specific Time to Be Done with Work Do you ever […]

What is the Recruiter Looking for on Your LinkedIn Profile?

LinkedIn is arguably the world’s best social platform for professional networking. As of April 2017, it had 500 million users and more than 10 million active job posts. This presents great opportunities if you use it correctly. A key part stems from knowing what recruiters are looking for and optimizing your profile accordingly. Here are […]