If you’ve worked on the production floor for a while, you’ve likely seen some of your colleagues get promoted into supervisory positions. Perhaps you’re considering the possibility of a move into a management role as well. What is it that sets the average production line worker apart from a management-level employee? What skills do you …
Business disruptions due to COVID forced many companies to layoff or furlough workers, causing tens of millions of people to file for unemployment. Now, as many businesses begin to reopen and more job opportunities are emerging, workers must make an important decision: whether to return to work now or wait a bit longer. While there …
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Job interviews are changing. Hiring managers are increasingly moving away from in-person meetings and beginning to conduct more virtual and phone interviews. Doing this makes sense from a business standpoint. These styles of interviews save time and help hiring managers screen candidates more efficiently. But for job seekers, anything other than an in-person interview may …
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Work from home. It’s a benefit that an increasing number of employers are beginning to offer and implement. But how ready would you be for a work from home arrangement? While working from home may seem simple enough, there is a lot more to it than you may realize. Working from home requires: discipline self-motivation …
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More and more companies are moving away from the in-person job interview and in the direction of a virtual job interview. There are multiple reasons why: They save time. They’re convenient. They showcase a job seeker’s tech-savviness. And while employers may be experts at conducting online interviews, for some job seekers the process may be …
Should I quit my job? The thought has crossed everyone’s mind at some point in their career. But if the question of whether you should quit your job or not consumes your thoughts, it might be time. That said, however, the decision to quit your job is a major one. It should be given proper consideration …
What’s the ideal length of a resume? And does it really matter? Let’s tackle the latter question first. Yes, the length of your resume matters. Hiring managers aren’t known to spend much time reviewing resumes. As a matter of fact, studies have shown that hiring managers spend about 6 seconds skimming a resume. That’s in its …
Whether you’re just starting your career or have an established career, effective time management is critical to success in the workplace. Think about it. The better you are at managing your time, the more you can accomplish. And the more you accomplish, the more opportunities for learning and growth you’ll have. But there are other …
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You’ve probably heard that you should customize your resume for every job you are applying to. But is that actually true? Like so many things, it depends on your situation. If you are looking for employment and are unsure if you should customize your resume or have a one-size fits all resume, don’t worry! We’ve …
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The right job can unlock something that you didn’t even know you were passionate about. That’s what happened to Erika Hillman. We’ll let her share her story. Back in 2021, I was living in Florida where I worked at Disney World in a few different roles. I worked in a restaurant as a Hostess, I …
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