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August 12, 2015 Job Seekers / Uncategorized

Etiquette When Calling in Sick to Work

It happens to the best of us. At some point during the year we come down with a cold, virus, or maybe even the influenza bug. This is something we all have to prepare for. Do you call in sick or do you take the chance of infecting your co-workers?

June 17, 2015 Job Seekers

Make Friends with Your Co-workers for Your Career’s Sake

Your boss may be in charge, but your co-workers are the people with real influence over your career. Good relations are imperative to success.

June 10, 2015 Job Seekers / Uncategorized

Is Your Resume Effective?

You may be the best fit for the open position you are applying for, but if your resume is not effective you will not have a shot! We all know it is common knowledge that you need a good resume to get the job you want, but do you really know how to present yourself in the best way? Do you have different versions of your resume? Did you read it and try to put yourself in an employer’s shoes?

May 19, 2015 Employers / Job Seekers

Remember the Basics on Your Trip to the Top

What does it take to get ahead? Investor’s Business Daily identified 10 traits for turning your dreams into reality.

May 13, 2015 Employers / Job Seekers / Uncategorized

How to use DISC to Work More Effectively

Recently, I signed up to take a professional development class that specializes in conflict at work. During the first week of class we took the DISC assessment. For those of you who are not aware of what the DISC assessment is, it utilizes a method for understanding behavior, temperament, and personality. It provides a comprehensive overview of the way people think, act, and interact.

April 24, 2015 Job Seekers

What NOT to Say to Your Boss (if you want to succeed)

Communication in the workplace is important, but that doesn’t mean you should tell your boss absolutely everything. Protect your job by resisting these potentially career-damaging admissions

April 15, 2015 Job Seekers / Uncategorized

How to be Successful in the Blue-Collar Industry

As a young person graduating from high school, there are an infinite amount of career path opportunities. Continuing your education at a trade school or a light industrial college program may not have been an option mentioned to you during your high school career. As the need for talented and skilled professionals in the blue-collar industry grows, companies are looking for new graduates to help fill these positions. By learning about the various types of opportunities available in this industry, students may be surprised by the immense amount of prosperous jobs that are available in the blue-collar market.

April 2, 2015 Employers / Job Seekers / Uncategorized

Freedom of Speech: Does it Exist at Work?

As Americans, we cherish our freedom of speech. As employees and managers, though, we’re sometimes confused by what “freedom of speech” actually means in the workplace. You don’t have a constitutionally protected right to insult your boss, for example, but does that mean your employer can legally prevent you from speaking your mind at work?