Taking a new job is a huge move and requires a large leap of faith in a company. Here are tips on how a candidate can successfully evaluate a new employer: #1 – Ask yourself, can you see yourself working at the new job for at least a year? “Think beyond the role and envision… Read more »
Category: Employees
How to Build a Meaningful Relationship with a Recruiter in Your Industry
To help you find a job in your industry, and especially if it’s in a niche role, having a strong working relationship with a recruiter can be crucial. After all, recruiters have key partnerships with companies and the organizations they represent. If you reach out to them, are personable and demonstrate your capabilities, the recruiter… Read more »
How to Find a Mentor at Work
Whether you’re a new employee looking to find success at the office or still early in your career and hoping to get advice from more experienced co-workers, finding a mentor is a good course of action. After all, having someone to speak with who can discuss your ideas or answer your concerns about work are… Read more »
How to Thrive in a Challenging Work Environment
At some point in your career, you may find yourself working in an environment that’s less than ideal. Maybe your company is undergoing struggles or you have a manager or co-workers who simply don’t support you or others at the office. If that’s the case, it can be demoralizing and difficult to put your best… Read more »
How to Work with a Younger Manager as an Older Employee
“Working for a younger boss tends to go against the norms we are used to.” –Forbes Although some older employees may feel odd reporting to a younger boss, it does not have to be an awkward situation–in fact, there can be benefits to this type of work relationship. Here are tips you can follow if… Read more »
3 Ways Younger Workers Can Help Older Employees at the Office
In the New Year, it’s important that everyone on the team can collaborate with one another effectively. And that’s especially important for younger workers who want to better understand their older co-workers so that they can succeed at the office. For employees who fall within the Millennial or Gen Z age ranges, there are tips… Read more »
Why Experts Say Don’t Accept a Counter Offer
Numerous career experts suggest it is never a good idea to accept a counter offer: 1) A counter offer is just a temporary solution to a bigger problem. Much like a Band-Aid on a severe cut, a counter offer only masks underlying issues. For this reason, you should never waver on your decision to leave… Read more »
3 Ways Employees Can Maximize Growth Potential at Work
Through various incentives and strategies, employers are doing their best to ensure employees are happy and engaged. Much of this is being driven by the need to attract and retain employees in the executive, managerial and professional labor market, which is largely candidate-driven across many industries. In this environment, job openings outnumber skilled professional, putting… Read more »
3 Tips for Securing a Job in a New Industry
When looking for a new job, you may determine that you’re also ready to completely change careers or industries. That decision may come after you’ve outgrown your current field, or you find you’re simply burned out from the industry and feeling you’re no longer doing what you love. No matter how you arrive at this… Read more »
How Job Candidates and Interviewers Can Communicate with Each Other Successfully
The job interview is the first opportunity for job candidates and employers to get to know one an-other in person. It’s a critical step in the recruiting process because it gives employers the chance to learn more about a candidate’s strengths and weaknesses, while also enabling the candidate to see if the job they’re applying… Read more »