Why You Should Consider Taking a Temporary Position in the New Year

December 29, 2016
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Temporary jobs can produce excellent long-term results for your career, your pocketbook and your brand. Since the most recent global recession ended in 2009, temporary positions have accounted for about 19 percent of the American workforce, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Temporary employees are the solution for overflow or seasonal work, and [...] Read More

New Boss in Town? Here’s How to Adjust

October 21, 2016
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It’s the end of an era. After a fantastic run together, you’ve just received word that your boss is leaving – and you’re seriously bummed….

Taming the Job Board Beast

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They call it “Monster” for a reason. If you’re looking for work, it’s natural to feel intimidated by the sheer size of massive job boards….

Considering Locking Down Your Facebook? Think Again!

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Re-tweeting others’ political rants. Adding late-night party pics to your Instagram story. Sharing ridiculous memes on Facebook. We get it – these are fun things…

How to Be Heard, Instead of Dismissed

September 7, 2016
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Wondering what your workplace will be like? Concerned about how well you’ll gel with your co-workers? Want your supervisor to like you – and take…

There’s No Excuse for Excuses at Work

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“I just put a casserole in the oven.” “My plastic surgery needed some ‘tweaking’ to get it just right.” “I got stuck in the blood…

Want to Get the Job? Try Being Yourself – Not Someone Else

August 8, 2016
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As a job candidate, it’s natural to want to put your best foot forward and present the best “version” of yourself in the interview. But…

Turn Your Frown Upside-Down

July 6, 2016
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“Who needed that job anyway.” “You’ll find something better soon.” “Keep your chin up!” People who share words of encouragement during your job…

Too Shy? Too Loud? Too Introspective? Too Opinionated?

June 3, 2016
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The administrative assistant who gossips about EVERYONE. The forklift operator who won’t even look co-workers in the eye. The billing clerk who second-guesses everything they…

The Halfway Mark – You Better Pick up the Pace

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It’s June, and the year is nearly halfway over. So…how are those annual career goals coming along? If you’ve already secured that raise, landed that…

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