Are You Earning What You’re Worth?
August 8, 2016
“Is my pay rate competitive – or insulting?” “What’s the average salary for someone with my job, in my industry, with my level of experience?”…
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Posts tagged: Who’s Hiring
Drop the Boring Routine and Start Excelling!
- July 6, 2016
What’s another way to spell “boring”? R-O-U-T-I-N-E. When you work a typical 9-to-5 job, a certain amount of routine is necessary. After all, certain meetings…
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Coworker Driving You Nuts? Here’s How to Handle it the Right Way
They take 20-minute “bathroom breaks.” They take shortcuts with their work (and, surprise, more winds up on your plate). They think hitting deadlines is a…
Read MoreHere’s Why You Shouldn’t Hire Me
- May 9, 2016
I’m dishonest. I’m lazy. I’ll rob you blind. Want to give an employer a great reason NOT to hire you? Say something like one of…
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Becoming the CEO of You, Inc.
Want to climb the career ladder more quickly? Give yourself an executive position – as the CEO of You, Inc. Just like smart business owners…
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Safety Matters – Report It, Don’t Ignore It
- April 22, 2016
Improperly stacked items. Disorganized work stations. Insufficient lighting. Damaged safety gear. Seemingly innocuous things like these aren’t just inconvenient; they can create hazardous working conditions…
Read MoreShut UP – I have work to do!
- March 30, 2016
More than likely, talking is a key part of your job – allowing you to communicate essential information, collaborate more effectively and strengthen work relationships….
Read MoreJob Success Series: Top Non-Job-Specific Skills that Employers Want (Skill 5 of 5)
- March 3, 2016
An administrative assistant needs strong PC skills. A computer programmer needs solid coding skills. A machinist needs exceptional CNC skills. Technical skills are undeniably important…
Read MoreJob Success Series: Top Non-Job-Specific Skills that Employers Want (Skill 4 of 5)
Looking for a job as a lighthouse keeper? An over-the-road truck driver? Then you can skip right over this post – because it’s all about…
Read MoreJob Success Series: Top Non-Job-Specific Skills that Employers Want (Skill 3 of 5)
On the job hunt? Get ready for a question like this in your next interview: “Tell me about a problem you faced at work and…
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