The Shame Associated with Being Out of Work
When someone is laid off or fired, one of the most persistent emotions they must deal with is shame.
Category: Job Search
New Year, New Job: 3 Strategies
Here are some ways to make your job search more successful.
Job Seeking During the Holidays
Although the common wisdom is that the holidays are a bad time to do a job search, you can make the time very productive for your transition.
Guest Post: 8 Tips to Make your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out
What makes your LinkedIn profile stand out? Check out these 8 LinkedIn profile hacks to find out.
How to Ask for Flexibility at Work
1 Million for Work Flexibility is hosting National Flex Day (#NationalFlexDay) on October 17th 2017. Their goal is to raise awareness of how flexible work can increase morale and worker loyalty, and they’d like to hear from you.
When a Disaster Affects your Job
Your employer may have a strong and well-crafted emergency preparedness plan with clear policies on what to do and how to communicate during and after a storm. But you can do your part to help minimize the impact on your work and your income.
Microsoft Training for Veterans In Northeast Florida Starts October 16, 2017
The Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) is an 18-week educational program that Microsoft conducts in partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU.) It provides active duty soldiers and veterans with the necessary career skills to meet demand for server & cloud administration, database & business intelligence administration, cloud application development, and cybersecurity administrators.
White Sheet, Pink Slip – Yes, You Can be Fired for Your Off-duty Behavior
In case you’re wondering, it’s perfectly legal for private companies to fire an employee for behavior and speech, even on personal time.
How to Negotiate Anything Fearlessly
Negotiating a job offer is one of the scariest moments in your job search, ironically, since it’s also the much hoped for culmination of your journey. Donaldson’s Wish-Want-Walk method is designed to put everyone at ease as they approach a negotiation. It’s even more effective because of the simplicity of its design.
Work is Hard, and Working Harder is Not the Answer
We’re training workers to do the wrong things and to do things the wrong way.
