Making a career change or job shift is not only stressful for most professionals but challenging and time-consuming. Sure, finding that dream job can be an exciting life-changer, but the process that often goes with it is never easy. Especially if you’re already employed and don’t have the time it takes to weed out the…
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The Do’s and Don’ts for Building Co-worker Friendships
Let’s face it – whether working in the office or remotely – most of us spend the majority our waking hours interacting with our co-workers. While some of these relationships are business-only, many others turn into office friendships. These types of interactions can make the job fun and less tedious. In fact studies have…
Ask Yourself This: What Do You Love To Do?
If you’re reading this and answered to yourself that you are not doing what you love to do in your career, it means you may have subconsciously decided it’s time for a change. And that’s a big deal! Changing your career is a huge decision and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. But don’t worry,…
How to Conduct a Post-Interview Evaluation
You’re trying to fill a position and you’ve conducted your first round of interviews. Now comes the easy part… right? Not exactly. Choosing between several qualified candidates can be stressful, because you want to be sure you make the right decision for the company. Productivity, synergy, teamwork and workflow all hinge on you making the…
How To Find a Great Job in the Tri-State Area
Good news if you’re looking around for a new job: many employers are currently hiring! The pandemic led to many people deciding to leave their jobs, and this has left openings and opportunities, depending on your industry. But what if you’re not sure where to begin looking? In the Illinois, Missouri and Iowa Tri-State region,…
Leadership Skills to Turn Your Temp Placement into a Full-Time Job
If you’re currently working a temp job in the hopes it may turn into a full-time job offer—good news! This often happens when employers are hoping to discover just the right worker before they make a long-term hiring commitment. Your temp job can serve as a screen test of sorts, which proves to an employer you have…
Top Five Signs that Top Talent Might Leave Soon
No employer wants to think about it, but on occasion your very best employees may be planning an exit strategy. You’ve likely worked hard to find these top employees, and their knowledge and skills are an asset to your business. Keeping them long-term is your best case scenario! If you can identify signs of unrest in a top performer, you…
Should I Connect with People I Don’t Know on LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is a database that includes millions of professionals worldwide. It’s a place to network, but also a place where you can be the victim of spam. In some ways, it’s good to connect with people you don’t know, though it’s important to do a little evaluation before you agree to connect. Remember that every…
How to Focus Better on the Task at Hand
Your focus is critical for your productivity at work. We all know the feeling of drifting off into daydreams, and a lack of focus can lead to mistakes or even safety issues, depending on the nature of your job. You can help keep your focus laser-sharp during your workday with the following tips: Block out…
How to Help Your Quiet Employees Speak Up
In every office, there are two types of employees: introverts and extroverts. Extroverts are easy to spot because they thrive in social situations: they love to talk with groups, they have no problem “thinking on their feet” and they feel energized around others. Introverts are a little different. They do best in one-on-one situations and…