Companies don’t advertise jobs for months, even years. This is the perfect time to get those jobs. Jobs advertised publicly, via recruiters or classifieds, are more difficult to obtain because the competition is so much greater. There are many people applying to those jobs. Sometimes hundreds or even thousands. Even...
How to handle children’s remote schooling while working from home
Tips to handle children’s remote schooling while working from home Whether you are a mom or dad, you may have to handle your kids while working remotely. Especially as schools become remote due to pandemic restrictions, parents have to now not only keep kids at home but also ensure the...
Getting ahead in your career despite the Covid pandemic
Current issues affecting job seekers and employees Think of current changes in the employment world as opportunities instead of setbacks in order to move past the difficulties and ensure career success. Are you a job seeker or employee? Then you are likely aware of recent changes in the employment world...
The one thing job seekers are doing wrong when applying for work
Job search is about impressing the hiring manager. It is about having your job application stand out from other job seekers applying for the same job. As a job seeker, you should do whatever makes your employment application stand out, convey your potential, and impress the recruiter. It’s important to...
Current issues affecting job seekers and employees
Think of the current changes in the employment world as opportunities instead of setbacks. Are you a job seeker or employee? Then you are likely aware of recent changes in the employment world that affect how you look for or do your job. Coronavirus pandemic has changed the working environment,...
It’s perfectly okay to take a few days off work
It’s perfectly okay to take a few days off work. (more…)
Job versus career infographic
The differences between a job and a career
why you need a financial plan
Here is why you should have a financial plan: What the coronavirus pandemic showed us is that if you don’t have at least a year’s expenses saved up, you expose yourself to risk of insecurity. Millions of people lost their jobs in a matter of days, without advance warning. Countless...
How to plan your day for success
Do you schedule your day with a to-do list or hour-by-our plan? Whichever schedule you use, the important thing is to plan your day. Fail to plan equals planning to fail. A plan guides you to reach your goals in a systematic manner. You are aware of what you need...
How long should a resumé be?
How long should a resumé be? If you’ve been bothered by this question, you’re not alone. It’s something many job seekers struggle with as they try to squeeze as much detail into just one or two pages. However, your resume length is not the most important thing. While a one...
