advice
Workplace advice for any issue, problem, or concern; from changing careers to co-working advice and decorating needs.
How To Make a Great First Impression
Many people think they know how to make a great first impression, but still don't quite manage to wow recruiters at job fairs, networking events, and other major job venues. The reason why these people never quite get the job they deserve is due to a bad first impression.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Journal
The Prison Called 'Social Media'
Facebook begun in 2004, although before the emergence of Facebook, social media like SixDegrees.com (1997), Blogger (1999), Friendster (2002) and MySpace (2003) was already in existence. But Zuckerberg’s App was the network that changed social media forever, it brought the world together, it solved the problem of distance. Yes, Facebook is good, Snapchat as well, Instagram too and Twitter but we ignore the possibility that we could be slaves of these Apps but the question is how?
By Peter Perry9 years ago in Journal
Bullying Bosses Beware!
It is the very classic childhood fairy tale that someone who was considered ugly at school, never picked for a team, later on becomes stunning, with a very happy successful life. Even Einstein was kicked out of his math class for daydreaming. Nowadays workplace bullying is becoming as common as playground bullying, the same scenario happens in the working environment too. When someone gets dismissed from a job, bullied out of it, or passed over for promotion this can be the making of them.
By Mayapee Chowdhury9 years ago in Journal
The Importance of Customer Service
From Siri and Alexa to self-driving cars, robots have taken over our modern world, including business and HR functions. While mechanizing these processes may be useful in some areas, digitalization in customer service has been shown to decrease service quality. This can create dissatisfied customers, wasted time, and lost profits. When you invest your time and money into a company, you want to ensure that your needs and expectations are met. More and more studies show that these expectations are sorely unmet with automated services.
By Seller's Choice9 years ago in Journal
Worst Job Application Mistakes To Avoid
The first step to getting a job is filling out a job application - and in theory, it should be easy enough. Whether it's a job application that involves sending in a resume, or a literally just filling one form out at a retail store, the fact is that this first single step can make or break your chances at furthering your career.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Journal
How To Decide If a Career Move is Good for You
Between a rock and a hard place, that’s what I felt like when I was faced with the decision. Continue for as long as I can in a temporary position making $30/hr or take a 30% cut in hours but get paid $33/hr. The only benefit, or so I thought, of this part time position is that it is a permanent position. Permanent positions seem difficult to secure at my place of work.
By Kyle Kendall9 years ago in Journal
My Punk Rock Advice For High School Graduates
Every generation seems to have less hope staring back at them than the previous generation. Social security and a decent retirement plan look less likely every year for the youth of today. College tuition and student debt keep increasing, and there are fewer jobs than ever.
By Terry Osterhout9 years ago in Journal
What Does It Mean to Be Successful?
People strive to be successful, sacrificing years of their life in chase of this goal, yet... what are they really trying to accomplish? They say they are seeking a successful career and a successful life. The word "successful" is thrown out there so often that it, eventually, loses meaning entirely. What does it mean to be successful?
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Journal
How To Tell If You're Not Getting the Job
Getting a new job isn't easy, especially in today's economy. The most promising sign that things are going to work out in your favor is getting an interview with the company. For many people, getting an interview is often accepted as a sign that you're getting the job. But, this isn't always the case; many make it up to the interview without actually succeeding in obtaining a new position.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Journal
Why Doesn't Practice Seem to Help Me Get Better at Writing?
Why doesn't practice seem to help me get better at writing? This is about the best question anyone has ever asked me. In a way, I’ve been beating around the bush throughout all of my articles regarding the art of editing as to why practicing writing doesn’t help one to write better.
By Aaron Dennis9 years ago in Journal
