If you are considering jumping into the job market, you want to impress prospective employers. This is why you should think twice about telling them you are looking for new challenges. The truth is, there are many reasons people leave their…
If you are considering jumping into the job market, you want to impress prospective employers. This is why you should think twice about telling them you are looking for new challenges. The truth is, there are many reasons people leave their…
Let’s face it; being deliberately excluded by other people in any capacity hurts. It can cause low morale and decreased performance when you are deliberately excluded at work. The comforting truth is that you’re not alone, and there are some methods…
At long last, your hard work and determination have paid off and you’ve landed your dream job. There’s just one problem, however. You first need to get through your probation period and a voice in your head keeps saying, “I’m scared…
My boss talks about me to other employees. How many times have you laid awake at night, trying to figure out how to address this issue? It’s your boss, not a co-worker, so it requires a delicate approach. No matter how…
When you are preparing for an interview with a Japanese employer, you may be curious about what to expect. You may even worry that it may be startlingly different from the interviews you are used to in the United States.…
You’ve been a top specialist at your firm for a few years, and you’ve been gathering quite an assortment of accolades for your performance. According to your superiors, your work ethic is outstanding, and the business’s clients adore you. You’ve…
It is the end of your probationary period and you are looking forward to falling into regular employment status. But then you learn that your company decided to extend your probationary period. You wonder, with probation extended, should I be…
Many people find themselves in a job they don’t love, but when it gets to the point of spending Sunday nights dreading going to work on Monday morning, there’s a problem. It may be that you’re not looking forward to…
If a company terminates you during probation, feelings of anger and frustration may result. What happens if you fail probation may initially be a feeling that you fell short, or that the employer failed to live up to their promises or your…