Many things go through your mind during a job search, including what to wear to a career fair on campus. How you present yourself is just as important as what is on your resume and how you answer questions. The perfect…
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Most businesses have their busiest times on the weekends. Time Use Institute did a study many years ago that concluded that Saturday is by far the busiest day of the week in certain industries, such as retail. Friday is the second busiest…
When it comes time to take new steps in your career, there is something to be said for diplomacy. Knowing how to quit an internship early definitely falls into this category. Leaving an internship early is never easy. Sometimes, the person may…
As an employee working as a contractor, you know the end of your contract is coming. You are unsure of your future, so you look for signs your contract will not be renewed. This can be a difficult time, filled with…
When you find work that is satisfying, you want to keep doing it. But your contract will end soon, so you may be wondering: how do I politely ask whether my contract will be extended? It can be challenging working under…
Why are some teams effective and successful while other teams are dysfunctional and unproductive? A high-performing team is typically composed of knowledgeable team players whose skills and expertise complement each other. Above and beyond the skillsets of individual team members,…
“Why was that new employee promoted before me?” is a question that you will often be asking yourself, especially as you look to advance further and further in your career. While this can be a tough question to answer because there…
Even in one of the best job markets, employees will still face termination and the difficult decision on how to move forward. That means tens of thousands of U.S. workers must determine whether to wait for severance or take new job.…
As employees’ level of power continues to rise and more positions are reshuffled, employees are looking for ways to increase their level of compensation as well. According to the Wall Street Journal, businesses are having a tougher time retaining employees but…
Logical thinking and critical thinking are two elements that people need to function well in various aspects of their lives. It’s necessary to have strong logical thinking skills for relationships, jobs, and general survival. Therefore, adults need games to improve logical…