Everyone has to undergo a new job adjustment period, whether they change employers or enter an entirely new field. However, the onboarding program, environmental factors, and leadership aptitude can affect the adjustment period drastically. Here’s some information about new job adjustment…
You work hard at your job and you make an effort to get along with all of your colleagues. But one colleague’s behavior leaves you wondering, “Is my coworker trying to take over my work?” At first, you thought they were…
Developing a winning mindset is the key to creating what you want in your life and in your career. It really is all in your head. “I think anything is possible if you have the mindset and the will and desire…
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…
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…
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.…