No one likes conflict in the workplace. Your job shouldn’t be a place you dread going to, and especially not over a conflict with a coworker or manager. However, it can be hard to know how to defuse workplace conflict without making matters worse. Things are already tense and awkward.
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We’ve all been there before: you need a raise. Your bills are going up, you’re working hard, and you really need some more money coming in. You consider asking your boss point-blank for a raise, but then you stop. This is going to be tough. But, it doesn’t have to
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If you’re searching for a new job, or just interested in the changing dynamics of the American office, you’ve certainly heard the term “work-life balance”. But what, exactly, does that mean? How does one achieve a balance between work life and home life? And why is this so important? Today,
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When you hear people talk about “networking,” what do you think of? If it’s swanky parties in nice mansions, you’re probably not thinking about the kind of networking we are. Trying to break into a new career can be tough. Everyone knows how hard it is to get a job,
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When you’re looking at your various career options, how much do you value entering a field with a growing demand? While most people tend to just follow their hearts, or follow the money, there’s something to be said for joining companies that have the opportunity to grow. The world is
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The world seems pretty crazy right now. The pandemic has shifted society into a weird, uncertain pattern. This has made looking for a job a bit daunting. The world is in flux, many people are out of work, and it’s hard to know what tomorrow will hold. Is it a
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These days people are constantly talking about having a job with a purpose – a dream job, if you will. Some folks may manage to land the perfect job, but it’s incredibly rare. Sometimes it takes a lifetime of chasing rainbows to find the perfect job. Some people never even
Continue reading With the rise of automation, some fields – especially with white collar jobs – are slowly becoming threatened. In time, some careers may even become obsolete. There will still be plenty of opportunities out there – problems to solve, things to fix, and services to provide. However, the demand has
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Failure is a normal part of life. A big one! If we never failed we would never see ourselves grow, either. It’s hard to see it at the moment, but every failure is just another stepping stone to success. Don’t be too hard on yourself, or feel ashamed of your
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Providing excellent job references may be key to landing your dream job. It is somewhat of a lost art that can work to your advantage if you are able to make your references part of the initial hiring process. References not only bring credibility to your resume but can also
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