While as a manager you no doubt spend some of your time recruiting new employees, training workers, developing people into future leaders and so on, it’s important not to forget to focus on your own career too. There are, after all, always new goals to try and achieve, promotions to go for, and new skills…
Can you be refused a job because of your credit history? The answer may surprise you. While poor credit cannot be the sole reason due to FSA legislation, it can contribute heavily to the hiring process. If you are one of the 6.8 million American citizens looking for a job, you can expect companies to…
If you have been unemployed for a while, you will possibly feel low and unmotivated. There may be reasons why you aren’t getting hired, so it’s important to find ways to improve your job prospects. Here are some of the ways you can do it.Look for the right jobsIt may be that you are looking…
Home and work. To many of us, these are two entirely separate spaces that we move between on a daily basis. We never think about how these two spaces that between them claim the majority of our time are interconnected. But if something is wrong at home, those things can be seriously bad for your…
Since the Great Recession, the financial marketplace and service sector has undergone a sustained period of uncertain and sluggish recovery. This has led to the volatile economic climate that exists today, with inflation rising at a disproportionate rate to wage growth and a lack of skilled job opportunities available to applicants. This, along with the…
With unemployment levels high, it’s easy to see why competition for jobs is fierce. Anyone who is not absolutely on-point with their self-presentation is destined to stay on the unemployment scrapheap. Recruitment agencies and hiring managers want the best of the best and won’t settle for anything less. Unfortunately, their desire for greatness leaves multiple…
If you have been asked for an interview for a labouring job, firstly, congratulations! Your CV and cover letter have clearly impressed, and this should give you great confidence. Now, you need to get prepared for the interview and the various questions you may be asked. Read on to find out everything you need to…
Excel is one of the most versatile software packages in the world. Millions of business owners use it every single day, and that should tell you something about the advantages of the program. For anyone who doesn’t use Excel at the moment, this article will offer an insight into three of the ways your company…
To successfully run a labouring and industrial business, you’re going to need a warehouse that is strong enough to act as its backbone. You’re going to need a warehouse big enough to store everything your business needs to store. You’re going to need a warehouse that provides a workspace big enough for you and your…
If you are a small business owner in the UK, you are in good company. In 2016, small businesses accounted for 99.3% of all private sector ventures, while these entities also employed an impressive 15.7 million individuals nationwide. As a small business owner in the digital age, you are also likely to place an increased emphasis on digital marketing…
Do you want to work in food but not in a conventional restaurant kitchen? You’re in luck! Unique food opportunities are more available today than ever before. You just have to pick the one that matches your particular set of skills. Here are three creative careers in food. Food Truck Owner A restaurant’s kitchen…
Description: You can practice for an interview, but there are some questions that no one sees coming. Here are four curveball interview questions and smart strategies to help you approach the answers. “Tell me about yourself.” “What are your greatest strengths or weaknesses?” “Can you tell me about a challenge or conflict you’ve faced at…