Covid-19 has a huge financial strain on our workforce and many organizations have faced difficult decisions regarding staffing. Even with all the support from the Government, such as the job retention scheme, some industries can have had to cease operations altogether and others have been unable to retain staff because of major financial issues. Whether…
You’re not always going to get the job that you want the first time around. In fact, it’s an extremely rare occurrence that when you first start climbing the career ladder, you start where you want to. You’ve got to work your way up from the bottom just like everyone else, and this takes time….
The job outlook for construction equipment operators in the US is promising with a 10% growth anticipated this year, which is much faster than the average for the period of 2018-19. Increased spending on infrastructure whether to create or rehabilitate existing ones is the main reason for the projected growth resulting in new jobs in the next…
Getting fired from work can be devastating, and if enough care is not taken, depression of any kind may set in. Unfortunately, this can happen to anyone. Regardless of the situation, what should you do when you’ve been fired? It’s quite tough trying to figure out what to do after such an apparently shattering event….
You need to get yourself a new job, and you’re worried you’re not going to get a fair look from the people putting out the job descriptions. You can put a lot of effort in – you can dress well, sound as clever as you possibly can – and the interview can still be a…
Being cooped up all the time due to the pandemic has been, to put it mildly, a bit rough. In fact, it’s been completely awful—as a person who feels the most like themselves whenever they’re outdoors doing some sort of activity with their friends, It’s been really hard for me to be stuck inside all…
When it comes to hiring and recruiting within a company, there can be an unconscious bias towards who we hire. As a result, it means that we can unintentionally prefer one group to another, perhaps because they look more like us, and this can be something that happens without those hiring even realizing it. This…
Being stuck in a job you hate for the rest of your life probably sounds like a nightmare. Instead, focus on securing your dream job. Waking up each day, knowing that you are going to enjoy what you do, and perhaps make a difference, is much better for you. Continue reading for five steps you…
Many people take any job they can find after graduation. In most cases, these are not their dream jobs and this leaves them stuck, bored and frustrated until they decide to pursue their dream job. Transitioning to your dream job often requires that you put a lot of pieces in place and that you get…
If you genuinely hate your job, you have to ask yourself one question: What am I still doing here? Of course, you can probably answer that question. As examples, you might tell yourself: You can probably add to that list. But ask yourself these questions: Let these questions motivate you because if you don’t make…
Almost a decade ago, I left the traditional office-based “9 to 5” workplace behind me, and went into business for myself. Even though I’ve gone through plenty of ups and downs, I have never regretted it for a second; there’s something special about “clocking in” and relying entirely on yourself for your happiness and success….
If you’re considering moving for a job, there are many things you need to think about. New people, new schools, new hobbies and activities, and so much more are in store for you in your new place. There are endless logistics you will need to think about when moving to a different city or state,…