4 Ways to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed at Work

As 2020 nears an end, it’s clear that this year has been stressful for employees and employers on many levels. COVID-19 has caused major upheavals in virtually every aspect of life – including the work environment.  If you’ve been feeling added stress this year, you’re not alone. Whether you’ve been working from home or strapping on a… Read more »

Bored at Work? How About A Change of Scenery?

Whether it’s called “burnout”, boredom” or “apathy” there are fewer more demoralizing feelings than toiling away at a job where your efforts go unnoticed.   Every employee has a need to be appreciated. Yet most of us have, at some point in our working lives, felt like what we do isn’t being noticed. In fact, a recent Gallup Poll found that 65% of… Read more »

4 Reasons Why Temp Work Could Be the Right Move

Today’s uncertain economy has many job seekers wondering about their professional future.  Because many employers are holding off making long term hiring commitments during the COVID-19 pandemic, full-time career positions are harder to come by.   However, the good news is that temporary, contract, or “temp-to-perm” positions are bucking this trend. These roles are a great way for unemployed… Read more »

Prepare for These Questions and Ace Your Interview!

Preparation is often the key to success. And that’s especially true for candidates prior to an interview. But many job seekers forget the most important aspect of the interview process – preparing themselves for interview questions that could make or break whether the hiring manager hires you!   The good news is, many interview questions are to be expected.… Read more »

Top 5 Questions You Should Ask Your Interviewer

For a job seeker, the interview process can be stressful. Whether you’re meeting with a hiring manager or recruiter in a video format or in person, being prepared is the key to success. And that includes having a few well-thought-out questions to ask your potential employer. Because after all, you’re also interviewing them!  Do your research about the company, re-read… Read more »

Avoid These 5 Mistakes and Ace Your Next Interview

As a job seeker, it’s hard to imagine anything more stressful than an interview. You can do your homework about the hiring company and feel good about your skills. But get into a room (or onto a video conference) with an HR manager who has power over your professional future, and the nerves will take over. Which is where mistakes can be made.   Unfortunately,… Read more »

Master These 6 Workplace Traits of Successful People

Ever wonder why some people are more successful in their jobs than others?   Hard work and overall intelligence are obviously important pieces of the puzzle, but that’s clearly not all it takes.   Successful people maintain methods that make them get more out of their time and hit top performance goals. Here are 6 habits of people who are highly successful at… Read more »

Avoid These 5 Mistakes and Ace Your Next Interview

As a job seeker, it’s hard to imagine anything more stressful than an interview. You can do your homework about the hiring company and feel good about your skills. But get into a room (or onto a video conference) with an HR manager who has power over your professional future, and the nerves will take over. Which is where mistakes can be made.   Unfortunately,… Read more »

7 Ways to Achieve a Healthier Work-Life Balance

Work-life balance is an important aspect of a positive work environment. Maintaining work-life balance helps reduce stress and can prevent burnout in the workplace.  For many workers chronic stress is one of the most common health issues. The coupling of increased workloads with technology that keeps us constantly connected to our jobs finds an increasing number of workers feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, and drained. … Read more »

Importance of Highlighting Bilingual Skills on Your Resume

As a job seeker, having bilingual skills – along with the talents you possess that match your dream job’s requirements – can put you ahead of the competition. There are different ways a candidate can feature their bilingual skills on their resume to grab the attention of hiring managers – here are a few tips to help you stand out and get hired.   1. Revisit your resume  A well-written resume should be tailored… Read more »