Transitioning from college to employment isn’t easy for most young workers. First, colleges can’t fully prepare students for the professional world. In addition, few twenty-somethings are certain of where they want to go in their careers and may be experiencing internal conflicts about which career path to pursue. Finally, well-paying entry-level jobs with benefits are…
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Career Tips for Temp Workers
Despite its negative image among most job-seekers, there are many benefits to temping. First, it allows inexperienced job-seekers the chance to network and gain valuable skills. In addition, temping helps the long-term unemployed to get back into the workforce. Temporary work is also a good option for those that need some flexibility or like change….
How to Be a Better Boss
Being the boss is harder than it looks. Not only are you responsible for measurable outcomes, but you also have to effectively manage employees with different abilities and personalities. Whether you’re new at supervising employees or an experienced manager hoping to improve your skills, read on for tips for being a better boss. Make Expectations…
Communication is a Key to Professionalism
Ever been waiting for someone to show up to repair something at your home? You’re waiting….and waiting, but no one ever calls or shows. Maybe you even took a day off work in order to be at home, and you’re furious. Or you interviewed for a job and never got any feedback. After putting in…
Decoding Office Dress Codes
Professional dress codes can be confusing, and there are often grey areas between different levels of office dress codes. This can be particularly intimidating for college students and recent graduates with wardrobes full of casual wear and little or no professional clothing. So what does each dress code entail? What should you wear to an…