With the unemployment rate still high, many people are feeling extra pressure at work. Employers are demanding more, and offering less to employees. These factors are not only contributing to decreased job satisfaction, but also to an increase in mental and physical health problems. Some tips for dealing with a difficult work situation: Recognize the…
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Extrinsic and Intrinsic Rewards
Intrinsic and extrinsic rewards should both be considered when choosing a career or deciding to accept a job offer, but special importance should be placed on intrinsic rewards. Intrinsic rewards appeal to one’s values, interests and personality. An intrinsically rewarding job will be satisfying in its own right. Career tests can help identify those careers…
Jobs for Analytical Types
Analytical skills are important for many high demand jobs in a variety of fields. Analytical types enjoy using data and facts to reach a conclusion. If this sounds like you, the following jobs jobs might be a good fit for your personality. Budget Analyst Budget analysts analyze and develop budgets for organizations and government agencies. …
College Career Transition: Learning from the University Admissions Process
As most of you remember, the college application and admissions process was one of the more stressful times during high school. It certainly was for me. After I endured the agony of picking schools, writing personal statements, filling out applications, taking standardized tests, and participating in admissions interviews, I felt like I had literally gone…
Three Ways to Become Indispensable
Some professionals are always in-demand, even in a competitive job market. They aren’t considered when it comes time to reduce staff and they still get calls from recruiters in a recession. How do they do it? Indispensable workers have a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. How can you be one of them? Three…