Thomas Hawk via Compfight The holiday season is hectic and budgets are tight, so finding a gift for anyone can be stressful. Choosing professional gifts, especially for your superiors, means even more stress. Whether or not you give presents at the office or school will depend on a variety of factors, most importantly your relationship…
When to Take a Break from Pursuing Your College Degree
While dropping out of high school is definitely bad, dropping out of college is not the same and doesn’t have to be permanent. Sometimes taking a break from your post-secondary education may be the practical choice both for your career and your financial health. If you’re thinking about halting your college education, consider a few…
The Most Important Thing To Do Before Starting Your Job Search
Simplificamos Su Trabajo via Compfight The first and most important thing you must do before your search is to get in the right state of mind. If you believe you can get a job, that belief will change the nature of your interactions. You will be infused with a level of confidence that will make…
How to Protect Yourself from Dishonest Employers
Employers often make promises they don’t intend to keep or hide the complete truth from employees. Even the most seasoned professionals sometimes have to learn the hard way that they can’t trust their employer. Sometimes employers don’t know or bother to learn accurate information and simply tell employees (or job candidates) what they want to…
Tips for Working with the Public
Working with the public is a basic part of many jobs, including retail and customer service. It isn’t always easy to deal with people, and over time one can lose motivation to perform well. Whether you’re a student working part-time job or a full-time employee, the following tips can not only make your job more…