When it comes to internships, we often focus on how the work experience benefits the student. But in most situations, it works out in the employer’s favor, too. Sure, a college-age intern is likely cheaper to hire than a full-time employee. But working with interns is about more than saving money.Here are eight reasons why you should consider hiring interns in your office:1. They bring a fresh perspective. The processes we use to accomplish tasks at work are usually the methods that were utilized by our predecessors and passed on to us. That doesn’t mean it’s the best way to do something, it’s just the way we've always done it.Interns often come into jobs unafraid to question how things work or why jobs are performed a certain way, which can help bosses discover smarter ways to do those tasks. Their perspective as newbies is valuable, especially when it comes to identifying and even solving problems that go unnoticed by full-time employees.2. They’re at … [Read more...] about 8 Reasons Why You Should Hire Interns for Your Office
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How Exercise Helps You – 5 Reasons to Commit for Career Success
Wondering how exercise helps you and how it can help make work better? Read on! What's your favorite way to work out? Yoga? Weightlifting? Walking? Shooting hoops? Whatever it is, odds are you know most of its benefits. It's fun, it feels good and it makes you healthy. But here's another benefit that may not have occurred to you. It'll increase your productivity and make it more likely that you will succeed in your chosen line of work. I'm not joking. Improving your mental health is bound to cause your productivity to soar. And research shows that taking the time to exercise improves your mental health, not only your physical health. In fact, studies show that exercising will increase your productivity the very same day (assuming that you exercise in the morning or at lunchtime, rather than after work). Here are a few reasons how exercise helps you: Exercise oxygenates your brain, which uses about 20 percent of the oxygen that you inhale in each breath. Exercising causes your … [Read more...] about How Exercise Helps You – 5 Reasons to Commit for Career Success
Office Romance Survey Results: Publishing Industry Is Easy; Graphic Designers Are Prudes
Vault.com, the source for career intelligence, has released the results from its annual Office Romance Survey, which showed that more workers are willing to ignore the risks involved with finding love in the workplace. According to the survey, 59% of respondents said that they have participated in some form of office romance, whether it was a one-night stand, a casual relationship, a long-term commitment, or all of the above. (Related: 8 Types of Office Crushes) Jobacle always recommends keeping your pants zipped at work - you'd be better served romancing your job. Here are some of the survey findings: 1. Have you ever participated in an office romance?No = 41%Yes = 59%If so, what type(s)?* *Note that respondents could pick more than one answer to this question.Random office hookup28%Ongoing but casual relationship29%Long-term, serious relationship24%I met my spouse/partner at work15%Other3%Tidbit: More men than women reported participating in a random office hook-up (23.3% of … [Read more...] about Office Romance Survey Results: Publishing Industry Is Easy; Graphic Designers Are Prudes
How to Stay Healthy When You Live on Your Computer
I live on my laptop. I wish I could say this is because I am a writer and so I work a lot on it, but this would only be half true. While I work via my computer, I also spend several hours more looking at funny websites, watching videos of cute things animals do, spamming forums and chatting with friends from around the world. I am the worse about doing things that are actually good for me, as I would rather do things that are fun for me. It was this that prompted me to start looking up the effects of too much computer time on my health, and the results of this search were frightening. Of course, not scary enough to actually get me to stop. Just enough to make me start figuring out ways to battle some of the more dangerous consequences of a life of too much Facebook and lolcats. Mini (Office) Workouts – So, you are at the office and you just finished filing the first set of budget reports. Your eyes are drooping and you are so bored you could cry. You need a burst of … [Read more...] about How to Stay Healthy When You Live on Your Computer
Getting a Job: Most Popular Lies Revealed (Infographic)
Tweet The most popular work lies are revealed below. But why lie? It might simply be time to leave your job. Click over if you're looking for the ultimate guide on how to quit a job. … [Read more...] about Getting a Job: Most Popular Lies Revealed (Infographic)
5 Office Supplies I Can't Live Without
Working in an office is not quite as glamorous as it might sound. Although compared to digging ditches, pushing paper sounds downright highfalutin. No matter what your profession is, you'll always perform your best when you're using the right tools.In my home office I have five go-to office supplies that I cannot live without.1. Personal organizer/weekly plannerLife seems to get busier and busier as each year passes. Not only are there deadlines and projects at work but if you have kids (or a social life) there are events and activities to keep track of at home as well. I like the BusyBodyBook Personal and Family Grid Organizer.Each two-page spread provides a page on the left to list projects, tasks, to-do lists, phone numbers, etc. as well as a page on the right with five side-by-side columns which allows you to track a variety of projects and schedules. The columns are useful if you are coordinating schedules between family members or co-workers as it allows you to dedicate one … [Read more...] about 5 Office Supplies I Can't Live Without
Is a Counseling Career Right for You?
Counseling 101 – Basic Degree Info In August, I closed my private psychotherapy practice and left the counseling field after 20 years. Honestly, the work hadn’t been my passion for quite some time. Don't jump to the conclusion that I just burned out on listening to my patients' problems, that's not the case. I know I helped many people and I respected (most of) them and their process. I quit for a number of reasons which I won't go into here. But don’t let me deter you; counseling might be a career that perfectly suits you. There are a number of degree programs and choices available. Below are quick descriptions of degree programs. · Social Work – I have a Master’s in Social Work (MSW). You can also get a Bachelors (BSW) or Ph.D. While you can do counseling work with a BSW, you can’t get a license to practice independently (like in private practice). Jobs like Child Protective Services require a BSW, and there are even options to get your social worker degree online, BSW or … [Read more...] about Is a Counseling Career Right for You?
Why Can’t Work Be More Like a Super Bowl Party?
Because I work at home alone, I’m always looking for new ways to procrastinate besides shop on Overstock.com. So after much important research for a Jobacle post, I came up with this idea.With all the Super Bowl fervor, I wondered what it would be like if your office ran like a Super Bowl party?AGENDA FOR MONDAY’S MEETING"Let’s go over the key topics, people. Bullet points, please."· Yet again, Phil forgot to bring in the guacamole for Monday’s staff meeting. Everyone knows you can’t face Monday morning without some smashed avocado and chips. Geesh, Phil!· A company-wide email from HR reminds us that wearing a Cheesehead is considered to be inappropriate and borders on harassment. The same goes for waving yellow things to antagonize your cube-mate. It’s important to take this seriously and be in … [Read more...] about Why Can’t Work Be More Like a Super Bowl Party?
Would You Hire Your Boss?
Everyone has a different style when it comes to their management skills. Every boss has their good and bad points and unfortunately, not every employee responds to their management in the same regard. Because of this, the job of a manager is very difficult and some people find themselves either trying to please everyone or going in the other direction of not caring how the employees respond to them. When it comes to the qualities that a boss possesses, not every manager can be great in all area. Some managers will excel in certain things and be poor in others. Because of this, it is interesting to think if they were to interview for their position or another one in the company. Which leads us to today’s question: Would you hire your boss? There are several attributes that every manager should possess, regardless of their skill set or their background. The manager needs to firm and follow through with their plans and have firm convictions. When a boss is not confident, this sends a … [Read more...] about Would You Hire Your Boss?
What 10 Career Tips Would You Give to Your Children?
Our two daughters are starting out on their careers. These are the 10 tips I have shared with them. I pray and hope that over the years ahead they will learn these quickly and painlessly. And as the world of work evolves, we hope that green printing becomes the standard to respect and protect the environment. 1. Security. Your security lies with you not whoever you work for. Have faith in your abilities, believe in yourself and whatever happens over the years ahead remember that people will treat you as you expect to be treated so just remember how good you are. 2. Employers come and employers go. The days of one job for life are long gone. The chances are that you will work for five or maybe ten different employers over the years ahead. There will be times when you think that you have made it and your future is secure. This might well be true but never forget that at the end of it all your future is yours … [Read more...] about What 10 Career Tips Would You Give to Your Children?