In these times of global recession, lots of us find ourselves out of work through no fault of our own. It can be a distressing and depressing time and it can often seem like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. But, whatever your reasons for finding yourself out of work, there is always hope, and the first step is thinking positive. It might sound easier said than done, but if you are feeling low and down on yourself then this could well be coming across in job interviews, and could be jeopardising your chances of getting that all-important job offer. Begin to believe in yourself and you may well find that your luck begins to change. One easy way to begin to feel more positive straight away is to begin every morning by writing down one thing that you are grateful for or happy about. You could create a noticeboard and pin your daily positive thoughts to it on sticky notes; it doesn’t matter if you repeat some. … [Read more...] about Getting Back Into Work
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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Your Own Business
After years of being unhappy at a job, you’re thinking of quitting. After months of having no luck finding employment, you decide it’s time to approach your career from another angle. To balance taking care of kids and pursuing your passion, you want to be able to work from home. Whatever brought you to the conclusion that you’d like to start your own business, pause before you quit your current job or invest any of your savings. Ask yourself a series of questions to determine if you have the follow-through and financing to achieve your dream. … [Read more...] about 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Your Own Business
6 Questions to Ask When Developing a Strategic Communications Plan
The corporate landscape is littered with plans such as business plans, risk management plans, disaster recovery plans and strategic plans. Therefore, when someone tells you it's time to develop a strategic communications plan for your company, it's easy to dismiss the idea as more corporate busywork. What you may not realize, though, is that your strategic communications plan could be the most important plan your business will ever create. Sure, when your network goes down during a power outage, your customers may not be able to access your website for a while. They may grumble, but if you have a good relationship with them, then they'll be back once power is restored. When your company makes major public communication errors, however, those errors have the potential to shatter relationships. … [Read more...] about 6 Questions to Ask When Developing a Strategic Communications Plan
5 Tips to Get Noticed at a Job Fair
If you’re looking for a new job, one of the best things you can do is to attend a variety of job fairs. These fairs bring together companies that are looking for great employees and those who are searching for the perfect job. However, there is usually a lot of competition at job fairs, which means that you need to stand out from the crowd. Prepare for the Fair One of the first things you need to do to stand out is make sure you are prepared. When you know that there are Fisher Investment Upcoming Events, you can ensure that you get ready specifically for that event. Preparing for a specific event allows you to get clothing together that will work for the event, as well as put together your resume and prepare answers to questions. Ensure that your social media profiles are up to date. If you’re going to a specific event, such as the Fisher Investment events, you can even connect with some of the recruiters for the company ahead of time. … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Get Noticed at a Job Fair
Getting Your Degree While Keeping Your Job
Consider this scenario: you've got one day left to complete a final project that's worth 30% of your grade. Then, that afternoon, your boss tells you he needs you to stay late and help him with a work emergency. What do you do? Which priority takes place: your full-time job or your online degree? If you're an online student who also works full-time, you know the challenges associated with earning a living while furthering your education. Indeed, working and taking classes, while also maintaining your grades and meeting outside obligations, can be difficult, to say the least. It's the rare online degree student who hasn't had at least one of these conflicting priority scenarios come up, whether it's the boss who asks you to stay late or the online group project that can only meet during working hours. … [Read more...] about Getting Your Degree While Keeping Your Job
Tax Credit System, Employability & Businesses
Companies of any size need to keep in mind certain regulations related to taxation. While it is mostly looked upon as a business expense, there are advantages that companies can reap from taxation as well. In fact, an optimal business strategy is initiated based not only on product/service/market knowledge, but also through the application of tax based incentives. The existence of different tax brackets means financial leverage is be quite diverse in large and small businesses. Tax matters are linked to corporate governance, and there is a need for a set of processes and policies to manage the impact. … [Read more...] about Tax Credit System, Employability & Businesses
How an Online Savings Account Taught Me About Financial Strategy
I got my first salaried job after three years of temping and retail, and was very excited to finally bring in enough money to start planning for the future. I didn't know what that future was going to be -- a wedding? a baby? retirement? a crazy round-the-world adventure? -- but I knew that I needed to start setting money aside to make it happen. I earned $42,000 that first year working as an administrative assistant at an insurance company, and by the end of the year had saved $7,000. This is right on target; finance experts recommend that you should save approximately 20% of your after-tax paycheck, and I had saved just a bit over that key percentage. However, $7,000 didn't seem like all that much. Maybe it was enough for a round-the-world trip, but it certainly wasn't enough for buying a home, or even buying a new car. And I could forget about retirement; if I only saved $7,000 each year, it would take me four years of working to save for one year's worth of retirement expenses, … [Read more...] about How an Online Savings Account Taught Me About Financial Strategy
5 Awesome Careers in Accounting
When we think of accounting we often envision calculators and pencil protectors; the job of an accountant just isn't usually thought of as an exciting one. However, since businesses in every industry needs people who can help manage money matters, accountants sometimes find themselves in jobs that are anything but dull. The Areas of Accounting There are numerous jobs a person can obtain with an accounting degree. These jobs may focus on accounts payable and accounts receivable, tax laws, payroll procedures, assets and liabilities, mergers, acquisitions, contracts, or bookkeeping. Some of the most exciting jobs in the field are: Forensic Accountant: According to US News, a forensic accountant works with law enforcement to investigate and uncover white-collar crimes (crimes that are financially motivated and nonviolent). These crimes usually include things like insider trading, embezzlement, securities fraud, and Ponzi schemes. Forensic accountants have helped take down corporations … [Read more...] about 5 Awesome Careers in Accounting
Cool Coworker Christmas Gifts
Christmas time is approaching and this year you want to get original coworker Christmas gifts. No more pens and staplers and motivational posters! If you are looking for a gift for coworkers that will really impress them, have a look at the list we composed. All the newest gadgets along with the most popular gift choices are here, for you to choose from. Let's make sure that the Christmas gifts in 2016 will be something special. Portable Humidifier Yes, that's right! If your coworker has been complaining about the dry atmosphere of the office, due to the air-conditioning, or if they suffer from allergies, get them the Satechi USB Portable Humidifier. Small enough to fit the palm of your hand, this humidifier fits on top of any regular water bottle. You can also fill it with cold water and use it as a mister or add essential oils to use it for aromatherapy purposes. At night it emits a dim blue light that creates a calming environment. Sophisticated Bottle Pourer That is a gift for … [Read more...] about Cool Coworker Christmas Gifts
Last-Minute Office Gifts on Amazon for Coworkers
When the time comes to choose a holiday gift for coworkers, why not go with a trusted product that people love? This way you know that your colleague is going to actually use the gift that you get them, instead of just shoving it in the last drawer of their desk. We had a look at the top rated office gifts on Amazon for coworkers and selected for you the ones that seem more useful and, of course, fit the budget. Laminating Pouches You know how dangerous a crowded desk can be for important documents. Coffees, water, those piles of useless paper are sure ways to destroy or accidentally throw away that one important document that you use every day. That is why Scotch thermal laminating pouches are a best seller. They will protect any document from water, fading, tearing and all sorts of other disasters. If you are feeling generous, you can also get your colleague the Scotch laminator, which now costs less than $22. … [Read more...] about Last-Minute Office Gifts on Amazon for Coworkers