Beginner bloggers too often make the mistake of believing the behind-the-scenes elements of their web presence don’t matter so much at the onset. Design the website to attract readers, create interesting content, update regularly, and that’s about the extent of the plan. What’s keeping all that going around the clock - that’s an afterthought. … [Read more...] about Why Every Blog Needs Reliable Web Hosting
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5 Steps to End Negative Internal Dialogue
"I'm too old to change." "It's too late." "I need to finish (insert your excuse here) first." "I just have bad luck." "The timing is off right now." "Someone has already done it." "I deserve this." "Karma's a bitch." Defeating yourself is lame. But some people make a hobby of kicking their own ass. We're not gonna tell you what your internal dialogue should be - but if it's any of the above statements - you need an attitude adjustment. The tips below should get you on the right track to ending negative internal dialogue. Don't wait for January 1 - start today! -Write down your self-talk. Whether it's you wishing your boss dead as he drones on and on about your errors from the past year, or you getting angry at yourself for missing a traffic light - put it on paper. After a week or so look back at your self-talk. Seeing the words in print can be a real eye-opener. -Analyze what you've written. Ask yourself the following about your automatic self-talk: Is it rooted in … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to End Negative Internal Dialogue
Why Mobile App Development Has Big Potential
Technology moves fast, like really, really fast; its velocity is somewhere between the speed of light and how fast the line forms outside a Ben & Jerry's on Free Cone Day. Regarding technology, what we considered "cutting edge," just a few years ago, now resembles fossils leftover from the Mesozoic Era. Keeping up with every technological advance can be a challenge, which is why businesses know the importance of trying to focus on the trends that promise longevity and big returns. One such trend that has gained (and continues to gain) a lot of attention from businesses and consumers alike is mobile app development. Your immediate thought of a mobile app might be the bird-flinging, candy-crushing games you play when you catch a little downtime. … [Read more...] about Why Mobile App Development Has Big Potential
Job Vacancies on the Rise Despite Slow Growth in the UK
Brexit's effect on the economy has not been entirely positive, but it has led to one especially big advantage for jobseekers: a greatly increased number of job vacancies. Recent research cited by Insight found that there were 1,179,586 advertised openings, but a mere 0.44 jobseekers per vacancy. This has been despite signs of slow growth in other aspects of the UK economy. … [Read more...] about Job Vacancies on the Rise Despite Slow Growth in the UK
Best Face Forward: 9 Tips for the In-Person Interview
Contributed by LiveCareer You’ve made it past the first few hurdles—the resume vetting, the phone and video interviews—and now you’ve landed a face-to-face job interview. How do you clear this next hurdle and stand out from your competitors to cross the finish line and land the job offer of your dreams? The following tips can help you best the competition. … [Read more...] about Best Face Forward: 9 Tips for the In-Person Interview
How Lean Six Sigma Can Solve Sticky Business Problems
If you’re looking for a business process used to troubleshoot a problem you’re having with your business, you’re in luck. There is a remarkably accurate process for solving business problems. This process combines Lean methodology and Six Sigma methodology to help businesses eliminate waste, increase efficiency, enhance productivity, and improve profitability. It’s called lean sigma six. So, what is lean six sigma? And how can it help you solve all kinds of sticky business problems? Let's start with a hypothetical problem, then talk about the lean six sigma methodology would go about dealing with it to arrive at a viable solution. … [Read more...] about How Lean Six Sigma Can Solve Sticky Business Problems
What it Takes to Be a Happy Employee
When employees begin to feel unhappy about their environment they tend to slack off and give only a portion of what they have to offer. The good news is that there are many ways to improve the work environment and make employees happy. Here's a quick breakdown from the employee perspective: Breaks and longer lunches On a stressful job, sitting for many hours can cause you fatigue, which translates into reduced productivity. When you, as an employee take periodic breaks where you leave your office or cubicle, stretch your legs and relax your mind it benefits you. In fact, in many cases, it helps you to collect your thoughts and solve an issue that may have initiated the stress. Stepping away from a problem often helps to resolve it faster. Lunch time also presents a problem for many people because by the time you get to where you are going to eat it's just about time for you to head back to work. By increasing the lunch time by even 15 minutes it helps to improve your … [Read more...] about What it Takes to Be a Happy Employee
How to Make Sports Your Life Even If You Can’t Play
They say, if you can’t play, coach. They’re right, insofar as coaching is a great alternative to being on the field and taking the hits. The greatest calling is not necessarily becoming a gridiron hero. It may well be that the greatest calling is to make gridiron heroes. In no way should coaching be viewed as a consolation prize. … [Read more...] about How to Make Sports Your Life Even If You Can’t Play
The Ultimate Healthy Work Lunch Guide
You sit at an office desk all day, making phone calls and working on "important projects," but if a healthy work lunch is not on the top of your mind, think again! If not closely monitored, this sedentary working lifestyle, coupled with access to break room treats, often leads to weight gain. Since you likely don’t want to be the next executive to keel over from a midafternoon heart attack and want to stay happy at work, here are tips, tricks and expert hacks for beating office weight gain. … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Healthy Work Lunch Guide
Get Yourself Together: 8 Tips for Improving Video Interviewing Skills
Contributed by LiveCareer At least 50 percent of the nation’s employment managers now use video interviewing at some point in their screening process. Yet, most job seekers are less than confident in their onscreen interviewing skills. Luckily, you can start preparing for your first video interview before you even land one. And if you have one lined up already, well...awesome! Take the below tips into consideration as you get ready. … [Read more...] about Get Yourself Together: 8 Tips for Improving Video Interviewing Skills