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This is a particularly challenging time of year at work – holidays, end of year, taxes, oh my. Some days it’s a challenge just to “keep a civil tongue in your head” as they say.  So if you aren’t fortunate enough to have saved up some vacation time this month, what can you do? Put the whole holiday madness aside for a while (“Stress Buster and Holiday Survival Guide”) and try to focus on the job at hand. I’m going to assume that you aren’t on the verge of either: A.     Punching out your cubicle neighbor for humming “Jingle Bells,” orB.     Taking up or starting smoking again just to go to the “Butt Hut,” orC.     Having a psychotic or any other type of disassociative  episode orD.     Fill in the blank (bad, bad , bad meltdown.) So how do you back yourself off of the precipice and get down to work? Jobacle has given you … [Read more...] about Give Yourself a “Time Out” at Work

If tweaking and revamping your resume hasn’t helped you land a single interview, your resume may no longer be cutting it. Maybe it’s time to call in the big guns: a professional resume writer.But hiring a writer over the Internet is a scary task. In a world of scams and horror stories, how can you know you’re hiring someone who will help—not hurt—your job search? With a million “accredited” resume writing associations out there, how should you cut through the clutter?Here’s how to make sure you hire a quality resume writer:Ask if they understand your industry.It’s often said that a good writer can write about anything. While that might be true, when it comes to your resume, you want a writer with a general understanding of your industry. At first glance, all resumes look the same. But in reality, each individual industry calls for different jargon, a unique style and a specialized look. To give yourself the best odds of success, … [Read more...] about Tips for Hiring a Professional Resume Writer

Annual employee performance appraisals are an important management tool that can impact future work assignments, development, compensation and even opportunities for promotion. Yet it seems that most employees play a passive role in them. They just sit back and let their managers dictate their ratings, feedback, goals and development plans. Here are 4 reasons why you should play an active role in the process by writing a self-appraisal first.1.It Gets You Engaged in the Performance Appraisal Process and Your CareerEven if self-appraisals aren't an official part of your employee appraisal process, by writing your own self-appraisal, you show initiative and engagement in your appraisal and your career. Rather than simply being the "recipient" of feedback from your manager, writing a self-appraisal gives you a voice and can inform or shape your performance appraisal ratings. It also gets you actively thinking about what you did well, and what you can improve. A little self-reflection is … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Why You Should Write a Self-Appraisal

Most people who work in an office, on a team or in a setting with co-workers have the wrong idea about workplace relationships. Too many people have a "get in and get out" mentality; punching in, doing your job and punching out for the day is not the only way to have a successful work life. In fact, workplace friendships can become long-lasting relationships if you play your cards right. Here are 10 tips on how to establish good friendships at work: 1.  Be Yourself - If you are trying to make friends in the workplace, you have to be yourself. Pretending to be someone that you are not will take you nowhere. You do not have to agree with everything that your co-workers say, your opinions can vary; in fact, a difference in opinion can lead to healthy conversations and debates that can further a friendship. 2. Be Open and Honest- It is true that you will bond quickly with people that you have shared interests with, but do not start off a new friendship by being dishonest. Let your … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Make Friends at Work