Career Advice

An estimated 2.3 million workers succumb to work-related injuries each year, according to the International Labour Organization. This equates to an average of over 6,000 casualties a day. Whether you’re a manager or an employee, you will want to know what to do when an incident happens in the workplace. … [Read more...] about 4 Essential Steps To Take When An Injury Happens In The Workplace

Around 115 million vehicles hit the road every day in the U.S, and the vast majority of these do so for work-related reasons. You don’t necessarily have to be a truck driver to rack up a few miles every day. Whether you work in sales, customer service, or even the media, seeing clients regularly (who may not work across the road) may be necessary for your team to achieve its goals. If you have just accepted such a job and you will have to be driving, take note of the following differences in driving laws. … [Read more...] about Bear in Mind The Difference in State Laws If You Drive For Work

The world can feel a bit like it’s at a standstill right now with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Many people are out of work, whether they’re laid off, furloughed, or just not able to go into work right now.  Business owners are struggling as well, but if you are an employee, you can use this time to your advantage. While it’s a troubling time, it doesn’t have to be all bad news.  … [Read more...] about Tips to Advance Your Career During the Covid-19 Crisis

  Space is something we probably all feel we’re lacking in 2020, as our world shrinks to the size of our four walls. And while this year has certainly taken some adjusting to, there are a few positives that can come from having more hours on your hands. If you’re at a loose end, why not use your time productively to get yourself job-ready by practicing aptitude tests and interview techniques. If you’re looking for a career in the tech or architecture industry, it’s highly likely you’ll be asked to undertake a spatial reasoning test as part of the recruitment process. So use your time wisely to find out more…  … [Read more...] about A 2020 Guide to Spatial Reasoning Tests

Are you in the process of working your way through an MBA degree program? Have you chosen an MBA degree based on the fact that it should be able to open a wide variety of career paths and leave your future open for whatever you choose? If so, then experts would agree you’re laying those first all-important stones in your path to success, but simply earning an MBA isn’t going to be enough to set you up. You also need to have some sort of career goal in mind, a way to take that MBA and transition it into a career that works for you. … [Read more...] about Transitioning Your MBA into a Career – Top Careers to Focus On

A lot of frequently disseminated knowledge surrounding job hunting and career maintenance has been passed down by our parents. While I'm sure they all knew what they were doing back in their heyday (looking at you, dad), a lot of their information can be outdated. The job market and the global economy have changed drastically even in just the last decade. Following the advice of those who came before you is not always beneficial. In fact, it may even be hindering progress in your career. Yikes! … [Read more...] about 3 Myths That Are Stunting Your Career

Higher education means more pay and better job opportunities. No matter where you are in your career, if you're thinking about a change, don’t forget to consider pursuing a degree. Whether you want to start at the beginning or take it all the way to a PhD, many degrees can be earned virtually. It might not always feel like the right time to commit to a new level of education, but think of it this way: you have gotten yourself this far in your career; why not thank yourself with a solid boost that will help you advance and earn more in a job you love? … [Read more...] about Study Your Way To A Stronger Career

Not everyone goes through a critical period in their life when they realize they are stuck in a rut, but if you are one of the many that do find themselves in that sobering understanding, the thought can be devastating. Whether it is the realization that you are in a job you don’t like, not advancing in your personal life, or living in a town you wish you could get out of, the negativity may be dragging you down emotionally and mentally. If you are wondering what happened to all the passion you had for life and your career when you were attending school, here are four ideas that may help you make some sweeping changes in your career path as you battle to get out of that rut. … [Read more...] about Is Your Career in a Rut?