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We can be so focused on acing a job interview that we forget to pay attention to what is happening around us. If you take the time to notice your surroundings and examine your communication with a potential employer, you may see some things you don’t necessarily like about the company or its employees. As you walk-in, call-in, or Skype-in to a job interview, be on the lookout for these major red flags.
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It is what it is. Don’t blow smoke. At the end of the day. We’ve heard them time and time again: those clichés your parents couldn’t seem to stop saying. While we’ve heard them so often that our immediate response is to roll our eyes, the reality is these clichés hold some truth. In our professional lives, these tidbits of advice can make a difference in whether you succeed or fail at your job. Your parents may annoy you by always being right, but ultimately the choice is up to you to be successful and these clichés can help you get there.
Job duties shift, pay is altered (for better or for worse), and expectations and workloads are adjusted. I know it’s incredibly cliché, but it’s also incredibly true – in today’s rapidly-evolving business climate the one constant in this world is change. Companies who aren’t staying ahead of the curve will be left in the dust. Many examples of this are evident just by a quick trip down memory lane. Who remembers waiting in the Blockbuster line to pick-up that newest release? Or what about the album, I mean cassette – oh check that, compact disc – at Tower Records?
Our world is constantly evolving – which means we can expect the things around us to change right along with it. Just like in our personal lives, there are plenty of situations affecting and shaping our workplace. It seems everyday that “revolutionary” technology is created, new ideas are implemented and social media has changed since the night before. These slight shifts in the workplace impact employees in many ways, causing each worker to continuously update their skills to stay competitive.
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Your career and well-being will benefit from a break from your daily routine – here are our tips to help you switch off your “work brain” and unwind.
Knowing what to do in the following hours, days, and weeks after your interview can keep you top-of-mind and at the lead of the pack. Check out our tips for mastering the art of the interview follow up.
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Missing a sense of purpose or direction or simply feeling uninspired? Here are a few tips on where to look when inspiration is lacking.
