Self-confidence. It’s something we all know to be a key ingredient to success in just about anything. But the problem is how to develop that self-confidence. We all have periods when that self-confidence seems to elude us. We go through times when we are unsure we have what it takes to get the job done. … Read more »
Posts Categorized: Career Tips
How Mood Affects Our Workday
We all have them — those days. The days that start out poorly. We’re late getting up for work. We have no time for breakfast and our stomach growls. We’re stuck in traffic and arrive half an hour late to the boss’ frown and grow. The result? We start off our own day in a… Read more »
How Much Can Employers Dictate Employees’ Appearance?
At home, dressing as you like is not a problem. On the job, your appearance comes under the scrutiny of those who sign your pay check and therefore may have something to say about how you present yourself. In addition, your appearance is not limited to just clothing. The list also includes items such as… Read more »
Furnishing Your Office Cubicle for Maximum Performance
The cubicle. It has taken over the workplace. It’s where many employees spend the bulk of their workdays. But cubicles are not known for their pleasant, attractive environments. They are dull and drab and not much to look at. So, if you’ve just moved into one, how can you liven things up a little? The… Read more »
Effectively Managing Your To-Do List
To-do lists – many of us use them, many of us couldn’t do without them. But do we use them effectively? We often don’t, but there are ways to improve our use of them. One key way is to move the items on the list to your calendar. This will force you to make decisions… Read more »
Workplace Education Held Steady During Recession
Recent reports show that even during the economic downturn, companies continued to spend on educational programs for their employees. The reports also show that companies that cut education budgets also suffered from declines in sales, as well. Although some companies did cut education budgets, they were in the minority. And almost half of the people… Read more »
Common Workplace Annoyances
The writer Jean-Paul Sartre once said “hell is other people,” which, unfortunately, can be all too true at the workplace! A recent survey by a research firm found that out of 1,000 employees, 43 percent named co-workers’ poor time management skills as the most annoying of traits, while 36 percent reported they disliked office gossipers…. Read more »
Making Networking Fun and Profitable
Did you know that business networking — either for client or for a new job — can be fun? Yes, it really can. Networking has gotten something of a “bad” rap because too many people don’t do it well. They think the only reason to network is to get more business or find a job…. Read more »
Questions to Ask at the End of Your Job Interview
So, you’re at the end of your interview. It’s gone well. Finally, the interviewer asks that concluding question of all concluding questions: “Do you have any questions for me?” Here are some suggestions you may want to ask (and, here’s a hint, none of them have to do with vacations, pay rates, benefits, etc.): How… Read more »
Working With a Recruiter
If you’ve decided to go to a recruiting or staffing firm to help you with your job search, congratulations! Staffing firms such as StaffEx often know about openings before the general public. In addition, many Tampa Bay-area firms use StaffEx to bring in workers on a temporary basis, which is a great way to get… Read more »
