Predicting hiring trends in 2022 is difficult, considering what we’ve all been going through. The only constant in this economy has been that it keeps changing. We’ve been changing to adapt, to lockdown, to open up, and so on. These past two years have been a whirlwind of change across all industries and it doesn’t… Read more »
Author: Abby Schmearer
How to Ask for a Raise – and Get it
Asking for a raise can feel like a delicate social situation. Using our step-by-step method, you can use your past successes, strong work ethic, and industry knowledge to prove why they should invest in you. It may not be easy or feel socially comfortable, but we’re going to consider the entire picture. You did the… Read more »
How to Find Motivation to Work After Enjoying Time Off
You’ve just returned from a long weekend or holiday and are now facing going back to work. The fun of the time off is over and it’s time to refocus on your job. While you did all that work to unwind and remove yourself from it, now’s the time to find some motivation to work… Read more »
How to Ask Why You Didn’t Get the Job (With Template)
Your resume was phenomenal, the phone screening was a success, and you left thinking that they were sure to hire you. But you didn’t get the job. Maybe worse yet, no one told you why you didn’t get the job. So how are you supposed to improve what went wrong if you don’t know what… Read more »
6 Tips for How You Can Stand Out From the Pack During the “Great Resignation”
The pandemic changed how people viewed their work and maybe that happened to you. Maybe you discovered that you’re burnt out, or that you love working from home, or that you hate going to an “essential” job. According to Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index, about 41% of people are expected to leave their jobs, named… Read more »
How to Get an Engineering Job Without Experience
The job market can be difficult for engineering graduates who don’t have any professional experience. Navigating the engineering world is an acquired skill and not necessarily one that is taught in even the best universities. Here are some of the best tips, tricks, and insider knowledge from the engineering world on how to get an… Read more »
5 Inspiring Career Lessons From Olympic Athletes
Olympic athletes are the toughest on Earth. The majority of their entire lives are around training in their sport, which requires specific skills. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or aiming for that promotion, mastering these lessons will help you out. Right Mindset “The only victory that counts is the one over yourself.” — Jesse Owens,… Read more »
Why Everyone Needs Upskilling (and How to Convince Your Boss)
Is upskilling necessary? The World Economic Forum declared last year that “42% of core skills required to perform existing jobs are expected to change” and that more than one billion workers will need upskilling by 2030. In this “upskilling emergency”, some of the companies that will be the hardest hit have a clear motivation to… Read more »
8 Bizarre Facts About the Workplace
“Work” as a concept is a fairly modern development. Do you know these facts about work? Bizarre Facts About the Workplace Leonardo Da Vinci has been credited with writing the first resume According to this article by Fast Company, Fridays are the least common sick day And Monday is the most common sick day… Read more »
6 Ways Upskilling Solves Problems
Upskilling, also known as reskilling, is the act of investing in current or new employees so they can bridge the gap that automation has created. Automation has conquered large swaths of labor, often tedious labor that doesn’t require nuanced knowledge. Some employers try to cut corners by firing their staff and hire new people, but… Read more »