It’s April Fool’s Day, otherwise known as “don’t believe anything your friends post on Facebook” day! Are you a big prankster? Think twice before pulling a fast one on your boss and then posting it to every social media channel you can access! [Read more…] about April Fool’s Day Suggestions for Work and Job Search
How to fix a bad mood
If you let it, life can certainly get you down sometimes. Maybe your boss is on a war rampage or there’s bad news coming out about your company that may cause layoffs. Perhaps you’re in a permanently bad mood and you can’t snap out of it. How can you try to fix a bad mood? [Read more…] about How to fix a bad mood
How to get more engaged at work
Fix your work reputation
How’s your work reputation? Your future career depends on how well you maintain and manage your reputation as a reliable, competent employee. Getting started at a new job can be tough, and sometimes, you’ll make a misstep that has the potential to derail your path. [Read more…] about Fix your work reputation
Bad reasons to change careers
You know what they say: “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” If you’ve been coveting the greener grass of a career change, be sure to stop and reflect before you plan a major shift. While transitioning careers sometimes makes sense, many people mistakenly believe a career change will solve all of their problems. Even successful career changers may be surprised to find that they encounter the same (or worse) problems in their new careers. Before you start to explore what’s on the other side of the fence, consider the following reasons not to change careers. [Read more…] about Bad reasons to change careers