Month: November 2012
How to Stress Less in a Video Interview
The holidays are fast approaching and you know what that means: Stress! From carving a turkey to spending hours trapped in the mall picking out the perfect gift, this time of year can be a real headache. Seeing the stresses of the holiday season looming before them, many people justRead More
Why Online Degrees Open Interview Doors Faster Than Traditional Ones
As online universities gain clout and prove their capabilities, even the most old-fashioned employers are opening up to candidates with an online degree. In fact, many of today’s employers are more likely to choose candidates with an online degree as opposed to a traditional one. Here are some of theRead More
How to Build Your Resume Before Graduation
Ever wondered about the competition you’ll face in the job market after graduation? Why would an employer pick you over others? Yes, you might be taking multiple courses and getting good grades. But without experience, you won’t be increasing your chances of being hired. Is there any way to boostRead More
An Organized Office = Organized Brain and Business
A few years ago I landed a job working for the writer-directors of a movie. They were young, laid back, creative guys, and tended to be a bit messy and disorganized with their own office and work. As a consequence, I modeled myself after them and let my own workspaceRead More
Is Behavior Profiling a Part of Your Hiring Process?
What if, as hiring managers, we could investigate potential candidates in a way that was actually predictive of their subsequent performance? What if we could objectively assess how strong of a fit they are to the duties of the job? If you’re nodding you’re head, listen up – because theRead More
How to Keep Up with the Daily Grind
If your work gets you down and you feel what you’re doing every day is beneath you, how do you keep up with the daily grind? I’ve been there. I was an intern working at a job that didn’t feel like it was contributing to the world’s wellbeing as muchRead More
How to Love Your Cubicle
More often than not, things in life are based on your perspective. If you are a wealthy person and you get what you feel is a meagre year-end bonus at work, it may upset you. To another worker who may work on the manufacturing floor at minimum wage, that bonus might beRead More
How to Keep Fit While Working at a 9–5 Job
This post is for those who are chained to a desk from nine to five, constantly snacking to fend off the boredom. By changing our daily routines, even just slightly, you can improve your overall health — both mentally and physically. Here’s how to keep fit while working at a full-timeRead More