Your business can’t be successful unless its employees are productive. You spend a lot of time and effort to make sure you are hiring productive employees. But what do you do when one of your team members starts to show signs of laziness? Well, good leadership has a lot to do with understanding human psychology.… Read More »
Yes, you read that right – socializing at work can actually help your career. Of course, that doesn’t mean you have a free pass to spend half the day gossiping when you should be working. But you also should not isolate yourself at work. What kind of balance should you aim for when it comes… Read More »
Everyone knows hard skills, sometimes called technical skills, are a must-have when applying for a new job. If you don’t meet the technical skill requirement, you probably won’t even bother applying. But many job hunters don’t apply the same standard to soft skills. Soft skills are described in a few different ways. Some say the… Read More »
It’s an attractive job offer…but it would require you to relocate. What do you do? This is a difficult decision for most people because there are so many things to consider. Before you pick up and move your whole life, there are questions you should think about. Questions About the New City Depending on how… Read More »
There’s just no getting around it – if you have employment gaps, they will come up during the interview process. In the mind of a hiring manager, they are a red flag that could mean you won’t keep the job long if hired. It’s your responsibility to show them your employment gaps aren’t a negative… Read More »
Conflict in the workplace leads to a drop in productivity. A manager must be able to manage conflicting personalities and turn them into a productive team. You may be thinking, “That’s easier said than done!” True, but with the following tips, you can be successful at managing a team of conflicting personalities. It’s an Opportunity,… Read More »
Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you have a mind made for math and technology? Do you want a lifelong career that doesn’t require a four-year degree? If you answered “yes” to these questions, a career in welding might be just what you’re looking for. Welding is the skill of joining two pieces… Read More »
Have you ever thought about taking a temporary position? At Aventure, we can help you find contract jobs, trial hire, and permanent placement. But temporary work is a type of employment some of our job seekers have never considered. Working as a temporary employee isn’t for everyone, but there are good reasons to consider if… Read More »
It’s unfortunate, but many talented and well-qualified job hunters never make it to an in-person interview. Why? Because they make the mistake of being unprepared for a phone interview. More and more often these days, phone interviews are the intermediary step between applying for a job and meeting face to face. If you want a… Read More »
We get it. Staffing firms can seem too good to be true. For job seekers, the thought of having an experienced recruiter find the perfect job for them—and do it for free—seems almost like cheating the system. And for companies needing quality candidates, the thought of hiring an agency to find qualified, vetted, and trained… Read More »