Receiving an offer of employment can be incredibly exciting. This especially is true if you are looking for your first job or if you have been unemployed for some time. It is a sense of validation. Someone likes you enough to invite you to work for them. However, not all opportunities are created equal. Although… Read More »
When you are putting together a resume, your list of references will be one of the most important decisions you make. References are more powerful than a perfect resume or a spot-on interview, because they provide an additional layer of authenticity. Although you will not have direct control over what your references say, you can… Read More »
When it comes to the workplace, millennials tend to get a bad rap. Dubbed the Peter Pan generation, millennials are characterized as overindulged, materialistic and prone to jump from job to job. However, like it or not, managers cannot take this group for granted. In 2015, Millennials surpassed Generation X and the baby boomers to… Read More »
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Registered Nurse (RN). The job includes providing basic care to patients, assisting with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and reporting and documenting changes in patient health. Most nursing assistants are employed either by long-term care facilities, hospitals or… Read More »
Every employer wants to find the right type of employees, but often, this is a task that is easier said than done. When conducting interviews, you naturally need to weed out the employees who won’t be a good fit, but there are some lackluster employees who can put up a good front. If you don’t… Read More »
Every employer wants to hire a worker who can help them achieve the company’s professional goals. This is often easier said than done. To make their job easier, employers often look for candidates with specific personal and professional traits. If you are an employer who has been tasked with hiring new employees, here are some… Read More »
Have you ever had to choose between two excellent candidates? As a hiring manager, you have a difficult job and, sometimes, candidates are so alike that it can be immensely hard to make a final decision. Luckily, there are techniques you can use to make the decision-making process a bit easier and, in turn, find… Read More »
“What do you know about our company?” This often-dreaded question is fairly standard in modern job interviews. Having a good answer to this question can make you a front-runner. This is a good reason to research a company prior to your interview. But there are other ways you can use this research to your advantage… Read More »
Do you remember your first day of high school? Butterflies in the stomach, clumsy introductions and getting lost on the way to homeroom? Starting a new job can sometimes feel like you’re reliving that moment of awkward adolescence. But remember, you’ve grown a lot since then! And if you follow these tips, you’ll be totally… 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 »