Many of us work in a place where we will buy gifts for our co-workers during the holidays. While you should never feel obligated to purchase gifts for your workplace during this time of year, if you are going to buy gifts it is important that you buy things that are appropriate for the workplace. Read more ›
The holiday season is upon us which means celebrations, excitement, and unfortunately….. dreaded distractions! It can be increasingly difficult to maintain the same level of productivity at work as we get closer to the end of the year and everyone is in holiday-mode. But there are ways to keep your productivity up AND have fun during this time of year! Read more ›
It’s finally the season to be jolly, but with that comes the always festive office holiday party. For most, figuring out what to wear or how to look for these events can be challenging. Follow this guide to help limit your anxiety and look your best at this year’s office get together. Read more ›
Are you ever left wondering why your interviews don’t end with a job offer? Or why you can’t seem to stick with one company? Are you finding yourself simply unhappy at all your jobs?
Many of the successes and failures that we experience in the career world are heavily influenced by the relationships we develop with our colleagues and superiors, and much of the success of those relationships is heavily dependent on the first impressions you make. In fact, studies show that people make judgments about you in the first tenth of a second of meeting you, which makes a good first impression all the more critical to your career success. Read more ›
Many studies have been conducted on the factors that lead to career success. Are individuals with more education, high intelligence, or extensive training more likely to rise in their chosen career and ultimately become more successful? Research suggests that one of the most critical factors in performance and overall career success is not education or training, it is Emotional Intelligence.
What is Emotional Intelligence? And can someone who lacks it still succeed in their career? We examine those questions today. Read more ›
People who work full-time spend a quarter of their week at work, which is why it’s important to maintain healthy habits while on the job. Here are some simple dos and don’ts of being healthy at work, so you can feel great and produce your best work for all 40 hours a week. Read more ›
The voicemail. This technology is often shunned by the younger generation in favour of texts or emails but it still plays an important part in our professional communication. Whether you’re interested in a job opportunity, following up with a company, or calling in sick for work, leaving a voicemail message is likely to be something that you will have to do often throughout your job search and career. Read more ›
Impostor Syndrome is a term that often appears in conversations around topics like career goals, success, ambition, and talent but what exactly is it? And how can you defeat it if you experience these feelings? We discuss all aspects of Impostor Syndrome in today’s blog post. Read more ›
Today is ‘Bring Your Manners to Work Day’ and while we should all bring our manners to work every day it never hurts to share a reminder on a day like today and make sure that everyone conducts themselves in a way that portrays good manners in the workplace. Read more ›
Are you stuck in a rut with your job search? We’ve put together a list of skill development websites designed to help you enhance your skills and expand your knowledge. Whether you want to add new skills to your resume, figure out what to do with your career, or take up a hobby in your free time, these websites will help you do just that! Read more ›