The professional world is hard. There are lots of hours, lots of expectations for what you need to deliver, and lots of difficult people that you need to work with. However, at the end of the day, about 71% of people work a traditional 40 hour week in a professional setting. Meaning that a professional job is the most common way for people to make money. And, if you’re someone that...
When you’re seeking employment, it’s important to be punctual and to always keep your promises. When you fail to attend an interview, you may be wondering how you can apologize for this, while also possibly redeeming your chances of being hired. There are a few methods to apologize, and it should be done as soon as possible. Read below to learn more about how to issue an apology for...
Getting hired is a tedious process that is comprised of numerous steps and checks that are all equally important. One of those steps is providing references and having a possible employer check said references. For the best outcome, it’s wise to give references that would have good things to say about you. However, some people may have ulterior motives or not have thought as highly of you...
The routine. The pressure. The people. The lack of purpose. For many people, working a corporate job is just about the worst thing that they could imagine doing with their life. And for some, they may even feel like working a traditional corporate 9 to 5 is a waste of life entirely. If you’re here reading this article, there’s a good chance that you’re miserable in...
You’ve tried different companies. You’ve tried different jobs. Maybe you’ve even tried different career paths entirely. And, no matter what you try, you simply don’t seem to enjoy it. Any maybe you’re even in what you would consider to be a good job right now. A good company, a good boss, a good team, but still, you’re finding that you just don’t like...
Waiting is the hardest part, as it’s been said time and time again. When you have an interview, you’re excited, hopeful, and may be in serious need of employment. This makes the time waiting after an interview to hear back from the interviewer frustrating. And waiting is especially frustrating if you’ve been patient for a long time, like three weeks or more. But what should...
The 9-5 schedule has been the standard for most jobs in the United States since the 1920s. Originally, it was introduced by the Ford Motor Company and became standardized by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 as a way to curb the exploitation of factory workers. And ever since that time, the 9-5 schedule is the way that we have organized our work. However, younger generations have increasingly...
Ending your employment is a somewhat stressful situation. There are a lot of arrangements to make and a lot of things to take care of before you take your leave. And you want to make sure that you resign professionally and leave on good terms. One the top rules to resigning professionally is providing sufficient notice of your resignation. The standard notice is period is two weeks but, as...
Whether it’s your very first job or a new job after having been out of work for a while, getting out into the workforce can feel scary. There’s the pressure to perform, to interact with other people, to have less control over your schedule, and to deal with a boss. All of those things are significant challenges if you’ve never worked before or have been out of work for a while...
Work is a significant portion of your life. In fact, the average person spends 90,000 hours at work over the course of a lifetime. And if you find yourself dreading going to work and hating all of the time that you’re spending at doing your job, it can have a significant impact on your overall wellbeing. To that end, this article is going to unpack what to do if you find yourself...
