Category: In The Workplace

Top Thing You Should Never Do in a Job Search

The top thing you should never do in a job search isn’t a secret.  But many people do it anyway. It something that is so alluring that it’s almost irresistible.  It preys upon our hope… and our fears at the same time. What is the top thing you should never do in a job search?… Read more »

Employee Engagement Does Not Equal Loyalty

Employee engagement is a phrase being used by many HR professionals these days. Sure, every human resource professional wants their company to be known for a fun, hip, and cool workplace where people are literally battering down the doors to work there, and job turnover is low. After all, keeping employees are in their best… Read more »

Biggest Secret About A New Job

Biggest secret about a new job? Well, part of it is that nobody is born an expert. Same goes with someone who is a new hire. You aren’t instantly productive. Why? Because it takes time to acquire the knowledge required to do it, and do it well. Each job has unique nuances, tasks, and needs…. Read more »

Never Undersell Yourself… Ever

Never undersell yourself.  I know it is difficult sometimes because many job seekers are constantly having to shift their tactics to try and align their backgrounds as closely as possible to position openings. Oftentimes, they find that they might seem overqualified to the prospective employer, and therefore, for the lack of a better description, “dumb… Read more »