career advice Tag
27 Jul 5 Essential Tips for Working Remotely
If you’re among the countless people who are new to working at home or are currently working remotely on a more long-term basis than before, it’s ok to feel a little untethered. It’s a big change! Especially right now, as we were told to stay home without much warning or preparation. The good news is, there are lots of people who have worked remotely for a number of years and have grown to love it. There are plenty of ways to make it work, so you’re just as productive and efficient from your home office (or dining room table or couch) as you would be at your desk in the office. Here’s how to make your working from home days successful and productive ones:
20 Jul Staying Productive at Work During the Summer
Who doesn’t love summertime? Nice weather, picnics and patios, long days and beautiful sunsets and so many fun things to do with friends after the workday ends. But that’s the issue faced by many managers: How do you keep your focus sharply fixed on the task at hand and not lose track of projects at work when there are so many fun distractions to consider? Here are some tips on how to keep your productivity in place during those lovely summer months:
29 Jun How to Excel as a Legal Secretary
Whether you're just starting out in your career or you've decided to become a legal secretary after a few years spent in other jobs, there will be plenty of responsibilities on your shoulders in this position.How will you set yourself apart from other legal secretaries -- especially if you're looking to make a strong first impression in a new firm?
08 Jun Experiencing Hiring Issues? This is How Staffing Firms Help
Whether due to record-breaking success, explosive growth, or turnover, every office needs a little help adding good, high-quality employees to their ranks from time to time.Hiring can be a time-consuming and stressful process, one that managers and team leaders probably don’t have time to do while they’re trying to keep the office running smoothly.
25 May The Administrative Assistant Skills That Add Value
If you think an administrative assistant as someone who fetches coffee, sorts the mail, and spends all day just answering phones and taking messages, it’s time for a reassessment. An administrative assistant is a manager’s right and left hand. They keep the office running at top speed, with everything in its place and all deadlines kept top of mind. Administrative assistants are of the utmost importance in busy offices and need to do a little bit of everything each day to be their most successful.
04 May Finding the Perfect Mentor at Work
As you go through life and your career, there will come times when you need a little advice. Everyone needs some help or some perspective from time to time, and knowing you’ve got someone in your corner to help steer you in the right direction can make all the difference. It’s important to find a good mentor, someone who knows where you’ve been and where you want to go and can help you achieve all your goals. But how do you find a mentor -- more importantly, how can you find the right mentor for you?
27 Apr 3 Reasons Your Career May Have Stalled
Have you found that the job you used to love has become more tedious? Do you feel stuck? Has your rise to the top of your respective ladder slowed to a crawl? Your career might be stalling. But that’s no reason to panic. Recognizing the slowdown is a big step toward fixing the issue before it becomes a much bigger problem. But first, it’s important to recognize the factors that might have contributed to this situation.
20 Apr In-Person vs. Phone Interviews: The Pros & Cons
Congratulations! After a long and sometimes frustrating process of applying for new positions, you’ve been asked for an interview. That’s wonderful! There are two classic interview styles: The in-person and the over-the-phone. In some cases, one type of interview might lead to the other, so it’s best to do all you can to prepare for either outcome. But as a job seeker, which kind is better? Do you want to go with the in-person, where you can see the responses to your answers, or the phone interview, where you can sit comfortably at home?