Finding a Job is Your 2025 Goal – Now What?

It’s 2025, and like many other Americans, you made your New Year’s resolution as the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve. You decided that this year will be the year you find a new job. But how do you accomplish this goal? According to The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business, 91% of New […]

Five Forrest Gump Traits Every Manager Should Have

Recently, I was channel surfing and I stumbled upon the movie, Forrest Gump. I feel compelled to watch Forrest Gump whenever it is on television. Each time I see it, I am awed by how this seemingly benign and unintelligent character, expertly played by Tom Hanks, profoundly affects the people in his life without even […]

Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving

Sometimes, it’s easy to overlook the true meaning of Thanksgiving, especially with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, Black Friday shopping, endless football games, and the overabundance of food.  We tend to become involved in the moment and forget to take the time to reflect on what we have to be thankful for. […]

4 Ways to Turn Your Temporary Job into a Career

Temporary employment has been on the rise over the past couple of years. Many large firms, online shopping outlets, and other industries previously uninterested in temp workers are now taking advantage of the flexibility of contract employees.  In an environment where permanent, full-time positions are hard to come by, temporary assignments can be a viable […]

You Have 30 Seconds to Sell Yourself. Go!

“Tell me about yourself” is often the first thing an interviewer will ask, and how you answer can set the tone for the rest of interview.  It’s important to take advantage of that next 30 seconds to sell yourself in a way that quickly conveys your strengths, gives the interviewer an insight to your professional […]

Bad Hires are Costing Your Organization!

According to a recent study by CareerBuilder, three out of every four U.S. employers surveyed reported being affected by a bad hire in 2017. Employers reported that these bad hires lowered productivity, affected workplace morale, and in some cases even resulted in legal issues.  At a time when the job market is competitive and the […]