Not everyone was born to be a manager. And not everyone who finds themselves in a leadership role expected to be there. So, how can you keep your cool and be a solid manager when you’re not entirely confident in your own experience? Before you panic or avoid the situation altogether, there are some easy… Read more »
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Transition Your Career Path — Without Making These Blunders!
Have you ever felt like your current career path was no longer what you wanted or expected? There is no shame in realizing that you have different needs as your life changes. If you find yourself unhappy with your current job, it may be time to transition to another field. But how can you do… Read more »
“What Makes You Right for This Customer Service Job?”
Before you go for that next customer service interview, it is important to create a strategy for answering the potential employer’s questions the right way. This doesn’t mean only saying what they want to hear, but instead, knowing how to position your experience to increase their interest level in you as a candidate. There are… Read more »
5 Big-Time HR Career Mistakes to Stop in 2016
HR professionals are in a unique position in the modern workplace. They are both the gateway into the organization and the glue that holds it together. If you want to be successful in human resources, you need to cultivate the right skills, and learn what to stop doing that is preventing you from growing in… Read more »
How to Become a Standout Administrative Candidate in 3 Easy Steps
Competition has always been steep for administrative assistant positions. There are many people with similar backgrounds vying for the same jobs. So how can you make sure that you stand out in the crowd? Before you apply for your next job, consider these three steps you can take to make the right impression and land… Read more »
Want a New Receptionist Job in 2016? Get These 5 Errors Off Your Resume!
Are you in the market for a receptionist or front office position this year? If so, you may want to take another look at your resume to ensure that you’re not making some critical errors that will be a barrier for employment. Just like a receptionist is a company’s first impression to clients and visitors,… Read more »
10 Tips for Ending 2015 With a New Career Outlook
If you’re being honest with yourself, what did your 2015 look like in terms of your career? Could you have done better? Did you make any significant accomplishments? What drove you this year? How can your lessons from this year carry you into the next? Before you ring in 2016, let’s take a closer look… Read more »
How to Prepare for January Performance Reviews
The Holidays mean a lot of things at your office. They’re a time to slow down and celebrate, or they may mark your busiest time of year. You may be preparing for year-end filing and paperwork or planning for tax season after January. Another thing that comes along with the New Year is your performance… Read more »
The Secret to Keeping Your Cool in Customer Service
When you work in customer service, whether it is face-to-face or over the phone, you fantasize about how you would respond to rude behavior. But, because you’re a consummate professional, you bite your tongue and provide service with a smile. Is it really that easy? Customer service jobs are among the most stressful, and if… Read more »
5 Steps Administrative Candidates Need to Take Before the Busy Holiday Season
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is not just a thing crooners emphasized in classic Christmas carols. It’s very real. Shopping, cooking, baking, decorating, and visiting are all integral parts of most people’s holiday plans. You may even find yourself traveling much of the next two months as families become scattered across the… Read more »