Of course, everybody tries to do things right. No one really sets out to do wrong, but Murphy’s Law (yes, if things can go wrong, they will) applies in spades once it gets started. When you’re working on a tight deadline, it is almost expected for things to go wrong and despite all your careful planning, you are sometimes thrown off the timeline – computer systems stop working, you lose power, your Internet connection goes south...name it; it could likely happen.

 

When things go wrong, how does your reaction add to the final outcome? Do you choose creativity over stress; excitement over anger? While you can’t anticipate exactly… Read More

Globalization has become a current trend for companies both big and small. Because of this, the language barrier has been added to the list of challenges employees face at work. This is understandable, considering that even people speaking the same language experience miscommunication; so it’s even tougher to deal with colleagues that are quite new to both your culture. The difference in languages we speak, however, is not a condition that can’t be helped with a little effort.

 

Here are some things you can do:

 

Learn It’s always good to learn something new. So, if you have a colleague, a staff… Read More

With the continuing evolution of technology, there are a number of honest and hardworking people who are losing their jobs to automation. It’s sad to know that some of these jobs are being downsized and some are completely vanishing. These jobs, though in small ways, still contribute to make our lives better.

 

Here are some jobs that need to be revived:

 

Farming It’s becoming more and more difficult to find fresh and authentic organic produce. Genetically modified products have been introduced to the market. Most of the items that are being patronized are just instant products with so called natural… Read More

Have you ever caught yourself saying – or even just thinking: “I don’t really make my resume too specific because I want to get the attention of a wider audienc.e” or maybe, “I can do a lot of things, I’m a jack of all trades.” On the other hand, you could be thinking, “I don’t really have much to put on my resume; I’ve never been in one too long to make any concrete accomplishments.” Well, if any of these thoughts have crossed your mind, STOP! Nice try.

 

If you are an underachiever, a job-hopper, a nomad, a self-proclaimed jack of all trades (yes, we know, master of none/nothing), or a slacker…you probably… Read More

Often the next step to progress after being a full time employee is to run your own business. However, a lot of people are afraid to take this leap so they end up keeping their full time jobs instead. It’s a huge risk I know, and there are a lot of doubts to address...but none that you can’t overcome with a well-thought plan and a little help.

 

Here are 5 things that scare people about running their own business:

 

Failure This is the major concern of most people who are doubtful about running their own business. Well, who wouldn’t be? We have all seen huge corporations that have closed down or… Read More

Industry events and conferences can be very appealing. The provide a chance to learn something new, a venue for great networking and opportunities to socialize, or simply a break from routine and to visit a new place. While conferences can have their perks, they can also be draining to your financial resources. That’s why it’s important that it should not be considered as some sort of mini-holiday, but as a time to work hard, even as you play hard. You need to maximize on your investment out of these events and conferences. So how you make them pay off? Read on and find out.

 

1. You can be picky. Don’t attend… Read More

 

Although it seems that the things you should exclude on resumes can be determined easily enough through common sense, some job seekers still manage to commit gaffes that are quite unthinkable. What is considered common knowledge for resume experts and for recruiters may escape job applicants, especially new ones who may not know that there are some items in their resume that just don’t work. Take a look at the list below and make sure that they aren’t part of your resume.

 

Objectives The wide use of objectives can be attributed to old resume wizards that applicants use to create their resumes. These… Read More

Have you ever imagined waking up to the sound of gulls, wave crashing on the beach and the gleeful laughter of children? Add the sand and of course the sun; and don’t forget to throw in some good cash, plus the extra perks of (almost) living off somebody else’s coin - you get free or cheap board and meal, in most cases. Recognize the scene? Yes, a job by the beach... and I’d say you’d be a little bit crazy if you wouldn’t want to work on the beach and get paid for it.

 

There are plenty of available jobs waiting for you at the beach from tour guides and dive instructors to guest relations specialists and activity coordinator.… Read More

Yelling is often seen as something offensive and degrading at times. But, there are certain jobs where both bosses and employees can yell at each other yet harsh feelings won’t be in the equation. Surprising enough, there are some job settings where yelling is perfectly normal!

 

Here are 3 jobs where it’s ok to yell:

 

Sports Coach Ever seen a basketball game where the coach is on his feet yelling and telling the players should do? Sports coaches are often caught yelling whether they’re prepping their athletes or scolding them or pushing them to do better. If you were in their shoes, you would probably… Read More

 

So you think your boss is picking on you. You feel s/he has singled you out and sees only your faults but not the others. Paranoia or real? Well, there may be some truth to it. Often, when you feel that someone is out to get you, they probably really are. But don’t jump to conclusions yet. Before you convince yourself that your boss hates you, make sure you are not imagining things. If your boss is always snapping at everyone, don’t take it personally, unless it’s blatantly obvious that you are the only one being targeted and you can honestly say that you’re being singled out. If that is the case, here are some things you… Read More