The line can be very thin between where work ends, and your personal life begins. Setting boundaries between the two is necessary to ensure that work does not consume your entire life. Where do you begin to set these boundaries? Here are some ways to get started in separating your work life from your personal [...]
Today, especially in America, the ideals about work ethic are “work harder,” “work longer,” and “don’t miss the deadline.” What if we flipped the script? What if our work became more efficient and we came up with better ideas? Well, we can. Just take a break. Studies have shown that taking breaks throughout your workday [...]
“Job searching,” did that phrase make your skin crawl? It’s an exhausting and sometimes defeating task, but it doesn’t have to be. While job searching is not fun, there are ways to make it more bearable. Here are some ways to stay sane while job searching: Know what you genuinely want. To begin, you need [...]
There comes a time in every person’s career when they are at a job that is doing more harm than good. When this becomes the case, it is time to move on. But how do you know if you are done for good or just stuck in a rut? Here are some indicators that it [...]
It happens. Layoffs, leaving toxic jobs, injury, and more could all be reasons you have a gap in your resume. Now it’s time to apply and interview for new jobs, and you aren’t quite sure how to address the gap or even gaps. Many employers may understand, but if not presented well, this gap may [...]
When it comes to references, we want to find the people that say the best things about us, right? While it is great for an employer to hear positive responses from your friends, the quality content comes from those who have worked with you professionally. Here are a few of the best types of people [...]
There is a lot to learn when starting your own business. Knowing how your taxes will be dealt with is a big part of the overall structure of your business. There are a few ways that a new business may choose to setup their company. LLC stands for limited liability company. This is a business [...]
How many times have you rewritten your resume? Is your preferred method to dust off an older version of your resume and update it from time to time? Either way, your resume says a lot about you, and a well-written resume just might be the ticket to a new job. Here are reasons why a [...]
People “ghost” each other all the time in personal relationships. “Ghosting” is the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone suddenly and without explanation, withdrawing from all communication. Ghosting is considered a rude thing to do to someone, but ghosting a potential employer could be detrimental to your future career. Here are some reasons [...]
When owning a business or working as a freelancer, one must decide how to go about “doing business.” This article highlights two ways of structuring a business, and the steps needed to become an LLC or self-incorporated. LLC stands for limited liability company. This is a business structure offering pass-through taxation and liability protection. Pass-through [...]
