Question Time: How Do You Handle Stress & Pressure?

There are certain questions that are pretty universal when it comes to the job interview. One of them involves how you handle stress. Most jobs come with at least some pressure, and the hiring manager wants to ensure you’re not going to fall apart when it happens. But you can’t merely say that you handle… Read More »

Avoid These 4 Common Workplace Injuries

If you have a job that requires a lot of activity, then you could be at a higher risk for an injury. How can you protect yourself and dramatically lower the chance of something harmful happening to you at work? First, it’s important to know which injuries are most common. Some that often happen in… Read More »

Question Time: What Are You Passionate About?

Before the interview process, you’re probably preparing for questions related to past work duties and accomplishments. But are you ready to talk about what you’re passionate about? If not, don’t hope this doesn’t get asked and wing it if it does. Instead, prepare for the question ahead of time, so you can ace the answer… Read More »

9 Best Manufacturing Shoes To Keep You Safe in 2020

You need footwear that keeps you safe. Yet, many of your options seem clunky and uncomfortable. At the same time, flexibility and slip resistance need to be taken into account. Plus, there’s durability to consider in the equation, as well as other issues, like your weight and height, whether you have diabetes and if you… Read More »

Question Time: What is Your Dream Job?

There are many common questions you’ll get during the interview process. One of them involves your dream job and what that looks like to you. By asking it, employers are trying to gain a sense of whether your aspirations align with their needs. So how do you answer this tricky interview question honestly and still… Read More »

5 Essential Rules of First Aid

Now more than ever safety is on the news and in social media. Staying safe is top-of-mind, not only at home and in schools but work too. To put best practices into play at your place of employment, here are five essential rules when it comes to first aid: Rule #1: Yell for help. Whether… Read More »

Maneuvering Your Job Search Through COVID-19

Right now times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions of people found themselves suddenly out of work. Millions more are weeks or even days away from losing their jobs,… Read More »

Question Time: What Do You Consider to Be Your Weakness?

Every candidate has weaknesses. But the hiring process is all about putting your best foot forward. How can you be honest when asked about them in a way that won’t sabotage the offer? You might think answering with the old “I’m a perfectionist” is the way to go. Or stating that “I have really high… Read More »

Networking Tips for Your Next Job Fair

Career fairs can put you in front of a range of potential employers and give you a great opportunity to find your next position. But when it comes to working the room and networking with different company representatives, what’s the best way to approach it all? Here are some tips that will help you stand… Read More »

Question Time: Why Should We Hire You?

The interview experience is a stressful one for candidates. Not only do you have to appear polished and professional, but you have to persuade the hiring manager you’re the obvious choice. So when they ask questions about why they should hire you, how do you respond? Here are some tips to help you ace your… Read More »