Encouraging Your B+ Worker Into an A+ Employee

Building a strong team is critical to business success. However, with so many different personalities from various backgrounds, this can be a big challenge. Those top performers are easy to manage, delivering consistently excellent results. But what about your B+ team? You know you can rely on them for a decent performance. But is there… Read More »

Tips for a Quick Refresh When Feeling Burned Out During the Work Day

Are you having a difficult time staying productive and motivated at work? You’re not alone. After a year filled with shutdowns, restrictions, fear, and stress, everyone is feeling some form of pandemic fatigue. The good news is that there are steps you can take to re-energize and refocus yourself so you feel better and back… Read More »

What Keywords Should You Include in Your Resume?

In today’s world, you have to do more than write a strong resume for recruiters and hiring managers. You must also optimize it for the applicant tracking systems (ATS) they use to first screen resumes. These systems filter out candidates who are a poor fit and focus on those that are a match, all through… Read More »

How Do You Answer: “Why Was There a Gap in Your Employment?”

With all the the chaos and uncertainty of the past year, there’s a rising number of job seekers with employment gaps. If you’re one of them, how do you discuss the situation during an interview without sabotaging your chance of landing the job? Here are some tips to follow: Expect to talk about it. Don’t… Read More »

Are the Holidays a Good Time to Apply for a Job?

It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. However, if you’re looking for a job in Miami, Orlando, or another nearby area, it can be especially stressful. Should you call it quits and wait until the holidays are over? Or move ahead with your hunt for a new opportunity? Here’s what you… Read More »

How Do You Answer: “Tell Me About a Time You Failed”

Many interview questions are tricky. However, some are more perplexing than others. The “Tell me about a time you failed” one tends to fall into this category. It’s difficult to answer for several reasons. First, you want to be honest and authentic. At the same time, you don’t want to sabotage your candidacy by saying… Read More »

Can I Apply to Multiple Jobs at Once?

The good news is you just found several job opportunities that sound like a terrific fit for you. The bad news? They’re all with the same company. Is it wrong to apply to several, or should you just select one? Here are some tips to keep in mind to manage this tricky situation. Tip #1:… Read More »

How Do You Answer: What Makes You Special?

There are many awkward interview questions that are common during the hiring process. “What makes you special?” is certainly one of them. How can you paint yourself in the best possible light, without coming across as arrogant? Here are a few tips for crafting the best response: Prepare an answer that’s unique to each employer.… Read More »

Talking to Your Boss About Overtime

Working overtime can be a challenge for many people today. However, if you’re one of the few who wants more hours, how can you ask your boss? Below are some tips to keep in mind: Set up a private meeting. This isn’t the kind of conversation you want to have over the water cooler. Instead,… Read More »

How Do You Answer: What Qualities Do You Look for in a Boss?

Asking about your ideal manager is a common question in most interviews. There are many reasons, one of which is to ensure you don’t have a problem taking guidance and advice from authority. Likewise, hiring managers want to ensure you’ll work well within the framework of the company’s specific management team. However, answering this question… Read More »