Asking for a raise, we've all been there, haven't we? The 3 words that I would use to describe the whole process of asking for a raise would be tricky, daunting and nerve-wracking! But here's the thing, it doesn't need to be any of those things - as long as you play your cards … [Read more...]
5 Ways to be Indispensable at Work
"The most important thing for workers to understand is that you have to make yourself indispensable. You must make money for your employer or make his life easier, preferably both. Also, you have to learn as much as you can about your chosen endeavor." - Bill O'Reilly In today's economy and job … [Read more...]
How To Avoid Burnout at Work
It really isn't a big secret that our lives, and in particular, our work lives are becoming more and more stressful with the passage of each day. We feel frustrated because of our jobs more often than not, and bad days pile to become bad weeks or even bad months. Every day is a struggle and every … [Read more...]
Salary Negotiation Tips (and Why It’s Important)
Salary negotiations are important - both when you're first offered a job, and also during performance reviews . It can be an uncomfortable, often nerve-wracking conversation to bring up, and may make you uneasy, especially during a job interview. But nonetheless, negotiating your salary and … [Read more...]
8 Surefire Signs That It’s Time to Quit Your Job
Forbes ran a job satisfaction survey last year which yielded not-so-surprising results: "[Out of the] 411 workers [surveyed] in the U.S. and Canada, only 19% said they were satisfied with their jobs. Another 16% said they were “somewhat satisfied.” But the rest, nearly two-thirds of respondents, … [Read more...]
7 Excellent Questions to Ask Your Interviewer
A job interview is usually looked upon as an opportunity for the employer to pick and choose the best candidate for an opening. The interviewer asks the questions, according to hiring managers the interviewee answers them and that's how it usually goes. However it is always a good idea for the … [Read more...]
Best Work-From-Home Jobs Out There
It's 'the dream' right? Working from home, choosing your own timings and working hours, setting up your own schedules and flexible working hours, working the comforts of your home and, oh yes, saving up on travel costs and time! If this is your dream, I've got good news for you! There are plenty … [Read more...]