We all must do things we don’t like in order to get where we want in life. Sometimes we put up with less than ideal circumstances to get our dream job. But how can you know if where you are won’t get you where you want to be? Isn’t the road to your dream job […]
As creatures of habit, we tend to think of new year’s resolutions when an old year comes to a close and a new year is on its way. While one of the most common goals for a new year is to lose weight, there are several other goals we all aspire to reach. And unlike […]
The hiring process can be not only difficult and tiring, but it is also expensive. Hiring an employee costs more than just paying their wages, and hiring talent can cost more than twice as much as paying a salary. When you hire mediocre talent, you’re more likely to experience turnover and have to go through […]
Every company has top notch employees who are more productive or efficient in their jobs than others. These employees bring great value to the companies they work in, and end up making the customer and business happier in the long run. It can be a hassle making sure your employees are happy. Shouldn’t it be […]
Who are you more likely to remember: someone who’s dressed like a department store mannequin, or someone who has chosen to wear bright plaid shorts with a maroon paisley button up shirt and a cowboy hat to top it off? Our bets are on the latter. Now, we’re not suggesting you dress like the example […]
Despite the federal minimum wage stagnating in many large cities, state minimum wage has increased to $15 an hour. But laws aren’t the only reason companies raise wages for their employees. With the rising cost of living, many companies realize they need to pay their employees more to help them make a living. Along with […]
We all know what it’s like to feel nervous before a job interview. There’s nothing like realizing you have sweat stains right as you’re walking into the meeting and knowing you can’t do anything about it. Most interviewers are understanding when they see potential candidates with a case of the nerves. However, the best interviewees […]
Take salary out of the equation and tell me what your ideal job would be. This is harder than it sounds because so many people qualify a position initially based on how much they will make. Try a different approach and think of the three most important factors that make a job the right fit […]
I’m not the type that sits down and writes New Year’s resolutions only to forget them after the first week of January. I am constantly reflecting on what I can do better or what I can change about myself. There is some benefit to reflecting on the year as a whole and seeing how much […]
Before the title scares you away I want to clear up the fact that this blog has nothing to do with that terrible movie of the same title with Owen Wilson and Kate Hudson – You, Me, and Dupree. As a sports fan I’m a little embarrassed that I knew nothing about Marcus Dupree and […]