Why Squeezing in a Summer Vacation Will Bolster Your Career
Have you ever heard that you should step away from your desk at regular intervals to give yourself a break? Stretch your legs, grab a snack, catch up with a coworker, or whatever it is that most appeals to your short break time. Taking those moments away from whatever project you are working on helps […]
Being Forced to Lay Off Your Employees? Let Us Help Ease Your Pain
There are many facets to management that have their perks. Generally you find yourself with a nicer paycheck and maybe a company car or a bonus vacation to offer your family. There are days when your job and your authority are a welcome friend. However, there are also those terrible days when your position as […]
How to Represent Your Volunteer Work on Your Resume
How can you take captive the few seconds that you have to sway a potential hiring manager? We all know that he or she will only briefly comb over your resume before moving along to the next one, so you have to make sure that you have done everything you can to make yours stand […]
Approaching Social Media with a Professional Caution
How much is too much? Isn’t that a question we often ask ourselves? Both personally and professionally, we are constantly placed in situations where we are left to make a decision on where to draw the line. Sometimes the decision made brings only minimal impact to our lives, whereas other times the impact can be […]
How to Deal With a Difficult Boss
Do you have a boss who is hard to deal with? Perhaps there are days when you ignore that elephant in the room and pretend that your job is great despite the tension, and then other days when you are two seconds away from packing your things and leaving for good. Poor management choices can […]
Jumping From Student to Professional? Let’s Get You Ready
Believe it or not, your education may be finally drawing to a close. It seems as though you’ve spent forever sitting through lectures and writing papers, but the day has finally come to leave your student role behind and step into the career world as a professional. The problem, however, may lie in the fact […]
Without a Job in Kansas City? Let Us Change That for You
Being the new guy in town is never easy. Perhaps you recently moved to Kansas City and are struggling to fit in. You need people that you can trust to help you get acquainted with your community and help you find your niche. This is a process that does not happen overnight, and it often […]
Gaining a Better Understanding of Your New Job Benefits
Are you asking all of the necessary questions when it comes to your potential job benefits? Do you have a clear understanding of what exactly the company is offering and how to take full advantage of that offer? Many of us, when entering into a different job, are bombarded with the many details involved with […]
Take Time Off to Better Appreciate Your Job
With summer vacation season upon us, it seems like the perfect time to stop and consider taking a break from your work. Do you long for a nice break from work but have zero days to take off? Or, alternatively, do you have plenty of vacation days built up but too many projects in your […]
How Soon is Too Soon? Following Up on a Job Application
Striking the right balance is a constant chore in our lives, both personally and professionally. How much is too much? When should I finish up at the office and head home? How much salad should I eat before I go for dessert? How long should I wait before I call the girl I met earlier […]