Getting laid off can feel like a kick to the gut. Usually, you didn’t lose your job through any fault of your own. Instead, your employer’s circumstances changed, and they don’t need your skills any longer. Plus, in some cases, a lay off is a surprise. Not only did you not do anything wrong, but… Read more »
Posts Categorized: temporary assignments
How to Get What You Deserve at Work
From time to time, everyone feels a bit invisible or neglected at work. Often, these notions pass quickly, tied directly to a short-term situation or a brief incident that ends as fast as it came. However, for some professionals, these feelings linger. It seems you are constantly disrespected or marginalized, and you certainly aren’t getting… Read more »
Don’t Be Afraid of That Mistake You Made at Work!
Most professionals understand that mistakes happen. However, even knowing that nearly everyone will have a misstep from time to time, that doesn’t mean that owning up to an error is easy. In fact, it is often pretty scary, especially since, at a minimum, it can result in some negative feedback. But that doesn’t mean you… Read more »
This Small Tip Can Increase Your Workplace Happiness
Workplace happiness is a goal most manufacturing professionals share. However, it isn’t always easy to achieve. Even if your tasks are engaging, you have a chance to face off against interesting challenges, and you’re given the ability to learn and grow on the job, simple issues with your environment or working conditions can make even… Read more »
Here’s What You Need to Know Before Switching Careers
The idea of changing careers can be equal parts exciting and daunting. Often, people consider different paths when their current one no longer feels like a great fit, leading them to explore new opportunities that seem like a better match. This can ignite a professional’s passion, leaving them enthusiastic about the future. However, transitioning into… Read more »
Start Focusing on Your Happiness at Work!
People are creatures of habit, especially when it comes to maintaining a mindset. How you view your job has a significant impact on your satisfaction, even if the work itself doesn’t change. Many say that happiness is a choice. While there are always circumstances that are out of your control and not every task will… Read more »
How to Answer This Tricky Interview Question
One of the trickiest questions you can face during an interview is this one: Why did you leave your last job? If your job search became a necessity because of something innocuous, like a move to a new city, you might find this question pretty easy to manage. However, if you left because you were… Read more »
Yes. A Temp Assignment Can Help You Land Your Dream Job!
There are many misconceptions about temporary assignments, including that they can’t benefit your career. In reality, a temp assignment can provide you with a number of benefits, including avoiding lengthy gaps in employment, opportunities to enhance your skills, and chances to explore new fields or industries without a long-term commitment to each role. A temp… Read more »
No, These People Shouldn’t Be Your Career References
When you are looking for a new job, it is practically a guarantee that you will need to provide the contact information for some career references. However, even if it is a certainty that you’ll be asked, figuring out who to include is a constant challenge. Not every person you could list as career references… Read more »
This Myth May Be Making You Unhappy at Work
Nearly every person working today has certain expectations about their job. The most common is wanting to be compensated fairly for their contributions, a reasonable ask that tends to support higher levels of job satisfaction. However, certain expectations can actually be damaging, largely because they are not particularly realistic. One, in particular, can lead to… Read more »