Job Stress - What Can You Do About It? Researchers have discovered that since 1965 the overall stress levels in the U.S. have increased nearly 50%, and it is estimated that 75-90% of all office visits to health care professionals are for stress-related symptoms and disorders.
Job Trap; Relationships with Co-workers Interactions with your peers on the job are one way to ease the mind numbing tedium of the day. However these can sometimes create problems, which also liven up the day but can also get you fired.
Job! Money! Career! Fresh out of B-school Campus;…. just ambled into your first job just because you got it easy on Campus…… The reality of "CTC" Pay Package has dawned on you when you check your first pay-slip……Just realized that the worst professor in college is still better than your first Boss…….
Job-Hunting? - The Best Story Always Wins Job-hunting is like the sales profession. It always comes down to...he who has the best "story" wins. The best story evolves from a well thought out job-hunting system.
Jobseekers! Look For Smoke, Not Fire "If you always do what you've always done, you will always get what you've always received," said some wise person. This is certainly true when it comes to job-hunting, especially during a "sucky" ec...
Joining the Military? (You Better Think Twice) For some reason many bodybuilders join the military. Is it for the money, the patriotism for their country, or is it just a job that keeps you in shape?
Jumping Back in the Work Force After a Break Career hunting after taking a break can be exhausting, humilitating and a huge blow to your self esteem. People remember the old "glory days" and want to pick up where they left off. It's usually not a realistic expectation, however here are some ideas of where to start!
Just a Series of Choices Bean Day…You've just been RIF'd…you saw it coming but thought it would miss you again this time. Thought your job couldn't possibly be outsourced internationally. An all too familiar scene played out in thousands of homes across the country. If it happens to you like it did Steve, you better be ready for what it will take to get back on track.
Keep Your Phone Costs Down! Your expenses will change when you look for a new job. In this article, Jeff Altman, CPC, MSW reminds you to examine phone service alternaties at the beginning of your job search, instead of waiting to run up large bills.
Kick-In-The-Pants Job Search Believe it: three obstacles will hold you back from your ideal job -- your résumé, you, and your job-search methods. There's no hidden formula; there's no bribery needed; there's no one standing in ...
Kickstarting Your Information Technology Career Whether you're starting or jumpstarting your IT career, the "certification vs. experience" question is going to come up. Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933, tells you how to get the best of both worlds and take your IT career to new heights.
Kill the Hype She was waiting for me when I returned from a meeting. Standing outside my office door, I could tell by her downward glance, Jodie was not there to give me good news on the project. Despite her confident, enthusiastic and definitive style, she failed to deliver what she had pitched. It was not the first time.
Knowing and Guessing The line between average and exceptional work performance is dotted with ordinary day-by-day behaviors. I was reminded of that line recently. My husband was explaining to a nurse how he'd inadvertently taken the last dose of the live typhoid virus on the wrong day and wondered if he needed to retake the sequence prior to our Africa trip. "No," she commented, "I think you'll be fine." We both knew she was guessing
Launch Pad to a New Job? The moment you decide to look for a new job is a great time to take stock and ask yourself some important questions. But are you asking yourself the best questions? What could make the difference and get you that ideal job?
