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4 Things to Check before Signing a New Employment Contract
In the excitement of getting a new job, it’s easy to skip over reading your new employment contract. However, you should read the contract from top to bottom if you want to make sure your expectations align with your new employers. Employment contracts are full of small print, and without careful review, you could sign […]
5 Careers for Leaders
Being a leader is not an easy job. You’re responsible for making decisions, mentoring your staff, making sure everyone meets critical deadlines, and so much more. It takes more than wielding power to be a strong leader; you must be willing to be humble and give your people the support and credit they deserve. Being […]
Are You Working a BS Job? David Graeber Thinks So – Book Review
Most everyone who reads this blog has worked a purposeless job, or a job we found boring, bland, or soul-sucking. We tell ourselves that these jobs are just part of life, and we carry on, doing the same meaningless work day after day. We tell ourselves that our work has purpose to someone somewhere, but […]
Is a Career in Social Work Right for You?
If you’re searching for a career that will allow you to help people in your local community, social work may be the career path for you. It’s a tough job, and it’s not for everyone, but for those with a strong moral compass, high-levels of empathy, and the ability to compartmentalize their work and personal […]
Should I Take a Part-Time Job or Wait for a Full-Time Job Offer?
A reader asks us for advice in a hard choice: Should she take a part-time job offer, or wait to see if she gets a full-time offer from somewhere else. Dear HR, I have been looking for a job for months! I just applied for a fulltime job at a local elementary school that has […]
9 Reasons I’m Not Hiring You – Confessions of a Hiring Manager
Have you ever wondered why you didn’t get a job that you thought was perfect for you? It’s easy to blame the employer for not giving you a fair chance, but the truth is, it might be your application materials or some other easy-to-fix thing that’s keeping you from your dream job. Jarell and I […]