An internship is a type of work experience every entry-level job seeker should have. It is an arrangement where the trainee or the person doing the internship gets to have hands-on information about a particular job within his career field. It is done over the summer or during the end of a semester.
For the majority [...]
As what I have promised in my previous post, here are some tips to help you handle job stress more effectively:
1. Be aware of it. Knowing that you are susceptible to job stress is important so you could trace the roots of it and find a way to minimize it.
2. Change your routine. Sometimes it’s the way [...]
by: Christine Zafra
Since the increase of job aggregates on the internet, most of the companies do not have a complete roster of the websites where they can post their ads—more so update their posts on a daily basis. Some job seekers limit their search on these job aggregates and prefer to look no further.
If this [...]
Who doesn’t experience job stress? None. We all get confronted by job stress, consciously and unconsciously. It is something that every worker tries hard to handle and prevent. But certain situations at work such as beating deadlines and being a victim of gossip or injustice are stress-inducing, whether we like it or not.
Knowing the signs [...]
We are all aware of cutting-edge jobs, those that pay well and have an active, if not strong job market. Whether you are a job seeker, an established worker or a seasoned professional, knowing what jobs have a future has a tendency to change your career perspectives and even your job.
Despite the slowing US economy, [...]
by: Christine Zafra
Most online job database websites have a filtering system which screens and displays the ads posted by date. Most of the time, it is actually the fault of the job seeker since he/she indicated in his/her query a limitation (regarding dates) on what ads should be posted (i.e. most recent). Come to think [...]
While many people choose to start a career in the corporate world, there are also those whose interests are solely focused on careers in the government. If you think government workers are on the losing side, you are wrong. Government jobs are not only more secure than jobs in the private sector, but they also [...]
Let’s face it, old workers find it doubly difficult to find a job than college graduates and young workers. This is due to the fact that most companies would at any given time prefer a young employee than an old one. May it be because of age, physical endurance or other factors, an old worker [...]
by: Christine Zafra
Ok, first things first. If this is your first time in the business world, then you shouldn’t really expect that the biggest company in the whole world will hire you (you being without experience etc.). The best you can do is to find local job openings first and apply. Though monthly pays are [...]
Quarterlife crisis takes on many forms. If you know how to recognize and deal with it, you can get back on track easily and continue realizing your goals.
Here are some tips to help you deal with quarterlife crisis:
1. Be realistic. Don’t expect too much from yourself especially if you are just starting in your career.
2. Discover your [...]