“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed.”-Gandhi Happy Earth Day 2017! Earth Day is more of a recent celebration, but is definitely one of our most important. Our earth is an estimated 4.5 billion years of age and is the only known object in the Universe to harbor life. … Read more »
Posts Categorized: Seasonal
Benefits of Taking a Sabbatical
Taking a sabbatical can have several long-term benefits if one has the determination to take one. This doesn’t mean you have to spend your life savings or ditch your entire career. Taking time off from your career may help you develop new skills, decompress from your busy life, and give you insight on your career… Read more »
Career-Boosting Resolutions
For the new year, focus on a few totally attainable resolutions that are work-related. Your best chances for keeping this promise to yourself depend on your having the capability, the opportunity, and the motivation to see it through. Here are a few career-boosting resolutions that are easily attainable. Have One Experience That Stretches You If… Read more »
How To Enjoy Your Summer While Working Full-Time
Working a full-time job, finding time to enjoy the warm, bright summer weather can be a challenge. The days of sleeping in until 12 then spending the day at the beach on a random Tuesday are gone. Here are five tips for making the most out of your summer while working full-time. 1.Eat Lunch At… Read more »
Three Tips on How to Avoid a Post-Vacation Slump
Summer is the time of year for vacations, barbecues, lazy days in the sun, and friendly gatherings.When you are fortunate enough to take time off from your current job, or if putting a temporary halt to your active jobs search, you want to come back to real life from vacation without losing your motivation and… Read more »
Spring Clean Your Job Search
Take time to spring clean your job search. Re-assessing and revamping your search will help you stay focused and organized without burning yourself out. Start by asking yourself if you have been diligent with your job search in terms of;Are you attending networking events? Are you networking on social media? Have you scheduled any informational interviews?… Read more »
Today is #GivingTuesday! Corporations and Individuals Making a Difference
Today is the 3rd Annual #GivingTuesday around the world. Created with the help of the 92nd Street and United Nations Foundation, today is a global day dedicated to “giving back”. It’s a day that corporations and individuals have set aside to make a difference. According to the Blackbaud Index, Donations to charity increased 1.8 percent… Read more »
Understand Recruitment Cycles to Give Your Job Search an Edge
When it comes to connecting with the right job opportunity, timing isn’t everything, but it’s certainly something. Tuning into industries’ and employers’ annual recruitment cycles just might give you a decisive edge. That’s the consensus of recruiters and employers with fingers on the pulse of seasonal variations in hiring. Here’s a quarter-by-quarter summary of how… Read more »
Summertime Can Offer Advantages to Job Seekers
Summer can be a prime hiring season for some employers. “Many projects hit the ground running in the fall, and employers want new people in place,” Fortgang says. Six Summer Job Search Tips How do you keep your search moving forward in the summer? Our experts offer these tips: Capitalize on Seasonal Events: “Summer is… Read more »
Seasonal Jobs that Could Work for You
If you’re unemployed and think the holidays are a time to stop your job hunt, you might want to think again. There are more seasonal jobs available this year than in the last couple of years. Take a look at these statistics from Alison Doyle at About.com: The days where one holiday began after… Read more »