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Is Your Job Making You Sick?

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Ways You Can Tell and What to Do About It

Job making you sickIt’s not uncommon to feel a bit stressed or burnt out at work, but what happens when your job begins to hurt your mental and physical well-being? This can happen more easily than you might think, and it’s essential to recognize the signs early, so you can take action before things get worse.

In this post, we look at some of the telltale signs that your job is making you mentally or physically sick and offer some practical advice on what you can do to improve your situation.

The Mental Toll

You Feel Constantly Fatigued

Working long hours, feeling unfulfilled, and experiencing stress daily can all take a massive toll on your energy levels. This often leads to feeling physically exhausted, which can, in turn, exacerbate your mental state. If you’re feeling drained and find it challenging to muster the energy to focus on anything outside of work, then it might be time to re-evaluate your work-life balance.

You’re Irritable and Short-Tempered

Your job is likely to take up a significant amount of your time and energy, which can lead to feelings of frustration. This often causes irritability and a shorter temper than usual, which can create conflict with colleagues and even cause problems at home. If you find yourself struggling with your emotions and feeling overly sensitive or defensive, it could be a sign that your job is taking a significant toll on your mental health. [Read more…] about Is Your Job Making You Sick?

Need a Change of Pace? 3 Keys to Finding a New Job Quickly

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In today’s fast-paced work environment, it is common for professionals to feel the need to explore new career opportunities. Whether it is due to a lack of career growth, dissatisfaction with the work environment, or simply a desire to take on a new challenge, finding a new job can be an exciting proposition. However, the process of job searching can seem a bit overwhelming, leaving many job changers unsure of where to start or how to go about it.

If you find yourself in this predicament, don’t worry – in the current low unemployment environment, finding a new job can be quick and easy. In this article, we will explore some actionable tips to help you find new jobs quickly and efficiently.

Firstly, it is important to understand your motivation for seeking out a new job. This can help you identify the types of roles and industries that would be a good fit for you. For example, if you are looking to pursue a career in a particular field, it will be important to identify the skills and experience that are necessary to succeed in that industry. Likewise, if you are looking for a role that provides a better work-life balance, you may need to prioritize companies that offer flexible work arrangements.

Once you have a clear understanding of your goals and preferences, it is time to start exploring job listings. There are numerous social media platforms available today that can help you find good job prospects, including Glassdoor, Indeed, and many others. These platforms allow you to search for jobs based on industry, location, salary, and other criteria. [Read more…] about Need a Change of Pace? 3 Keys to Finding a New Job Quickly

Got A New Job Out Of State? How To Find A New Home Fast

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If your career is taking you to a new job out of state, you’ll have many details that will need to be worked out in a short amount of time. One of the biggest is finding a new home, which can be challenging even under the best of circumstances. But with the current seller’s market in many areas of the country, finding an affordable home can be difficult.

However, you can solve this problem far quicker than you ever anticipated with some careful planning and determination.

Start Looking at Online Listings

Even if you don’t have a significant amount of time before relocating for your new job, one of the fastest ways to get started on the hunt is by checking online listings. Go online and start looking at listings of homes in the area to which you are moving. Since the pandemic, more agencies are offering homes via virtual tours, so you may be able to find the home you want at a reasonable price while sitting at your computer.

Contact a Local Real Estate Agent

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How to Get a Job with No Experience

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Finding a job without experience is a common “Catch 22”  or “no-win” type problem. But in real life, you don’t need to despair because everyone has been in this same situation early in their career and obviously many have succeeded despite this handicap. So all that remains is to discover how they did it and follow their example.

This is such a common problem that this question appears in many forms on Quora:

Be Reliable and Seek Apprenticeships

Martin Gainty says: That he runs a remodeling business and hires part-day-laborers all the time. “If the person does what they say they will do and manage to be sober and on-time” he would be happy to give them a reference to the local master-contractors “who are ALWAYS looking for apprentices”. He says electrical and plumbing apprentices are in high demand.

So the first tip is to be reliable and seek a job as an apprentice which will give you the experience you need.

Get in on the Ground Floor

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Broaden Your Horizons and Expand Your Success

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At the height of the pandemic over 23 million jobs were lost in the U.S. Consequently, the pandemic left many people at a crossroads in their lives. If you are among them and have lost your job, you may be having to make major decisions in your life.

Should you wait in case your previous job becomes available again? Or is this an opportunity to take a new direction in life, broaden your horizons and learn new skills?

Why not take a minute to stop and see how you can broaden your horizons and accomplish much more than you realized by reading our in-depth article.

Start A Blog

Do you have marketable skills? Regardless of the answer in your mind right now, the answer is yes!

Whether you have trained as an industry professional or worked behind a desk for 10 years, you have likely picked up hard or soft skills that other people can benefit from. [Read more…] about Broaden Your Horizons and Expand Your Success

Careers to Consider if You Have a Variety of Job Skills

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It can be an asset to be a well-rounded jobseeker. If you’re a job seeker who is fortunate enough to be equipped with a range of talents and skills, then you should take full advantage of them. There are all sorts of careers that can be optimal for people who have a lot going for them in the skills department, after all.

Publicist

Publicists are professionals who work in public relations. They tend to know a lot about marketing, advertising, and spreading the word about companies and their associated services. If you’re an individual who knows how to work well in teams, then you may want to apply for publicist positions. These positions can even be ideal for people who know how to speak in front of large groups. According to Payscale.com Publicists earn an average of $45,961/yr but tend to earn commissions and profit-sharing so their salary is closely tied to their skill level.

Teacher

The United States could use more teachers. [Read more…] about Careers to Consider if You Have a Variety of Job Skills

Find a Good Job by Updating Your Resume

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If you’re in the process of hunting for a job and haven’t had any luck getting an interview, the problem could be your resume. Here are some ways you can update your resume to find a much better job.

Quantify More

Using numbers to quantify your achievements where possible, adds more substance to any resume. For example, instead of just saying “managed employees and brought on new clients,” you can instead state that you managed a team of eight employees and grew your company’s client base by 20%. You can also add numbers in a range or frequency to give your achievements more impact.

Give More Examples

You’ve probably heard to “show, don’t tell” in a lot of different areas of life. Your resume is no different. The strongest resumes give tangible examples of your skillset, past achievements, and experiences you have had. This is [Read more…] about Find a Good Job by Updating Your Resume

How to Remain Productive During Your Time out of Work

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Whether you chose to leave your job or you were forced out, while you’re out of work, it’s likely that your productivity level will drop at some point or another. If you do find yourself suffering from this plight, fear not, as this is just your natural reaction to your day-to-day schedule undergoing such a drastic change. If your separation from your previous employer was involuntary then it is likely that you will suffer from depression as well, which will sap your energy and make it even more difficult to get your career back on track. No matter how big the motivation may be to stay in bed all day, don’t give in to this temptation. If you do, before long, you’ll find yourself falling behind the pace in your career.

Instead, you should seek to remain busy, productive and have a positive attitude, while you are unemployed. Remember this is an opportunity to change your life for the better. Here are a few things you can do to ensure this is the case:

Claim Whatever Money You Are Owed

It’s a lot easier to remain productive when you have some money in your pocket, even if it’s not the amount of money you are used to having at your disposal.

For one, having some cash to fall back on will allow you to venture wherever you need to go in your quest to get a job — you won’t need to worry about financial issues holding you back from attending interviews over the other side of town, for instance. With money in your pocket, you’ll also be able to invest in yourself by enrolling in courses that will better your chances of landing a job going forward.

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Putting Your Best Foot Forward: How to Make Sure You’re a Good Candidate for Hire

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Applying for a new job can quickly become stressful and overwhelming when you are unsure of how to go about the process to increase your chances of receiving an additional interview request. When you want to put your best foot forward, there are a few tips and tricks to implement into the process of preparing for an upcoming job interview and filling out available applications.

Tweak Your Resume for Each Individual Position You Are Interested In

Submitting the same resume for each job you are interested in is not advisable, especially if each individual position requires different skills and talents. Always update your resume for each new application you intend to submit to increase your chances of getting noticed and receiving a follow-up email or phone call. Consider the skills, talents, and responsibilities of each position you are interested in to make the appropriate tweaks and changes to your resume prior to submitting your application.

The most important part of your resume is the initial profile that is at the top since it is the first thing a potential employer sees. It should be brief with only about 3 bullet points. The first bullet point should highlight your experience.

So if you are a CPA  it might look something like this: [Read more…] about Putting Your Best Foot Forward: How to Make Sure You’re a Good Candidate for Hire

4 Tips for Young Professionals Just Starting out

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It’s important to arm yourself with the right knowledge when starting out as a young professional. Knowing what to expect in the workplace will help prepare you to face certain challenges that may arise. Here are four pieces of advice to guide you as you begin your career.

Try to Appear Relaxed and Confident

Even if you feel nervous and not very confident as you start your job, it’s important to maintain an air of assurance. Your boss and coworkers may not take you as seriously if you exhibit excessive nervousness or a lack of confidence. Letting these feelings get the best of you might also cause you to make silly mistakes on the job. Maintaining good body posture and eye contact when you converse with people in the workplace can make you appear more in control. Excessive chatting, fidgeting and other nervous habits should be avoided.

Diversify Your Work Experiences

Since you’re still young, [Read more…] about 4 Tips for Young Professionals Just Starting out