Temporary, seasonal or contract jobs offer several advantages to the people who are willing to perform these positions. For one, you can get experience doing different things in a variety of industries. Two, you can choose a shift that you’d like to work. And three, you may step into a temp-to-hire role and find yourself […]
Is working from home your cup of tea? It isn’t for everyone, but as the past year has taught us, it’s a good skill set to have in your toolbelt, and some jobs are well suited to remote work. With a phone, internet connection, and computer, you can perform many jobs from the comfort of […]
Customer service jobs can be a great way to break into an industry you’re interested in, and there are usually plenty of these positions to go around for people with the right skills. Here are a few things you should know about working in service. Communication is Key Customer service is all about communication, either […]
Have you ever considered working nights? The night shift, sometimes referred to as the third shift or the graveyard shift, offers some advantages to people who can adjust their schedules to working overnight hours such as 10 pm-6 am or 11 pm-7 am. Here in Eastern Iowa, a number of manufacturers, warehouses, food companies, and […]
When you get through the first interview and get the call you’ve been waiting for—the one for the second interview—be ready to impress the people you meet with! The second interview can be more in-depth, involve more people, and allow you to make a great final impression before you get a job offer. To put […]
When you start to pine for more than a job—work that is more fulfilling—it’s time to start thinking about your career. How can you be more excited about your work? What do you need to do to advance your career and enhance your paycheck? Here are four tips to kickstart your career that will help […]
So, you’ve worked hard and you think you’re ready for a promotion. Does your LinkedIn profile align with the position you want? Now, it’s time to make updates to your profile and skill set and add those to your LinkedIn profile to reflect your worthiness for that promotion. Make Updates The first step in building […]
Are you nervous about an upcoming job interview? One way to feel more confident and prepared for a job interview is to do some research so you can ask your interviewer some questions. Preparing your own questions could make you stand out in a large field of candidates. If you are truly interested in the […]
Once upon a time, there were boundaries between work and home. When you left the office, you left the office. Work didn’t follow you home and demand your attention all night. Somewhere along the way, however, work snuck it’s the way in and started demanding more time. People started obsessing over their desires to succeed […]
If you are applying for a job and notice the cover letter attachment section is optional, what do you do? Cover letters are challenging and time-consuming. Because of this, it’s no surprise that applicants choose to skip over the cover letter section when it is not explicitly required by an employer. However, if you are […]