Quick & Easy Ways to Boost Your Happiness at Work!
Feeling a little down at work lately? Time to brighten up! Scientists have found that a positive approach to the daily grind will help increase your productivity, improve your health and allow you to better deal with stress. We’ve compiled a list of small steps from around the web to help boost your happiness at work. So sit back, read over the list and while you’re at it, don’t forget to smile! Take care of difficult calls or

‘Tis the Season for Holiday Hiring
According to a recent survey by CareerBuilder, 18 percent of employers plan to hire seasonal workers during this years’ holiday season. At a time when employers are so reluctant to hire at all, this is a better outlook than expected for 2009. In fact, the forecast reflects a number very similar to last year, when a reported 17 percent of hiring managers employed seasonal work. Those seeking seasonal employment will face a great deal of stiff competition, though. They will not only go up against t

Making the most of your position as an Administrative Assistant
Holding a position in administrative assistance can be a very challenging but gratifying experience. These individuals play a very important role, often becoming office managers as well as the first impression visitors get as they walk through the door. It’s no wonder managers put so much importance on picking the right candidate for the job. When you land an administrative role, how can you perform at your best to meet the needs of your office? Here are some tips to help you excel at your administrative position:

And your biggest fan is…
Who would you call your biggest fan in your job search? A recent poll asks participants to answer this question by choosing from a former boss, colleague, family member, friend or career coach. Of the total number of votes, an overwhelming majority voted that they believe family members are the biggest fans in the job search.  These results don’t really come as much of a surprise when we think about how much of an influence our family members are in our lives. So why would famil

Understanding Pre-Employment Tests
Today’s blog post is a response to a candidate question we received on LinkedIn. We recently had a potential candidate contact us and ask: “I just got done with an online job application that gave me a grueling 112 question personality questionnaire. I’m curious, how do they rate these and what they are looking for (other than consistency of course)? Where could I go to learn how to “ace” these tests and get an interview? Perhaps you know how. Care to comment?” Before you can “ace” these tests, you’ll probably want to start off by understanding them and