Work-life balance is sometimes referred to as an illusion or being unattainable. The experiences of life are seemingly more important for younger generations than money. They want technology and facilities to be flexible according to workplace trends. They need a flexible environment for working. A practitioner of work/life integration often select an opportunity to have […]
The Job Search: How Long Does It Take? Previously we took a brief look at veterans transitioning back to civilian life and how they can get a job and choose a career and “How long does it take to get a job?” If there’s one answer that’s consistent… it depends. Veterans spent a significant part […]
Making the jump from the uniform to civilian life requires that one big step… the interview and actually starting the job search. At some point veterans have to go through a career transitioning period, and finding the right career is important to keep living a life full of happiness. Some start with finding the best […]
Everybody agrees that building great relationships with coworkers and networking is a great thing to do. It’s also valuable to have a degree of candor when doing so… But you need to practice self censorship as well. One easy, low-hanging fruit in this area is knowing what’s not OK when asking ice-breaker questions. Or that […]
Returning to work after COVID-19 Many who are planning to return to work after COVID-19 in public-facing environments such as shops, bars, and restaurants will return to their workplace as coronavirus restrictions are eased, but some may wonder if their workplace is “COVID-19 safe” in terms of precautions. COVID-19: COVID-19 is the disease that […]
Making stronger relations between remote co-workers Remote work can be a double edged sword In remote work, you lose the advantage of face-to-face interaction with other co-workers. When you communicate only through computers, it can be difficult to get those non-verbal insights about your co-workers, and the trust cannot be developed that is built between […]
Veterans have risked their life for country and freedom, spent years dedicating their life to a higher purpose, and now they’re finally able to settle in and return to civilian life. With government assistance and company tax breaks, veterans searching for work have many opportunities awaiting them, the matter isn’t finding the right job as […]
You’re in that interview for the great position you never thought would come. A frequently asked interview “question” is: “tell me something about yourself”. This open ended question can lead to an answer can perhaps be challenging for you. You certainly don’t want to reveal too much, but also don’t want to appear closed. And […]
Working in a mastermind group can be beneficial to your business. Unlike in the mainstream companies, in a mastermind group you are able to implement and share your ideas and strategies more easily and efficiently. Some people complain that you are building your own bureaucracy but this is not the case, as a collaborative team […]
Managing Transition Stress in the Return to Civilian Life “There’s not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die.” Lord Tennyson Alfred Serving in the military isn’t a straightforward job. It’s a demanding profession and requires courage and bravery to adopt it. But are returning to civilian life also stances challenges for the lads […]
Those sneaky interview questions that you wish you’d known were coming. No one can prepare for EVERY job interview question. While there are as probably as many potential job interview questions as there are recruiters, it always is good to be prepared for anything. So, feast your eyes on this big fat checklist of potential […]
You’re looking for that perfect transition after active duty, right? Maybe working at home will give you a way to relax and adjust slowly. With an increasing mobile and home-based labor force, rip-offs connected to work-from-home jobs are ending up being more frequent these days. They come in numerous forms: money transfer schemes, claim processing, […]
