What NOT to Do at Your New Job: 3 Ways to Turn Off Your Boss

We’ve discussed how to handle your first day on a new job, and even the time leading up to your first day, several times here on our blog.  However, there are also some things NOT to do when you’re fresh into the office and haven’t learned the ropes yet.  Mistakes made in the first several weeks can affect not only…

Thanksgiving has passed, Black Friday is now only a memory, and today we are in the thick of Cyber Monday.  All of the celebrating and shopping is fun for many people here in Polk County, but for those who are currently unemployed, or those who are underemployed, this time of year can be difficult as bills have to be hashed…

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and now that your turkey coma is wearing off, you might be wondering what’s next.  For many people today means heading back to work, or spending the weekend recovering from eating and Black Friday shopping before hitting the office bright and early on Monday.  However, for others, the end of Thanksgiving is a painful reminder…

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and as you prepare for your Turkey Day feast, a thought that could cross your mind is conversation at the table.  Oftentimes, after the initial “how are you?”, “how are the kids?”, etc., talk can tend to head into the realm of work.  There is nothing wrong with talking about your career at the Thanksgiving table, but…

Chances are, if you work in a typical environment with a “chain of command”, you have a boss above you, coworkers alongside you, and in some cases, people working underneath you.  The dynamics of an office (or any multi-level work environment really) can get hairy when relationships among these different positions aren’t handled correctly.  Being standoffish with the people you…

After countless hours of searching, filling out applications, tweaking resumes, and attending interviews, you have finally landed the job you want.  It’s an exciting milestone in everyone’s career when they land a sought-after position, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly.  However, it can be difficult to know exactly how to carry yourself on the first day as a new…

In today’s technology-rich era, social media has taken over both personal and business use of the internet.  Companies use social media platforms to further their exposure to their target audience, engage their customers and clients, and advertise for new business.  On a personal level, social media connects people from all over the world, and offers value in staying active with…

Every day, employees everywhere watch the clock for that glorious time of day known as the lunch break.  By this time in the early afternoon, your breakfast is likely to have worn off and you are probably dreaming of a few minutes to yourself, or socializing with coworkers, and enjoying a meal to give you some pep for the rest…

Thanksgiving is almost here, and with Christmas coming on its heels, people all over Polk County area are gearing up for the holiday season.  This time of year is when people are “on the hunt”.  Hunting for a perfect tree, the perfect gifts, the best Black Friday deals, etc. consume their thoughts, their lists, and their checkbooks.  However, if you…

We know that landing a new job is exciting, and while the job-hunting process can be full of anxiety, people rarely think about the time after a new hire being nerve-wracking.  However, getting a new job can be scary.  After all, depending on the job, you are going to have a shift in your schedule, in your activities (both work…