Courtanae Heslop
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Courtanae Heslop is a multi-genre writer and business owner.
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Tips from Experts on How You Can Find Meaningful Work While Working Remotely?
The biggest change in the workplace is that telecommuting, or working remotely, is becoming more popular. In fact, it's estimated that about 1/3 of all employees work from home at least once a month. That means we have to be creative about how we work if you want to keep your job. Here are tips from experts on how you can find meaningful work while working remotely:
By Courtanae Heslop3 years ago in Journal
Why You Should Consider Being Politely Rude When Rejecting Potential Employees
At the end of the day, hiring is a numbers game. You need to have a high volume of applicants if you want to have any chance at finding the right person for your company. But that doesn't mean you should accept every candidate that applies. Sometimes, even if they're qualified or a good fit for your culture, it's better off if they don't join your team because hiring someone who isn't passionate about what they do can cause problems down the road - and cost time and money in hiring fees (not to mention bad morale).
By Courtanae Heslop3 years ago in Humans
How to Survive the Workplace During Your Lunch Break
The lunch break is supposed to be a respite from the stresses of work. It's a time for you to refuel and regroup, but so often it turns into another stressful situation. You're starving and have no food, or you can't find somewhere to eat without feeling like you're alone in an office building full of people.
By Courtanae Heslop3 years ago in Journal
The Importance of Contextualizing Your Message
One of the most important aspects of any message is context. "Context" can mean a variety of things, but in this article we're going to focus on two primary concepts: the situational context and your personal context. The situational context includes the situation (who you're talking to, why they should listen) and environment (where you are, what's going on). Your personal context includes your history with this person or thing as well as how it relates to your beliefs and values. Both types of context are essential for making sure that people hear your message - and stay open minded while doing so!
By Courtanae Heslop3 years ago in Journal
Life After Death Isn't What I Thought It Would Be
I'm not going to lie: I thought death was going to be amazing. You know, like the afterlife in So You Think You Can Dance or something? I've been a dancer my entire life, so that should tell you something about how much I love to dance (it's everything). But when it actually happened and I found myself standing on this nondescript street corner in front of an unassuming row of houses, devoid of all personality, I was just…confused.
By Courtanae Heslop3 years ago in Journal
What is a Cover Letter and Why is it Important?
The cover letter is a one page overview of your relevant skills, experiences, and education to support your candidacy for a specific position. In some instances a cover letter will be a job application requirement, while in others, it will be optional. A cover letter typically accompanies each resume you send out. If an employer requires a cover letter, it will be listed in the job posting. Employers usually have a good idea of what they want to pay an employee with a certain skill set in their area. Your goal is to be the solution to their problems; use your cover letter to show that you're the answer to their needs
By Courtanae Heslop3 years ago in Journal
Sample Cover Letters Of Successful Candidates That Attracted The Recruiters Attention
It's no secret that a well-written, attention-grabbing cover letter can make all the difference when applying for a job. If you want to stand out from other applicants, then you need to ensure your cover letter is written in the best possible way. Hiring managers and recruiters are inundated with hundreds of applications every single day so it's important that yours stands out from the crowd.
By Courtanae Heslop3 years ago in Journal
What Makes a Winning Cover Letter and How To Guarantee the Recruiters Attention?
It's no secret that the cover letter is an integral part of your job application. And when you're applying for a job, you want to make sure that your cover letter will catch the eyes of recruiters and hiring managers so that they can't resist reading your resume or CV further. However, writing a great cover letter isn't as simple as just typing up a few lines about yourself and sending them off into the world. It requires skillful crafting with attention paid to everything from formatting to keywords and phrases used throughout your document
By Courtanae Heslop3 years ago in Journal
