advice

Workplace advice for any issue, problem, or concern; from changing careers to co-working advice and decorating needs.

No Office Party Pooping
An office party can be a great boon for employees, but if employees aren’t careful about their actions, the experience could result in some rough consequences in the workplace. Here are ways to have fun but be mindful at the same time.
By Hillari Hunter8 years ago in Journal
My First Night as a Security Guard
Intense stares, constantly being on guard, hand on your gun, and ready for action. This may be what you think of when you think of working as a security guard. At least, this is how I thought it would be. In reality, it was much more boring than I could have ever expected. I was getting paid to do basically nothing. As cool as it sounds to sit around getting paid to stare at people for six hours at a time, it does leave you parched for entertainment.
By Eris8 years ago in Journal
Tips for Introverts on Surviving Small Talk
Even when I genuinely enjoy conversations and interactions with my colleagues, I need time to recharge afterward. I’m an introvert and my coworkers are a mix of very different people from very different backgrounds. Thus, I want to share a few tips on how I get through my week.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA8 years ago in Journal
Tips for Getting Your Employer to Notice You
There's nothing more frustrating than feeling stuck or stagnated in a job you had always dreamed about. But it happens—for whatever reason, many employees find themselves passed up for promotions, having their work go unnoticed and unrewarded, and watching others climb the proverbial ladder right on by them.
By Nicola P. Young8 years ago in Journal
How to Serve Customers With Disabilities
When it comes to perfecting customer service, there are a lot of things to consider. One of these things is knowing how to serve customers with disabilities.
By Test8 years ago in Journal
Things to Blog...
There are many things that people can blog about and that will get people's attention. Blogs are not easy but with the right mindset, anything is possible. I have listed a few ideas to get you started. Please don't hesitate to think of your own as well.
By Aliex Anne8 years ago in Journal
Publishing Yourself...Through Self-Publishing
The age-old expression regarding one's own self, and its existence as one's own worst critic/enemy/obstacle..etc., surely attained such notoriety for some more-than-negligible, reason(s).
By M Dallas Wright8 years ago in Journal
There Is Nobody in My Book!
So, you have a book idea, but you can't seem to figure out characters? Then this is the place for you. Character creation is my specialty, and luckily there are multiple ways to figure this out. This should be the easiest part of the book, but sometimes you just can't figure it out. Hopefully, I'll be able to help you.
By Beckster Kraft8 years ago in Journal
How to Ace an Interview
So you’ve landed an interview for a job. Congrats! If you’re thinking, “now comes the hard part,” I have good news: you’ve actually already finished the difficult portion of the application process. When conducting interviews, employers aren’t looking for anyone and everyone. They have read through your resume and credentials and have hand-selected you to speak with in person to further confirm their impression that you’re a good fit for the job. When people think about getting hired in relation to their competition, they often compare experience and credentials. While having an awesome resume is definitely helpful, what someone has on paper doesn’t always translate to that person getting the job over everyone else. Often what it comes down to is whether or not that person is a good fit for the company: that is, will the person get along well with the team, and do they agree with what the organization stands for? This is where the interview comes in.
By Makayla Christine De Souza8 years ago in Journal
5 Effective Ways to Make Money Online
What if you could monetize your skills in the digital world, or find ways to earn online that you didn’t even anticipate? Sign me up right away, and let’s make some money, right?
By Nina Ritz8 years ago in Journal
Life Worth Living
A life worth living. What does that mean? Are you ready to take the next steps after graduation and become an adult? Are we ready to take on the responsibility of finding a job and living on our own? Do we have what it takes to do this on our own? If you are anything like me, I want to say yes to all of these questions. Realistically, I can’t say that I can say yes to all these questions.
By Daniella Padilla8 years ago in Journal
Why Being Nervous Is Good
I stood behind the curtain, waiting to go on stage. This was new territory for me. Not necessarily the going on stage part, I'd done my fair share of public speaking. Audiences don't frighten me, nor does presenting in front of crowds. But what I was actually there to present - the thing itself - was totally new for me.
By Rick Schwartz8 years ago in Journal