Miscellaneous

10 Ways to Be Social Media Perfect Being social media perfect doesn’t have to be difficult. Deleting old inappropriate posts, setting your account to private, and updating your profile photo are easy steps you can take. Your social media presence can have a huge affect on your job search prospects and you should be extra … Read more

We’ve discussed previously whether or not donning a beard is considered professional in today’s corporate culture here. More-and-more, we are seeing not just associates and managers growing out their facial hair, but the CEO’s of massive corporations are opting to do the same. So, without further ado, below is a healthy list of top CEO’s … Read more

Writing is an art-form. It conveys a sense of who you are that words on a screen can never do. Pens are personal, they are powerful. They allow you to communicate and convey your thoughts and ideas in a more permanent environment. We’ve compiled a list of pens that will let you look more professional … Read more

People Get Paid to Do These Jobs! While most of us may not have the most glamorous job (at least it pays the bills), it’s always cool to see what unique and weird jobs other people across the country have. We honestly couldn’t believe that people get paid to do these jobs. From horse braiding … Read more

Excuses to Not Attend A Work Event We’ve discussed here how to professionally and politely decline a company-event or outing invite. While we’ve discussed the benefits of attending these events, sometimes you may not be able to for a variety of reasons. Excuses to not attend work event are generally truthful, however sometimes it’s difficult … Read more

Professionally Decline A Work Event Work events are inevitable. But learning how to professionally decline a work event is one of the most needed skills you can have. You will need to decline professionally and will need to be able to communicate why you won’t be able to attend. I remember when I first started … Read more

Don’t Say “I Don’t Know” If there’s one-phrase I instruct all my employees to not say, it would be don’t say I don’t know. Now, I’m not asking my employees to lie to me, but I’m asking them to learn how to find out the information. Good managers will always try to include their employees … Read more

Perhaps the single most dreaded aspect of most people’s job is their commute. Commuting between home and work is estimated to add-up to nearly nine days per year. With this wasted time, there has to be ways to make it better. Tips to making your commute more bearable are sorely needed, especially when commuting is … Read more

Traits Of A Bad Boss It’s pretty well known that a great manager can inspire, lead, and empower their team. They make difficult jobs easy and instill a sense of passion and purpose in each one of their employees. Bad bosses, however, do the exact opposite. They make the job perpetually worse and instill a … Read more

Signs You Have A Good Manager We’ve discussed here the telltale signs that you have a bad manager. While nothing is worse than a bad manager, it really does take just one good or great manager to really appreciate the nuances that go into managing. With nearly 80% of employees stating that bad managers give … Read more