If the title of this post hit home with you, don’t worry, you aren’t the only one. According to a recent Gallup poll of workers across the globe which is nearly 1 billion full-time workers, roughly 85% (yes you read that right, 85%) of those polled are unhappy with their current jobs. You can readContinue reading “How to Find a Career That’s Best For You”
Author Archives: Joe Murray
3 Keys To Succeed as a Working Parent
Have you ever driven past a town sports complex at like 4 o’clock in the afternoon and thought to yourself, “How are these people able to be at a game now…don’t they work?”. Unfortunately in 2021 in the United Sates, unless you’re someone who gets out of work early or someone who does shift work,Continue reading “3 Keys To Succeed as a Working Parent”
How Should I Prepare for A Video Interview? (3 Things You Should Be Doing)
You did it! You made it past the phone interview and now, it’s time to set up that interview…on video. Oh yeah that’s right, it’s still a pandemic.video interviews are a pretty popular thing now. Believe it or not, video interviews actually existed before 2020, they just weren’t as popular so there’s a lot ofContinue reading “How Should I Prepare for A Video Interview? (3 Things You Should Be Doing)”
This 1 Mistake During the Interview Process Can Cost You Your Dream Job
It’s been months of sending out resumes, millions of hours spent looking at job postings, and way too many hours of semi watching Judge Judy while you bang your head into a wall hoping for someone, anyone to call you back. But finally, you get a call to sent up an interview for your dreamContinue reading “This 1 Mistake During the Interview Process Can Cost You Your Dream Job”
What are the Best Job Search Sites to Use?
Monday mornings are tough I know, especially if you aren’t a big fan of your current job. That’s why I figured today was a good day to answer some questions I’ve been getting the past week. If these questions spark some questions from you, feel free to comment with a question or email us atContinue reading “What are the Best Job Search Sites to Use?”
3 Ways to Help You Stay Positive While Working From Home
Talk about a polarizing topic, forget the 2020 election and the Mask vs. No Mask debate, ask someone if they enjoy working from home and you’ll get very different answers depending on who you ask. In a recent survey done by PWC about 60% of employees say that it has been successful being completely remote.Continue reading “3 Ways to Help You Stay Positive While Working From Home”
Bad Signs During A Phone Interview (and How You Can Save It!)
Have you ever talked to someone on the phone and just felt that the conversation wasn’t going well? I feel that way with about 99% of my phone calls with a certain cable TV provider. But I’m talking more about job interviews. You are excited that your resume finally got a hit and get thatContinue reading “Bad Signs During A Phone Interview (and How You Can Save It!)”
Should You Use Another Job Offer As Leverage For a Raise? (LinkedIn Post Reaction)
I was on LinkedIn and saw an interesting article posted by The Sydney Morning Herald and the title of the article peaked my interest. (Go read it if you haven’t checked it out). Then I thought, “Hey maybe not everyone reads the morning news outlets in Australian so why not talk about it here. TheContinue reading “Should You Use Another Job Offer As Leverage For a Raise? (LinkedIn Post Reaction)”
Is A Cover Letter Necessary?
Dear People Still Writing Cover Letters, According to many job application sites like Monster and Indeed and various news outlets, hiring managers spend about 6 seconds reading an applicant’s resume. 6 seconds. If that seems fast, it is. I don’t think I can do anything in 6 seconds…well maybe eat my entire dinner so IContinue reading “Is A Cover Letter Necessary?”
Should You Let Your Child Watch YouTube Videos?
Being a parent in 2021 isn’t easy let’s face it. Not counting a global pandemic to worry about, every day we’re competing with technology. Don’t worry this isn’t a technology is bad post. I’m actually watching YouTube while I write this post. Technology and kids is a hot topic and parents have a wide rangeContinue reading “Should You Let Your Child Watch YouTube Videos?”
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