How to Plan Your Career Goals
For some, the idea of planning career goals is exciting and refreshing. For others, the idea is overwhelming and even depressing. “When I was graduating university, it felt like so many people knew what they wanted to do, and I felt stuck and unsure,” says Clyde. While it feels like some people are born knowing […]
Autumn Reset: How to Refresh Your Mind at Work
For many of us, the arrival of the autumn season ignites a sense of comfort, mystery and ultimately, change. In certain places, visible changes fill the air: the transformation of green leaves into orange, red and golden hues, crispness in the air, and the shift of the setting and rising sun. Allie, a baker, says, […]
How to Network
The thought of networking usually elicits two very different responses. For some, building connections is fun, exciting, and refreshing. For others, the idea alone is exhausting, frustrating, and draining. No matter your reaction, it’s hard to deny that networking can provide major benefits to your career. It can help build your professional circle, learn from […]
When to Change Jobs
Sooner or later, most of us have a moment where we reconsider the circumstances of life, especially our careers. In fact, according to Monster, the average individual changes jobs every 4.2 years. Making the decision to reassess careers can be scary, conflicting, and difficult; plus, there are many factors to take into consideration. Today, we […]
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
The feeling of not being good enough plagues almost everyone from time to time. Whether it’s in reference to work, relationships or extracurriculars, most of us have moments of insecurity in our abilities. However, Imposter Syndrome refers to an ongoing feeling of incompetence. This internal syndrome convinces people that they are not good enough for […]
5 Ways to be More Positive at Work
While life has its fair share of wonderful and happy moments, it can also be exhausting and present major roadblocks. Navigating the world while trying to stay positive can be challenging, especially at work. There are tasks to accomplish, deadlines to meet and sometimes a variety of personalities existing in the same space. In a […]
Overcoming Creative Block
To some degree, all jobs take a certain amount of creativity. Whether writing a proposal, creating a new, delicious dish or finding innovative marketing tactics, creativity is often the common denominator. For most of us, though, there is a time when creative block is inevitable. It could be tiredness, burn out or simply a lack […]
The Benefits of Temporary Employment
Temporary employment is exactly as it sounds. It is a job for a certain, usually shorter amount of time. Temporary workers may be hired directly by companies seeking shorter-term help, or staffing agencies, like HJG Staffing can assist in placing temporary workers. At first glance, full time employment might seem better, even preferable over temporary […]
How to Set Attainable Goals
A sense of accomplishment, productivity and motivation, elevating self-esteem. However, sometimes completing the smallest task, whether for work, school or everyday life feels exhausting. We often try to tackle big tasks at once or multi-task on several smaller things. Busy culture is often glorified in America, leading to a mentality that cramming as much as […]
Communication Must-Haves for a Successful Team
Communication is a gift. It is the tool by which we express our wants, needs, feelings and ideas to one another. It is critical in any relationship, especially the relationship of a team. Cohesion of employees directly correlates to the success of your company or business. Most everyone expresses themself through some form of communication […]