Job Survival

Finding a job that you are qualified for, that pays decently and that you will enjoy, with career advancement opportunities, can prove to be a challenge. With so many individuals competing for...

Working this long is all about energy management and relaxing. Very successful people such as Qi Lu, the head of Bing, are able to work up to 21 hours a day, being 20 hours the normal and even so...

If you are about to apply for a new job that conducts drug testing or if your job may be having drug tests in the near future, then use this guide to help you pass the test and keep your job.

In order to make enough money to make ends meet or to pay off debts, a great many Americans take on a second full-time job. While it is certainly possible to work two full-time jobs, if you are...

An assistant manager is not only a student, but a trainer as well. As an assistant to the individual running the store, you must make yourself available to perform what tasks are asked of you. The...

A teacher's number one goal is that his or her students learn. The thing that influences student learning the most is classroom management. There are probably as many classroom management...

You've finished a job interview and are all excited about getting the position only to receive something in the mail from the company that is obviously another job rejection letter. Your stomach...

Being laid off once meant the end of interaction with other human beings. But getting laid off is an opportunity to develop far reaching contacts that can actually help you. It is now more...

Although losing a loved one, whether they are immediate family or not, is difficult, most employers offer bereavement, or funeral, leave in only very specific cases. This leave typically lasts up...

Job evaluations carry a lot of weight. They can determine a pay scale for one employee or an entire group. It can tell management which jobs are most important to the company's function, and which...

Discrimination, earning less than your state's minimum wage (with some exceptions), and unpaid overtime are all examples of unfair labor practices. There are federal and state laws that govern how...

Teachers are often guilty of falling into the routine of beginning their lessons by saying "open your books to page..." This is ok once in a while but should not be the rule of thumb....

Being wise about how you spend your money during a recession will naturally help to keep your head above water, but even pinching pennies and living frugally may not ease the fear of what is...

There’s no reason to worry about staying awake during a graveyard shift if you have been in that shift the moment you started working in that industry. Although, the graveyard shift is the normal...

Anyone who has to sit through all day professional development meetings (especially teachers) knows how boring they can become. More often that not you are fighting to stay awake. This guide can...

It’s very difficult to stay awake when you have lots of things going on for the day. Partying all night, waking up with a baby, or lack of sleep due to a project deadline, at this moment you’re...

Work can be a constantly elusive thing; you may fill out applications to several job openings but never get a call. But before you become discouraged and give up on your job search, you should try...

We all dread receiving a performance evaluation. Even seasoned veterans get sweaty palms when they are under a critical eye. But most employers don't use evaluations as a chance to pick off the...

A job evaluation is a process where your supervisor and you sit down together and go over your performance. Both positive and negative aspects of your performance will be discussed: The evaluation...

While the economy is slowly improving, most analysts are predicting that layoffs will continue through 2010. If you are concerned about job security, you are not alone! Surviving a round of...

With today's economy, more and more people are searching for jobs. After obtaining a job lead, a resume is what lands an interview. When writing a persuasive resume, you contruct an advertisement...

Just because a person is an ex-felon doesn't mean he lacks skills and abilities that can be valuable in certain professions. The challenge to finding work for an ex-felon is helping potential...

At some point in our lives, we may end up in a job we hate. How you conduct yourself in that job could impact future promotions or transfers! These simple tips and a bit of patience will help make...

First things first, the fact of the matter is that there are great benefits to be had when there is guidance and ample preparation in cases of an emergency. Planning and preparation helps...

Employee appraisals are typically performed yearly, and they can benefit both the employee and the employer. Employee appraisals help the employee to understand expectations and how to meet those...

If your employer drops your health care coverage, there are several ways that you can go about finding new coverage for yourself and your family. It is important to explore all of your options so...

Safety in the workplace is a concern for employees and employers. Maintaining a work environment that is safe for everyone requires dedication and attention to detail.

How to Define a Managers Functions Planning is the foundation that every thing is built on it is also the groundwork that the company is based on. Planning is the start every thing Planning is an...

The Army issues its soldiers a lot of survival gear, because the men and women who defend our country are going to find themselves in harsh conditions for a good bit of their career. The Army...

If you are looking for ways to supplement your income online, you're in luck. There are numerous ways to earn an extra buck, or even some serious cash if you know what to do!

A career as an Emergency Medical Technician can be incredibly exciting and endlessly rewarding. If you are a person who enjoys meeting people and providing assistance to others, a career in...

In many businesses, employee evaluations are conducted annually. These evaluations are most commonly completed by a direct supervisor or member of the human resources department. Employees who...

SKU is an acronym for "stock-keeping unit". SKUs are commonly used by stores to keep inventory and speed up the purchasing process. An SKU can be used to order an item from a warehouse, look up a...

No matter how organized you are or how well you usually perform, there are going to be days where you make mistakes and need to own up to them. Whether you are apologizing to a disappointed client...

Choosing a college major or career path can be difficult. With so many occupations out there, career assessments offer a way to determine which are best-suited for you.

You didn't think it could happen to you but it did. You lost your job. You've suddenly become one of the many in an increasing population of those extremely available due to "economic...

At the start of the year, you decide to get a gym membership. However, after about the first 3 weeks, you don't end up going as much. This guide is to help you keep up with your workouts when...

Use these tips to know when you may be about to get fired. These tips may just help you plan your exit and start seeking another job.

Many employees look forward to their annual review because it usually leads to a raise in salary and perhaps a promotion. That's if your review goes well. But at times your boss may not be pleased...

Both employers and employees need to know the legal issues involved in performance reviews. A negative review is not by itself cause for legal action, but employers should take care to not violate...

DO YOU FIND YOURSELF STRESSED, AT WORK (or school)? You'd be surprised at how much these 'little' steps can, really, reduce your stress (load).

An employer may require that employees, or prospective employees, take a test to screen for the presence of drugs and drug metabolites in the body. All standard drug tests check for a group of...

Because of the economy, more people are concerned about how to keep their jobs. Keeping the position means anything from accepting new responsibilities to getting additional training. The more...

Deadlines are a reality of working in any business, and some people are better with them than others. Missing deadlines can not only upset your boss or other superiors, but could also cost you...

Understanding your boss is one of the keys to being happy at work. It can either give you a new respect for your supervisor and provide a foundation for a better rapport, or it can at least...

Every year states require a certain amount of continuing education units for CNA's Having the right amount of CEU's can be difficult to reach, if you can't go to every in-service. Here are some...

Job evaluations are sometimes tedious times, as your business and boss are carefully looking at everything you have done for them and deciding if they want to keep you around. There are specific...

Field reports are reports that may be written in an office environment but list results and other data obtained from a trip. They are sometimes called field trip reports. An example of a field...