CareerCloud Well, let’s start by talking about my son’s first day of work because I think it may make you laugh a little and it always helps knowing that someone else may have had it worse. Fresh out of college, my son landed the job of his dreams. He put in tireless work during high… read more
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“I Hate My Job.” What About Changing Your Attitude?
Careercloud So you hate your job. What do you do to survive this conundrum? The first thing I recommend you do is change your attitude. You may not want to hear that, you may want to hear all the reasons you should just quit, or you might be looking some sympathy for suffering on a… read more
Do not accept a counter offer!!! Here is why
by: Lushia Van Buuren-LinkedIn When you have received an offer of employment which you are inclined to accept, you must consider very carefully whether it really solves your problem and offers you the opportunity you are seeking before you resign from your current employment. If you choose to accept the offer and to resign from… read more
What’s the worst thing you can do at an interview?
by: Michael Cheary-reed.co.uk We all make mistakes. Even at interviews. But before you start letting your nerves get the better of you, the good news is that most interview nightmares are easy to avoid. It all comes down to preparation – as well as knowing which things are likely to turn recruiters off. We’ve already… read more
What’s Different About A Second Interview?
by: Liz Ryan-FORBES Dear Liz, I’m in my first “career” job. I got hired through the career placement center at my college. It has been a great job for two years, but now I’m supposed to be transferred to a new location. They are moving people around and I have less seniority than almost everyone… read more
Three Magical Words That Will Change The Trajectory Of Your Career
by: Bruce Kasanoff -FORBES One of the smartest things anyone ever said to me was, “Act as if… you already have what you want.” These three words are like magic, so much so that it’s difficult for me to explain why they can have such a profound impact on your career. If you act as… read more
How to Prepare for a Phone Interview
by: Career Cloud An early step of any interview process is the phone screen. It can make or break your application process, especially if the position you’re seeking requires excellent communication skills. This is your first impression on a company and you need to make it count. The phone screener could be a recruiter, a… read more
Finding A Mentor Might Be Easier Than You’re Making It
by: Steve Cadigan , CONTRIBUTOR – Forbes No matter your level of seniority in your company or field, you’re inevitably going to encounter a challenging situation you’re unsure how to handle. This can be anything from a new job offer, to a company merger, to managing a tough employee. Instead of viewing these as stumbling… read more
Avoid Three Common Nursing Resume Mistakes
by Keith Carlson In 2016, resumes are still very important for nurses, whether you’re just out of school or a fully seasoned nursing professional. Resumes aren’t rocket science, but many a nurse feels confused and baffled by how to make their resume work. Why not avoid some common mistakes that will weaken your resume from the… read more
8 Required Skills for Today’s Nurses
Nursing leaders need to be able to tackle tomorrow’s value-based care challenges. I recently had the chance to talk with two of the nation’s most prominent nursing leaders — Lamont M. Yoder, the CEO of Banner Gateway Medical Center and Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, Ariz., and Carol Bradley, senior vice president and chief nursing… read more