Do you have trouble with authority figures? You aren’t alone; a huge majority of the population would say the same. For the most part, this problem starts from a bad experience when we’re young. It may be that you had an unreasonable teacher or an unfair run in with the law. Career advice Key to Success MORE

Like the TV drama, current hiring processes could fit into the “drama” genre, or “comedic drama,” or maybe even “tragedy.” A series with multiple seasons at that. There are plenty of players, Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. Executive Experienced HR Human Capital Human Resources Leadership Recruiting building a culture company culture fit Hiring Criteria hiring for culture MORE

I’m an advice column junkie. Carolyn Hax, though, stands above the rest of the advice givers and when she told someone, “ Please promise me this: that you won’t marry anyone until you’re ready to approach your own life as if you’re its CEO, ” I knew these were wise words for everyone. I’m not going to talk about marriage (although I agree with her advice on that), but I am going to talk about your work life. Are you your own CEO? MORE

What content pulls on the heartstrings and really moves people? This week we chat with Will Staney, founder and CEO Proactive Talent all about creating engaging content for employer branding. MORE

From 2012 to 2015 I worked in a hotel doing almost everything back of the house. I was fired in 2015 right before Christmas for basically trying to take money. Times were very hard (although I know that’s not an excuse) at the time I was the only one working while my husband stayed home to care for our daughter who has a chronic health condition. Since then I’ve had interviews here and there but nothing ever really stuck mostly because of them finding out about the fire. MORE

The post Power Hairdressing : Five Breeds Of Workplace Power-Do appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. We live in a society obsessed with hair. Marie Antoinette knew it. So did Jackie Kennedy. MORE

The post Conflict : An Opportunity To Learn? appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. Conflict is something to avoid. Isn’t it? For most of us, since we were little conflict was something that must be resolved as quickly as possible. Or even better, avoided altogether. MORE

Wage theft sounds like something that sleazy men in back rooms perpetrate to further oppress their employees. While that does happen, a lot of wage theft is unintentional. A new study from the Economics Policy Institute (EPI) says that employers short their employees by $15 billion a year, which means that millions of people are paid less than minimum wage for their work. This is, of course, illegal, and everyone reading this article knows this, so why on earth would your company be in violation? MORE

Feminism can be a loaded term. From people who believe it means that men and women are equal to people who believe women are superior, and everything between, saying you’re a feminist can conjure up a myriad of images about what you are. It’s not a term I personally like to use, but I’m in love with the Instagram project 100 Days of Feminist Ads. Eileen Matthews, a copywriter, took up this idea as part of a 100 day challenge by Elle Luna. MORE

I’m quoted in this Lifehacker article about how to deal with weird questions in job interviews. One point I wanted to stress to the interviewer is that there are two categories of these questions: (1) brainteasers like “how many golf balls can you fit into an airplane?” ” where the interviewer wants to hear you problem-solve out loud, and (2) just plain weird questions like “what kind of a tree would you be?”. MORE

With the increased advancement in technology and access to the internet, the number of people who aspire to be freelancers is astonishing. But most of them never take the time to follow their dream job. They are stuck in a rat race in an office job they loathe and get paid less than they are […]. Career Opportunities Writing Careers MORE

So Google has made another splash in the HR/recruiting space, announcing earlier this week that they are launching Google for Jobs, a specialized search that brings the Google search experience to. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. HR google google for jobs Indeed job search MORE

First, I’m happy to announce that you now have the ability to collapse replies to any comment thread, not just top-level comments. Hopefully that will help make long comment threads easier to navigate. Now, onward… Last week, I asked for stories about weirdly dramatic reactions that you’ve seen people have to changes at work. The comment section was full of fantastic stories, and here are 15 of my favorites. “A couple years ago, I led revamping one of our workflows. MORE

Are you thinking of moving into the health profession? Perhaps you’re already in the health profession but you want to be sure you’re doing all you can to be the best. Here are a few characteristics you can expect to find in the ideal health professional: Healthy Attitude And Mindset The ideal health professional will […]. Medical Industry Health Care MORE

People gain inspiration for future careers from a variety of sources. Sometimes, we choose a career path because our parents did. Some of us even get ideas from our favorite television characters. But, if you’re struggling to settle on the right choice, it might be time to look further afield. As humans, we’re a collection […]. Career advice MORE

Thanks to the internet, email, and online meeting software, more people are working from home than ever before. However, working in the same space where you and your family live isn’t always as easy. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. Career Experienced Life life hacks productivity remote work Working from home MORE

With a new class of graduates about to enter the full-time job market, a lot of them are seeking job search advice from their college career centers. Unfortunately, the advice that a lot of colleges are doling out is often outdated and frequently downright bad. In fact, as a workplace advice columnist, when I ask recipients of bad advice who told them to approach their job search that way, one of the most common answers is “my campus career center did.”. At U.S. MORE

Being a woman in the workplace isn’t easy. There are a lot of uncertainties, pitfalls and other challenges to navigate. Recently, I was asked to speak about how women can be successful in. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. Executive Leadership Senior Work diversity leadership women MORE

Have you thought about how you’ll remain engaged in the job search even if you love your current gig? Few jobs offer security much less can promise stability. How can you be “gainfully” employed in 2017? You only have one job? One job? MORE

The last decade or so has seen so much uncertainty. Political and economic upheavals have seen many redundancies. No job is safe. Even though the construction industry has been one of the hardest hit, you might still struggle to find a plumber or an electrician. They’re all busy. That’s right. We will always need someone […]. Career advice Trade MORE

Facilitating some Leadership/Manager training for a great client today as part of the BOSS Leadership Training Series (hit me up if you want to know more) and heard the following gem: "Be decisive. Right or Wrong, make a decision. The road of life if paved with flat squirrels that couldn't make a decision.". Love it. That's all I have time for today. Career Advice MORE

Despite the strides we have made in gender inequality, female workers still get paid less than their male counterparts, with women significantly underrepresented in senior management roles. MORE

One of the most incredible ways anyone can inflict a world of pain and havoc on their bodies is to sit at a desk all day every day. It just isn’t what our bodies were made to do. They were made to run around, move, dance, hop, and bounce. The problem is, we all have to work, which leads onto another problem; most work is based in an office environment these days. That is just how it goes. Self Improvement MORE

When assessing a candidate’s suitability for your vacancies, it’s vital to see facts and figures throughout their CV. Numbers provide scale, context and give you a much greater understanding of candidate capabilities – without them, many statements can be left open to interpretation. For example, two different candidates could list “team leadership” as a skill. View Article. 14 Numbers You Need to See in Your Candidate’s CV. Undercover Recruiter - Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Blog. MORE

6 Ways To Deal With A Rude Colleague During Meetings. Work It Daily. Have you ever lead a meeting or a discussion at work? If so, you’ve probably encountered that person who’s not paying attention to what you’re saying. MORE

Bias in hiring is still a widespread problem. Even when we have the best intentions, unconscious biases – automatic, mental shortcuts used to process information and make decisions quickly – can negatively affect our recruiting decisions outside of our awareness and control. MORE

In order to make a powerful impression, your resume should start with a hard-hitting summary – a section that quickly introduces you and provides readers with a brief overview of your skills and abilities. MORE

When was the last time you took a vacation from work? If you did, chances are it wasn’t very long and you didn’t completely unplug from work. You are not alone. Paid time off is among the most. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. MORE

A reader writes: Am I being unprofessional/unfriendly if I don’t engage in the “how are you/fine how are you/fine” interactions at my office? It feels deeply inauthentic. “Fine” is never the best answer for how I’m feeling, and it feels painful to say when in actuality I’m going through a rough time. When I ask someone how they are, I actually want to know, so hearing “fine” is also frustrating. MORE

A reader writes: I need help with a script for speaking up in the moment when my coworkers call grown women “girls.” ” Full disclosure – I am a cisgender woman who was radicalized as a leftist feminist in grade school in the 70’s (by radical Catholic school nuns who also did service work in South America, by the way). I now work in an urban area that bills itself as equitable and sophisticated, and for the most part, that proves true. However, this problem persists! MORE

The post Is Your Job Making You Sick? 7 Work Related Anxiety Triggers and How to Ease the Stress appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. Whether you work from home or go to an office daily; you are always working for someone else. MORE

A reader writes: An employee’s resignation has changed my opinion of her dramatically; I’m not sure if I’m being unfair, and opinions from immediate coworkers are probably affecting my judgment. Can you help me recalibrate my managerial instincts? An employee on my team, “Ariel,” was originally hired for a different team, working under “Ursula.” MORE

Running a small business can be challenging. Unlike at a big corporation, there aren’t thousands of other people to do the work—it’s you and a handful of others. As a result, many small business owners work constantly. While working hard is par for the course when running a small business, you’ll find your business and your life run better when you take a break. Hesitant to step away for an hour to go to the gym or have a nice lunch away from your desk? Don’t be. MORE

How to Update and Revive Your Over-Edited, Old Executive Resume. So many of my executive job seeking clients who send me their resumes when we first connect, feel the need to apologize for them. MORE

The post How to Get Your First Job in Psychology appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. The following is a guest post by Jessy Faraday. Her bio follows. According to a report by Center of Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults in U.S. MORE

Launch Pad Alumni have used a range of unconventional approaches to finding fulfilling work. In this story from our three-part series, Lee shares how he turned a frustrating job-hunting process upside down, and combined commitment, tenacity and creativity to land his dream role MORE

"I couldn't believe that I'd let myself end up doing something that I found so unstimulating.". Kate Pumphrey’s lust for life was dwindling fast in the legal profession. So when a series of serendipitous events collided in the space of 24 hours one summer, she followed them. MORE