How to Balance on the Tightrope of Work & School

Holding down a job while attending school full-time is a balancing act that requires a great deal of effort and strategy. You’re not alone, however. Seventy-two percent of the 19.7 million students over the age of 16 enrolled in undergraduate college worked in 2011—twenty percent of those students worked full ... Continue Reading

Are Tattoos at Work OK? Advice for the Inked

By Brandon Ballenger It wasn’t long ago that while sailors, bikers, and punk rockers sported tattoos, it was rare to find one on a lawyer, doctor, or banker. But that was then. Today, tattoos are popular among all kinds of people. The Food and Drug Administration estimates over 45 million Americans have ... Continue Reading

The End of the 40-Hour Work Week

NEW YORK (MainStreet) — The era of a 9-to-5 work week appears to be coming to an end. Higher-level workers are increasingly being asked to put in 50 hours or more a week, effectively working an 8-to-6 work week at the very least, while lower income workers are often forced to work ... Continue Reading

Job interview question-how to answer “Why are you interested in working with us?”

This question requires you to have some basic knowledge about the company you intend to work for. In order to be prepared for that question, it is best to get online and do research about the company. Look at their mission statement, their values, their customers, their products, read ... Continue Reading

Behind the Rise of Women in the Work Force

NEW YORK (MainStreet) — The labor market is no longer a man’s world. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of women employed in the U.S. increased by roughly 2.1 million, while the number of men remained essentially stagnant, increasing by just 54,000 in 10 years, according to data provided to MainStreet by ... Continue Reading

Dads Finding Work/Life Balance More Difficult

NEW YORK (MainStreet) — The best gift for Dad this Father’s Day might simply be more time. The vast majority of fathers who work white-collar jobs want to share the responsibilities of raising their children while simultaneously seeking to advance their careers, but as one new survey shows, most struggle to balance ... Continue Reading

How to get the smart/casual look right for work

Smart/casual wear isn’t about flinging on yesterday’s jeans and a T-shirt. Getting it right for the office takes a bit of thought – you’re aiming for a look that is relaxed, classic and chic.” Jeans – the key for work is fit and wash. Faded, ripped or baggy are ... Continue Reading

The Simple Secret to Managing Your Work Stress

Think about these scenarios and see if you can apply them when it comes to managing the stress in your job: • If your schedule requires you to be in the office at 8:00 a.m., show up at 7:40 a.m. Those extra 20 minutes will give you time to settle in ... Continue Reading

The Importance of Networking with Co-Workers at Work

There are not many people who have their own individual offices and do their daily activity locked in there, without communicating with other employees of the same department. Usually, people working for a company do get in contact with co-workers on a daily basis as different sectors of activity are ... Continue Reading

Tips to Further One’s Work Productivity

The accomplished tasks may be viewed by a lot of people as the gauge of a person’s productivity within a particular day. This will follow the thought that the number of tasks you are able to finish is the result of being productive. That may be partly true but the essence ... Continue Reading

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