Feeling Restless? Tools For Deciding Whether It Is Time To Look For A New Job

Every professional gets restless from time to time. No matter how much you might like your job, it is natural for job satisfaction to ebb and flow. So what do you do when that sense of restlessness sticks around longer than usual? Is it time to look for greener pastures, or you should you just continue to ride it out? Here are three things you can do that will help you determine whether it is time to start looking for your next job:

Did you know that studies have shown that October as the most productive month of the year? In fact, the study has pinpointed 11am on a Monday in October as the most productive time of the year, which makes sense, considering that you are rested, full of Pumpkin Spice coffee, and ready to take on the work week. Of course, productivity slowly drops throughout the week, so the question becomes, how do you keep that 11am Monday morning productivity going until Friday at 5pm? Here are four hacks that will help you stay productive:

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October 8, 2018 0

Three Tips for Learning What You Can Expect from Your Next Interview

As a job seeker, fear of the unknown can really put a kink in your interview prep. While you may be confident in your skills and experience, not knowing what to expect can lead you to second guess yourself. Luckily, there are ways to get the information you need to know about what the interview process has in store for you, and what you can expect once you meet the Hiring Manager:

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October 1, 2018 0

On a Non-Linear Career Path? Here’s How To Handle Your Next Interview

Worried that you do not have a clearly defined career path for your future? You are not alone: a recent LinkedIn study showed that, even after ten years in the workforce, nearly half of all workers are not sure what their career path should look like. While it is tempting to consider your career as a ladder you should always be climbing, taking a non-linear path may actually yield better results for your career. When it comes time to interview for a job considered either a lateral move, or even a step down on the ladder, here are some tips on how to handle yourself during the interview:

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September 25, 2018 0

OHUB Announces Historic Partnership With The ActOne Group To Increase The Diversity Of The STEM Workforce

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 21, 2018): Today, Opportunity Hub (OHUB) and ActOne Group announced a new partnership to diversify the STEM workforce. OHUB is advancing its mission to ensure everyone has access to STEM jobs by joining forces with the ActOne Group, a global employment and workforce management company founded by Janice Bryant Howroyd. Howroyd is the first African American woman to build and run a $1 billion business, which includes AllSTEM, a staffing company focused on placing talent with the STEM related skills OHUB helps members develop.

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September 21, 2018 0

How to Ace a Phone Interview

Phone interviews are an expected part of today’s hiring process, and Hiring Managers like to use them as a way to pre-screen the candidate before considering a face-to-face interview. Succeeding in a phone interview is about being able to show that you are a fit for the job, and these tips will help you ace the process:

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September 12, 2018 0

How to Reconnect With Your Network

Robust networks can help you to have a successful job search. But, what if you have lost touch with some members of your network that may have some amazing connections? Reactivating those contacts is easier than you may think.

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August 30, 2018 0

Reentering the Workforce? How to Fill Gaps and Add New Skills on Your Resume

Are you thinking about dipping your toe back into the job market after a little time away? It is a great time to do it. The job market is red hot, but how do you keep the summer you took off to be with the kids, or that extended sabbatical from becoming a red flag for employers?

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August 23, 2018 0

How Note-Taking Can Be the Key to Interview Success

Job interviews move quickly, so quickly that they can sometimes feel disorienting. Doing the prep work and mock interviews can help you properly prepare for the interview, but once you are face to face with the Hiring Manager, note-taking can make a major difference in making sure you hit the right points when selling yourself as the ideal candidate.

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August 16, 2018 0

Looking to the Long Term: How to Create Job Security for Yourself

Can you see yourself happily staying with your current company long-term? If job security is something that you seek, you need to consider making yourself the kind of indispensable employee that your company needs to keep around. It’s not just about working hard, there are some strategies that you can use to gain the professional security you desire. For example:

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August 8, 2018 0

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