Blurbs relating to workplace discussions and situations involving co-workers, managers, HR, EEO, how to interview, how to succeed in the workplace, and everything in between.
Since the start of the pandemic, I have enjoyed sheltering in place and working from home full-time. For the first time, I like many others experienced a true work-life balance. I loved not having a commute for work. I was ecstatic about not having to endure the mental and physical preparation of going into the…
Podcasting is no longer just for white men huddled in the basement ranting about the government. Podcasting has also become a way for black people to share their knowledge, thoughts, and experiences about everything from situationships to politics and everything in between. While NPR and others are great, there are times when I need to…
Networking is the process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional contacts. A networking event is a targeted opportunity where professionals meet in a designated setting. The purpose is to allow individuals to meet other people working in the same industry or profession. The focus is to meet others in order to…
Your social media presence could potentially affect your job search and your job. Click here to read an earlier post about social media and job hunting. Cybervetting is using the internet, social media, search engines, and any information found on the internet to “vet” or evaluate a person. Most often, cybervetting has less to do…
A resume gap is a period of time that signals on your resume you were not employed. A gap is a period of months or years between two jobs. People for whom work is not their primary source of income tend to have a few gaps of employment. Also, workers who need to take time…
Relocating to a new city or state can be stressful. There are many things to consider before taking the relocation leap. Some things to take into consideration are the climate, the cost of living, the people, and recreation opportunities of the new location. All of these are important especially when relocating to an unknown area….
As we grow in life, our work grows with us. In many areas, work never stays the same until we are cemented in a specific career. Work life and work experiences can be both good and bad. Some days you may hate your job and other days you can love your job. Most work is…
A resume is a document used to detail your experience, education, and abilities. A resume is used to promote yourself on paper to future employers. Your resume is the most important hurdle to landing an interview. The resume is more important than the job application because it is used to verify your application and the…
How we speak is influenced by many factors, including where we’re from, how we were raised, and how much education we have. Most people tend to speak with much less formality when talking to friends and family. We use our natural dialect, fillers, gaps, and different patterns because we are talking to people who are…
Your social media can impact your job hunt and future promotions. Many employers today are conducting internet and social media searches, especially if you need to obtain a security clearance or authorize a background investigation. They use tools such as Facebook and Twitter to determine what quality of candidate you are and to obtain information…
