career
Careers in the industry; from corporate to middle management, food service, media, political figures, and beyond. All workplace careers.
Career Lessons People Learn Too Late
All careers have their own specific career challenges which are presented to us as career lessons. We are taught throughout our lives that work is the essence of life, and without a job, we are nothing. We can't provide for ourselves and our family, we don't have a purpose, etc. And while it is true that our careers are a necessary source of income, it is also important for those in the workforce to remember that life is more than just work and and success. Often, career lessons touch other areas of your life, including family, friends and relationships.
By Journal Staff8 years ago in Journal
Things No One Tells You About Working the Night Shift
The night shift is the dead zone of employment. Whether you're a nurse, a concierge, a security guard, or any one of those brazen folks who dares take on what most consider the worst shifts imaginable, we salute you!
By Parag Patel8 years ago in Journal
What to Do About Office Gossip
Karen was working in her office, minding her own business. The phone rang and interrupted her concentration. It was a woman she had worked with three months before, calling to tell her something she didn’t want to hear – there was a rumor going around her old agency that she had slept with Byron, her former boss, and that that was why she had been fired.
By Journal Staff8 years ago in Journal
Female Engineers with Powerful Careers Are Here to Stay
Powerful female engineers deliver a promise of change, progress and equity in the workforce. Historically, women haven’t had the means or the ways to advance careers in engineering or technology. Today, women no longer need to take a backseat in the tech world. While still heavily male dominated, a growing number of techy women have emerged full force and are leading a new generation of engineers. They’ve placed themselves in uncomfortable situations, institutions where they felt different, classes where they felt marginalized, and work environments that felt hostile. Yet these women have persevered as beacons of hope for our future generations.
By Danielle Banner8 years ago in Journal
Unhealthy Workplace Habits and How to Correct Them
It’s not that we’re bad people, or that we aren’t working hard. The problem is that what our minds and bodies need at a basic level is in conflict with our work style. We are so focused on work, on getting things done, that we’ve changed the way we eat, move and sleep in a way that is actually counter-productive.
By Leigh Stringer8 years ago in Journal
Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read
88 percent of the world's wealthiest people read for at least 30 minutes a day. If you aspire to join the ranks of wealthy entrepreneurs, reading is an invaluable skill. Books lead us into new ways of thinking, help us push through the tough times and teach us how to become successful businessmen and women. Every successful entrepreneur has had their own unique journey as they strove for what they believed in and proved to society that anyone can break free from the chains they think are holding them back.
By Frank White8 years ago in Journal
Are You a Workaholic?
At least, that was the collective answer we got after polling the floor of an undisclosed finance company. Some other gems also included, "if you dream of work more than your childhood", "if you eat in less time than you shit", and of course "if you curse more than you say please and thank you" than you damn sure are a workaholic. If anyone knows what it's like to give up your life for your job, it's these people, so it's safe to say all of these things probably make you a workaholic. But really, if you spend more time answering emails than sleeping, you ARE a workaholic.
By Journal Staff8 years ago in Journal
What It's Like To Be A: Mail Carrier
Jimmy Fallon has said that it was his fallback plan if he didn’t succeed as a comedian; actor John Ratzenberger famously portrayed Cliff Clavin for 273 episodes on Cheers; this is what it's been like to be an actual mail carrier for over 30 years.
By Donald Banner8 years ago in Journal
Whatever Happened to the Business Card?
"Every dog has its day" as the old expression goes, which in the case of the humble business card means that it's "15 minutes of fame" has, rather remarkably, persisted for well over 400 years. There is reasonable historical evidence that the business card may have found its beginnings in China in the 1400s—certainly not in the form of a business card per se—but rather the means by which one identified him or herself.
By Emily McCay8 years ago in Journal
How To Give a Killer Interview
Giving a great interview can be the difference between staying in your mediocre job, and pursuing your dream career. Colin Powell, an American statesman, has said, “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” There are also no secrets to being successful in an interview. If you prepare yourself, your answers, and show you are the right worker for the company, then you will be able to rock your interview and get the job.
By Danielle Banner8 years ago in Journal
Should You Choose a New Career?
Settling on a new career isn't easy; and for many that haven't had to look for a job in decades, the ability to find a new job seems daunting. You need to make sure that your new job is suited to both your abilities and your personal needs. If not, you could find yourself living life in the wrong job, without proper planning for the future and the ability to face difficult decisions. While there isn’t a magic formula to follow, there are savvy steps you can take to find the next step in the ladder – or, in our new modern society, the jungle gym – of a professional life. Is it time for a new career? Ask yourself these questions to see if you’re ready for the “big move.”
By Lindsie Polhemus8 years ago in Journal