Beware of the time stealer!

by astoundz | Jun 21, 2017 | Job Seekers

Proceed cautiously to prioritize other people’s “urgent” requests. When someone asks you for help to do a project or to meet some other urgent need, practice saying “What’s your deadline on this? or When do you need this done?” Then...

Do you get overwhelmed by all the things you need to do in a day?

by astoundz | Jun 21, 2017 | Employer Advice, Job Seekers

Do you get overwhelmed by all the things you need to do in a day? List your top 5-7 goals for the day and break the list down to 3. It’s good to get in the habit of making lists; it’s bad to make long lists. If you’ve got more than 5 items on your...

Does Your Workplace Have a Cell Phone Policy?

by astoundz | Jun 21, 2017 | Employer Advice, Job Seekers

Does Your Workplace Have a Cell Phone Policy? Policies and procedures may elicit groans from workers, but they are essential for keeping a workplace harmonious, productive and safe. This is especially important in offices and facilities where the workforce is diverse...

Do Recruiters Really Trust Your LinkedIn Recommendations

by astoundz | Jun 21, 2017 | Employer Advice, Job Search Advice, Job Seekers

Do Recruiters Really Trust Your LinkedIn Recommendations If you’re about to start a job search, you can expect nearly every company will look at your LinkedIn profile shortly after reviewing your resume. What they see not only has to do with your work...

Do You Know Which Qualities Your Top Employees Possess?

by astoundz | Jun 21, 2017 | Employer Advice, Job Seekers

Do You Know Which Qualities Your Top Employees Possess? Every business owner knows that the job responsibilities for employees at all levels have become more and more complex. Top performers in any industry display strong communication skills, can collaborate with a...

Using Other Social Media Outlets to Build Your Brand

by astoundz | Jun 21, 2017 | Job Seekers, Job Search Advice

Using Other Social Media Outlets to Build Your Brand Your posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram could be getting you more friends and followers, but they might just cost you a job. More and more potential employers are checking social media sites for applicants;...

Why You Should Build a Personal Brand Online

by astoundz | Jun 21, 2017 | Employer Advice, Job Search Advice, Job Seekers

Why You Should Build a Personal Brand Online If you’re not attracting the top performers in your industry that means your competitors are. The first step to catching the eye of a game-changing candidate is to build a strong and engaging personal brand online....

Apps Can Help You Create an Organized Schedule

by astoundz | Jun 21, 2017 | Job Seekers

Apps Can Help You Create an Organized Schedule In today’s fast-paced digital world, you can never be too organized. Tasks large and small pile up so quickly at work, and for many of us at home as well, that we can get stressed out just thinking about...

3 Ways to Be Ready for Staff Turnover

by astoundz | Jun 21, 2017 | Employer Advice, Job Seekers

3 Ways to Be Ready for Staff Turnover When employees leave – either because they found a new opportunity or management had to let them go – their absence is felt across all departments. Not least of all, turnover can significantly impact your company’s bottom...

Boost Your Career in 2016 with 4 New Behaviors

by astoundz | Jun 21, 2017 | Employer Advice, Job Seekers

Boost Your Career in 2016 with 4 New Behaviors Sometimes, opportunity finds us, and sometimes we have go to out and hunt for it. Whether you’re in a temporary position or a permanent career, when the right employment opportunity comes your way you want to be...

Create a LinkedIn Invite for Any Potential Connection

by astoundz | Jun 21, 2017 | Employer Advice, Job Search Advice, Job Seekers

Create a LinkedIn Invite for Any Potential Connection If you’re thinking about embarking on a job search, or just hoping to broaden your professional network, you must turn to your LinkedIn page. If you want to reach out to other professionals for new...

Do You Need a New Job or a New Career?

by astoundz | Jun 21, 2017 | Job Seekers, Job Search Advice

Do You Need a New Job or a New Career? Are you ready for new career challenges or are you looking for a lateral move to a company where you might be a better fit? Perhaps it’s time to take on more responsibility, or, perhaps you love what you do, just not where...

When Is a Business Ready to Become an ESOP?

by astoundz | Jun 21, 2017 | Employer Advice, Job Seekers, News

When Is a Business Ready to Become an ESOP? For whatever reason, you and your partners are considering selling your business to a third party. Maybe it’s an issue of productivity or turnover, or maybe you’re just ready to give up the stress of owning a...

Accomplish More (and Procrastinate Less) with This Plan

by astoundz | Jun 21, 2017 | Employer Advice, Job Seekers

Accomplish More (and Procrastinate Less) with This Plan What happens when you get rewarded for a job well done? Even just a heart-felt thank you is often enough to boost your morale and put that extra bit of power into your productivity. Guess what – you’re not...

ESOPs Increase Employee Engagement

by astoundz | Jun 21, 2017 | Employer Advice, Job Seekers, News

ESOPs Increase Employee Engagement Business owners know the great value of employees who act, think and behave like an owner. There’s one guaranteed trick to encouraging employees to feel this kind of responsibility and loyalty in their work – make them owners!...

Beware of the time stealer!

Do you get overwhelmed by all the things you need to do in a day?

Does Your Workplace Have a Cell Phone Policy?

Do Recruiters Really Trust Your LinkedIn Recommendations

Do You Know Which Qualities Your Top Employees Possess?

Why You Should Build a Personal Brand Online

Apps Can Help You Create an Organized Schedule

3 Ways to Be Ready for Staff Turnover

Boost Your Career in 2016 with 4 New Behaviors

Create a LinkedIn Invite for Any Potential Connection

Do You Need a New Job or a New Career?

When Is a Business Ready to Become an ESOP?

Accomplish More (and Procrastinate Less) with This Plan

ESOPs Increase Employee Engagement

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