Job interviews are a two-way street. Sure, you're trying to impress the employer, but you should also be evaluating if the company is a good fit for you. Unfortunately, sometimes the warning signs of a toxic employer pop up during the interview process. From vague answers about company culture to interviewers who talk down to … Continue reading How to Handle a Toxic Employer After an Interview: Actionable Steps to Protect Yourself
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Growth Mindset Tips for Ex-Trad Wives Rejoining the Workforce
Returning to the workforce after years of homemaking is no small feat. Many women who dedicated themselves to their families as traditional wives (aka “ex-trad wives”) often feel apprehensive about diving back into the professional world. However, one powerful tool can make a world of difference on this journey: a growth mindset. A growth mindset … Continue reading Growth Mindset Tips for Ex-Trad Wives Rejoining the Workforce
Boost Your Confidence & Career: 3 Powerful Steps for Homemakers Rejoining the Workforce
Ladies, if you’ve been out of the workforce for years, it’s totally normal to feel a little rusty. You’ve held down the fort, built a home, raised kids, and managed life’s many curveballs. Now you’re ready to reclaim your economic independence and dive back into the job market – but let’s be real, that jump … Continue reading Boost Your Confidence & Career: 3 Powerful Steps for Homemakers Rejoining the Workforce
4 Essential Steps to Creating a Professional Portfolio That Will Get You Hired – As an Ex-Trad Wife
Re-entering the workforce after years of managing a household can feel like uncharted territory, but here’s the truth: you already have valuable skills. Now, it’s about packaging them into a professional portfolio that makes employers take notice. You’ll learn four essential steps to craft a job-winning portfolio tailored to your unique experience and skills. If … Continue reading 4 Essential Steps to Creating a Professional Portfolio That Will Get You Hired – As an Ex-Trad Wife
Successful Job Market Trends for 2024 – IT, Healthcare & Skilled Work Industries
In this 2024 job trends overview, we dive into the most successful career paths, focusing on three booming sectors: Information Technology (IT), Healthcare, and Skilled Labor. The IT industry continues to thrive with advancements in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, creating a high demand for experts in these fields. The Healthcare sector, buoyed by … Continue reading Successful Job Market Trends for 2024 – IT, Healthcare & Skilled Work Industries
Exit Interviews: Uncover Hidden Gems of Insight with MentorShelly Consulting
Within the dynamic tapestry of Human Resource Management, exit interviews often remain an underutilized tool. But when an employee prepares to part ways with your company, it provides a unique opportunity for you, the employer, to gain valuable insights that can shape your organization's future. Let’s explore five compelling reasons why every employer should conduct … Continue reading Exit Interviews: Uncover Hidden Gems of Insight with MentorShelly Consulting
3 Ways to Explain Employment Gaps in a Job Interview
https://youtu.be/OpN1I45CNKw Be Honest and Transparent: It is always best to be truthful and upfront about any gaps in your employment history. Explain the reason for the gap, such as a layoff or downsizing, and emphasize the steps you took to stay active and productive during that time. For example, you could mention that you used … Continue reading 3 Ways to Explain Employment Gaps in a Job Interview
2023 Job Market Trends to Watch – Technological Automations
https://youtu.be/zwxALesXjSc There are several job market trends that will change the scope of work as we know it. Some of them will eradicate jobs, others will create new opportunities. Only you can determine where you will land with this job market trends. In this video, we will discuss the 1st of 3 job trends, … Continue reading 2023 Job Market Trends to Watch – Technological Automations
Why Are Employers Resisting Overemployment & Remote Work
https://youtu.be/FW4F29VRIQQ It's no secret that the traditional nine-to-five workday is no longer standard. In today's economy, many workers are juggling multiple jobs in order to make ends meet. As a result, employers are increasingly resistant to the idea of their employees being overemployed. After all, why would an employer want to provide the same benefits … Continue reading Why Are Employers Resisting Overemployment & Remote Work
New to the Job – Stand Out Positively in 3 Ways
https://youtu.be/DOigRxoJUsE You're new to the job, and you want to make a good impression. It's important to make a positive impression in your new position. Here are three (3) actions to take to stand out positively. First, be sure to show up on time and prepared for your shifts. This means having all the necessary … Continue reading New to the Job – Stand Out Positively in 3 Ways