LinkedIn is one of the most popular social networking platforms and is specifically designed for business purposes. As of late 2015, there were 400 million users worldwide and 107 million in the U.S. As a manufacturing employee, it’s a smart move to create a LinkedIn profile and become active on this network because it can… Read more »
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Should You Fill Your Resume With Keywords?
The way that employers go about sorting through resumes in recent years has changed dramatically because of technology. Now many employers use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to automate and manage much of the hiring process where keywords are used to filter through applicants. When you’re able to pepper in the right keywords throughout… Read more »
Job Hunting Dos and Don’ts
Finding the right job in the manufacturing industry relies upon candidates utilizing best practices and taking a streamlined approach to the process. Not only must you implement the right strategies, but you must also avoid the wrong ones that can be a hindrance to landing a job. With that being said, here are some job… Read more »
Is it OK to Quit Without Giving Proper Notice?
Many employees have faced a situation where they just can’t stand their job any longer. Whether it’s because of tension between their boss or co-workers, feeling undervalued or simply being burned out, some people are inclined to go ahead and quit without giving proper notice. While it may seem tempting to say “I quit!” and… Read more »
Didn’t Get the Job? What to do next.
Getting your hopes up about landing a job only to find out that you’ve been rejected can be deflating and even devastating at times. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that you’ll land every single job you apply for, and rejection is inevitable at some point. But with the right approach, you can turn negatives into positives and… Read more »
Landed a Job? Don’t Stop Searching
Landing a new job is a great feeling, and it often seems like a weight has been lifted off of your shoulders – especially if it’s been a lengthy job search. While you should definitely congratulate yourself and enjoy the moment, you shouldn’t stop there. Instead, it’s best to continue your search and do everything… Read more »
Identifying Performance Problems in the Workplace
There are a variety of factors that can contribute to performance problems in the workplace. Some common ones include lost time, inadequate knowledge, interpersonal conflicts, low morale and inappropriate work behaviors – all of which can hurt your productivity and have an adverse affect on overall operations. Before you can resolve performance problems, you must… Read more »