by Joe Stein | Career Advice
As an employee, we generally fit into three different categories. Either we are unhappy with our role but unwilling to do anything about, OK with the status quo, or seeking to move forward in our career. While I don’t quite understand the first option, I realize that...
by Joe Stein | Employed But Looking
The topic of work burnout seems to be at an all-time high, both in terms of statistics and overall discussion. In fact, Microsoft recently released a study where they coined the term “infinite workday” to describe what life is like for many workers. The researchers...
by Joe Stein | Job Seeker Strategies
One of the more puzzling aspects of the job labor market is the declining overall confidence of candidates. For example, a recent study named the LinkedIn Workforce Confidence Survey seems to indicate that candidate confidence is currently at a real low. According to...
by Joe Stein | After the Offer
I have written in the past about the steps you can take to avoid burning out while conducting a job search. Most of these tips focused on your time management skills to ease the stress of looking for new work. What is often overlooked is how to manage the opening...
by Joe Stein | Job Search Preparation
Sales people and sales positions tend to be aligned in that both are usually very results oriented. For an employer, how success is defined can be very “black and white”. If you are exceeding the numbers, you are in good standing but if you are not (and...