http://blogs.e-rockford.com/careercorner QPS professionals are your go-to people for everything career-related. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:09:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When forming a resume, you want to make sure the details in the resume are highlighting the best characteristics and responsibilities about your past work experience.  Resumes are the first impression that a company will develop about you, and it is important to establish a resume that portrays the most ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/careercorner/2008/07/03/top-resume-mistakes/ As a follow up to Brent’s post, here are some more excuses that I’ve heard…  “I had a tooth ache, and the antibiotic makes me nauseous.”  “I had a flat tire on my bike.”  “I am cooking, and I can’t make it to work.”  “I can’t go to work, I have a party to ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/careercorner/2008/07/02/more-crazy-excuses-for-calling-in/ I hate calling into work. Unless I can't get out of bed, I'm making it into work.  There's too much to be done and money to be made. One thing I've learned from my experience in staffing is that not everybody feels the same way. I must admit that I have become ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/careercorner/2008/06/30/calling-into-work-dont-use-these-excuses/  The summer job market is tight each year.  More and more students rely on that employment to help with their upcoming school year expenses or to relieve them of some debt.  With more students needing positions than open job opportunities, you need to be on your “A” game to be ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/careercorner/2008/06/26/summer-job-hunting/ 3) Leave your Ego at the Door:  Every college kid has big expectations with their first job.  You've probably been on the Internet and determined what you are worth, given your degree and the position that you are applying for.  Hope you had fun- now it's time to enter reality.  The reality ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/careercorner/2008/06/23/job-tips-for-college-grads-part-two/ College graduation.  An emotional day in any student’s life.  It's a day to reflect on memories of good times, a sense of accomplishment from all the hard work, and closing a chapter in one's life.  Once the dart board, futon, or television stand is all packed up and ready to go, it is time ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/careercorner/2008/06/20/job-tips-for-college-grads-part-one/ According to a survey conducted by the Opinion Research Corp, workers have the strongest relationships with co-workers of their same generation. 59% of 18-24 year olds said they have the strongest bond with colleagues who are 29 years old and younger, while 67% of 25 to 34 year olds and 52% ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/careercorner/2008/06/18/relationships-in-a-multi-generational-workforce/ Identify your work duties – If your tasks are too much for you to handle, ask for some additional help. If you would like more responsibility, ask for it. Write down a list of things you really love about work, and look at it throughout the day. Request a transfer. Take time off ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/careercorner/2008/06/16/ways-to-avoiddeal-with-burnout/ Are you feeling emotionally, mentally, and physically drained at work?  You might be experiencing job burnout!  Everyone has their share of rough days at work, but when those few rough days turn into every day, something needs to be done to change the situation.  No one should let their work ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/careercorner/2008/06/13/job-burnout-what-are-the-signs/ In recent years, corporate wellness programs have become very popular and are used as tools to alleviate health care costs, increase productivity and boost morale. After the initial creation of a wellness program, the largest challenge that companies face is gaining enough support to continue the wellness initiatives year after year. ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/careercorner/2008/06/11/starting-a-corporate-wellness-program/