Making your job & work life work for you!
Simply put Work To The Wise is about working. And how work makes you feel. It’s also about helping you find ways to improve things for yourself. Or find a new job if needed. And, above all, since work plays such a big role in our lives, this site is about helping you create the best life possible for yourself!
But far too often, even as we do our best to make a job work out, something just feels off. Maybe it’s something minor that gnaws at you, but you manage. Or maybe [MORE]
I'm sure you've heard "be yourself" when it comes to job interviews. So what does that really mean?Now arguably "be yourself" or "be your authentic self" could simply mean be whatever you are in the moment. Even if you're feeling annoyed or … [MORE]
Somewhere into your job interview the interviewer may turn to you -- maybe look you sincerely in the eyes -- and ask "How well do you handle criticism?" Or some variation of that like "Does criticism bother you?"This is a behavioral interview … [MORE]
Job interviews give you a chance to show the company how well you match what they're looking for. Your answers should help paint a picture of you being a positive addition to their work team and office life. But there are also certain things you … [MORE]
Some of you are lucky enough to land in your ideal career early on. But for others it can take a while to finally find your career. And meanwhile there's often a lot of pushback -- and judgment -- from people you know.Family and even close … [MORE]
First, I hope none of this stops you from applying for a position you really want. Especially one you believe you can handle. Let the employer decide you're not right for the job -- unless you're clearly not even a close match. Just give it your best … [MORE]
If your boss or Human Resources Department (HR) tells you that you're not a team player, what exactly does that mean? And, if that's the impression they have of you, can you do anything about it at this point?Laura came to me right after being … [MORE]
As the new year approaches, maybe you're thinking of putting "get a new job" on your new year's resolutions list. You wouldn't be alone. But before saying goodbye to a job, you should probably do at least a few things in advance. While a good … [MORE]
Yes. There is a hidden job market. But many people never look beyond job board listings for their job search. Problem is they may be missing out on the majority of available -- or soon available -- jobs. And they are competing against everyone else … [MORE]
What if your interview goes well and yet the company turns you down? Can you still go back to them later and try again for another job at the same place? Or even that exact same job if it gets reposted??Of course, the interview may not have gone … [MORE]
Most people at some point of their careers wind up feeling their boss deserves to be fired. Or at least demoted to a position where they can't do any harm. Or annoy any staff.Yet as obvious as this may seem to you, somehow upper management allows … [MORE]