Congratulations! After looking for a new position for what might feel like an eternity, you’ve gone through the interview process and have received an offer for a new job that feels like a great fit. That’s fantastic! Even if you’re thrilled about it, you don’t have to say yes right away. But before you accept, […]
The time has come. You’ve been in your job a while and have achieved a level of skill and proficiency that makes you think it could be time to level up. Congratulations! You’ve even built up the courage to schedule a meeting with your manager to ask for one. That’s fantastic! But before you go in and ask […]
The idea of the eight-hour workday is a bit of a misnomer. We shouldn’t work for eight hours straight because our brains need breaks! Our eyes get tired staring at screens; our legs get tired standing for hours on end; our minds need to stop working so hard, every so often, in order to be […]
How many times a day do you get distracted by the little email notification popping up in the bottom corner of your screen? We’ve conditioned ourselves to have a nearly Pavlovian response to that little envelope: We simply must drop everything and see what’s going on, otherwise we might miss something important or anger someone […]
Whether it’s time for a change or you’re just getting started, preparing for a job interview in the manufacturing industry can feel a little intimidating. You might not be sure what to expect or how to prepare, and you want to make a great first impression. The good news is, you’ve already made a good […]
We spend so much time at work and thinking about work that it can become all-consuming. We might not always feel like we’re getting enough done or putting our best effort forward. Luckily, a few little changes can make every day at work a good one! You might even feel a little better about your […]
Having a LinkedIn profile is a must for job seekers in 2022. Not only does it give you a quick and easy way to apply for jobs, it can also be a tool that helps recruiters and hiring managers find you and contact you about jobs. The downside is, everyone has a LinkedIn profile these […]
Did you know you have a wider variety of skills than you realize? And that your current job might be excellent preparation for a different job, in another field? Thanks to transferable skills, the abilities you gain from working and training can be applied to jobs different from what you’re currently doing. What are transferable […]
There are only so many working hours in a day, and more work needs to be done. When you work in manufacturing, you know that your efforts make a difference to people who rely on you to keep things moving smoothly. What’s the best way to stay on top of your work without losing efficiency? […]
We’ve heard a lot about burnout in the past few years — it’s a feeling of being mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted, caused by unrelenting stress and little relief from it. The ongoing pandemic amplified the regular stresses of everyday life; workers who suddenly found themselves learning how to work from home and juggling home […]
