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• How to Call Out of Work

  No matter how happy we are with our jobs, there are days when we feel overwhelmed and want to call out of work. No, don't feel guilty. It's expected because we're humans, and we can't control the uncertainties of life. But the problem lies in how to call out of work without seeming uncommitted to work, especially if you seldom get work-free days. 

• What is Seasonal Employment?

  Depending on where you are in your career, you might have first-hand experience with seasonal employment. Seasonal employment can be a great way to expand your skill set and earn extra cash while helping businesses meet seasonal increases in demand.

• How to Write a Short Bio

  First impressions can be tricky. When meeting someone in person, it’s likely you have an elevator speech. These short, practiced introductions can help you share more about who you are, what you do for work and other facts about you. While this works well in a live, in-person context, there are many cases where professionals “meet” someone via written form - like social media, a resume, or published work. In these cases, your bio works as your first impression. So, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to write a short bio. 

• Program Manager Resume Templates, Samples, and Tips

  A program manager is a professional who coordinates initiatives across a company or department. Because these roles are cross-functional, they tend to oversee and collaborate with numerous stakeholders and employees with different backgrounds. With so much variety in program management positions, along with the diverse group of people program managers are constantly working with, crafting a program manager resume can require careful planning and consideration.

• 6 Store Management Resume Tips (with Example)

  A retail store manager's job responsibilities aren't easy. Regardless of the parent company's size, it is the store manager's duty to ensure ALL store-related operations run smoothly. Because being an effective leader in retail management can be tough, it is automatically assumed that getting a job is even tougher. But even though the job responsibilities can be tasking, landing a retail store manager position is a little easier... but only if you have the right tools. Most companies do not expect prospective store managers to have a sophisticated educational background. Instead, they select people with convincing skill-set and experience. So, how do you convince recruiters that you're the best candidate for the job? Start by writing a compelling retail store management resume!

• Operations Job Titles for Entry, Mid, and Senior-Level Positions

  An operations team can take on many functions within a business. With wide-ranging responsibilities come wide-ranging job titles. This means that you have to be more vigilant in your job search. On one hand, the perfect job might be hidden under a title you might not expect. Meanwhile, operations titles that you’re used to looking at may mean something different at a given organization depending on their structure. 

• How to Successfully Make a Career Change in the New Year

  The beginning of a new year is often a time for reflection and introspection. Millions of people use this time to come up with new resolutions to help them live happier and healthier lives. Pursuing our career ambitions is among the top five, right up there with exercising more and eating better.