Entries by First Sun Team

Your #Career : Here’s what Hiring Managers Really Want to Know when they Ask, ‘Why are You Leaving your Current Job?’…This Question, or any Variation of It, is Extremely Challenging Because it Naturally Puts You on the Defensive

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Hiring managers are often looking for a reason not to hire you, since they’re typically bombarded with resumes. You don’t want to help make the process of elimination easy — so think about being on the other side of the desk. “Would you hire you, based on your response to this question?” Taylor asks. “Make […]

Your #Career : 13 Signs your Coworker is Undermining You…Professional Undermining is like a Toxic Gas; its Presence Will Render any Workplace Uninhabitable.

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A recent University of Buffalo School of Management study found that those who feel undermined at work are more likely to sabotage their coworkers,according to phys.org. That’s bad news. Professional undermining is like a toxic gas; its presence will render any workplace uninhabitable. Still, even if you feel like a colleague is out to get you, […]

Your #Career : 2 Things That Could Keep You From Landing That Job Offer…“It’s Happened Over & Over. I Practice. I Study. I Do everything Right. But Then I Don’t get the Job. What’s Wrong with Me?”

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Leah was discouraged with her job search and hired me to help her. “I’m really good at what I do, but I’m not a dynamic interviewee,” Leah told me during our first meeting. “My resume gets me the telephone interview. That gets me the in-person interview. But then I never get the job offer.” She […]

#Leadership : 9 Bad Habits You Must Break To Be More Productive…Bad Habits Slow you Down, Decrease your Accuracy, Make you Less Creative & Stifle your Performance. Getting Control of your Bad Habits is Critical, & not Just for Productivity’s Sake.

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Nothing sabotages your productivity quite like bad habits. They are insidious, creeping up on you slowly until you don’t even notice the damage they’re causing. Bad habits slow you down, decrease your accuracy, make you less creative and stifle your performance. Getting control of your bad habits is critical, and not just for productivity’s sake. A […]

Your #Career : The 7 Best Websites for Landing a Freelance Gig with Skills you Already Have…Whether you are Looking to Earn some Extra Pocket Money, Turn a Hobby into a Side Job or Go Freelance Full-Time, There are a Number of Incredibly Helpful Resources at your Disposal.

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This time last year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that 15.5 million people in the United States were self-employed. By 2020, that number is expected to shoot to roughly 60 million, or more than 40% of our nation’s workforce. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” […]

#Leadership : 6 Tools for Monitoring Your Online Reputation…Monitoring what People Say about You & your Business May seem Overwhelming, but there are Quite a few Free or Low-Cost Tools to Help you Monitor your Online Reputation.

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If people are talking about you and your business online, you want to know about it. As a small business, it’s important to monitor your online reputation. Gaining the trust of consumers will make or break your company. Positive reviews and word of mouth marketing equate to trust and most people flock to online sites to review […]

Your #Career : Unemployed? Use This Trick to Deal with a Tough Job Search…Welcome to the Job Search Doldrums. The Longer you’re Out of Work, the Harder it is to Stay Positive & Keep your Motivation Up.

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Being unemployed is a drag. Tales of “fun employment” aside, life after a job loss – especially one that comes without any warning – is often rough both financially and emotionally. In the days after you’re let go, you’re likely busy updating your resume, adding contacts on LinkedIn, and sending out cover letters. But after […]

Your #Career : Job Hunting? 5 Red Flags That Tell You a Job Sucks…A Promotion is Great & so is Advancing your Career, But to Make those Things Worth It, You also Have to be At a Company that’s a Good Fit for You & your Future Goals.

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In the midst of a job search, it can be easy to get frustrated and take the first offer that comes your way. Maybe you’ve been laid off and desperately need to start getting a paycheck again. Perhaps you’re looking to get a pay raise and are looking to switch companies to make it happen faster. […]

Your #Career : The 15 Best Freelance Websites to Find Jobs…Whether you’re a Programmer, Designer, Expert, College Student or Something in Between, there’s a Freelance Platform Out there for You. Check out the Sites Below to Get started Today!

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Whether you’re looking for another way to pay the bills, seeking more professional development opportunities or just love the freedom that freelancing offers, there’s no question that millions of people have discovered the benefits of professional freelancing. As trends like the digital nomad lifestyle grow in popularity, the number of freelance resources out there has increased as […]