Sensible Guides

Stress is a fact of life and as much as we try to contain it, there are a very few individuals that can keep their stress levels in check. In this difficult economy, workplace stress has become epidemic leaving many frazzled and unfulfilled.

With budget cuts and layoffs many are pressured to work harder and longer for less money and often expected to do the work of those let go.

Finding ways to manage stress at work is crucial for minimizing it’s effect in your everyday life and increase overall happiness and productivity. Keeping it manageable can help stop the overflow to your home life and helps keep you in a more balanced state of mind.

There are various ways to help reduce your stress at work effectively that are easily managed with a few tweaks to your routine. Continue »

There is nothing that can strike fear into the hearts of mankind as having to address an audience and give a speech. Certainly there are many who can grasp the proverbial microphone and regale their audience without a moment’s hesitation.

Then there are the rest of us who would rather be in the seats or behind the scenes instead of on stage.

Chances are we will need to address this situation at some point in our lives and the best defense is learning the basics of public speaking and adapting them into our lives as often as possible until we are comfortable with how we present ourselves. Continue »

We have all been there, the job interview. No matter how prepared you feel there is always a sense of dread when it comes to asking the right questions. You don’t want to appear uninformed and yet you also don’t want to appear unprofessional by asking inappropriate questions. There is a fine line but there are a few standard rules that can be applied when it comes to making a good first impression.

You have done your home work and are prepared for the interview but for many, the interview process in the most difficult to get through. Having a few well planned questions will help improve the flow of the interview and show your potential employer that you are proactive and ready to become part of their team. Continue »

A well formatted resume is just as important as the content in getting you to the next stage of the hiring process. The design will depend on whether you are creating a printed or electronic version, and must incorporate any client-requested presentation formats.

Take the time to research the various resume styles and templates to find one that best suits your situation. The biggest mistake people make is using generic templates that are usually outdated, difficult to format, and do not transfer well to online job applications. Continue »

A professionally well-crafted resume is a must, whether you are an experienced professional, a business owner, or seeking a volunteer or entry level position. It is your calling card to your specific marketplace. It answers the question of who you are, where you’ve been and what you can contribute. It summarizes your professional life in a page or two at the very most. Continue »