Since the holiday season is about to get underway, many businesses are preparing for the final few months of the year by hiring extra workers to help with the anticipated demand. For job seekers, the holiday season is a great time to pick up some extra cash and stay prepared financially for this busy time of year.
In September, we asked our readers if they plan on looking for seasonal work this holiday season. Here’s what they had to say: (more…)
September 16 was National Tradesmen Day, and we’d like to honor and celebrate those who work in the Skilled Trades industry. The holiday is observed on the third Friday of September to recognize the hard-working and dedicated people who keep the world running. (more…)
Music is considered a universal language and serves as the soundtrack to many of our lives. A good tune could also help you stay on top of your game at work. Here are some career lessons you can learn from various music genres. We’ve also compiled a list of songs to add to your work playlist. (more…)
June 28 is National Logistics Day, and we’d like to honor and celebrate those who work in the logistics industry. First observed in the U.S. in 2019, the holiday highlights the fact that logistics are essential to the economy on a global level. Logisticians are valuable assets to a company and can be found in nearly every industry. (more…)
For some folks, an office job just isn’t enough. Sitting in a cubicle all day staring at a screen isn’t for them. These individuals really want to get out into the world and build or craft things with their hands. If this sounds like you, here’s a selection of jobs that let you literally have a hands-on experience. (more…)
You might be aware that we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day every year, but did you know why? Everything started during World War II, when there was a shortage of administrative personnel in the United States due to a decline in birth rates.
As a result, the National Secretaries Association was created to promote administrative roles and their importance to the economy. It was in their first year that the Association created National Administrative Professionals Day, then known as National Secretary’s Day.
We now celebrate this day every year to honor administrative assistants for all the work they do. If you’re an administrative professional, or looking to start a career in administrative work, we at Job Journey would like to thank you with a curated selection of blogs made just for you. (more…)
Jobs don’t always turn out like we think they will. Maybe you start a job and find it just isn’t for you, or you got laid off multiple times early on in the pandemic. Perhaps you start a job but have to move because your significant other got a new job or because you need to take care of a sick loved one.
Whatever your reason, your resume makes you look like a job hopper, which might scare off potential employers. They want someone that’s going to be in it for the long haul. According to Glassdoor, the average cost to hire is $4,000, and employers don’t want to spend that money on someone who leaves in a few months. So, if you have numerous jobs in a short amount of time, you’ll almost certainly get asked why in an interview. And even if you don’t, it’s something you should acknowledge and explain. Here’s how. (more…)
