Shipbuilding is a complex process that requires work from many different professionals across a wide range of different specializations. Below is a brief overview of the different kinds of jobs you can find in a typical shipyard. Welders Welders are accountable for welding all the metal structures that constitute a ship, including the hull, girders… Read more »
We tend to think of professional people as upstanding and trustworthy, but surveys show a large percentage of people admit to lying on their resumes. For employers looking to hire people they can trust, this presents a major challenge: Having to spot lies on a resume. It can be difficult to identify false information; however,… Read more »
Although kids going back to school in the fall makes things simpler for working parents in some respects, the back-to-school season can be pretty complicated. With the school day typically ending between 3 and 4 p.m., working parents need to either head home to look after their children or make sure their kids are occupied… Read more »
If you are in a situation where you need a new job fast, getting that job as quickly as possible can feel like an impossible task. It isn’t, of course, and you simply need to take some smart steps in order to make it happen. Below are four simple things you can do to move… Read more »
Driving in poor conditions can mean dangerous scenarios for you, others on the road and those alongside the road. Awareness is key when it comes to staying safe in a thunderstorm. Before heading out on the road, always check weather conditions on a smartphone app, weather site or local radio and television broadcasts. Unfortunately, you cannot… Read more »
Negotiation is a skill, like riding a bike. Once you learn how to do it right and get some experience, it’s much easier to reach your end goal. The following tips can help you approach negotiation with the right mindset and enable you to get what you want at work. Negotiation Shouldn’t Be a Zero-Sum… Read more »
Everyone knows those people at work who always seem to have a ton of stuff to do, but always manage to get it all done. How do they do it? Maintaining a high level of productivity isn’t rocket science. Research shows very productive people develop and maintain good habits. They know how to best use… Read more »
If you have a full-time job you are happy with, you may not bother keeping your resume up to date. However, you should be regularly updating your resume, as well as your LinkedIn profile and any other online professional profiles, even if you’re happily employed. Updating your professional credentials doesn’t take a lot of time and can… Read more »
Hiring a new staff member is a time–intensive task, as it should be: Hiring decisions are essential to an organization’s success. Those involved in hiring decisions must have the skills and time to pick out the best candidate for each open position. If your hiring team doesn’t have the expertise and time to get it right, your company may want to outsource the bulk… Read more »
Covering everything from true crime to crochet, podcasts have exploded in popularity in recent years and for truck drivers, this means endless hours of content to listen to on the road. All podcasts are not created equal, however. Some are gripping and highly professional, while others are just someone rambling pointlessly into a microphone. Given… Read more »