Today, older members of Gen Z are taking their first steps into the workforce, and many are doing so with a degree of uncertainty. Due to the pandemic, the employment landscape has unfamiliar aspects that make some of the advice often given to (and provided by) past generations hard to apply. As a result, it’s… Read more »
The new hire onboarding process plays a big role in whether an incoming employee ultimately succeeds. By having a robust process in place, you’re ensuring that new hires have all the critical information they require. Plus, it helps your company gather what it needs to bring the employee onto your payroll, ensuring full compliance with… Read more »
If you’re a DevOps professional looking for a new job, participating in interviews is an unavoidable part of the process. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just launching your career, interviewing can be equal parts exciting and nerve-wracking. Fortunately, with effective preparation, you can experience more of the former and less of the latter. Here… Read more »
Working in a fast-paced environment can be invigorating, as there’s never a dull moment. However, these environments also have a tendency to become stressful, and without properly managing that stress, it’s easy to end up burned out. Mental, emotional, and physical fatigue can come with continuously having to push yourself to meet demands or expectations.… Read more »
During the pandemic, remote work didn’t just become more commonplace; it was an outright necessity for maintaining operations. In the years since, many professionals have diligently tried to keep working remotely as part of their paradigm, and those who’ve yet to have a chance to try it often seek out such opportunities. However, like all… Read more »
As a tech professional, you know that your technical capabilities are a critical part of your career success. However, relying on your technical expertise alone may not help you advance as far as possible. Instead, your soft skills play a crucial role in that equation, so ensuring they are exceptional is often a must. While… Read more »
In many cases, candidates underestimate the power of a well-written cover letter when they’re applying for new jobs. Some job seekers may believe they’re unnecessary, while others may do the bare minimum when creating one. In either case, not writing an exceptional cover letter means missing out on an opportunity. Often, candidates who apply to… Read more »
Many issues on the job do resolve with time. However, not all of them do. As a result, many professionals end up spending far too long in positions that are legitimately a poor fit. While it may seem like remaining in the wrong job isn’t overly damaging, that isn’t typically the case. Job dissatisfaction can… Read more »
Everyone makes mistakes, even at work; that’s just a simple fact. When it’s a minor mishap, you may be able to handle everything without anyone being the wiser. However, some missteps are far more serious, potentially leading to legal troubles for your company, safety issues for you or others, significant financial losses, or near-irreparable damage… Read more »
ANNAPOLIS, MD, November 20, 2015 – The Baltimore SmartCEO announced Nancy Squires, Founder and CEO of The Squires Group, Inc. (TSGi), as the winner of the SmartCEO’s Circle of Excellence award in the Professional Services category for medium sized businesses. This year’s Circle of Excellence Award ceremony took place on November 17, 2015 at the… Read more »