Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rise in employment and human rights disputes. Companies left and right are experiencing closures, resulting in massive retrenchment of employees all over the world. Therefore, now more than ever, it is crucial that you equip yourself with knowledge on how the whole process of legal consultations work. Knowing your rights can help you stand firm and fight for what is rightfully yours.
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It’s easy to get stuck in a job role that you don’t feel fulfills your needs, whether they’re financial, creative, or intellectual, due to your need for a regular income. However, the more stagnant you feel in your career; the more you’ll start resenting the job, and your overall performance will drop, which puts your current and any future opportunities at risk. Therefore, it’s always worth considering how you can give your career a boost so that your income will also increase; you’ll get so much more from your job if you feel like you’re getting what you deserve. The following tips and ideas are areas to consider if you’re in search of a new opportunity and a fresh challenge in your workplace environment.
Do you find yourself living for the weekend? Are you just going through the motions week by week and counting down the days and hours until the weekend? If so, you may need to consider looking at other employment options.
So many Canadians find themselves stuck in a rut where they simply look forward to Friday. Have you ever caught yourself on a Monday morning saying to a colleague: “Is it Friday yet?” If you have, then it might be the right time to do some serious thinking about what you are doing with your life. If you do not feel fulfilled with your current job situation, perhaps you need to do something new.
If you are currently in the process of looking for a job, you can test how proficient you are at job hunting by taking the quiz called “How Sharp Are Your Job Hunting Skills?” found under the Career & Business section at this link.
Some job hunting tips to remember from this quiz include:
-Don’t rely exclusively on the Internet when seeking a job. Many jobs are not advertised and can only be found through networking. Ask around and proactively make connections.
-It’s okay to negotiate an entry-level salary. Most employers have some wiggle room in how much they can offer, so don’t be afraid to ask.