Tip #6,208 Always invest in your company's 401k plan. If they match up to a certain amount, that it is like a raise or free money that is also tax free. The future you will thank you. Money employment + savings + investing + retirement + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,410 If you have ideas on how your team or company can increase efficiency, share them with your supervisor. It may make life easier for you and make a good impression on your superiors. Work getting things done + employment + career + boss + productivity + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,451 Even if you are salaried, try to keep track of your work time. You never know when it might come in handy to help prove how much you have worked or that you need an assistant. Work employment + career + organization + productivity + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,228 When seeking a good career fit consider both how the job fits you and the salary. Both will be important in the long run. Work employment + career + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,138 When job searching, pay more attention to the job duties and tasks rather than the job title. Often a title can be misleading. Focus on what you would be doing in the job. Work job search + employment + career + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,882 If you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck or falling behind, consider getting a second part time job to fill the gap. Money budget + employment + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,771 As soon as you start working, begin saving for retirement. It may seem to be in the distant future, but it isn't. Check into retirement plan options with your employer, your bank and a financial planner. Money employment + savings + investing + career + high school + college + finance + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,866 Encourage talented individuals to join your company. It will help others advance their careers and you'll improve your company at the same time. Work networking + employment + giving back + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,672 • 1 person found helpful If you are a freelance writer looking for more work, try signing up for some writer's newsletters. They often include names of publications open to accepting new freelance material. Work blogging + employment + writing + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,265 • 2 people found helpful Many employers offer discount plans with certain cell phone companies. Check with your HR department before purchasing a new cell phone plan. Money cell phone + employment + savings + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,934 • 3 people found helpful • 1 List Prior to college graduation, you need to learn about the various software technologies that will help you do your job. Read More Work job search + computer + employment + career + web + learning + college + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,933 • 3 people found helpful • 1 List Attitude is much more important than skill-set and is critical to a college student’s career path. Read More Work job search + employment + career + self-improvement + college + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,932 • 3 people found helpful • 1 List To prepare for your future career during college, take initiative by creating digital content that people will love. One excellent tactic that accomplishes this is through blogging. Read More Work job search + blogging + employment + career + web + college + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,931 • 3 people found helpful • 1 List The first step to landing a job before you graduate college, is to know whom you serve. You serve the customer and client. The customer demands value and wants you to solve their business problems. Putting yourself in this mindset will make you valuable to a future employer. Work job search + employment + career + college + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,447 • 12 people found helpful If your employer doesn't provide disability insurance, consider looking into it for yourself. It will provide income if you are injured and cannot work. Money insurance + employment + finance + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,802 • 14 people found helpful If looking to be employed at a specific company, consider meeting with someone from that company. Ask him/her about goals and expectations of the organization so you can determine how you can contribute. Work job search + employment + career + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,642 • 13 people found helpful If your employer does not offer disability insurance, talk with someone in leadership about why not. You are much more likely to be disabled than to die while of working age and disability insurance can make a huge difference. Do what you can to get some. Money insurance + safety + employment + career + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,516 • 16 people found helpful Earn extra money by housesitting. Check for opportunities on housesitting websites or advertise your services in a local publication. Money employment + savings + finance + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,637 • 15 people found helpful When you work in a specific industry it can be easy to focus too narrowly on what you do. Take time to read about other industries and keep up on business current events. Many times unique solutions and important lessons can be found outside of your specialty. Work employment + career + self-improvement + learning + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,510 • 14 people found helpful It generally takes six months to become acclimated to a new job. Work job search + employment + career + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send