Archive: June 2015

Tips For Job Seekers: What To Wear To An Interview

What do I wear to a job interview? We hear this question frequently from job seekers who want to know what to wear to a job interview. Experts agree you should dress one level up from the dress code of the company you interview with. In this episode of Tips For Job Seekers, we look […]

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How A Stapler Can Change Your Career

As technology changes, the way we complete tasks in the office also evolves. We have pushed aside typewriters for laptops, smart phones and other mobile devices. We are no longer bound to our desks confined by the limitations of office technology. While many things have changed to make our lives easier at work, we tend […]

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Accelerate Your Job Skills

It happens all the time. You find a job that has the potential to be a perfect fit for the responsibilities you are ready to take on in an office position. As your eyes scan the list of requirements, you find defeat when you do not posses one of the skills the employer has listed […]

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Dear Atty., Help! Our Employee Handbook Landed Us In Hot Water

The “Dear Atty.” column is aimed at answering employers’ legal questions that surround issues in human resources. Attorney Pete Albrecht of Albrecht Backer Labor & Employment Law, S.C. welcomes you to for future editions of “Dear Atty.” Dear Atty., I run a small business. We have fewer than 50 employees so I don’t think that […]

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4 Ways To Improve Your Commute

It is no secret that the Beltline can be horrible, terrible, the worst, a challenge through the peak hours of the morning and afternoon commute. While the Madison area commute may not always be the most ideal drive in Wisconsin, there are ways to improve the sometimes stressful journey to the office. Podcasts It seems […]

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Timing Is Everything: When To Arrive For A Job Interview

Job applicants often wonder how soon to arrive for an interview for a new position. Is 30 minutes too early? How about right on the dot when your appointment is scheduled? Most hiring experts can agree that 10 minutes early is the safe amount of time to arrive for an interview. Any earlier and you […]

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Improve Business With A Company Picnic

With the summer weather upon us, plans for the traditional company picnics are already in full swing for many organizations. If your company has not committed to the idea of a summer employee event, there are reasons a picnic makes good business sense and can boost your overall productivity. Show Appreciation A company picnic offers […]

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