Looking to Moving Forward at Work? Here’s How

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Life is unpredictable but possible to take control of most things in your life. It’s hard to keep perspective, but most people will face a few setbacks during their career journey.

Sometimes you may lose career momentum after a difficult stretch at your job, but you want to avoid this at all costs because you may miss out on exciting opportunities. If you want to make sure that you don’t miss out on further developing your career, here are some tips that can help you keep your career moving in the right direction.

Letting Go-

During your life, you are guaranteed to have challenges that cause you to become distracted or worried. These types of setbacks can be momentum killers. The key is to learn that they are entirely normal and working through them can help you to move forward.

If you experience a setback at your job or facing personal hardship, it’s crucial to acknowledge what is affecting you – then strive to turn it into something positive. For example, think about the lessons that you can learn from the experience, and it is beneficial to your personal. Doing so will allow you to brainstorm a different approach that could create a more desirable outcome is a familiar situation arises.

The ultimate goal of this is to let yourself feel how you feel and then actively shifting your mindset; you can ensure your career doesn’t stall.

Creating a Support System-

When you want to continue your career momentum, it’s critical to have a reliable support system. The members your group can not solely help you maintain focus and accountable, but also should encourage you during challenging your times. A massive plus is having a support system it that they can provide you with insight to help you change your perspective. This is crucial if you are often your own worst critic – keeping you from blowing small items out of proportion.

When creating your support system, make sure the relationships don’t favor just you. If you want these individuals to be there for you, you need to be there for them too. Be a cheerleader for them and help examine their situations when required. This keeps your relationship reciprocal, ensuring everyone provides value.

Self Advocate-

Do you continually engage in negative self-talk? If you do, this can be incredibly damaging to your mindset. By continuously allowing self-doubts to manifest, that internal dialogue could lead to a stall in your career.

Whenever you engage in negative self-talk, decide to be your own advocate and counter these instances with something positive. Focus on your recent achievements, remind yourself of a compliment, or just confront chalk up your thought as being inaccurate. It can take some practice to fight off negative self-talk adequately. But, spending more time being your own advocate and less your own bully, it does become easier.

Ultimately, if you want your career to keep moving forward, you have to be conscientious. If you’re going to maintain career momentum, it’s worth putting in the effort by creating a resilient support system, learn from your mistakes, and be your own advocate. Remember, challenges are part of life but, by using the tips above, you put yourself in a position to achieve higher levels of success.

If you would like to start searching for a new job to keep your career on the right track, the hiring team at Award Staffing can help. We have offices located in Bloomington, Chaska, Crystal, Delano, Maplewood, and Ramsey Minnesota to help you with your job search today! Contact us to discuss your goals today and see how our current job opportunities in Minnesota can make keeping your momentum easier than ever.

3 Steps to Take to Be Promoted at a MN Company

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If you have a job you love and have been working at for a while, it makes sense that you may want to see a promotion in your near future. While the decision ultimately rests in the hands of your employer, there are five crucial steps you can take to speed up the process.

Be Early Every Day-

This cannot be stressed enough if you are hoping for a promotion in the near future. Being early every day not only allows you to jump into a situation if needed, but it also shows your level of commitment and dedication to your job. Your employers will start to notice that you are dependable, responsible, and motivated. These are all great traits to have as someone who is about to be promoted.

Go Above and Beyond Your Responsibilities-

In a similar manner to showing up early every day, you should go above and beyond your responsibilities. People who don’t care about work show up, do the bare minimum and clock out at the end of the day. People who value their jobs and colleagues show up at work, finish their tasks, and ask what else they can do to help their colleagues and the business overall. Not only will you be helping with your company’s productivity, but you will be visibly displayed to your employer that you have a vested interested in doing your job well beyond merely collecting a paycheck and helping the company succeed.

Express the Desire to Be Promoted-

Sometimes, even if you take the above two steps, your manager may not give you a promotion because s/he assumes you don’t want it. If you genuinely want to be promoted, you need to express the desire to them so they can take it into account. Whether you decide to write a formal letter, an informal e-mail, or have a conversation – that’s up to you. But, it is essential that you make your desire and goals heard so they can consider them.

If you have been working at a job that doesn’t allow for promotional opportunities, contact Award Staffing. We can place you in a job that values how hard you work and will give you opportunities based on the desires you express and the commitment you show to that particular company.

5 Items that You Need to Bring to Any Job Interview

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When you’re going on job interviews, there are several things you need to bring with you to help ensure a successful interviewing experience.

Resume-

Your interviewer will often ask you for a copy of your resume (even if you sent one earlier) Bring several copies with you in case there is more than one person sitting in the room with your interviewer. Make sure to print out your resume on quality neutral-toned paper so it can stand out from the crowd. 

References-

Have copies of your references on hand, so you can easily hand it over to your interviewer. The less work, your interviewer, has to do on your behalf, the better chances you have of getting the job.

Notepad and Pen-

You may not need it, but it’s important to be prepared. Appearing over prepared as opposed to being underprepared is always a plus

Folder-

Don’t have your papers and pen floating around loose in your hands, bag, or pocket. Make sure you bring a nicely-organized folder and keep your belongings inside of it. Your interviewer will likely take note of your organization and will be impressed. 

Water-

You never know when you’re going to need to cough, clear your throat, or sneeze. It’s important to bring water so you can remain hydrated and have a solution in case any of these uncomfortable situations arise during your interview.

If you need help finding jobs, contact Award Staffing. We will be able to help you line up interviews for job opportunities that are a good fit for your personality, work experience, and future career goals. Want to learn more career tips and tricks – check our When Work Works blog.

5 Quick Ways to Get Motivated For Your Job

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I don’t know about you, but quite frankly I’m sick of hearing about the tough economy. So today, we’re going to focus on 5 ways to turn negative, unmotivating thoughts into positive action.

1. You have a lot of potential – start recognizing it!

You may not be built like a bodybuilder or be mistaken for a supermodel. But with positive thinking, focusing on your strengths, and self-determination you can achieve some fantastic things.

2. Decide what you want – and set goals along the way.

Remember the old saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day”? Well, it wasn’t! When setting goals, it’s essential to keep your long-term goal in mind, but set smaller goals along the way. This will help keep you motivated and patient.

3. Get focused and discipline yourself.

Nothing in life is free. If you want to meet your goals, you’re going to have to work for it. Focus your attention on your goals and don’t stray. Make sure each day you do at least one activity that centers around your goals.

4. Stop doubting your abilities and develop self-confidence.

Strike the phrase “I can’t” from your vocabulary-because “you can”! Don’t complain or get frustrated with little roadblocks. Instead, visualize your success.

5. Avoid negative people.

Negativity is contagious. One of the easiest ways to become successful is to surround yourself with positive, successful people.

If you need help finding a new job opportunity, contact Award Staffing. We will place you with a job that is well suited for your needs, and that will enable you to perform it well on a daily basis. We have offices located in Bloomington, Chaska, Crystal, Delano, Maplewood, and Ramsey Minnesota to help you with your job search today! Want to learn more career tips and tricks – check our When Work Works blog.

5 Ways to Ensure You’re Doing Your Job Well

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If you are currently employed, the key to not only retaining your job but also gaining opportunities to move up, is to do your job well. Follow these five tips to ensure you are performing your job well.

1. Be on Time-

In order to perform your job well, you need to be on time. When you are on time for work, you can start your workday with a relatively low amount of stress and confusion. This will allow you to perform your tasks with a clear mind. A large amount of your job performance is linked to your mood, so make sure to get a good start to your day.  

2. Take the initiative-

Regardless of what your job title or position is, you need to understand you can always take the initiative. Instead of asking your employers for instruction all the time, apply what you know and move forward. Your employer will be impressed that you had the logical reasoning skills to assess a situation and act appropriately.

3. Be Thorough-

Don’t rush through tasks at work. Even if you are assigned a task that isn’t particularly exciting or fun, you should still take time to do the job well. Give 100% effort and avoid the mistakes that result from being careless or lazy.  

4. Ask for Feedback-

Ask for feedback from your employers. Your employers will know that you’re looking out for your job and will be happy to tell you what can be improved. Once you know this information, you will know which personal weaknesses you can strive to better.  

5. Enjoy It-

The best way to ensure you’re performing your job well is to enjoy it. When you appreciate your job, your work ethic will show it. Your colleagues and employer will recognize that you’re performing your job well because you will have pride in your work every day.  If you feel like you can embody these principles, you are ready for employment.

If you need help finding a job, contact Award Staffing. We will place you with a job that is well suited for your needs, and that will enable you to perform it well on a daily basis. We will be able to match you up with interviews in your area so you can get the job opportunity you want. We have offices located in Bloomington, Chaska, Crystal, Delano, Maplewood, and Ramsey Minnesota to help you with your job search today! Want to learn more career tips and tricks – check our When Work Works blog.

How Successful People Navigate a Job Change

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You’ve decided to change jobs. Good for you, but don’t forget these essential steps to help you on the way.  Now don’t get stressed – it’s not as complicated as it may initially seem if you do the planning and know the necessary measures you need to take to successfully navigate a career change.

Do the Research-

Take some time to research and discover everything you need to accomplish – from education to deadlines and dates which are relevant to your career change. Though this step may seem tedious, it never hurts to be too prepared.

Sign Up for Applicable Education-

Depending on what you’re going to be changing your career to, you may or may not need to go back to school or receive a professional certificate or license. In your research process, you should have been able to find more information about those requirements, so you’ll know if this applies to you or not.

Start Looking for New Jobs-

Even if you’re still in the beginning phases of switching careers, you should start looking for new jobs as soon as possible. The reason for this is because you want to know what the job market is like when you are ready for a new job. Plus, it’ll give you an end goal to accomplish as you start on your new and exciting path.

Finally, contact Award Staffing. We help people make career changes every week. We have offices located in Bloomington, Chaska, Crystal, Delano, Maplewood, and Ramsey Minnesota to help you with your job search today! We will be able to recommend current jobs opportunities for you that would fit in well with your new line of work but also take into account your past career and experiences. Want to learn more career tips and tricks – check our When Work Works blog.

How to be a Team Leader at Work in 305 Words

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One of the most frustrating things in the world is to hear that your co-workers are not getting along or working well together. It’s to your benefit to have total team cohesion so you can avoid costly mistakes or missteps. Here’s how you can foster teamwork in your workplace:

Hold Team Meetings-

One of the best ways to encourage collaboration is to start holding regular team meetings in which you and your team members check in with one another and provide feedback and suggestions. Doing this will allow you to physically connect with your team as opposed to leaving notes for each other on the message board or sending each other e-mails.

Encourage Co-workers to Help Each Other-

As a manager, it’s your job to oversee the day-to-day operations and make sure that your co-workers are getting along. One easy way to do this is to encourage co-workers to help each other instead of you or another manager helping them. Once they start helping each other, they will become that much more accustomed to each other’s needs and be able to anticipate them on the fly.

Do Team-Building Activities-

Team-building activities are a fun way to foster teamwork in the workplace because they let you break out of the regular team environment to get to know one another. You’ll soon find that when you’re not huddled in the same office or halls every day, you will get to see different aspects of your colleagues’ personalities shine, which will help you like them and get along with them that much more.

If you want a job where everyone contributes to your workplace’s overall teamwork cohesion, contact Award Staffing. We have work with Minnesota based companies that focus on cultivating a positive company culture. Start the job search today by perusing our current job opportunities! Want to learn more career tips and tricks – check our When Work Works blog.

Is Work Stressful? Here Are Some Ways to Relax

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Without a doubt work can be stressful – for some, they internalize stress, while others put their stress out in the open. No matter what the cause of your stress, it is crucial to know to know; it’s just a job.

Your Job Isn’t Your Identity-

It’s sometimes hard to believe, but your job isn’t the most critical aspect of your life. Yes, it’s true that you spend a vast majority of your day-to-day at work, but your job should serve as a way for you to learn about what you are genuinely passionate about.

In no way, shape, or form should your job create unhappiness throughout your life. Your job shouldn’t hold you back from the things that honestly matter. If the stress of your job does, then you have a higher chance of experiencing burnout.

Does this sound like you? If so, then it is time to reevaluate both your job and identity together.

Taking a Break-

If you see your job taking more of your day, you should consider scheduling some time away from work. Dedicating a majority of your time and energy to work can’t be maintained. Taking time away can help you reset and recharge and support better mental health.

Here are some things to realize – First, you are just one person. It’s a hard pill to swallow, but if you’re not the owner of the company you work for, the business will continue without you if you are gone for a few days. It is alright to take a step back and allow yourself to participate in hobbies that leave you feeling rejuvenated. Give yourself a chance to recharge can help you to be more productive over the long-term.

Being Stressed Doesn’t Mean Success-

There is a misconception out there that being stressed means, you are successful. Sometimes successful people may be stressed, being stressed doesn’t mean that you are successful. It doesn’t make you any more important in any way that is meaningful to your career.

While some stress at work is healthy, it shouldn’t take over your life. If you can’t seem to escape it, it could be time to find a new job opportunity. If you are looking for a job that lets you work and still have time for things that are important in your life, the recruiters at Award Staffing can help you explore new jobs. Contact us to see what is available in your area today. Want to learn more career tips and tricks – check our When Work Works blog.

5 Tips to Prove to Minnesota Employers They Should Hire You

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When you start your job search in the Minneapolis – St Paul metro area, your primary goal is to show a prospective employer that you are the right person for their job. When you get that first interview more often than not, you will be asked with one of the hardest questions to answer: “Why should we hire you?”

Most job seekers hate this question, but there exists an excellent opportunity to show why you’re the best fit for the job and why they should hire you. Here are 5 of our industry secrets that will help you accurately answer this question:

Focus on the Benefits-

One common way of standing out when answer this question is to focus on how your skills and experience will benefit the company. This should be done by clearly establishing your enthusiasm for the type of work you would be doing in this job. Also, take some time to speak to this job would accomplish for your career while talking about how your skills are a benefit for the business. Be sure to talk about the advantages of hiring for both the company and you to ensure that you have the most significant impact.

Standout-

We often see that many Minnesota job seekers answer this question continually stating their skills and experiences over and over again. By doing this, you aren’t showing and telling the hiring manager anything new. Instead, use your knowledge of the company to show how you would be a great addition to their company. To do this effectively, it requires an extensive amount of research – it shows that you’re excited about the job and that you took extra time to learn more about the prospective company.

Be a Problem Solver-

Traditionally, Minnesota companies want to hire a new person because they have an issue that requires a solution. If you can show how you can provide a solution to some of their current problems, you give the hiring manager a preview of what the future of hiring you would look like.

Give Extra Details-

Sometimes an interview happens quickly, leaving you without a chance to discuss everything you have to offer. Maybe all the questions that a hiring manager asks are specifically targeted to specific skills; they are looking for a basic, concise response. Regardless, this question gives you an opportunity to go over details that you might not typically have the chance to go over, which will help you prove that you have everything it takes to be successful.

Be Passionate-

There are very few things impact on hiring managers decision to hire a candidate is if they are genuinely passionate about their work. If you are driven and sincerely enjoy the work the work that you, embrace those feelings. Be sure to communicate what about the job appeals to you and why that leaves you driven to succeed. This may be as simple as particular skills or responsibilities as well as a connection to the company’s culture.

By following the above industry secrets, you will be able to prove that you are the right person to hire for the job. If you are searching for a new job opportunity, the hiring team at Award Staffing can connect you with leading companies in the area. Contact us to see how our services can help you get ahead and get employers to hire you.

How to Get a Job In Minnesota Through a Staffing Agency

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If you are currently unemployed or just looking for a new job, a great way to go about doing this is to apply through a staffing agency. Staffing agencies can help match you up with a job that is perfect for your skill and experience level. Here’s how to get a job through a staffing agency: 

Get Your References Ready-

When you are applying for a job, you will need to provide references to your potential employer, proving that you are reliable and trustworthy. You can get your references organized by calling previous employers and asking if you can list them as a reference. If they say yes, you can write down their name, position, phone number, and relationship to you. Let them know when they might be expecting a phone call from a future employer, so they aren’t surprised when they are contacted.

Get Your Resumé Ready-

You will need to provide your potential employers with a list of your past and current experiences so they can determine whether or not you’re qualified. As a general rule of thumb, you should not list experiences that are more than four years old so you can assure your potential employer that you have recent experience. If you don’t know what a resume should look like, there is help online that will teach you how to format it correctly.

Look Online For Opportunities-

There are plenty of job opportunities online.  You can look at staffing agency websites to see what opportunities are currently available to you. Usually, you can filter the search results by different factors such as location, interest, and skill level. You will be able to browse through these results until you find jobs that are applicable and appropriate for you.

Apply Using Your Information-

Once you see a job that looks interesting to you, you can apply for it using the information mentioned above. The application will probably ask for a resume, references, and your contact information. Customize your resume to fit the position requirements.  If you have taken all of the above steps, you are ready to get a job through a staffing agency. Staffing agencies are a great way to find employment because they provide readily available work that is geared towards a variety of niche skills and experiences.

Contact Award Staffing, and we will help you find a job in Minnesota that is perfectly matched for your skills and lifestyle. Ready to apply for your next job opportunity? Apply with Award Staffing! We have offices located in Bloomington, Chaska, Crystal, Delano, Maplewood, and Ramsey Minnesota to help you with your job search today! Want to learn more career tips and tricks – check our When Work Works blog.

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