A Year of Good Deeds – CXC® Gives Back in 2017

New Year, New Opportunities…   There’s an extraordinary significance when a year ends and a new one begins. It’s the end of an experience, a time of reflection and the promising start of something new.   At CAREERXCHANGE® we like to look back, not only at our successes and lessons-learned, but also at the direct […]

What To Do When an Employee Is Trying Hard… But Not Hard Enough.

When trying isn’t enough… Possibly one of the most difficult tasks as a manager is letting someone go, especially when that person is trying their absolute best; putting in extra hours, learning as much as they can. But sometimes, it’s just not enough. Is the answer to micromanage? To ignore the lack of skill and […]

7 Post Interview Questions to Ask Your Recruiter

  Stand Out From the Pack: If you’ve been using the “nope, I’m good” response in an interview after being asked “do you have any questions for us?” – you may want to rethink your strategy.   Show your recruiter that you’re a proactive (and attentive) candidate by asking follow-up questions that distinguish you from […]

Equal Pay Day in the U.S.

  April 4th marks Equal Pay Day, bringing awareness to the differences in pay that exist between men and women in the current workforce.   Background: Equal Pay Day began in 1996 as an endeavor by the National Committee on Pay Equity to bring to light the obvious discrepancies between men and women’s wages for […]

Leveraging Confidence for Your Job Search

Understand that confidence is key… We all feel we have shortcomings and areas in which we can improve, there’s no doubt about that. However, it is what we do with that knowledge that prepares us for success or failure. Leveraging our confidence is key – especially in a job search where competition is fierce and […]

Quality of Sleep Linked to Major Diseases

CAREERXCHANGE (WELLNESS) CXC’s new endeavor to bring you content rich in wellness and lifestyle tips for a healthy life, inside the office – and out.   The Power of Sleep: It was fascinating to learn that only 1/3 of adults get the CDC’s recommended 7 hours of sleep and those who do get less sleep […]