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A career in manufacturing can be challenging and exciting. But, working for the wrong company will leave you feeling like a robot. Are you ready to find a better job? Follow these five steps to discover your next opportunity. Define Your Ideal Job If you’re unhappy in your current role, you may think, “Anything would be better than this.” However, that’s not necessarily true. You don’t want…
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Right now times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions of people found themselves suddenly out of work. Millions more are weeks or even days away from losing their jobs, and millions more still are…
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You want to keep your employees, your customers and your company safe. But, where should you focus your efforts? Here are four of the biggest safety concerns in manufacturing. 1. Poor Maintenance In an effort to save time and money, some organizations downplay the importance of regular maintenance. Unfortunately, this attitude can be a recipe for disaster. Workers may not notice a broken or run-down machine until after an…
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Even if you aren’t currently looking for work, growing your network is a smart career move. After all, you never know who might help you land your next job. Are you ready to start building connections? Follow these five networking tips for manufacturing professionals. 1. Get to Know Your Coworkers When you’re trying to expand your network, your own organization is the perfect place to…
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You’re looking for a job and you’ve decided to attend a career fair. Great! Now, how should you prepare? Here’s our list of what to bring to a job fair. 7 Things to Bring to a Job Fair 1. Background Information About Attending Companies Wandering around aimlessly at a career fair isn’t the best strategy. Instead, do your homework. Before you attend, go to the job fair’s website. Find out which businesses will…
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To do your job well, you need to feel well. So, how can you stack the odds in your favor? Use these five tips to improve your health at work. Make Smart Food Choices Hitting the vending machine can not only derail your healthy lifestyle but also lower your productivity. Although some items are healthier…
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If you are searching for a manufacturing job, you’ll need a strong resume. What can you do to attract attention and land that interview? Follow these manufacturing resume tips to get the best results. Stay Focused When you are working in a factory, efficiency is vital. As a result, you’ll want to reflect this quality…
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You’ve noticed a potentially dangerous situation on the job. You know you should say something, but you’re not quite sure how to approach the issue. Here’s how to go to your boss with safety concerns. Do Your Research Especially if you are relativity new to a job, you don’t want to raise false alarms. Therefore, investigate situations before you say something. To get more information, check your company’s safety manuals, look at OSHA’s website or ask for advice…
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The new year is here! Have you made any resolutions? Switch things up in 2020 by committing to one or more of these career-boosting New Year’s resolutions. Learn Something New … for Fun This may not sound like career-building advice. However, often we get stuck in what we should learn, and we end up smothering our creativity. Pull out a piece of paper and write…
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Your career is important, but your family, friends, and interests are important too. So, how can you keep your job from overshadowing everything else? Use these tips to take control of your work/life balance. Admit Perfect Balance Doesn’t Exist Although most like the idea of a perfect work/life split, reality can be much different. One week, you may find yourself logging countless hours of overtime to hit a deadline. And another week, you may take…
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