Careers In Human Resources

Office Manager: Making Sure It Runs Smoothly
Ever watch the Office (the American one, not the British one)? If so, you have a very loose idea what a (bad) office manager does. In fact, use Michael Scott as a template for how NOT to be an office manager. Almost everything he does or says on the show would get you into a human resources nightmare and result in your losing your job. Yeah, so don't be like him. Instead, be stern but receptive to your employees. They need to know you are in charge, but also that they can come to you when they n...

Career Counselor: Helping Someone Find His Compass
I wear many hats. People walk into the office stressed and overworked with frustration and anxiety: I assist in sorting through all of these emotions. The future is always hard to plan, so I advise clients according to their skills and interests. A career counselor has to be precise with their advice. In most cases, clients are using you as their primary source of information, so keep that in mind. This job is for someone who doesn't mind the idea of being in control of someone else's life. Esse...