Career Advice

6 Tips To Overcome Shortfalls in Job Qualifications

You may think you have finally found the perfect job, only to discover as you read through the qualifications that you fall short of meeting the listed requirements. In some cases, the gap between your experience and the stated parameters might be too great to consider applying for the position. In other instances, however, you […]

March 5, 2015 1 comment READ MORE →

5 Types of Toxic Employees and How to Deal With The Jerks (Infographic)

I can’t even going to lie to you.  This infographic made me laugh instantly when I saw cartoons of each of the 5 Types of Toxic Employees.  Along with being fairly comical, I found it to be super helpful for both the employer side and the job seeker community that visits COTJ. Truth be told, […]

February 26, 2015 1 comment READ MORE →

Should America Be Going Green: The Pros & Cons of the Legalization of Marijuana

Brace yourselves; Corn on the Job is getting political. Brace yourselves again; we’re talking about weed. You may be wondering why this topic is appearing here on Corn on the Job and the answer to that is actually quite simple. You see, the legalization of pot has only complicated things for employers.   With laws and […]

February 25, 2015 2 comments READ MORE →

Steps for Employing the Right People for Your Business

Your employees are the ones who drive your business and keep it working… either efficiently or not so efficiently. Employing the right people for the job is vital to the growth and livelihood of your business. So how do you find the right people? Here are some tips for recruiting the best people for your […]

February 24, 2015 READ MORE →

School Leavers: Interested In A Career In Agriculture? Read This!

When you’re finishing your final exams at school, there will be three thoughts going through your mind. The first is that you won’t ever have to go back to school again soon! And the second is whether you’ll get good grades or not. But what about the third thought? Yes, you’ll be wondering what to […]

February 24, 2015 READ MORE →

Become a Leader at Work in Three Steps

  Do you wish you were a leader at work? Despite possessing an unwavering desire to spearhead your company, not to mention first-class communication skills and a level of self-assurance that makes Donald Trump look like a schmuck, you’ve somehow been overlooked for the top slots. However, by improving your leadership skills and demonstrating to […]

February 20, 2015 1 comment READ MORE →

What New Grads Need to Know About Pre-Employment Drug Tests

There’s no need to freak out about drug tests.  Actually, you might have a reason to be a little nervous depending on your recent activities.  Seriously, you might have a reason to be very nervous.  However, if you’ve only been participating in super clean fun, then don’t worry, you’ll be OK. This blog post isn’t […]

February 10, 2015 1 comment READ MORE →

Tips for Handling Video Conferencing Interviews

One of the greatest benefits to come from video conferencing is the ability to connect with anyone in the world so long as that person has a compatible device and Internet. Polycom states that video conferencing can significantly reduce a business’s travel costs for business conferences and interviews. Through services like Blue Jeans, you can […]

January 16, 2015 3 comments READ MORE →

Are university educations the best you can get?

Work Placements and Qualifications Can Give an Edge in the Employment Market Finding the right type of job is never an easy task, especially in today’s competitive employment market. Making the choice between obtaining a university degree and plunging straight into employment can also be difficult task but obtaining a qualification may give you an […]

November 24, 2014 READ MORE →

Spherion’s 2014 Emerging Workforce Study Part 1 (Infographic)

Disclosure: Post sponsored by Spherion, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure.   Spherion’s 2014 Emerging Workforce Study Check out study here:  http://www.spherion.com/ews/survey-findings/2014-ews/ Spherion has examined the issues and trends impacting the workplace and the employment life cycle for more than 15 years. Their 2014 study examines several primary themes […]

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