It won’t be long now before we get to face the reality of winter storms and extreme cold. The time to prepare for bad weather is before the season hits. This way, you won’t get caught unaware or in competition with everyone else who needs last minute supplies. Winter weather affects different parts of the country differently. Some areas are more likely to face more severe danger from winter weather than others, but the reality is that most Americans will, at some point, face severe weather. Winter storms can range from a few hours to a few days, and storms … Continue reading →

With the colder weather here (snow in October!) and a few viruses already under our belt, it is definitely time to check and supply the sick kit. The sick kit comes in handy when anyone is sick, including mom. Maybe I should say especially mom, since when I am sick I tend not to get rest, and this draws out the illness more; can I get an Amen? While I don’t often store the entire kit together in one place, I do make sure that everything needed is stocked in easy locations. Standard kits might include tissues, medication, etc., but … Continue reading →

Job interviews can be intimidating and stressful, even for veterans who have a number of job interviews under their belts. One way to reduce the nervousness is to be prepared ahead of time. Good preparation can not only give you confidence, but it can also lead to a successful interview. Research the Company and Industry The first thing that you should do is to understand the company you are interviewing with. Do your research. Find out where they are and where they want to be. Figure out, if you can, what they need. Study the industry as well. What are … Continue reading →

Preparing for a job-related disaster is important. Jobs are far from secure these days, even for the best employees. If you have a plan in place and are willing to do a little work up front, you can weather a job or income loss with ease. Here are the steps that you need to take for career emergency preparedness and preparing for a job loss. Create a Resume Plan Most people don’t even think about updating their resumes until a job loss or changes in their work environment happen. Unfortunately, this can be the worse time to try and update … Continue reading →