Commuting to and from work can be a large source of stress for many professionals, and that stress can end up affecting your general mood and work performance each day in the office. Learn how to improve your commute by following the advice listed below:
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Due to the amount of training required for certain temporary assignments, our clients are requesting that our temps provide at least one week’s notice prior to leaving their assignment. This will allow Whitman to find a suitable replacement and have time to train them prior to your departure from an assignment.
Some assignments require more training than others, so if you cannot provide one full week’s notice, we ask that you provide at least three day’s notice. If you have any questions regarding this policy update or are not able to give any notice prior to leaving due to special circumstances, please call Julie or Lindsey at 202-659-2111.
Whitman Associates has gone mobile! Our website is now compatible with most smartphones and other mobile devices. Check it out next time you need to reach us on the go!
Working a full-time position in an office environment can lead you to develop some very repetitive routines. While having a routine can help you get to work on time or serve as a checklist to make sure your daily assignments are completed, it can also be pretty boring. Make sure your daily work attire doesn’t fall into the same boring routine, and use your outfit choices as opportunities to spice up your day-to-day. Plus, your coworkers are probably just as bored of seeing you wear the same outfit every Tuesday. Check out our advice below to see how you can overhaul your work wardrobe with a few simple tricks.
The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade held their Summer Fancy Food Show in DC this past weekend, and Whitman temps were there to help! With over 2,400 exhibitors presenting, the extra hands were greatly appreciated and the temps had a great time! They loved working at such a fun event and experiencing so many different foods from all over the world. If you’re interested in working with Whitman Associates for the opportunity to participate in exciting events like this, please email your resume to resumes@whitmanjobs.com or visit us on FACEBOOK!
We all remember this quote from Ben Franklin. Of course, there has been quite a bit of inflation since his time, so let’s forget the pennies and think of how to save a few bucks during your work day.
As soon as you leave the house, you are already spending money. Minimize your expenses during the day and maximize your earnings!
Try to look at purchases as time spent working. For example, let’s say on Monday you spend $4 on coffee, $10 on lunch, $5 on snacks, and $3 on a couple of bottles of water. That’s $22 that you have purchased throughout the day. Hypothetically, let’s say you are making $14 an hour. That means that you are making about $11 an hour after taxes. You have just spent two hours of your day working hard just to eat and drink these items!! You have labored away a quarter of your day to buy these consumables that are now nowhere to be seen.
Here are some suggestions to help you get off the hamster wheel and hang on to your money!
Continue reading ““A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned”…Protect Your Paycheck!!”
You finally have a promising interview lined up. You have your resumes printed and ready to go. You have researched the company and position. You have mapped out the route to the interview location and know how long it will take to get there. You know you’re going to look great because you have your interview suit dry-cleaned and ready to go. Your shoes and accessories are carefully matched.
Great! But you’re not quite ready yet. We’ve all been told not to judge a book by its cover. However, the reality is that in the professional world your appearance is closely scrutinized – especially at a job interview. But personal appearance goes beyond just the clothes you are wearing. Follow these tips to be seen in the best possible light by potential employers.
Continue reading “Beyond the Suit: Personal Appearance for an Interview”
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