December, 02, 2014
2 December,2014
by
Samantha Padilla-Torres
author
workhoppers
If you want to play it smart, stay out of debt, and get some seriously valuable work experience, getting one of these good student jobs while studying is key. It is true that most of the good student jobs available during your education years are entry jobs, that does not mean they cannot be amazing… Read the full article
November, 18, 2014
18 November,2014
by
Samantha Padilla-Torres
author
workhoppers
The word on flexible work is out and people are writing about it (this is kind of proving the point); but seriously, think about it, what do we do nowadays when there is a trendy subject around? We make lists! Top 10s, Top 5’s. And let me tell you, there are a lot of lists… Read the full article
November, 06, 2014
6 November,2014
by
Samantha Padilla-Torres
author
workhoppers
As an independent worker you should not only be an expert on your field, but also, you should know exactly what your price tag is. What do you need to set up your freelance rate? Sure, everyone should know their personal salary expectations for a given job, but knowing your specific selling point as a freelancer… Read the full article
October, 28, 2014
28 October,2014
by
Samantha Padilla-Torres
author
workhoppers
Being a student is rough, and on top of that you are thinking of working part-time? Are you crazy? Nope, you are just smart. Part-time university jobs for students are plentiful. Here is a list of the top 10 reasons why you should definitely consider looking at flexible part time jobs for students. 1- It… Read the full article
October, 14, 2014
14 October,2014
by
Samantha Padilla-Torres
author
workhoppers
True HR Strategy success is found when the right people are matched with a specific organization at the right time; and while in previous decades the right employee-company-fit would entail a 9-5 worker, a working as a freelancer revolution is upon us and things have begun to change. The silent cultural revolution of working as… Read the full article
October, 06, 2014
6 October,2014
by
Samantha Padilla-Torres
author
workhoppers
What is your job personality? The stereotype of a leader is that of an outspoken, loud, sociable, celebrity-looking, sparkle-on-the-teeth kind of person; that is, personal and professional success seems to be stereotypically correlated with extroversion. In the world of recruiting there is often discussions about extroverts vs introverts in the workplace . It seems intuitive… Read the full article
August, 26, 2014
26 August,2014
by
Samantha Padilla-Torres
author
workhoppers
Truth is, 21st Century jobs are no longer confined to the four walls of an office; now remote work / telework is more prominent than ever, and with it, a set of new technological opportunities have arisen. Focusing on communication and learning, you can now share concepts and train your remote workforce from anywhere around… Read the full article
August, 12, 2014
12 August,2014
by
Samantha Padilla-Torres
author
workhoppers
The ideal job match, just as the ideal partner, is not only likely to take a considerable time to come across with, but also, just plain hard to land. Data from the recruitment stage all the way to turnover rates correlate directly with how close of a job match an employee and an organization are;… Read the full article
July, 08, 2014
8 July,2014
by
Samantha Padilla-Torres
author
workhoppers
Why are 70% of all HR jobs filled by women? It can be argued that the root of HR jobs lie at the beginning of the 1900’s when the role of “safety secretaries” was created in order to ensure fewer accidents in dangerous industries. Indeed, if HR’s foundation can be traced back to a secretary… Read the full article
March, 18, 2014
18 March,2014
by
Samantha Padilla-Torres
author
workhoppers
From silicone cupcake molds, to yoga classes, to non-traditional work schedules, there is no denying it, flexibility is in and so is the need for a freelance resume. Let’s start off by saying that a flexible job is one that does not conform to the typical and ‘good-old’ 9 to 5 parameters and that rather,… Read the full article