by Joe Szynkowski | Aug 11, 2021 | Workhappy Blog
Have you ever decided on a whim to go after a new job? How did that work out for you? The best job searches are rich with strategy, planning and perseverance. Deciding to approach the search for a new job is far more involved than sending out blanket resumes to...
by Joe Szynkowski | Aug 11, 2021 | Workhappy Blog
4 Reasons Nintendo’s Punch-Out!! Holds the Key to Entrepreneurial Success by Joe Szynkowski | April 7, 2018 | Workhappy Blog Punch-Out!! in 1987. What a game. What a year. (Nintendo©) In one of The UpWrite Group’s favorite announcements of 2018, the arcade version of...
by Joe Szynkowski | Jul 17, 2021 | Resume Blog, The WorkHappy Blog, Workhappy Blog
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Work for free? I’ve got a family to feed, man! Don’t worry, I’m not telling you to quit your job (unless you really want to). I’m telling you to consider volunteering your spare time for a cause that’s close to your heart. Being a volunteer gives you...
by Joe Szynkowski | Mar 19, 2021 | Uncategorized, Workhappy Blog
After a year off, March Madness is back! With this week’s first tip-off, millions of college basketball fans will be glued to their TV sets or smartphones to watch the action. Given that the pandemic canceled last year’s tournament, this year’s edition figures to be...
by Joe Szynkowski | Apr 7, 2020 | Uncategorized, Workhappy Blog
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that employment is fickle. There are no guarantees when it comes to having a recession-proof job. As evidence, some startling numbers came out of the St. Louis Federal Reserve in early April 2020. Here are three...
by Joe Szynkowski | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorized, Workhappy Blog
Previously published in The Southern Illinoisan. Looking for a rebrand? Ask about our executive resume writing services HERE. Your resume is way too long. It’s actually not long enough. I would take away the word “leadership.” I would add the word “ninja.” Actually,...