Your Work Environment Can Affect You

By Sandy Prock M.Ed., JCTC, Co-Owner of www.ExpertResume.com

All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.
Martin Luther King, Jr.

If you’re unhappy in your current job or if you are out of work, why not look for the best and healthiest environment? Your environment affects you. Your environment contributes and shapes your happiness or unhappiness. Yes, you do have control of how you view something and how you respond. However, a healthy environment that encourages mutual respect contributes to your productivity and happiness on the job.

Consider being on the lookout for a healthy environment in your future job and company.

• Do they value their employees?

• Do they value mutual respect in conversation?

• Do they value creating a healthy environment that supports their employees and differences?

• Does the company encourage healthy normal conversation?

• Do you have room and opportunity to grow and develop?

• Are your needs considered?

• Is there a healthy exchange of ideas?

• Is there collaboration with colleagues and management?

• Is there open and honest communication?

• Is the salary fair?

These are some ideas to ponder as you look for your new job. Your environment, who you hang out with and who you work with does affect your well-being. Create the best scenario you can for yourself.

Make sure your resume, cover letter and other job search documents shine. Give yourself your best opportunity to find your best environment and your best job/position.

Bob and I wish you the best.

Sandy Prock M.Ed. (Masters Degree in Education), JCTC (Job and Career Transition), Co-Owner of www.ExpertResume.com