The Penmac Blog

School is just around the corner. Stores have their Back to School displays out, and teachers are preparing their classrooms. But what if you’ve just graduated? The first summer after graduation can be exciting, and a well-needed few months to relax after lots of hard work during the school year, but it probably flew by and […]

How far do you live from work? Are you considering accepting a job that isn’t close to home? Most of us have to deal with some sort of commute to work, whether it be short or long, but how much should the commute factor into your job satisfaction? There are several things to consider when […]

A common challenge many employees experience is knowing when to say no. Saying no can be difficult—it can make you feel guilty and uncomfortable, or like you aren’t a good employee, but the truth is, sometimes saying no is the right thing to do. This year, learn when and how you should say no at […]

Many lucky workers get the day off for the Fourth of July, and it doesn’t come any time too soon! These hot summer days can start to feel long and tedious. If this feeling sounds familiar to you, you might feel like you’re stuck in a slump at work. How can you motivate yourself to […]

Have you been looking for a job for a while, but haven’t received any calls for interviews? While this could mean a number of things, it might be worth looking at your resume again to make sure it’s helping you put your best foot forward. Read below to learn how you can avoid five common […]

Penmac is offering all 2018 graduates a $200 bonus to help you get started in your first job after graduation! We know that looking for work can feel like an overwhelming process—resumes, applications, interviews—it’s hard to know where to start, especially if it is your first time starting a job search. At Penmac, it’s our […]

Graduates are finishing up the last days of school and preparing to enter the workforce. As students consider their future and think about what their dreams are, it’s also a good time to think about our own dreams—both personal and employment goals. At Penmac, we know that employment plays a vital role in each person’s […]

Moms are filled with wisdom, and with Mother’s Day approaching it’s a good time to think about how timeless her advice is. While you might remember mom saying classics like, “Let’s play the quiet game,” or “I’m going to give you until the count of three,” when you were younger, a lot of those mom phrases […]