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The 5 Secrets to Staying Employed
Tweet Share on Facebook February 22, 2012 CommentYou are one of the lucky ones to land a job. But conventional wisdom suggests that a job today is no guarantee of employment tomorrow. Our economy is changing, so you can't consider yourself "finished" looking for work—even when employed. A CareerBuilder survey of more than 3,000 hiring managers and human resource professionals across industries and company sizes shows that in 2009 companies hired 28 percent more freelancers. In 2012, 36 percent of companies will hire contract or temporary workers. For years, people who study workplace trends have been predicting companies will outsource as much work as possible and hire fewer traditional employees. What does this mean for you? That you should maintain a "job search" mindset at all times.
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8 Signs You Should Look for a New Job
Tweet Share on Facebook February 22, 2012 Comment (1)All too often, people miss the signs that their job might be in jeopardy or that it's time for them to move on to something else. Whether it's an impending layoff or simply your own increasing unhappiness, here are eight signs that you should consider looking for another job.
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How to Write a Knock-'em-Dead Cover Letter
Tweet Share on Facebook February 21, 2012 CommentAccording to plenty of experts in the career-sphere, the cover letter is growing obsolete.
But according to the results of a recent OfficeTeam study, which surveyed senior managers at companies with 20 or more employees, cover letters are still an important part of the job seeker's toolbox.
Ninety-one percent of the more than 1,000 executives queried say cover letters are either somewhat or very valuable when evaluating a job candidate.
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10 Secrets to Acing a Job Interview
Tweet Share on Facebook February 21, 2012 CommentIf you've made it to the interview process, then your qualifications have proven an interesting match for the position (or at least they have on paper). The interview is when the chemistry with team members and your soft skills are evaluated. So here are 10 tips to help you do your best.
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Are Your Gadgets Ruining Your Work Mojo?
Tweet Share on Facebook February 16, 2012 Comment (2)It's no surprise that smartphones and tablets make it into the office, with so many people using them. But is your workplace now inundated with technology? Are tech toys slowing down your office's productivity levels?
Company Policy
Does your company have a policy (written or unwritten) about using personal electronics in the office? Many don't, but should, have one in place.
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5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Job Prospects
Tweet Share on Facebook February 15, 2012 Comment (1)Not landing the job you want? How can you change your luck? Stop what you're doing and make some changes; you may be surprised by the results.
1. Don't apply for positions if you are overqualified. While you may assume that having more than the necessary qualifications will help you land a job in a tough job market, the opposite is likely true. For example, if the job is primarily administrative and you've held executive-level positions and boast a master's degree in business administration, the hiring manager is unlikely to consider you a serious candidate. Why? Many hiring managers will assume an overqualified applicant, if hired, will resign the minute something better comes along. Others are concerned that overqualified candidates will expect inflated salaries. Don't waste your time applying for jobs if you are overqualified—it makes you look desperate.
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How to Kill a Job Offer at the Last Minute
Tweet Share on Facebook February 15, 2012 Comment (5)Getting a job offer should be the end of a stressful journey—you can relax and enjoy it, right? Well, not always. If you don't handle the offer stage correctly, then you risk having the offer pulled away.
Job seekers frequently worry that an offer will be canceled if they try to negotiate for more money. That's rarely the case (with one exception below). But there are other missteps you could make at this stage that can cause an employer to rethink that offer.
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How to Solve 4 Sticky Work Dilemmas
Tweet Share on Facebook February 14, 2012 Comment (1)Plenty of awkward work situations exist that you'll likely confront at some point in your career. While each situation has its own unique characteristics and there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, these are some ideas for handling delicate job situations.
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5 Ways to Get Out of Buying Girl Scout Cookies at Work
Tweet Share on Facebook February 14, 2012 Comment (10)Girl Scout cookie time. It's one of the mile markers of the work year—like open enrollment, receiving a W2, and performance evaluations.
For devotees of Thin Mints, Samoas, and Do-Si-Dos, it is a sweet, snacking time. But for other people, it's a difficult season when coworkers solicit them to buy unwanted cookies.
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10 Ways Email Can Derail Your Job Chances
Tweet Share on Facebook February 13, 2012 CommentJob seekers often spend hours perfecting their resumes and agonizing over their cover letters, and then blow it all by sending an email that comes across as unprofessional.
Here are 10 ways that a single email can ruin your chances of getting an interview or job.
1. Sharing an email account with a spouse. Employers don't want to feel like they're emailing job-related correspondence to your significant other. If your email address makes it clear that someone shares it with you (like GeorgeAndKristy@email.com), then it's time to get your own separate account for job-searching. They're free, after all.
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