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12 Ways to Be Miserable at Work
Tweet Share on Facebook April 16, 2010 Comment (1)A Harvard psychology professor once said that whenever he meets someone who really wants something, he always wonders what they will be willing to do not to get it. Taking another slant, motivational speaker Zig Ziglar believes that the leading cause of unhappiness is trading what we want most for what we want now.
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When the Job Offer is Different in Writing
Tweet Share on Facebook April 15, 2010 CommentWhat do you do when you your offer letter doesn't match the verbal offer over the phone? Skipping the recruiter is the first step.
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42 Questions to Ask When You Hit a Career Roadblock
Tweet Share on Facebook April 15, 2010 Comment (3)As you pursue your career goals, you will inevitably come face to face with big, gnarly obstacles along the way. How you deal with them will do a lot to determine where your career takes you. If you bump up against those obstacles, feel the resistance, and decide that it’s impossible, then it will be. But if you hit a roadblock and view it as a signal to go into problem-solving mode, your potential is infinitely greater.
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The Crucial Interview Question That Won't Be Asked Out Loud
Tweet Share on Facebook April 14, 2010 Comment (3)There’s one question a hiring manager will never ask you, but the answer is crucial in determining whether or not you’ll be offered the job:
“Is this person a good fit for my workplace?”
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Why Employer Bad Behavior is Getting Worse
Tweet Share on Facebook April 12, 2010 Comment (9)The longer the economy struggles, the worse some employers seem to treat job seekers. And job seekers, feeling a lack of power, increasingly feel they have no choice but to put up with it.
[See the best careers for 2010.]
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How to Ask for Help and Still Look Smart
Tweet Share on Facebook April 9, 2010 CommentA professional knows when to ask for help.
Less experienced individuals will keep burning the midnight oil, hoping that the deadlines will miraculously go away or an unrealistic breakthrough will occur. They worry about their image and often are consumed with massive regret that they ever took on the project.
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12 Guaranteed Ways to Sabotage Your Career Goals
Tweet Share on Facebook April 8, 2010 CommentLet’s face it, jumping out of your comfy rut and pursuing your dreams can be scary. And who wants to be scared? To save you from actually having to come face-to-face with your potential, here are 12 surefire ways to let the air out of the tires so your dreams never have a chance to gain momentum:
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10 Ways to Ask for the Job at the Interview
Tweet Share on Facebook April 7, 2010 Comment (18)A lot of job hunting advice tells you to always end the interview by asking for the job.
Which leads many job hunters to ask, "How exactly do you ask for a job?"
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How to Handle Shocking Criticism and Save Your Job
Tweet Share on Facebook April 5, 2010 Comment (2)Your manager has just told you that she has serious concerns about your work. You're shocked--you thought you were doing a good job and you didn't see this coming. You're questioning whether she's crazy, has a personal vendetta against you, or if there's some other agenda you don't know about.
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3 Reasons You May Not Get The Job You Want
Tweet Share on Facebook April 2, 2010 Comment (1)You’ve learned of a very attractive job opportunity and are tempted to submit your name for consideration.
Go ahead and apply, but recognize that the employment world can be as brutal and unfair as life on Africa’s Serengeti Plain. Some lions and hyenas may be lurking in the high grass. Factor these possibilities into your analysis:
