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How to Build an Effective Facebook Landing Page
Tweet Share on Facebook November 17, 2011 Comment (5)In social-media land, much like all aspects of business, getting the desired results takes time—especially if you want to build a community of advocates who love what you do. You have to start by building a solid foundation, sharing quality content, and engaging daily to create a quality Facebook page.
You want to get quality “likes” and return visits to your page over and over, right? You want visitors who are actively interested and engaged in what you do.
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10 Workplace Myths Busted
Tweet Share on Facebook November 16, 2011 Comment (18)For a place that we spend so much time in, there are a surprising number of myths about the workplace. Here are 10 of the most common myths about work life, debunked.
1. Myth: If your boss is unfair or hostile, you might have legal recourse.
Fact: It’s not illegal for your boss to be unfair or a jerk. It’s unwise, but it’s not illegal. The exception to this: If your boss is being a jerk to you because of your race, gender, religion, or other protected class, then you do have legal options. But most jerky bosses act like jerks because that’s just the way they are, and that’s legal.
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How to Avoid Errors in Your Resume
Tweet Share on Facebook November 16, 2011 Comment (1)One of the fastest ways to lose a job opportunity is by submitting a resume with typos or spelling errors. In a competitive market where employers have a choice of qualified candidates, many hiring managers toss out error-laden resumes and choose the most perfect documents to review.
It can be difficult, even for the most skilled writer, to proofread his or her own resume. It’s easy to overlook mistakes, especially those not picked up by spell-check programs. For example, listing you were “manger” instead of “manager.” Since manger is a word, spell check won’t point out this mistake, and you could send in a resume with a silly error.
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Who's Hiring
Tweet Share on Facebook November 15, 2011 Comment (3)Despite hiring freezes across the board, some industries continue to hire. So, who is hiring?
Whether looking for full-time or freelance work, job hunters are in luck. Most people looking for a job this year will want full-time work. However, if an adjustable schedule is more your style, flexible jobs are available too, and include part-time, freelance, and telecommuting jobs, as well as those with flexible work schedules.
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The Most Important Advice for New Managers
Tweet Share on Facebook November 14, 2011 Comment (8)New manager? Here are the 10 most important things you need to know to excel in your new role. (This advice also works for more experienced managers who are struggling.)
1. Set clear goals. It sounds obvious, but too many managers simply tread water or get pulled in too many directions instead of figuring out what the most important things for them to achieve are and focusing there. Try this exercise: Pretend it’s a year from now. Looking back on the previous 12 months, what would you need to have accomplished for it to have been a successful year? After you’ve figured that out, make those things your concrete goals for the coming months. Write them out, form plans to achieve them, and then be disciplined about sticking to them.
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How to Recognize Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Tweet Share on Facebook November 11, 2011 Comment (9)As the victim of sexual harassment in two different previous workplaces, I think it’s important that everyone understands what constitutes sexual harassment and what steps they should take to alleviate the situation. Despite presidential candidate Herman Cain bringing this issue to the forefront, it’s not a political issue. And it’s certainly not a racial issue, like some would have you believe. It’s a basic workplace rights issue.
“There’s no bright-line test on sexual harassment since the courts—including the U.S. Supreme Court—have made it clear that it will depend on the frequency and severity of the conduct, whether the conduct is physically threatening or humiliating and whether the conduct interferes with the employee’s job performance,” says Paul O. Lopez, director and chair of the litigation department at law firm Tripp Scott.
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How to Set Yourself Apart From Other Newbie Entrepreneurs
Tweet Share on Facebook November 10, 2011 Comment (1)What I’m about to share with you now might just save you from a lot of frustration trying to find that business success “silver bullet.” This is the stuff I wish I knew before I started my business.
There Are Two Sides to Every Business
One of the most important distinctions that you can learn when it comes to running a business is that there are two sides to your business. There is the part of your business where you’re fulfilling your promise to customers (performing a service or delivering a product), and the part of the business where you’re bringing in the money or systemizing processes.
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Should You Take on a Second Job?
Tweet Share on Facebook November 10, 2011 Comment (1)In today’s economy, many people are considering a second job. Living costs are high enough that just about any upset can cause financial issues if you aren’t prepared. For some, this might be a partner losing a job. For others, it could be an illness that sets them back.
New expenses, such as a baby or hospital bills, may also cause you to start looking down the extra job path. Your decision to make some additional money may be deliberate—maybe you need to save money up for a big trip, a special purchase, or to further your education. Whatever your need, it’s clear you need more cash in your hands. Is a second job the course of action you need?
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10 Questions You Should Never Ask in a Job Interview
Tweet Share on Facebook November 9, 2011 Comment (22)At the end of a job interview, your interviewer is likely to ask you what questions you have. An employer is looking for two things here: First, your interviewer wants to help you flesh out your understanding of the job and company, as well as get you answers to whatever you’re wondering about. But second, and perhaps less obvious, your interviewer will get additional insight into you by the sorts of things you ask about.
The wrong questions can kill the good impression you made earlier, so it’s important to pick thoughtful questions about the job and the organization. Here are 10 questions that you should steer far away from:
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How to Stand out When Applying for a Job
Tweet Share on Facebook November 9, 2011 Comment (5)If you want to be in the top 20 percent of job applicants who get noticed and win interviews, you should be thinking about how to incorporate sales secrets into your job search strategy. John Kalusa is a nationally recognized writer who speaks about corporate sales, recruiting, and personal career management. With over 25 years of experience as a strategic recruiting, human resources, and sales and marketing management leader in start-ups and Fortune 250 companies, he’s well qualified to comment on what the hiring manager wants to see.
“80 percent of candidates don’t have a real chance of landing an interview because they don’t do anything to set themselves apart from the crowd," says Kalusa. "After reviewing thousands of resumes and conducting nearly as many interviews, I’m amazed at how many people take an unfocused approach and send the same tired resume to every posting.”
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