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4 Questions a Hiring Manager Should Never Ask
Tweet Share on Facebook January 31, 2012 Comment (6)The goal of any interview is to get to know you better and make sure that your background fits the company's needs. Every employer wants to fill the position with someone who fits well and has enough experience to do the job. And while interviews can become more personal as the conversation continues, certain questions should be avoided at all costs. Human resources departments are usually aware of illegal interview questions, but hiring managers and other employees who take part in screening job candidates aren't always well-trained interviewers. Here's a short list of some of the off-limits topics during an interview.
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5 Questions to Ask on Your Next Interview
Tweet Share on Facebook January 31, 2012 Comment (7)When it comes to job interview prep, much emphasis is put on having the right answers. But while you're struggling to come up with responses to queries on your biggest weakness and why you should be hired, don't forget to craft some smart questions, too.
You will be judged, after all, by what you ask (or fail to ask).
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How to Handle Uncomfortable Situations at Work
Tweet Share on Facebook January 30, 2012 Comment (1)Whether it's a stinky coworker or an inappropriately dressed assistant, you're guaranteed to run into some awkward circumstances at work from time to time. Here are five of the most uncomfortable, and some advice on how to handle them.
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4 Ways to Get a Promotion in 2012
Tweet Share on Facebook January 27, 2012 CommentThings are looking up for the job market in 2012, but we're not out of the woods yet. If you're hoping for a promotion in the new year, be aware that it will be tough—but not impossible.
Follow these four tips to get a promotion and climb the corporate ladder even in a stagnant economy:
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When to Talk About Salary
Tweet Share on Facebook January 26, 2012 Comment (4)Bringing up salary too early with a potential employer might cost you the chance of landing the job. Wait too long and you might not get to negotiate. Let's look at when to talk about salary in two scenarios: working with a recruiter and working with the company hiring manager.
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When Working with a Third-Party Recruiter
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5 Free Tools Every Entrepreneur Should Know About
Tweet Share on Facebook January 26, 2012 Comment (4)When starting a new business, two things you probably don't have much of are money or time. You have a million things to do and no money to make it happen. I know—I was there when I launched my Internet business six years ago. Here are five powerful free tools that I used to get things rolling.
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1. Weebly. Weebly is the best thing that ever happened to creating websites. It is easy, fast, and best of all, free. My favorite part about Weebly is how easy it is to maintain. You can make ongoing changes on a regular basis, like updating your address, adding customer testimonials, and changing your prices. If you already have a website but haven't updated it in years, consider switching to Weebly; it will make a dramatic improvement to your business. I like to start with Weebly anytime I have a business idea—I spend a few hours creating a simple informative website, then spend a week talking to customers to see if they would sign up.
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Reference-Checking Secrets Employers Won't Tell You
Tweet Share on Facebook January 25, 2012 Comment (11)Job applicants often hand over their references without much thought about what happens behind the scenes. But references can be a make-or-break element of job searching, and it's crucial to understand how they work.
Here are eight things about reference checks that you might not be aware of.
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1. Policies about not providing references are frequently broken. While some employers have a policy that they won't give a reference beyond simply confirming your dates of employment, in reality this policy is broken all the time. It's usually HR types who adhere to the letter of these policies, while individual managers are often willing to give more detailed references, regardless of what the rule is.
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What Every Job-Searching Veteran Needs to Know
Tweet Share on Facebook January 25, 2012 CommentMaking a career change isn't easy. You need to showcase why you are qualified for the targeted job, even if your past experiences do not identically match the employer's requirements. Most employers are not familiar with military service, positions, jargon, or acronyms, so it can be even more challenging for veterans to make a strong case. What can job-seeking veterans do to help transition into civilian positions?
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Identify your skills. Evaluate your military service. What did you do on a daily basis? Make a list. Once your list is complete, pair skills you used with each task. Pay special attention to your transferable skills—the ones you can easily use in different organizations.
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What Your Day Should Look Like if You Are Unemployed
Tweet Share on Facebook January 24, 2012 Comment (6)When you're without a job, it's important to maintain structure throughout your day. It's easy to get distracted with household chores, sleeping in, and focusing on the wrong tasks. Setting up a solid job search plan will not only help you find a job faster, but it will also renew your confidence and keep you feeling good about yourself.
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Part 1: Hunting for a Job
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How to Follow Up On Your Job Application
Tweet Share on Facebook January 23, 2012 Comment (5)Job seekers often struggle to figure out when they should follow up with an employer after applying for a job, or whether they should follow up at all. Here's some guidance on how you can follow up appropriately at each stage of the hiring process.
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After you submit your application. Like it or not, after you submit your application, the ball is in the employer's court. They might not even be reviewing applications for a few weeks, or they might have hundreds to sift through. So this stage of the game is about being patient.
