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Should You Take That Cushy Promotion?
Tweet Share on Facebook March 22, 2012 Comment (1)Many of us focus on getting a promotion, but few of us think about what it would mean. A job promotion likely means more money and additional responsibility; and sometimes, we're just not ready for it. Our level of commitment and our employer's expectations may change, and perhaps, a 40-hour week turns into 60 hours.
Let's look at some reasons you might hesitate to take an offered promotion:
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10 Things Interviewers Really Want to Know
Tweet Share on Facebook March 21, 2012 Comment (12)When you've been job-hunting for a while, it's easy to become frustrated and wonder what on earth employers are looking for.
In this economy, with more job-seekers than available jobs, it's not enough to just have the basic qualifications. Employers are flooded with resumes, and so they're narrowing the applicant pool down by looking for traits that go well beyond the basics.
Here are 10 things that interviewers are seeking to find out about candidates:
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How to Nab the Best Recommendations
Tweet Share on Facebook March 21, 2012 Comment (7)When you're busy job-hunting, you may not think about creating a list of people who are willing to provide recommendations for you. As with all things related to your search, it's a good idea to prepare in advance so that you're ready when a potential employer wants a third-party endorsement.
Here are 10 things to consider so you won't be caught like a deer in headlights when you need a professional recommendation to land a new job:
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5 Skills Everyone Needs to Have on a Resume
Tweet Share on Facebook March 20, 2012 Comment (8)If your resume feels a little thin or you can't seem to fill up the Skills & Expertise section of your LinkedIn profile, then it's time to do something about it. There are countless free educational tools on the Web that make it easier than ever to teach yourself valuable skills that will help to create a robust resume.
Your resume is more than a summary of your past experience. It's a tool that can help propel your career growth—that is, if you highlight skills, language, and the context of the job you want, rather than regurgitating your past experience.
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How to Create an Unforgettable Business Card
Tweet Share on Facebook March 20, 2012 Comment (2)Think business cards are just for company employees? Think again. They're great networking tools that you should add to your job-seeker toolbox. These tips will help you produce cards that are professional, polished, and memorable.
What to Include
A personal business card should provide the contact information necessary to get in touch with you. Your phone number and email are most important, but you should also include links to your relevant social media profiles like LinkedIn or Twitter. And if you have a website or blog, consider including its link if you think it will help you impress employers.
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10 Dos & Don'ts for Shifting From a Military to Civilian Career
Tweet Share on Facebook March 19, 2012 Comment (3)Are you a member of the United States Armed Forces? If you are and your military career will end soon, you may struggle with how that experience can transfer into a civilian role. It's not as problematic as you might fear, as long as you stick to some basic guidelines.
The following is a list of dos and don'ts that will help make the transition a little smoother and ensure the skills you learned earn you the recognition you deserve:
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10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Boss
Tweet Share on Facebook March 19, 2012 Comment (32)Saying the wrong thing to your boss can really damage your career. From refusing to work with a colleague to bragging about your irreplaceability, here are 10 things you never want to say to your manager:
1. "Can you write that down for me?" When you're talking about the details of a project, writing notes to consult later is great. But you need to take them yourself, not ask your boss to do it for you.
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What to Do if You Get Laid Off
Tweet Share on Facebook March 15, 2012 Comment (4)Getting laid off from your job can be emotionally and financially draining. You may feel unsure and lost at sea.
These tips will help you take care of the paperwork and loose ends involved, begin to heal from the hurt, and move on to your next role:
[See The Best Jobs of 2012.]
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What Not to Say When Asking for a Raise
Tweet Share on Facebook March 14, 2012 Comment (5)Thinking about asking for a raise? Make sure that you prepare a compelling argument in advance, one that's based on your contributions to your company—not on your coworkers' salaries, your own financial needs, or other arguments likely to sink your request.
[See The Best Jobs of 2012.]
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10 Things Savvy Job-Seekers Always Leave Off Their Resume
Tweet Share on Facebook March 14, 2012 Comment (10)Resume norms shift. Your resume needs to be up-to-date if you want to appear highly qualified. And one rule never changes: Don't include information that doesn't pertain to landing the job.
[See The Best Jobs of 2012.]
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