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The Proper Way to Say "No" in the Workplace
Tweet Share on Facebook September 20, 2012 CommentThere's an epidemic spreading throughout corporate America. To-do lists are out of control. Record numbers of people are suffering from burnout. Stress levels are through the roof. Why? Well, one reason is that the vast majority of workers are afraid of saying on simple word: No.
Most people worry that they'll sound rude, or lazy, or stubborn, or arrogant, or any-number-of-things. They worry that no one will take them seriously or that they won't look like a team player. We're taught to be positive in the workplace and "no" is decidedly negative. So, far too many people have gotten used to always saying "yes" instead.
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10 Ways to Advance Your Career by Going the Extra Mile
Tweet Share on Facebook September 20, 2012 CommentHow can you go from cubicle to corner office? Outside of your job's responsibilities, these 10 tips will help you advance your career no matter what field you work in:
1. Get involved with events. When you attend events, you meet people who can help you with your career. If you want to show more leadership, start and organize your own event series as an excuse to meet key executives and other influential speakers. As an alternative, you could also offer yourself up as a speaker to local and national meetups. It's a great way to expand your network and show off your expertise.
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Could You Thrive Working With One of These Managers?
Tweet Share on Facebook September 20, 2012 CommentEvery boss has a different management style, which can be frustrating for employees. Once you learn to adapt to one style, you're thrown in with a new manager you have no idea how to please. This guide will give you a few basic types of managers, plus provide tips for getting along with each.
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Search With Style: 3 Ways to Improve Communication in a Job Hunt
Tweet Share on Facebook September 19, 2012 CommentCommunication is a critical component of job search. In general, job seekers have difficulty talking about themselves. Besides being too humble, it is difficult for them to say what they really mean. Perhaps nerves get in the way or maybe it stems from lack of self-esteem or lack of experience. These three fixes will help you better convey your message during networking conversations, interviews, and on resumes.
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Why Employers Do Phone Interviews
Tweet Share on Facebook September 19, 2012 CommentSince employers usually have far more qualified job applicants than they can realistically interview, they're increasingly using preliminary phone interviews to screen candidates and narrow down their pool before bringing finalists in to talk in-person.
But what are employers really looking for in these phone screens? Are they just checking to make sure you're not crazy, or are they looking for more substantive information too? The answer is usually a bit of both.
Most phone interviews have the following seven objectives:
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3 Things To Do Now To Prepare For the New Job Market
Tweet Share on Facebook September 19, 2012 CommentYou may have already noticed: the job market is changing. Forecasters have been predicting this for years, and research continues to prove the contingent—otherwise known as temporary, or contract—workforce, is growing. Author Tammy Erickson writes on Harvard Business Review's blog: "Temporary placement service provider Adecco predicts the growth rate for contingent workers will be three to four times the growth rate among traditional workforces, and that they eventually will make up about 25 percent of the global workforce."
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You're Offered a Promotion Without a Raise. Now What?
Tweet Share on Facebook September 18, 2012 CommentWhile it would seem that getting promoted would always be nothing but good, there are situations where you should hesitate before accepting. Being offered a promotion without a raise is one such scenario.
But just because you're offered a new job title without the pay doesn't mean you shouldn't consider it. First, find out why the company is unable (or unwilling) to offer you an increase in pay, says Mark R. Gerlach, private career consultant and owner of PoleStar Job Search Communications. "Does the company have limited finances? Does management view this as a lateral transition. ... Is the company hesitant to pay you more money without knowing what the payoff will look like?"
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8 Commandments for Every Job Hunter
Tweet Share on Facebook September 18, 2012 CommentSuccessful job hunters have, over the years, shared with me their "secrets for success." Here are eight of my favorite rules to organize your search while maintaining your sanity:
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5 Tips To Return To a Company Where You'd Previously Quit
Tweet Share on Facebook September 17, 2012 CommentHave you ever left a position for greener pastures only to discover the pasture you were grazing in looks pretty good from the other side of the fence? Some departures are well thought out, while others are decided in a fit of emotional turmoil.
If you have ever left a job under the latter circumstance and are hoping for a chance to redeem yourself, take heart.
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Don't Make These 10 Mistakes in Your Next Phone Interview
Tweet Share on Facebook September 17, 2012 CommentHave a phone interview coming up and wondering how to excel in it so that you get offered an in-person interview? Here are 10 common mistakes to avoid.
