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9 Frightful Ways to Quit Your Job
Tweet Share on Facebook October 25, 2012 CommentWe've all felt that urge to tell our boss to stick it where the sun doesn't shine, and most of us recognize quitting with a splash isn't the smartest career move. In honor of Halloween, let's take a look at how some folks left their jobs in a frightening manner.
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How to Cope When You Don't Get the Job
Tweet Share on Facebook October 25, 2012 CommentYou just got the phone call. They liked you a lot. The interview went well. But they've decided to go in another direction.
You're disappointed and confused. You were perfect for this job. You have everything they're looking for and more. How could any candidate be a better fit?
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The Fine Art to Juggling Personal and Professional Twitter Accounts
Tweet Share on Facebook October 24, 2012 CommentIf you're a Twitter-aholic who has been using the social media tool to connect with friends, but you also use it professionally, you may not be sure how to balance the two. You certainly don't want to accidentally share something personal on your professional account that could put your job in jeopardy. And you don't want to bore your Twitter friends with work updates. Take these tips to heart to keep the two separate while still building a following for each.
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Tips for Making a Short and Succinct Elevator Pitch
Tweet Share on Facebook October 24, 2012 CommentEveryone knows how to introduce themselves, right? It's just like those name tags organizers pass out at networking events, "Hello, my name is…" Unfortunately, a lot of job seekers have a tough time getting beyond that very basic introduction. Sure, they can chat about where they grew up or their favorite book or movie, but when it comes time to say something smart and relevant about their job search interests, it gets a little tricky.
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8 Gimmes You Need to Include On Professional Emails
Tweet Share on Facebook October 24, 2012 CommentCould your emails be hurting your job hunt or career? It's the small details in written communication that might be undermining your message. One popular UCLA study found that 93 percent of a message is interpreted by the nonverbal components, in other words, your tone and body language. So what does this mean in your written communication? How is the reader interpreting your message as they view it? During a job search and in your career, creating the correct professional impression is within your control. Think about how some of these overlooked details could help you get ahead.
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Sending a Post-Interview Thank You? Don't Make These 5 Mistakes
Tweet Share on Facebook October 24, 2012 CommentSending a thank-you note after a job interview is a good way to signal your interest in the role and solidify the interviewer's positive impressions. But thank-yous need to be handled well, or they lose their effectiveness.
Make sure you're not making these five mistakes when you send a post-interview note of thanks.
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2 Crucial Ways College Students Can Guarantee They Land a Job
Tweet Share on Facebook October 23, 2012 Comment"All I hear from professors, neighbors, and others is that when I graduate, I will have little chance to get employment. … What can you say to reassure me, but more importantly my parents, that I will be able to sufficiently support myself after I graduate?"
By asking this question at the second presidential debate at Hofstra University, 20-year-old Jeremy Epstein was able to telegraph the worry of today's college students, plus the reality of approximately half of recent graduates and all their families to President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney. Whatever you might think of the candidates' responses to Epstein, it is important that students not wait until their senior year to connect with the career services department.
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How a Gen-Y Job Seeker Can Justify Their Job Hopping
Tweet Share on Facebook October 23, 2012 CommentThere's no denying that job hopping is popular among Generation Y (aka the Millennials). About 91 percent of this age group are likely to leave their job in less than three years, according to the "Multiple Generations @ Work" survey by the Future Workplace.
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10 Signs That a Company Is a Bad Apple And Not Your Dream Job
Tweet Share on Facebook October 22, 2012 CommentIn these uncertain economic times, it may be tempting to jump at any job opening for which you're even remotely qualified. While there are plenty of good companies out there still searching for qualified applicants, there are a few others that aren't so good. Protect yourself from jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire by following these 10 common-sense rules. Doing so may save you a lot of heartache and wasted energy:
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6 Red Flags Employers See in Your Job History
Tweet Share on Facebook October 22, 2012 CommentLong before you get to a job interview, hiring managers are forming opinions about you based on your resume and your job history. Here are six of the most common red flags they look for.
