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8 Ways to Amp Up Your Career Using LinkedIn
Tweet Share on Facebook November 14, 2012 CommentHow do you use LinkedIn? The answers vary, but one thing is for sure, this is a must-use tool for managing your career. These are some tips to get more out of the site and to help you stay marketable in this rapidly changing world of work.
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5 Myths About Negotiating Salary
Tweet Share on Facebook November 14, 2012 CommentJob seekers get more nervous about negotiating salary than seemingly any other part of the job application process. Negotiation doesn't come naturally to most people, and they're often not sure how hard to push for more money, or whether to push at all.
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How Proper Research Buoys Your Job Chances and Career Path
Tweet Share on Facebook November 13, 2012 CommentAs a savvy job hunter, it is critically important for you to continually research potential employers for two reasons:
1. You can tailor your cover letter and interview performance to demonstrate that you care about the company, and have given serious thought to ways in which you can contribute to it.
2. You can make an educated decision about whether the job you're applying for is an excellent fit for your experience, skills, personality, and long-term aspirations. Before you make a commitment, your eyes should be open wide to both the challenges and opportunities that come with the job.
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How to Switch to Part-Time Work
Tweet Share on Facebook November 12, 2012 CommentOnce upon a time, part-time jobs were what you took if you were unskilled or unable to secure a full-time job. But now, with an increase in the number of flexible roles in the workforce, we're seeing professionals step out of their 40-plus hours a week jobs in favor of part-time work. If you're interested in moving from full-time to part-time, this post will help you make your case to your boss.
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5 Reasons Why You're Always Late ... And Why You Won't Be Anymore
Tweet Share on Facebook November 8, 2012 CommentOn the list of irritating workplace habits, excessive tardiness lands at the top. Being a chronic late-arriver puts you at a serious disadvantage professionally and it could even jeopardize your career. Put simply, when you're habitually late, you appear:
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How to Successfully Work With Different Personalities
Tweet Share on Facebook November 8, 2012 CommentLikeability is a key factor to workplace success. If personality conflicts occur in the office, productivity slows and targets are missed. Here are fives ways to deal with different personality types:
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7 Signs an Employer is Family Friendly
Tweet Share on Facebook November 8, 2012 CommentIf family ranks high on your list of priorities, your life will run much smoother if you work for a company that is family friendly. But definitions vary: some companies just provide the bare-minimum requirements (like unpaid time off for having a baby), while others go above and beyond to make sure employees have a better work/life balance.
Here are a few signs that the company you're considering working for skews toward being more family friendly:
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What is Personal Branding Anyway?
Tweet Share on Facebook November 7, 2012 CommentThere has been a lot of talk about personal branding over the past few years, and it all started with the popular Fast Company article written by Tom Peters, "The Brand Called You." But what is personal branding, what does it really mean, and why is it important? If you read Peters' article you will begin to understand.
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6 Tips for Success With The Longest Job Interviews
Tweet Share on Facebook November 7, 2012 CommentThe presidential race, finally behind us, is truly the longest job interview ever. However, some of you may experience interviews that seem years long, even if they only last hours. How can you steel yourself to succeed in even the most tiring and involved interview scenarios? Use the following advice to prepare for the inevitable extended interview you will face during your job hunt.
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10 Things Never to Say to Your Co-Workers
Tweet Share on Facebook November 7, 2012 CommentWhether you love your co-workers or hate them, you're stuck with them for hours each day—and they're stuck with you. If you're not thoughtful about what you say to each other, you can make one another uncomfortable or even miserable—and can harm your professional reputation too.
Here are 10 things you should never say at work.
