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Make Your Body Language Work for You During an Interview
Tweet Share on Facebook December 12, 2012 CommentYou've been practicing what to say at an interview, but have you considered what signals your body language is sending? Research suggests up to 93 percent of communication isn't transmitted via our words, but is broadcast through our actions and attitude.
Patti Wood, author of SNAP: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language, and Charisma, suggests the following tips to help you wow your interviewer:
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Tips for Making a Little Moolah on the Side
Tweet Share on Facebook December 12, 2012 CommentYour financial adviser suggests you disperse your investments across a portfolio of instruments such as mutual funds, stocks, and bonds to protect your money. Yet most people have not applied this same logic for diversifying and protecting their income. If you should lose one source of income, wouldn't you feel better knowing you still had some money coming in?
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Using a Seasonal Job to Leverage a Full-Time Role
Tweet Share on Facebook December 11, 2012 CommentThe holiday season is great for job seekers, especially if you're willing to take a seasonal job. While there's no guarantee that this job will turn into a full-time, permanent opportunity, you can take measures to increase the chances of that happening.
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If You Want a Great Job, Tell a Great Story
Tweet Share on Facebook December 11, 2012 CommentThe film Lincoln is getting rave reviews because it tells a great story in an engaging way. And, it reminds us that the 16th president was most effective at convincing someone to take his side when he was able, without hesitation, to reach into his past and relate a story to the current moment. There are lessons to be learned from this by the job hunter:
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3 Tips for Getting the Bonus You Deserve
Tweet Share on Facebook December 10, 2012 CommentFew things in life are as gratifying as being recognized for a job well done, especially when that recognition comes in the form of a little something extra in your pay envelope. There was a time when almost all companies willingly helped loyal employees to purchase those extra sugar plums around this time of the year. The list of those who still believe in doing so is ever shrinking, unfortunately.
If this practice is not a matter of policy where you work, it may be time to take things upon yourself to secure this increasingly rare pearl.
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How to Conduct a Smart Job Search During the Holidays
Tweet Share on Facebook December 10, 2012 CommentMany people looking for a job halt their search over the holidays, believing that employers aren't doing much hiring at this time of year. But to the contrary, December can be one of the best times to look for a job. Many employers are continuing hiring as normal, and some are scrambling to fill positions before the new year. What's more, you'll have less competition, since so many job seekers slow down their searches.
The holidays also present special opportunities that smart job seekers can take advantage of. Here are five ways to adjust your search at this time of year.
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6 Predictions for the 2013 Job Market
Tweet Share on Facebook December 10, 2012 CommentAs a complement to last week's predictions for 2013 and beyond, here are six more:
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The DIY End-of-the-Year Career Review
Tweet Share on Facebook December 6, 2012 CommentAs we approach 2013, now is the perfect time to step back for a moment and reflect on your career. Whatever stage you're in professionally, the end of the year is a great excuse to take stock of where you've been and where you'd like to go in the next 12 months. Here's how:
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How to Have Fun and Stay Employed at the Company Christmas Party
Tweet Share on Facebook December 6, 2012 CommentThere's just something about the company Christmas party that makes many people go overboard in the "what not to do" department. And yet, making the wrong moves can seriously jeopardize your job, or at the very least, the respect your co-workers once had for you. Avoid these faux pas this year to avoid an embarrassing situation.
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Turning a Holiday Party Into a Networking Boon
Tweet Share on Facebook December 5, 2012 CommentDo holiday parties leave you hapless and hopeless? Maybe you're between jobs and not really feeling the spirit? Don't despair! With a little preparation and the right attitude, you can turn festive occasions into opportunities for you to meet new allies for your job search. Follow these tips to turn your not-working into effective networking:
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