If you are a job searcher in today’s economy, you are well aware that jobs are scarce and competition is intense. In certain industries, like construction, it is bordering on impossible to find a new job. That’s why you need to look beyond the industry you’ve always worked in, or the industry you want to…
Your cover letter is the first thing a prospective employer sees, so it’s crucial that it grab his or her attention and never let go. There are two schools of thought on a cover letter’s opening remark: one being that you should ask a rhetorical question or make a funny remark as an attention grabber….
If you’re in the market for a new job, take a tip from the pros. Everyone who is looking to hire these days wants an employee who will be a bargain for their buck. You need to be multi-talented, willing to work extra hard and do a variety of tasks. Showing that you have done…
Procrastination is one of those nouns that are never good. Rarely does anyone say that they are glad they procrastinated about getting some task done or how happy they are that someone else delayed doing something that they were supposed to do. Procrastination is simply delaying a task that can be done now. When you…
Job hunting tips always include the one that says you should do your homework about the company prior to an interview. So many of us do but when we get in the interview, it seems to be completely focused on us and our past that we never seem to get the chance to show we…
As more and more cuts are made to the workforce of practically every industry, firms are left with smaller teams to do the same amount of work and sometimes even more. Sales teams have to work harder than ever in many companies to get the contracts that are out there. Competition is high and many…
When you have gotten laid off and are looking for a new job, your financial responsibilities loom large. If you are like so many other people, you are not prepared for being out of work for very long. If this is you, a few tips can help you expedite your job search so you have…
You’re probably tired of hearing about how the recession is affecting so many things, especially the job market. If you have a job and even if you feel pretty secure in it, you may still want to take notice to some common-sense type tips of things not to do at the office. Don’t use your…
When you have secured a job interview, you must keep in mind that no matter what type of impression you gave with your resume, how you look and present yourself in the first minute of your interview will weigh heaviest on the actual first impression. Therefore it is critical that you dress to impress and…
Remember what it was like when you started kindergarten? Ok, maybe that’s a stretch for some of us, but how about when you started a new grade in school? Your body was full of nervous energy and you could hardly wait to start; yet you had no idea what to expect. Well starting a new…
Before a prospective employer ever gets to shake your hand they will already have formed somewhat of an opinion about you. How? By looking at you is your resume. A resume has to tell this prospective employer why they should call you and grant you the opportunity to meet with them for the chance of…
You’ve done your best to keep to yourself and mind your Ps and Qs at work. Now you find yourself stuck between a boss and a boss, both trying to get you to come to their side and gang up on the other all due to a disagreement with the business. This is office politics…