One of the upsides of the recent economic crisis is that more people are thinking about their jobs. The result? Many employees are coming to the conclusion that they’re not entirely happy in their careers. If you’re considering a change, here are a few guidelines. Make sure it isn’t a fluke. Everyone has bad days…
Exerting influence at work is a crucial component to a successful and satisfying career. Though it sounds manipulative (and can certainly be used that way), influence is best used not only to benefit yourself, but the company as well. Here’s how to do it effectively: Identify your goal. Before you attempt to influence someone, make…
Everyone dreads the cover letter to some extent. This is mainly because a new one has to be written each time a job application is filled out or a resume submitted. Having a template to work with can ease the stress and reduce the work when customizing a cover letter for a position that you’re…
Quality online resume services are not all that hard to come by these days. What is important to know though is who the best of the best is. In the past few years, as with many other things online, there has been an explosion of online resume services and some are obviously going to be…
Resume writing is arguably a difficult skill to master. From a ‘sales’ point of view, when it comes to selling oneself, many people do not know where to begin. As opposed to selling a product or a service which can be hyped up effectively in order to enhance sales, applying similar methods to resume writing…
Having the security of a good paying job is a great feeling, but having a job that makes you absolutely miserable is anything but. While you may be stuck in a rotten job and want out so bad you can taste it, there is a time and a place for you to properly quit your…
You probably already know that when you are applying for a job that you will have to at some point in time turn in your resume, but did you know that you should also have a cover letter to go with your resume? A cover letter is sort of like a preview of what is…
When you get a job offer the first thing that you will naturally look at is how much money you will earn. While that is certainly important, as everyone needs money to survive, there are a number of other factors that you should consider before you take any new job position. Here are some things…
As you prepare for your job search, you may be wondering if a cover letter is really needed. After all, a cover letter can be a lot of work and job seekers often don’t want to waste their time if it isn’t needed anymore. Cover letters are still an important part of the job application…
Between lengthy to-do lists and endless staff meetings, proper etiquette probably isn’t most employees’ top priority. But good manners can help build relationships and avoid conflict—both of which make the workday more enjoyable. Here are a few tips: Be kind to others’ noses. From perfume you can smell 10 desks away to a tuna sandwich…
It doesn’t matter where you are interviewing, there is a good chance that what you wear will directly affect whether or not you get hired. In today’s climate, it is difficult enough just getting an interview so why would you put your chances in jeopardy by not dressing appropriately. Unfortunately, there isn’t one uniform dress…
Starting a new job is a wonderful opportunity for you to display your talents and begin your climb up the ladder of success. However, there are some things that you should avoid like the plague when you start your new job and many of the points are obvious, but often overlooked. Here are some big…