Everybody wants to work with a team player and the essential qualities of a team player are the reasons why. Being a team player means that you go above and beyond simply thinking about yourself and you instead focus on what is best for the team. While there is no blue-print to follow in order…
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…
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…
We can all admit no one like to be fired and no one likes to fire someone. It seems to be a lose-lose situation for both parties, especially the employee. In today’s economy, statistics have shown that more than 16 million employees have been fired or let go in this year alone. This is an…
Starting a new job is exciting, but it’s also loaded with potential landmines. These tips will ensure you come across as professional from the very first day: • Be discreet. It’s good to disclose a little about yourself so your new co-workers and supervisor get to know you, but there’s a fine line between sharing…
Your first day at a new job can be an emotional rollercoaster that makes you feel excited and sick to your stomach all at the same time. While it is natural to be nervous you have to have confidence walking in, but you can’t be cocky. Confused yet? On your first day of employment it…
Most people, when they think about their job search, think mainly in terms of browsing and responding to job ads. Pinning all your hopes on this method damages your chances of getting a job, however. The majority of jobs are never actually posted, and likewise, it is estimated that at least 60 percent of jobseekers…
It sounds like every job hunter’s dream: not only are you offered one job, but you’re offered multiple jobs—at the same time! But this dream can be a nightmare if you can’t decide which one is right for you and are paralyzed at the thought of missing out on something great if you choose wrong….
Stop waiting on employers to make you satisfied and learn how to recognize your own career contentment, and leverage it to have and enjoy the career you desire with or without job satisfaction. These one-of-a-kind learning materials are based on the revolutionary new book, Career Contentment: Don’t Settle For Anything Less, published by the American…
The importance of first impressions does not end once you have interviewed and been hired. That great first impression that you made at the interview needs to continue through your first few weeks and months on the job. It is the initial starting period of the new job in which opinions are going to be…
Have you ever heard the old saying, “Don’t burn your bridges?” Well it rings so true when you are transitioning from one job to another. Many people will give no consideration as to how they act on their final days of one job and instead sloth around until their new job begins. This is bad…
When searching for a job, it’s always a challenge to show your strengths and knowledge to an employer. Many times professionals will highlight their work experience when they lack educational experience. The same can be done if you are either new to the professional world or possibly switching industries. If you’re looking for a job,…