There is hardly an employee who has never felt the urge to quit his or her job right away. Yes, there are really nasty jobs you can’t and shouldn’t stand but changing your job frequently is not regarded as a good sign of your personal and professional skills. HR Managers don’t like people who change…
There’s a common saying out there – “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” The comedic response has been, “So I dress as an astronaut everyday,” but there is something to take from this saying. While it may be acceptable to dress in jeans and t-shirts at your workplace, it is…
LinkedIn.com is one of the fastest growing recruiting tools currently used by Headhunters and Professionals alike. If you are used to networking and taking advantage of business meet and greets, then you can expand your networks and your professional name by using LinkedIn. If you are still coming to grips with how to network or even what…
These days people quit jobs for all sorts of reasons such as more money or better hours. Whatever the case may be for you leaving your job, sometimes a letter of resignation is required. If it can be avoided then avoid it, but if you are under a legal or any other kind of obligation…
Lying on a resume is one of the worst things that a person can do for their careers. Many resumes are fact-checked before an employee is hired; keeping the ones who lie away from the jobs they seek. Even after a person has been hired, finding a lie on a resume is often grounds for…
Who, me? A supervisor? It happens to most professionals at some point, even though a variety of “buts” may come to mind—“I’m too young” or “I’m too new.” I had both of those thoughts when, at the ripe old age of 22 and fresh out of college, I was given my first supervisory role. I…
Ask a successful business person what made the difference in her career, and you’re likely to hear a “who” rather than a “what.” Mentors are a great resource when you’re starting a career, changing careers, or attempting to move up the career ladder. The challenge is fitting the pieces together to form a perfect puzzle….
Networking is a crucial aspect of any successful career. Whether you’re looking for a new job or want to shine in your current position, few things are as important as making and maintaining contacts. Some people are put off by the term “networking,” but it’s simply a matter of making conversation with people. There are…
When it comes to landing a job—whether you’re 22 or 62—sometimes I think companies just want applicants to have a degree. Any degree will do! Which makes me wonder why it’s so important. To prove that you can stick with something for four years? Actually, maybe that’s not such a bad test for a potential…
There are two times in your professional life when you’ll experience the anxiety and hope that comes with having a new boss: when you begin a new job and when your boss is the newbie. Both situations are fraught with potential landmines, but both are also opportunities to create a wonderful working relationship with your…
Many people seem to get stuck in a career rut, holding the same position for longer than other people with similar qualifications. Others go into a position with their eyes on the next step on the career ladder. But how do you go about taking your career to the next level?
For some people, just the word performance review is enough to send them into a fit of anxiety. For other people it is a pleasant opportunity to sit and chat with their boss about their stellar performance and the inevitable raise coming their way. If you are in the former category and know that your…