17th August 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Sharon Alexander
Whether you've worked for a company for twenty months or twenty years, a lay off is a major blow to your pocketbook and your self-esteem. Few people look forward to being laid off, and most experience predictable sta...
06th July 2009
Once you have graduated from college or university, the hard work begins, and for a lot of graduates, this can be a challenging time, especially with a worldwide recession, and lots of competition to contend with.
You have finally calmed down from the ...
05th July 2009
With the economy the way it is you might be worried about your current job status. This is understandable because everyone is feeling the credit crunch in many different ways. However, if you want to avoid the impact of job losses you there are several th...
10th March 2009
There are a variety of things that people need to do when they are ready to do a job search. The challenge is that most people don't prepare ahead of time and they are using the same old and tired techniques.
In today's world employers are looking for ...
08th October 2008
Self Branding or career branding is an often over-looked important party of the job search. The biggest mistake that people make is to assume that their past accomplishments and career experiences will speak for themselves.
Often, job seekers can fail...
08th October 2008
Every time you open a newspaper nowadays, the first thing you see is the current fear of a recession, the credit crunch, the banking crisis and the difficult days ahead with a downturn of the economy. It seems obvious that there will be cost cutting measu...
06th October 2008
When going into a salary negotiation with a potential employer, it is crucial that you know what people in your position are being paid. This is so important to achieving a fair starting salary.
You need to first educate yourself, so that you can make...
06th October 2008
There are 7 key steps which can be used to help you in negotiating an appropriate starting salary at a
new job.
If you keep these tips in mind while discussing salary with your new employer, it will help you to attain fair payment for your work. Thes...
09th September 2008
It is very important that you attempt business networking with senior managers. In the endeavor, you should focus on their main areas of operation and probable interest in your skills. This will give you a better chance to strike gold at the first opportu...
09th September 2008
Smart goal setting involves writing down your aims and ambitions, reviewing them, setting a course of action and a time frame and then getting down to the hard work. Irrespective of the amount of quality time on hand that you may have, there is no doubt t...
08th September 2008
The call to look for a good job comes at different stages. The need for job hunting could arise for a fresher or for a temporarily unemployed. However, if you have good job-hunting tips at your end, then the endeavor becomes hassle free and very productiv...
05th September 2008
In an increasingly competitive world, the best way to express your knowledge or a message to a wider audience is to possess the ability to deliver dynamic and influential presentations.
Nothing is more challenging and gratifying than to be invited to b...
24th August 2008
You are ready to start your first career or embark on a new one. You haven't really decided what exactly you want to do but you know that it has to be something fulfilling. One of the most important things you can do for your self is to sit down and do so...
22nd August 2008
Managers aren't created equal and you will run into one at times who is toxic. This can mean that they are abusive or a bully and you still have to work with them. Many people get emotional and depressed in these types of situations and others decide to q...
22nd August 2008
Networking is a term that everyone has heard and some people use, but many are afraid of what this means. If you are a shy person this also can be daunting because it means mingling with people and you may not understand how to go about doing this. Take ...
