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By Alina Dizik Just because you’re eager to leave a job doesn’t mean it’s a wise career move. That said, staying in a position that feels like the wrong fit may also hinder your career. Not sure what to do? Instead of jumping to the wrong decision, take some time to evaluate how job-hopping might affect [...]
By Alina Dizik With video interviews becoming more common during hiring, not being prepared can easily keep you out of the running. While meeting via video is time saver, getting past the technological barriers of not speaking face-to-face can be difficult. Be sure you’re prepared and use Skype to your advantage, experts say. For one, use [...]
With video interviews becoming more common during hiring, not being prepared can easily keep you out of the running. While meeting via video is time saver, getting past the technological barriers of not speaking face-to-face can be difficult. Be sure you’re prepared and use Skype to your advantage, experts say. For one, use your computer [...]
“Find a job you enjoy, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” I’m not sure if that’s entirely accurate – even dream jobs can be hard work, but, it does make life much easier when you are doing something you love.What’s Your Dream Job What type of job do you dream about? Some [...]
You have only seconds to make a first impression. Wearing too much makeup might leave the hiring manager with an unfavorable impression. With interview makeup, it’s important to remember that more is less. You want your face to appear fresh and natural rather than painted and made-up. This way, the hiring manager will be listening [...]
Let’s face it: Nobody is keen on confronting a boss. “In theory, intelligent people are bound to disagree, and intelligent superiors will want to hear all perspectives,” says Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics in Albuquerque, N.M., and author of “Make Work Great” and “Four Secrets to Liking Your Work.” “In practice, politics come into play, and [...]
Negotiating a fair salary is always tricky, but it can be especially challenging in today’s business climate. While some industries are expanding again, managers are still watching budgets with a close eye. That said, companies are concerned about retaining top performers as the economy rebounds. In fact, 48 percent of hiring managers surveyed by Robert [...]
Michelle Ward has worked for a slew of mean managers in her career. One of the most notable, she says, was a bully. “The better you did your work, the more he’d verbally abuse you,” she recalls. The second was when she was an assistant to an executive who made her unpack five boxes – which she [...]
There’s nothing easy about difficult workplace conversations and, unfortunately, these awkward talks aren’t uncommon. At some point, you may need to ask a colleague to redo his work on an important project, for instance, or let your boss know you can’t meet the deadline she set. Following are some tips to help you successfully navigate [...]
For many people, a cardinal sin is thinking they’re perfect. Job seekers think they’re not making any job-search mistakes. Employees “always” do the best they can. And bosses are always great. Right. Unfortunately, in real life, nobody’s perfect — not even you, Mr. Boss Man. In fact, many bosses assume they’re doing a good job [...]