In the business world, you are often judged on the way you interact with others. Having good manners will help open more opportunities than you might imagine. Mistakes can be made when starting out a Read more…
Recently lost your job? You’re likely not over the initial shock, even if you know it’s coming as part of a down-sizing process. Getting finances in order, launching a job search, establishing a new routine Read more…
These days, lunch breaks seem to come in Styrofoam boxes with plastic utensils and computer screens often replace the view of stepping outside. Even though the habit of forgoing lunch is seen by most as Read more…
Have you taken the initiative on your job search? Why haven’t all those people you’ve contacted — people who know you’re looking for work — returned your calls? If you’ve been looking for work , Read more…
“There are some things that are better left unsaid,” commented an employee who told his boss exactly how they felt working overtime and ended up leaving a month later with a poor reference. Getting caught Read more…
Have you ever used Twitter to find job leads? If you feel as though your job-search connections are running out, Twitter might be just what you need to expand your network. The micro-blogging site is Read more…
Working in a virtual world of business highlights your ability to communicate to people in a fast and direct way. The challenge in keeping up with emails, texting or instant messaging is being aware of Read more…
One of the most frustrating things about today’s job market is the fact that it seems to take longer than ever to land a new job. We are entering into a new job market that Read more…
What is your gut reaction when you hear someone say, “I’d like to network with you?” To most people, the word “networking” brings up various images and some of them not all positive. Some people Read more…
Do you use LinkedIn? If so, have you given any thought to the invitations you send when you invite people to join your network? You should. If your LinkedIn invitations are generic, it sends the Read more…