We’ve all been there. Stressed, overwhelmed and ready to quit. Whether it’s from working long hours, working in a fast-paced environment or in a chaotic one. Working under these circumstances can be draining. Unfortunately, most people don’t have the privilege of quitting their jobs whenever they get overwhelmed, so here are some things you can
When a setback is keeping you from the career you really want, it’s time to reevaluate how you got here, and then explore options for getting back in gear. The most obvious option is to look for a new job, or maybe to switch careers. A less obvious option – but possibly the best one
Most of the time, New Year resolutions are just mere statements that we say to console ourselves for the upcoming new year. For many, new year resolutions are not close to achievable career goals you would be able to keep and they do not even cross the first thirty days and if some others fly
True business management success involves more than realizing a high profit margin at the end of the fiscal year. It requires a well-planned business strategy that includes:
When looking for a new job, something that causes anxiety in nearly everyone – regardless how qualified they are for the position – is the job interview process.
A close contact of mine was hiring for a position in his department at a Fortune 500 firm. He had spent a great deal of time wooing one candidate in particular who initially wasn’t sure he wanted to leave his current job or relocate his family but said he might do so for the right
After a thief punched 91-year old Rite Aid clerk Flo Critelli in the chest last week and knocked her down, she insisted on finishing her shift saying she didn’t want to just “sit there and be bored.” Flo even drove herself home and said if the cops ever caught him, she’d like to “smack him.” You go,
To find a job these days requires not just meeting the requirements of the job posting but also marketing yourself effectively on paper and in person. What people perceive in the first few seconds of glancing at your resume, speaking with you at a networking event, or looking into your eyes at a job interview
Everything posted about you online can be indexed and stored for future reference. These days, almost everyone has a “digital identity“, the collection of information someone finds when he or she searches your name. Maybe you posted on an Internet message board, or perhaps the local paper interviewed you. Regardless, this information is now freely and
Submitting a resume to a recruiter or hiring manager is often the first step in building a relationship with an employer. Job seekers make decisions about what to add and omit from their resume in an effort to put their best foot forward and land an interview. But frequently, job seekers adopt a writing strategy that leaves
I have met thousands of people who perform miracles at work every day. They pour their heart and soul into their work and offer their employers their knowledge and skills to help make those companies a success. But you would never know it if you looked at the resumes most people write for themselves. People
Individuals not within their target career field may feel insecure, doubtful, or maybe even ashamed of their current job title. Career changers make up a large portion of the job-searching population. Although people (in general) are “creatures of habit,” they thrive for change – especially when unhappy in their current position or industry. Continuing with educational goals
I referenced the circus because I just finished another interviewing book that recommends asking for the job before leaving the interview. I can envision up to 15 qualified professionals each asking the interviewer for the job. If each asks for the job, doesn’t that make the question null and void … cross out each other’s
Surveys have shown that up to 80% of those employed are unhappy. Unhappiness results from being overworked/underpaid, a deteriorating relationship with colleagues or management, or possibly, disappointment in oneself. If you plan to sell your time and abilities, why not take complete advantage of your efforts. Being in control of your career and promoting yourself
Receiving a rejection can really knock you back, but the truth is, it’s a valuable opportunity to improve and rethink. Follow our top ten tips to use your rejection to your advantage:
It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when trying to choose the best resume writing service. The truth is that most resume writing services have great benefits including professional and experienced resume writers. So, how do you pick the right resume writing service for you?
Now a days it is very easy to start your own website or blog to show off your accomplishments. What some job seekers forget though is to include their url or website address on their resume and in their email signatures when emailing back and forth with potential employers. Your professional blog or career site
There is a wide world of photography. It touches each of us in our lives on a daily basis in some form or another. Photography is so much a part of our culture now that we hardly even notice all the places that it exists. When you watch television, look at a magazine or even
Success in your career has a lot to do with time management in the workplace. By employing time management in the workplace, you’ll be able to perform faster, better and just plain get ahead. Making a list of things to do is a start and guides you to composing your matrix. It is labeling activities
If you’re applying for a new job after a lay off or employment break, there are things you can do to make your applications stand out. With the nation’s unemployment rate around 7%, you cannot afford any mistakes. Employers and human resource departments are flooded with resumes and applications on a daily basis, and if