Within a job, nobody wants a poor review, especially when they're trying to do the best job possible. But you can actually use a negative review as an opportunity for growth if you give it the right spin, thus improving your performance and demonstrating it to your employer. Take criticism constructively. Your reaction to a [...]
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The face of the job market continued to evolve in 2015, as baby boomers retired and millennials became the dominant workforce population segment. The number of part-time workers grew.The recession has been over for a while, and it has clearly left behind a new global employment picture. Where do you, as a job seeker, fit [...]
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"It's not what you know; it's who you know." This common saying holds true in many respects for job hunting, and it makes sense -- most people would rather hire someone they know or someone whom a mutual acquaintance can vouch for. In fact, it's how the majority of hiring occurs. And at a time [...]
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Online networking is an excellent way to connect with and follow people who can advise you and help advance your career. If you are clear and concise about what you want, and become an active participant who shares in the conversational give and take, your online network will be the springboard to lifelong mentoring relationships. [...]
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Self-assessment should be at the core of your job search strategy as you sell yourself to prospective employers. This means not only evaluating yourself, but also taking an objective look at how others see you. Of course, you likely already know what you want to do and the direction you want to take. But, this [...]
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We as Americans don’t always take advantage of our vacation time... Perhaps it has something to do with the immense pressure we immediately put on ourselves after coming back to work. That first-day-back transition can feel fairly ugly if you don’t anticipate it before leaving, so take some of these tips to heart so that [...]
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LinkedIn has a unique distinction among social media platforms. Its purpose is professional networking, not socializing or making personal connections – though this can be an added benefit. When a hiring manager looks at your LinkedIn page, give them the impression that it’s on point and on purpose – and that you truly care about [...]
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One of the most important keys to becoming more productive is mastering a few successful time management hacks. Not only will they help you reach your goals and complete your tasks more efficiently, they’ll also bolster your self-confidence and, if you lead others, enhance team morale and performance. Organize Every minute spent planning and organizing [...]
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This may surprise you, but that question does have a clear answer: Tuesday. A 2015 study from SmartRecruiters recognized that companies tend to post jobs on Tuesday...and most places extend job offers on Tuesdays as well. If you think about it logically, it makes sense: Monday tends to be a bit frenzied; that’s the day [...]
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Your online presence is a representation of who you are. It’s important to consider what yours says about you – especially when job hunting. While Twitter can help a job search, the opposite also is true: a single insensitive tweet can derail all your best efforts. Unacceptable usage may cause recruiters, prospective employers and professional [...]
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December 22, 2015
