A colleague of mine had some damage control to do when one of his staffers fired off an internal email complaining about a difficult client, and inadvertently included said client in the email distribution list. Disagreeing about feedback from the client about her work was one thing, but this staffer had also included some derogatory
It’s hard to choose a career as a teenager and young adult that you know you’re going to love for the rest of your life. Some people are lucky enough to know their calling from the get-go, but it’s not uncommon for adults to change directions and try something else midstream, even after years of
I recently came across one article on Yahoo.com describing the many reason why your resume gets tossed from the “might use” to the “never use” pile. There are some good tips in this article that touch on the following:
Expectation can easily be defined as “what a person expects,” or what reward is that person forecasting as a result of their labor. We’ve all heard the phrase, “we don’t always get what we want,” but is that true? Forecasting, setting goals, or working to achieve short and long-term goals are sometimes more difficult than the task
You have never been promoted ? If yes , then great! but if no is the case that’s unfortunate because you maybe doing some things wrongly, 5 Habits That Will get You Promoted , in your place of work is a piece that uncovers 5 secret ways to get you promoted .
You’ve filled in piles of application forms and written what feels like thousands of words. Now you’ve finally earned the chance to meet a real person in the company.
All work experience – be it part-time bar work, or a full-time, career-oriented placement – is beneficial to your future employment prospects
HR expert Michael Haberman discusses how important it is for companies to continue to provide training for their employees during tough economic times:
Where will you be next year? With an economy on the mend and renewed optimism towards job creation, many are considering upgrading their education and job status. With the right education, you could be among the successful job seekers next year.
You’ve networked your way into a job interview. Your background is perfect and your references are impeccable. An offer may be coming. Then the hiring manager says they just need to do one more thing: run a credit check. Uh oh.
The stiff competition for jobs right now means employers face a daunting pile of resumes for each open position.
Even in a tough economy, a health job can offer a good paycheck and great job security. But if you can’t stand the sight of blood or needles, you might not have considered what health jobs are out there.
Managers often terminate employees with phrases like “not a good fit,” “just not working out,” and “maybe there’s something better for you out there.” While these words can be painful, they may also be the catalyst you need to take your talents, and quirks, elsewhere.
Does your boss sneer, scream, or intimidate? If so, you could be working for a career-damaging bully. “When the bullying comes from the boss, the aggression has its strongest negative effects,” says Sandy Hershcovis, a researcher at the University of Manitoba who reviewed 110 studies on workplace aggression.
Do you want your boss to advocate for you when it’s time for management to decide on promotions (and raises)? Do you want your employer to reward your contributions? Take these four steps to prepare for your next performance review–and make a case for your promotion.
Are you in the midst of a career crisis? Take this brief true-or-false quiz to find out:
There’s just something about opening a calendar for a new year that inspires us to improve our lives. So it’s no surprise that New Year’s career resolutions often focus on big goals–such as a promotion or a new job.
The job market has not fully recovered, but there are a few encouraging signs. According to the latest Robert Half Professional Employment Report, a net 6 percent of employers plan to increase hiring activity in the fourth quarter. Further, 86 percent of executives said they are at least somewhat confident in their organizations’ ability to
Congratulations, you have landed the job of your dreams! After all the hand-wringing, worrying, and pacing by the phone, you got the job. That’s great! However, you suddenly realize that you will really need to impress the boss on the job.
