Resumes are a big deal. They summarize who you are, what you’ve accomplished, and what skills you have in a short and sweet one (or two) page summary. Your resume is often the deciding factor as to whether you land a job interview or your application gets tossed in garbage. It’s a wise decision to […]
How To Get Promoted Faster Than You Ever Imagined
How long have you been at your current job? Is it about time you earned a promotion? There are no well defined rules on how to get a promotion. You can get promoted for a wide variety or reasons – good performance reviews, strong work ethic, intelligence, enthusiasm, relationships, skills, and the list goes on […]
Make People Like You By Doing This
It’s not a pleasant feeling when people don’t like you. Even people who don’t seem to care about anything, still want people to like them. How about you? Do you want people to like you? It’s an art to make people like you. You need to be a genuine, positive, thoughtful person. People like that. […]
Avoid Embarrassing Skype Interviews
Do you know much about Skype? Skype is a voice-over-Internet and instant messaging service. This incredible technology uses home computers and mobile devices to connect the world via the Internet. It allows for telephone calls, video chats, file transfers, international phone lines to be either free or only cost pennies per minute. Skype is the […]
10 Ideas For Boosting Office Morale
Boosting office morale makes going to work each day more enjoyable. An office where people are happy and smiling fosters a productive, loyal, and fun environment. If your office is full of frowns and seems like it’s in a bit of the doldrums, why not take it upon yourself to boost office morale? Everyone needs […]
The 17 Fastest Ways To Get Fired
Getting fired should not be high on your list of professional goals. In fact, you should avoid getting fired at all possible costs. It doesn’t look good on a resume and it may come back to haunt you in your future job searches. Unfortunately, people get fired everyday. There are absurd stories that you hear […]
The Very Best Excuses For Being Late
There is an old saying, if you’re not 5 minutes early, you’re late. This is true in all aspects of life. No one likes being late – especially in the workplace. It’s unprofessional. It’s your job to develop the appropriate time management skills that allow you to be in the right place at the right time. Appointments, […]
Stop It Right Now! Do NOT Make These Cover Letter Mistakes
How are your cover letter writing skills? If you’re like most people, you probably wish you were better at crafting the perfect cover letter. Cover letters are meant to be your ticket to getting the job interview. Along with a powerful resume, they tell your professional story with a personalized touch. Cover letters are designed […]