Using Your Severance Package to Amp Up Your Job Search
Layoffs may feel a little less stressful when they come with a severance package that continues your salary for a set period of time. Of course, there are a wide range of practices among employers. Whether your severance package is generous or minimal, try these suggestions to turn those funds into an asset in your […]
Motivation Secrets of Great Leaders
Great leaders know how to motivate others. Since the amount you can accomplish on your own is limited, it’s necessary to have the assistance of others. Someone that can motivate others to do their best has an incredibly valuable talent. When you can inspire others, you can accomplish much more. Motivate others to do their […]
Jettison Your Job Interview Jitters
Itâs natural to feel anxious before an important job interview. You have a lot at stake in terms of your financial future, career opportunities, and day-to-day happiness. You also know that youâre going to be scrutinized for each decision you make, from how you dress to what you say. While the jitters are common in […]
Five Ways to Get More From Your Job
Unless you’re independently wealthy or you have the luxury of being provided for, you probably need to have a job. Finding one you like and that you can live with can be challenging! But regardless of what job you have, you can get more from your work. You don’t always have to change jobs to […]
What Every Employee Needs To Know About Initial Probation Periods
When starting a new job, you may find yourself facing an initial probation period. In these hard economic times where there is stiff competition for jobs, more and more companies are instituting probation periods for newly hired employees. Read on to discover the ins and outs of these probation periods and how you can take […]
A Freelancer’s Guide to Networking
Freelancers need to network just as much as any company employee. Maximizing your contacts positions you to grow professionally and enjoy greater success. Even if you spend much of your day working alone, there are many effective ways to make professional connections who can provide insights and advice to help you advance your career. Try […]
What Will You Do When Your Boss Rejects Your Ideas?
If you’re like many employees, you probably have a boss who says he wants new ideas, but then shoots down each proposal that you bring to him. As a result, you’re frustrated by such contradictory messages, and you’re wondering how to meet his expectations. What if there was a way to get your boss to […]
Top 10 Essential Leadership Skills
It’s all about skills in the modern world. It’s never been more challenging to be a leader than it is today. Markets and entire industries are changing rapidly. For any leader to be successful, it’s important to have the proper skills. Many of these skills are evergreen. For example, leaders will always need to be […]
Career Success Dress The Part
Career Success: Dress the Part Like many job seekers, you may think that looking good on paper is all it takes to get hired – especially with Internet applications becoming the norm – but the way you present yourself to potential employers when you meet them largely affects whether or not you get the job. […]
Job Search Takes Longer Than Expected
What Will You Do When Your Job Search Takes Longer Than Expected? Most recruiters today advise their clients that the average search for a professional position lasts about 6 months. That figure can even be much longer for certain industries or older job seekers. Dealing with such an extended period of uncertainty and rejection is […]
