Once you find that there is no job satisfaction and need a change it is better to do so as you will not be happy doing a job that you do not enjoy. You should ensure that the new job is something that you are happy doing and that will give you more satisfaction than
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That uncomfortable feeling … A self assessment of when to consider a job change. I spoke to a friend yesterday, who asked for some advice. It seems her sales job wasn’t going as well as she had hoped. She wasn’t making enough money to cover her expenses, and she was "starting to feel uncomfortable". Feeling
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Hiring practices, from job screening to interview construction, have undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. Despite all the changes, common resume myths continue to plague job seekers’ strategies at all levels. This article attempts to debunk some of these myths. Myth 1: It’s all about the number of pages. The one-page rule is
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Your Multi Pronged Job Search Conducting a job search when our news is mired in negativity regarding topics such as failing economy and unemployment rates higher than they have been in five yeas can engender resignation. Jason Mannino specializes in helping people live the life they were born for through Wholeness Coaching. Wholeness Coaching supports
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The highest paying occupations demand leadership. Are you a leader? Leaders are not born. They are developed over a period of time. Learning, growing and developing are some of the hallmarks of success. They are the blood, sweat and tears that all developing people must experience. When you learn, grow and develop, the fact of
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OK, so you’ve written your resume, you’ve done 3 versions for specific job criteria, and you’re drinking the Koolaid of sending fewer, but more targeted resumes. You’re on the right path to searching for a new job. TIP #1: A high page rank on Google Searches is a simple reason why LinkedIN is a must
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How to ace telephone interview Make the most of a few seconds to create a great first impression. The Internet has made it so easy to apply for jobs that most hiring managers are inundated with hundreds of applications for every position they post. “But hiring and selection is ultimately a process about people talking
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If you want to move on or up in your career then it is time to get noticed. Women in particular don’t always realise the importance of increasing their visibility at work and think that by working harder and keeping their heads down they will eventually get rewarded. Men tend to be better at letting
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When you learn how to find hidden jobs or unadvertised jobs that no-one else knows about you give yourself an immediate and massive advantage in the jobs market. By applying the principles which I explain below, you eliminate the competition for jobs, especially now when statistics tell us that recruitment is falling rapidly. Did you
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Giving future employers references on your resume is a great way to build trust. References are testimonials about you as a person, they’re a credit to you. Let’s just say that a reference page is the most crucial aspect of the whole resume. This doesn’t mean you should include the references within the resume however.
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When it comes to job interviews preparation is the key. One of the most important things to prepare for is tough job interview questions and the potential answers you might give. Use these examples of tricky job interview questions to prepare for your next job interview. Above all, make sure that you don’t over-prepare and
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How To Headhunt The Headhunters courtesy of Forbes “Dear Mr. Recruiter, Hi. Until Monday, I was an investment banking executive at Lehman, and I’m wondering if your search firm has any appropriate openings.” Sending a blind letter like this to a recruiter you don’t know is a total waste of time, particularly when there are
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When you are starting to write a resume you might find yourself staring at a blank white piece of paper or screen and wondering what to put. You might spend a few minutes and then start writing what you think should be included. This is a situation that is common among many people who are
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Social networking is the buzzword of the moment…Facebook, MySpace, Plaxo, LinkedIn and many more. People are asking, “is it relevant to my career or professional life?” With so many options, it’s easy to become overwhelmed if you’re trying to figure it all out, and you may even question whether it’s worth the time to invest
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There are so many different ways one can put together a resume that if you were to try to choose one you would be utterly confused. The net is full of places offering free sample resumes or resume templates and if you search for these it won’t be long before you download hundreds of different
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