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Careers, Jobs & Employment InformationGet Paid to Shop And Keep Everything You Buy - Without Having to Pay!Can You Tell Good Service From Bad; Recognise Value For Money; Compare Prices, Staff Efficiency, Product Range, Customer Service Between Rival Firms? Job Interviews and The Secret of Selling YourselfA very effective and persuasive tactic when selling something is to promote its benefits as well as its features. Thank-You Notes: Your Thoughtfulness will be RewardedI get asked these questions over and over: "Should I send separate thank-you notes to everyone who interviewed me? Can I just send one thank-you note to the hiring manager and ask him/her to thank others involved in the process?" Using Journal to Support Your Job SearchAre you searching for a job? Here are some tips on how you can use journaling in that pursuit. Surviving Office PoliticsIt?s your first month in a new position and it?s rougher going than you?d anticipated. You feel like an outsider and you?re miserable. Get In The Game With a Stellar ResumeDuring the job hunter's market of the 1990's, employers were settling for less than qualified candidates because the candidate pool was so small. Job hunters were able to name their price and employers were meeting their demands. So, Why Dont You Tell Me About Yourself?"So, why don't you tell me about yourself?" is the most frequently asked interview question. It's a question that most interviewees expect and the one they have the most difficulty answering. Though one could answer this open-ended question in a myriad of ways, the key to answering this question or any other interview question is to offer a response that supports your career objective. This means that you shouldn't respond with comments about your hobbies, spouse, or extra curricular activities. Trust me, interviewers aren't interested. Useless Resume ObjectivesWhat?s wrong with an objective on a resume? The problem with objectives on resumes is that a typical objective is self-centered and self-serving; therefore, it is useless. Instead of an objective, use a power statement. Moving From A Weekend Hobby To Career In The ArtsBuilding a career as an artist takes hard work. Because the field attracts so many talented people, jobs in this field remain competitive. If you major in an art program at the university level, the focus is not on business, but in studio art, graphic design or humanities. So it?s wonderful that you learn about how to perfect your skills in art ? you need these skills. And, if you want to work for someone else, this education may be all you need to succeed. But many artists and creative professionals wish to sell their work independently from home. There maybe a looming gap in the education you receive in art class and I believe it is about basic business. Get a Job! Tips for Organizing Your ResumeWhether you're a Vice President of Marketing or a recent college grad, your resume is the 'key' to opening the doors of employment. It is an employer's first impression of you and believe it or not, many hiring officials spend less than thirty seconds reviewing it. With only fleeting moments to make a first impression, it is imperative that your resume be organized. The 6 Stages of Modern Career DevelopmentCareer experts say that people will change careers (not jobs) 5-7 times in a lifetime. This being true, career management is an important life skill to develop and cultivate. There are six stages of modern career development: Assessment, Investigation, Preparation, Commitment, Retention, and Transition. Learning the characteristics of each stage will empower you to navigate through each stage easily and with more confidence. Resume Success Factors--What Exactly Is A Resume Anyway?You know you're good...real good. The problem, though, is that you are struggling to demonstrate just how good you are on paper. Thank-You Notes: An Integral Part of Your Career DesignThere is one little practice that is vital to generating the interest of potential employers. It is critical, but very few job seekers actually do it. Your Self-Image in the WorkplaceWhen communication breaks down in your office or factory and workers lack motivation, what are the roots of the problem? Powerful Phone InterviewsPhone interviews are de rigueur with many organizations.
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