No one said looking for a job was easy, but if you keep certain advice in mind, it can be much easier to successfully land an opportunity. Rachel Elahee, psychologist and author of “Choose You! Reignite Your Passion For Life,” offers the following suggestions adapted from the book to help you make the best choices during your job […]
How to prove to employers you’re a catch
In a survey of millennials and hiring managers commissioned by Elance-oDesk and Millennial Branding, Jaleh Bisharat, Elance-oDesk senior vice president of marketing, and Dan Schawbel, Millennial Branding managing partner, showcase how professionals can thrive as millennials tip the scales as the largest workforce generation next year. Bisharat and Schawbel offered the following analysis and suggestions for succeeding in the workforce: 1. […]
What NOT to do when you start a new job
You’re starting a new job. How can you avoid getting off on the wrong foot? Avoid the following and you’ll be more likely to have a job next week. Don’t wear an outfit if you have to check with your friends first to see if it will be “okay.” Hopefully, you have a good idea of […]
Three ways to find your perfect career
Are you in the right job for you? If not, you aren’t alone. According to Gallup’s State of the American Workplace report, 70 percent of American workers are either “not engaged” or “actively disengaged” in their work. One survey states that 68 percent of working Americans would be willing to take a salary cut to work in a job that better […]
How to get recognized at work
Many people feel underappreciated at work. Why? Perhaps the organization does not have a culture that promotes appreciation. Maybe everyone constantly feels under the gun and no one has time to stop and say thank you. You may ask, “How long does it take to say thank you?” The reality is, in many workplaces, “thank […]