If you’re looking for a job, don’t leave it to chance. You want to keep ahead of the game to make sure you manage your own career. Cal Brown, author of When Life Strikes: Weathering Financial Storms, offers the following suggestions to help you maintain control and succeed with your career goals. [Read more…] about 7 ways to control your career
How to get the job: what to say and not say at the interview
Job seekers spend so much time figuring out what to say during the job hunt, it’s easy to forget how important it is to know what not to say. Unfortunately, in this competitive job-search environment, one poor response or casual reference can mean an employer will decide not to hire you. [Read more…] about How to get the job: what to say and not say at the interview
Should I hire a resume writer?
The other day, I saw a message from Quora in my email box. It was a question requesting my opinion:
Is it worthwhile to hire a resume writer? [Read more…] about Should I hire a resume writer?
How to impress your boss on the first day
When you land a job finally, the important work isn’t over. It’s essential to do your best to impress your boss and teammates right from the start. First impressions count; your supervisor and colleagues will judge you based on how you act and what you do from the very first day. [Read more…] about How to impress your boss on the first day
Are you investing in your career?
Most people are too busy working to stop and think about how to invest in their careers. You may be thinking, “I’m doing my job, isn’t that enough?” However, if you want to make sure you stay on the right career track, it takes more than just getting the day-to-day work done to be successful. [Read more…] about Are you investing in your career?