It’s a good question: how to work with recruiters? Many job seekers believe recruiters work for them and mistakenly think it’s the recruiter’s job is to help people land jobs. In fact, that’s a huge misperception. While many recruiters will go out of their way to assist and advise the most qualified job seekers, if you are a job seeker, don’t think of the recruiter as your best friend. [Read more…] about How to work with recruiters
How to cold call
Cold calling can strike fear in any job seeker’s mind. How can you successfully cold call? Ideally, you’d always have an introduction to someone you want to speak to on the phone, but realistically, it isn’t always possible to warm up your leads. Do you have a resolution to get in touch with some new contacts? How can you successfully get through to people who have the power to positively influence your job hunt? [Read more…] about How to cold call
How to start a business on the side while working
In case you hadn’t noticed, the freelance economy is taking off: more and more people are working for themselves as consultants, selling products or services and creating businesses on the side, even while working a full-time job. [Read more…] about How to start a business on the side while working
I don’t want to recommend my friend for a job
When it comes to work, there’s nothing much more important than your credibility and reputation. It’s up to you to maintain and uphold them, or risk losing potential opportunities down the road. So, what should you do when a friend asks you to recommend him for a position in your organization, but you’d rather stand on your head all day than refer him for the job? [Read more…] about I don’t want to recommend my friend for a job
How to make yourself indispensable at work
When you look around your office, you probably see people you could manage without. And maybe you’re asking yourself, “How essential am I at work?”
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