We are all looking for ways to enhance our performance, to be more productive, with the ultimate aim of impressing our supervisor and enhancing our career as well. Here are a few tips on how to get more done. How Can I Be More Productive? 1. Set your own deadlines Usually, the deadlines for getting… Read More »
You have a job interview coming up, and you are ready for it. You have done research on the company, prepared answers to common interview questions and practiced them, and drawn up a list of questions to ask. To give yourself the best chance for success, however, there is one thing more you should do… Read More »
The importance of social media as a vehicle for finding employment cannot be overstated. In today’s connected economy, social media enables the job hunter to network, learn about companies, and advertise his or her experience and expertise. Here are a few tips on using social media in the job search. 1. LinkedIn This is pretty… Read More »
There is no shortage of books out there with advice on how to find success and fulfillment in life. Because of all the research being done in a number of areas – psychology, economics, sociology, neuroscience, biology – we are learning a lot about ourselves and how to make the most of our talents. Here… Read More »
Many people take temporary work with an eye toward turning it into something permanent. Temporary jobs are often a good way of getting your foot in the door. The employer can get to know you and how you work, and vice versa. You get a good idea of what the job is like, the day-to-day… Read More »
When preparing for an interview, job candidates focus on researching the company, preparing answers for common interview questions, and having a professional appearance. All of these things are important. But there is one other key element of the job interview that many people overlook – body language. Don’t underestimate the importance of body language. Some… Read More »
You may come across a job advertisement that really excites you. The job looks like something you would really enjoy doing. But there is one problem – you don’t meet all of the qualifications set out in the job description. Should you go ahead and apply for the job anyway? The answer is generally yes,… Read More »
Career growth and development is important to everyone. But that growth won’t happen without some idea of where you want to go in your career, what kinds of things you want to accomplish. You need to have that overarching purpose in mind in order to give direction to your growth and to the things you… Read More »
People sometimes wonder whether they should include temporary jobs on their resume, or downplay them. And the short answer is – why not include them? If the contingent work is related at all to the job you are applying for, putting it on a resume can only help your chances of getting a job. Any… Read More »
To become better at your job, you need to develop the skills to effectively manage yourself and your relationships with others. These are organizational, time management, and communication skills. Here are a few ways to put those skills to use. 5 Ways To Build Better Productivity Into Your Job 1. Get Organized If you want… Read More »