Do you feel like you are working hard all day but not getting much accomplished? You have crossed off a lot of the tasks on your to-do list, but at the end of the day, more needs to be done. The problem could be one of focus, not focusing on the right things, or not… Read More »
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How to Respond to a Job Referral
Many companies these days rely on referrals for hiring new people. They do this because referrals offer a number of advantages over posting job advertisements. They have a better idea of who they are getting. So, if someone you know approaches you and tells you that he or she would like to refer you for… Read More »
How to Find the Best People
Even today, when competition for top talent and highly skilled professionals is keen, it appears that many companies still rely on a more passive hiring strategy. A recent survey by a California staffing firm revealed that almost two-thirds of CFOs simply advertise open positions and wait for resumes. Only about one-fourth actively recruit. But two-thirds… Read More »
How to Handle Multiple Job Offers
If you are looking for a new job, you may encounter one of the more enjoyable aspects of job hunting – getting more than one job offer. We should all be so lucky, you say. True. But, these days it is more likely than in the past. Demand is high for talented people, especially in… Read More »
How Job Rotations Can Help Your Company
Looking for a way to boost employee morale, help them learn new skills, and keep them at your company? Job rotation may be one way to do all three. By using job rotations, employees are not locked into the same position with a limited career path. Instead, they move through a number of different jobs… Read More »
Informational Interviews and the Job Search
The importance of networking is now well established. Indeed, it may be the most effective way of finding a job. And one good way to expand your network is through the informational interview. The important thing to understand about an informational interview is that it is not a job interview. As the name implies, the… Read More »
How to Achieve Your Goals
We all have things we want to achieve in our jobs and in our careers. These are the goals we have set for ourselves. The hard part is figuring how to reach those goals. Here are a few tips on how to achieve your goals. 1. Make your goals specific. The more vague and abstract… Read More »
How to Get Hired at Your Dream Company
You are looking for a job, and you have your eye on a particular company, one that you really like and would really like to work for. How do you go about getting noticed, getting your foot in the door? There are a number of ways you can attract their attention. Here are a few.… Read More »
Tips on Getting More Done
1. Get up earlier in the morning Some productivity experts recommend about two hours earlier than you normally do. This will help you to get your day off to a good start by establishing a morning routine. It will give you time to exercise, to eat a good breakfast, to plan your day and what… Read More »
How to Avoid the Health Risks of Sitting too Long at Work
Many jobs require a lot of sitting. People are at desks looking at computer screens. And most people probably don’t give a lot of thought to the health implications of all those hours in a chair, even if they regularly go the gym. But recent research has shown that sitting for long periods of time… Read More »