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How to convince your boss to allow you to work from home (telecommute) by Nimish Thakkar - Sep, 2010 With rising gas prices and a shrinking economy, both employers and employees are looking for creative work arrangements that will save valuable resources. Some companies have adopted four-day workweeks, while others are encouraging employees to work from home. If you have ever cherished the desire to work in your pajamas, now may be the time to pitch for it. Fortunately, technology has made it easy. With video conferencing ... |
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How to manage your career during an economic downturn by Nimish Thakkar - Sep, 2010 The economy is reeling under the pressures of a downturn. Unemployment rates are staggering and layoffs are at an all-time high. The current economic climate calls for a robust career management plan, one that will, despite the recession-like conditions, catapult your career to new heights. Consider the following tips: Take stock Evaluate your professional standing and key trends within your industry, company, and pro... |
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Salary Negotiation Tips by Nimish Thakkar - Sep, 2010 When it comes to compensation, for many, more is always better. Yet, a vast majority of job seekers -- under the mistaken assumption that they don’t have a say on the salary negotiation table -- sheepishly accept the first offer that comes their way. It is true that a few industries, companies, and roles are not suitable candidates for the negotiation process, but universalizing such an assumption would be incorrect. Tradition... |
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Winning the career war by Nimish Thakkar - Sep, 2010 In the secure walls of corporate fortresses career warriors are relentlessly fighting -- at times with their own selves -- the battle to succeed. Although, victory and defeat have different connotations in this war, the rules, the challenges, and the strategies are like any other. As elusive as winning the battle on the career front may sound, it really is a game of good timing, great strategy, and powerful allies (smart ne... |
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How to Brand Yourself for Promotion by Andy Robinson - Sep, 2010 Communicating your unique and differentiating value doesn’t stop once you get a job. Personal branding is important for all professionals across industries whether they are seeking new career opportunities or seeking opportunities for advancement within their current organization. Here are 7 effective ways you can begin positioning yourself for movement up the corporate ladder: Communicate Your Goals: Make sure your mana... |
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Quick Assertive Communication Skills For Professionals by Andy Robinson - Sep, 2010 Communicating in everyday life and in social situations is a great and useful skill to possess, but as you may have figured out, such skills don't take you very far in the board room or with business clients. In professional situations, you will find that the communication skills you need to master take on a decidedly more formal and pointed framework. It is crucial in professional situations, especially with money at stake... |
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Personal Branding and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs by Valerie Sokolosky - Sep, 2010 In the 1960s, psychologist Abraham Maslow introduced his hierarchy of needs—the things a human being needs most in a sequence that builds one on top of the other. By using this hierarchy, it helps us understand the actions and motivations of others as well as ourselves. There are five levels of human needs and each must be fulfilled before the next level can be realized. Here are the five levels (in inverse order) of Maslow’... |
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Is My Personality Killing My Chances? by Rob Taub - Sep, 2010 If you feel your enthusiasm and focus on being the best you can be, either in an interview or on the job, may be working against you, you may want to rein in your enthusiasm and moderate your intensity to some degree. Nevertheless, and more often than not, it is a matter of developing good communication sense. Is my personality killing my chances? "Communication skills" and "communication sense" are not the same. Good co... |
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A Simple “Thank You” Goes a Long Way by Kathy Bornheimer - Sep, 2010 This subject was addressed in earlier publications (Creative Materials for Job Search and The Resume; Just Part of the Package). Since the publication of those works use of technology and Social Networking (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) has increased greatly. So, let’s look at this again. People love to be acknowledged and recognized for what they do or have done. This would include an interview, providing you with a ref... |
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7 Overused and Worn-Out Phrases to Avoid on Your Resume by Laura Smith-Proulx - Sep, 2010 If you’ve constantly looked at other resumes to get ideas, borrowing words here and there, you might find that employers are on to your game. Weary of reading the same phrases over and over again, hiring managers are starting to expect more from top candidates who want to stand out in the crowded job market. Here are 7 phrases that appear far too often on resumes, with recommendations on how to improve your wording for a s... |
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