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CareerThere is a very fine line between being enthusiastic and being intrusive. You want to call an employer after an interview to show how interested you really are, but you definitely don't want to become a pest.Unless the interviewer was very specific about when the hiring decision was to be made, send your immediate "Thank you" letter and then allow a few days. When you do call, you will find that either someone else has been selected or the decision is still pending.If someone else did get...
Coping with change is now an everyday occurrence. What's more the pace of change is accelerating and the need for us all to adjust is greater than ever. Yet, this is a time of opportunity.Career change - Ignore it at your peril or seize the opportunityAll around us we constantly see the changes which are affecting us. Economically power is shifting and the consequences are massive. China and India are emerging nations using modern technology to massive effect as their economies grow at...
It is sometimes a comedy of errors to observe the (sometimes) disconnect from reality between recruiters and well-meaning hiring managers.A recent article in VOIP Magazine discussed how a certain HR manager of a certain cable broadband provider contacted a certain expert for assistance in finding experienced IP communications people. It seems that this certain company had made a decision to deploy Voice over IP next year to round out a consumer package. What this certain HR manager wanted...
There is a difference. Some job seekers use a staffing service
to work on their behalf to help discover their dream job, but
there is another specialist to assist you too..... he/she is called a head hunter in the vernacular of the marketplace.Don't be fearful of the head hunter. These guys/gals put their
pants on one leg at a time just like the rest of us. Most have
families - spouses - children - go to church - serve on boards
for charities - belongs to the Chamber of Commerce,...
How can such a seemingly simple question cause such confusion in a job seeker's mind? Some people can get so befuddled by it that they find themselves discussing their elementary school education, stint as president of the high school student board, first day of college, favorite flavor of ice cream, and how they bought the car they drive now. Twenty minutes later, they are desperate for a glass of water, and the interviewer just wants to show them the door."Tell me about yourself" is...
Experience is definitely one of the most important factors in a recruiting process. Actually, enough work-experience is also a requirement for all good MBA programs.The MBA is the certification that you have also learned all the important tools that are necessary for a management position. Of course, through years of experience, through self-documentation, failures and successes you might have learned what others learn during 1 or 2-year MBA programs. And, of course, one can become the...
Throughout history, teaching has been considered a noble profession, where the transformation of students is not an abstract concept, but an attainable goal. And while American education is being challenged by society to prove the merits of its existence, it is truly the last bastion for students. It is through formal schooling where they acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become successful contributing members of that same, critical society.For those of you...
It is all out war in finding good companies to work for these days. As people scramble for an edge in winning out over other candidates, there are some rules of the hunt that are truly different. There are many articles and advisors who can claim professional expertise in what it takes to find the right job, and much of the advice is sound for many people. The truth is that just about any method people use to find work will eventually lead to positive results as long as the person is...
And you thought you were all finished with work. But retirement planning these days includes so many diverse options. And one of them is to find a retirement job.If you're leaning in that direction because you just can't see yourself hanging up your work shoes . . . or perhaps you wish to work for financial security . . . well, there are some fabulous opportunities just tailor made for your situation.The good news is that many companies value having retirees on their workforce. They're...
Everyone has that dream job, the one they've been secretly coveting since
they were young. Of course, few can grow up to be cowboys, astronauts or
princesses, and even fewer can become super models. But, we still dream.
They just don't pay the rent, unless you're a psychologist....The truth is: everyone has a different definition of a that perfect job.
It's impossible to categorize. But, there is a way to prove the most
researched careers. Not as exciting, I know, but a bit more...
Do you want to create better relationships at work, take charge of your career, learn a systematic approach to dealing with others, have more fun and become more successful? Then you need to learn how to be a better communicator.Take this brief quiz* to find out how other people see you at work. Read each comment and choose the answer that most closely describes how you act or feel at work. Please choose only one answer for each question. If more than one answer accurately describes you,...
Aviation maintenance opportunities can be found on various sites on the internet. Some job sites specialize in maintenance opportunities, while others do not, however they still manage to list their fair share of relevant opportunities. Please read on to learn about several key sites available to you.Aerotek - Billing themselves as the leading technical and engineering staffing agency, Aerotek features jobs in eleven different specialties, including aviation. Job titles featured include:...
In my practice I've come across all sorts of interview feedback from my clients, but this stands out as being worthy of bringing to your attention.With all of my clients we cover the importance of interview preparation; knowing what you have to offer and being able to discuss why you want the job and are the most suitable candidate. In addition having the confidence to conduct the interview on an equal footing with the interviewer so you can make your decision about whether the job is right...
If you are a pro-active, get-things-done type, sooner or later you will
come in conflict with your boss. The same sort of assertiveness and
confidence that leads you to have a mind of your own has helped him to
earn his position.Another reality is that if you do not have some periodic disagreements
with your supervisors you are probably not being as assertive as you
should be in moving your career ahead.These conflicts can prove to be hazardous to the health of your career if
they...
There's no denying that a healthy work environment is a top concern for most employees. Review any employee satisfaction survey and you're apt to find this issue among the top five concerns of your staff - sometimes above the issue of pay.So how do you know if your organization provides a safe, healthy environment for employees? Well, there are some signs to look for.1. Employees laugh often.Generally, humor is a sign of comfort. Employees that feel comfortable with co-workers and have...