6 guidelines to write more clearly and concisely
September 2, 2010 by admin
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Five skills required to retain a job
August 22, 2010 by admin
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Ask for a raise: What to do when you get refused
August 19, 2010 by admin
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Whatever be the reason, there are some important considerations to keep in mind when you receive “no” as an answer to your request for a raise:
1. Keep your cool and think logically, even if colleagues you perceive as incompetent get a better deal that you got. Fretting and fuming about ... Continue Reading
Tips to move up for higher level job opportunities
August 16, 2010 by admin
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1. Be a team placer
Conducting yourself as a team placer is one of the most important thing that you can do to position yourself for career advancement. Working as a team player involves focusing on what’s in the best interest of your department and the company as a whole instead ... Continue Reading
6 Ways to Enhance Communication Skills
August 12, 2010 by admin
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1. Take a speech course at a local community college or through a local school district’s adult education program.
2. Take a writing course or a course in English grammar from either of the same locations. Abilities in written language can aid in building oral communication skills.
3. See out the advise of the ... Continue Reading
Present Yourself by Mastering Meeting Etiquette
August 11, 2010 by admin
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Meeting Etiquette is all about how you present yourself. Self-promotion is key in moving up the business ladder, and manners never go out of style.
1. Respond: If you’ve been invited to a meeting or a function, don’t wait until the last minute to let organizers know if you’re attending. If ... Continue Reading
6 Steps to Take Before Your Internship Ends
August 10, 2010 by admin
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1. Thank people. Talk to your manager about what you got out of the experience, and thank him for giving you the opportunity to work with him, and thank other people you worked with as well.
2. Ask your manager for feedback. You want to know him assessment of your ... Continue Reading
Be a Good Listener to Climb the Career Ladder
August 9, 2010 by admin
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Listening well and carefully makes you shine on the job. Listening builds rapport, enriches relationships, and can ease a tense working environment.
Being a good listener even makes you a more productive worker, because you better understand assignments and expectations. Good listening is also one of the most important ingredients in ... Continue Reading
A Few ‘Must-Dos’ to Improve Your Employability
August 7, 2010 by admin
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Dress that CV: Many people with highly marketable skills lose out on opportunities because of their CVs. The resume or CV is your calling card; make sure it reaches the intended person. Most companies today have resume screening systems that search for keywords and their frequency.
You will need to make ... Continue Reading
Top Skills Employers Look for in Employees
August 1, 2010 by admin
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*Interpersonal Skills
A candidates interpersonal skills are very important to employers. Since many jobs entail levels of customer service either internally or externally, and perhaps even global interactions, an individual’s ability to positively communicate and interact with others is highly desired.
*Worth Ethic
Employers tend to be attracted to potential employees who can ... Continue Reading

