6 guidelines to write more clearly and concisely

HR directors from half of the 120 major American corporations polled in a recent study said they consider writing ability when making promotions. 1. Keep sentences short & sweet. The average businessperson prefers to read on an eighth-grade level. Accommodate that preference by keeping sentences to no more than 15 ... Continue Reading

Five skills required to retain a job

Grabbing a job is the most important task that a person is required to do in his lifetime. A secured job is a dream, but it is in the hand of the candidate itself, how does he plan for the job and what steps he take to make himself stay ... Continue Reading

Ask for a raise: What to do when you get refused

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*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

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