Use Triggers of Value For a Raise or Promotion

April 19, 2011 by admin  
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ACTUAL CASE HISTORY: Like so many others at year’s end, an employee we will call “Nichole” for purposes of this article, was hoping for a solid raise in January. She was hopeful, too, that the promotion she’d sought for two years would finally now come through. For ... Continue Reading

6 Tips for Working with a Recruiter

March 14, 2011 by admin  
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Whether you are looking or not, maintaining some key relationships with internal and external recruiters in your field is an important piece of your career management. Here are 6 tips for working with a recruiter: 1. Respond to inquiries. You never know the source of your next career opportunity. Most likely, it ... Continue Reading

Most effective way to mention the position in employment points

February 28, 2011 by admin  
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For those who have never created any resume, the empty web page you are facing can be extremely overwhelming. Whilst you could illustrate your task obligations in your buddies, record these in a new resume along with exhibiting exactly how the encounter to date complies with your job objectives is ... Continue Reading

Four basic negotiating personalities-What’s your style?

February 12, 2011 by admin  
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1. Individualists concentrate on maximizing their own outcomes and show little concern for others’ outcomes. Studies show about half of U.S. negotiators fall into this category. Individualists tend to claim value rather than create it, argue their positions forcefully and, at times, make threats. 2. Cooperators maximize ... Continue Reading

Easy ways to stay motivated in a negative work environment

February 7, 2011 by admin  
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There are some good techniques you can use to try and keep yourself motivated if you find yourself falling into the abyss of being consumed with poor morale. *Leave work at the job When you work in a toxic work environment it is hard to check those problems at the door when ... Continue Reading

How to Be a Better Employee in 2011

January 23, 2011 by admin  
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Offer Solutions: Be a uniter not a divider. In other words, don’t be the blamer. One of the easiest things in the world to do is point out problems. Winning teams don’t harp on losses, they find ways to win. Bosses aren’t interested in finger pointers, they want problem solvers. ... Continue Reading

4 strategies to increase your income odds in 2011

January 23, 2011 by admin  
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Even if you have a job now, here are 4 things you should do today — and every day — to improve your chances of landing your next job, at a higher salary: 1. Come out from behind your desk and purposefully network. Learn about the workplace needs of other people ... Continue Reading

How social media helps people stand out as an individual

January 11, 2011 by admin  
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When leveraged properly, social media can help a job candidate stand out in a tight job market. Job seekers need to give recruiters very strong reasons to call them for an interview since the competition is so stiff with more than four job seekers for every opening. Here are some practical ... Continue Reading

Tips to Use Holidays to Boost Your Career

December 21, 2010 by admin  
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The holidays are primo networking time. Most people are in a more jovial, giving mood. Many workplaces slow down a little this time of year, so you may have more mental space to think about ways to polish your resume and even set up informational interviews. And the end of ... Continue Reading

Tips to Further One’s Work Productivity

November 30, 2010 by admin  
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work-productivity The accomplished tasks may be viewed by a lot of people as the gauge of a person’s productivity within a particular day. This will follow the thought that the number of tasks you are able to finish is the result of being productive. That may be partly true but the essence ... Continue Reading