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

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

Things You Can Do When You Don’t Agree With Your Boss

1. Never do anything in the heat of the moment. Step back and think carefully about what your boss has said. It could be that he has a point. Think why he might have taken the stance he has. How can you change his mind and still give him/her what ... Continue Reading

Put yourself in your boss’s shoes to get a raise

By putting yourself in your boss’s shoes, you can get that raise while preserving your integrity. 1. Conduct salary research. You can’t effectively negotiate with your boss for a raise until you know the compensation for your position in the region in which you work. 2. Speak with your boss. It’s important ... Continue Reading

Tips for Becoming a Succeessful Networker

Are you meeting, picking up the phone or Skype-ing regularly when you make new social friends? Here are things you can do that will help you develop some warm connections,  stand out and be remembered. 1. Lead and share your passion, authenticity and story. People really connect with your ... Continue Reading

5 Things Your Boss is Thinking as You Ask for a Raise

Before you walk into your boss’s office, be prepared. Here are five things he or she will be thinking about when you ask for the raise: 1. Why wasn’t I prepared for this meeting? There is nothing worse than being surprised by an employee who wants to talk about a sensitive ... Continue Reading

Should I use Facebook and Twitter to boost my job prospects?

missbliss answered: For many it is beneficial to have an online presence. I would say that it’s more useful to have a website that showcases your skills (and I don’t just mean putting a CV up) than a twitter or facebook presence. The latter are far more socially oriented. In my experience, ... Continue Reading

How to Impress on the First Day of Your New Job

After months of anxious waiting, finally, you get the job. Starting work or a new job can be very exciting. At last, you get to show your skills and experiences (if any), learn new things, and meet new people. Most of all, you get paid! For some, it can also be ... Continue Reading

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