New salary survey in 2009: Expertise pays

April 24, 2009 by  
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Demand for highly skilled administrative professionals will remain steady this year, predicts the 2009 Salary Guides from Robert Half International. While starting salaries for admins are expected to rise 2.6% on average in 2009, employees with specific skills—industry experience, technical aptitude, multilingual abilities and professional certifications—can command even more. For example, ... Continue Reading

The career in planning, organizing, and scheduling

April 23, 2009 by  
Filed under Career Planning

dancechick14987 asked: I’m really interested in this one thing, and I think there might be a career somewhere for it. I like to plan and coordinate events. Kind of like a wedding planner: plan and schedule different events and activities, but as a full time job. Does anyone know any kind ... Continue Reading

Get a raise: let your job speak for you

April 15, 2009 by  
Filed under Getting Ahead

In the not too distant past, there was a tendency to move forward to demonstrate their devotion to work. This could be how spending long hours at work, volunteer work on public holidays without extra pay, defending the company in public forums, currying the boss, do favors for him and ... Continue Reading

How many times did you change the job?

April 2, 2009 by  
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John L asked: And What was the job hunting like in U.S??? Is there exam?? Best Answer: A lot when I was young,but only twice in the past ten years.It depends on what you’re looking for and what kind of degrees you have.I have alot of background in Restaurant Mangement,but I didn’t want work ... Continue Reading

25 ways to keep your career healthy and growing

March 28, 2009 by  
Filed under Career Planning

Career management and advancement is an ongoing process. You should be proactive in taking charge of your career and keep it healthy by feeding nutrients to build career skills and industry knowledge. Read and act on these tips to keep your career healthy always. 1. Clarify your career goals. What are your ... Continue Reading

Personal Finance Careers

March 10, 2009 by  
Filed under Career Planning

Inquisit asked: How would one get into personal finance as a career? I love to learn about how money works, how to treat it with respect, teach others how to do the same, and eventually…teach young people how to manage money and stay out of irresponsible debt. Just knowing how much ... Continue Reading

Brace Yourself for Possible Layoffs

March 10, 2009 by  
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Fear of being fired? Many of us in the same boat. I was also a victim of a layoff years ago! I know what is happening. Perhaps there was a strange feeling that something was not right Åre work. Or perhaps your employer’s voice dismissal. Either way you’re anticipating the ... Continue Reading

Writing a Resume that impress employers

March 10, 2009 by  
Filed under Resumes

Your resume is the first impression that an employer has of you. At the most basic level, a resume is simply a description of the skills, experience, education and professional achievements that make you qualify for a position. A good resume will accurately inform an employer about your background. A ... Continue Reading

Common Mistakes People Make for Career Changes

March 8, 2009 by  
Filed under Change Jobs

Making a complete career change, whatever the reason, it is a large company can have enormous impact on your life if you do not take the time to think things through. Jumping too quickly can result in more unhappiness in his career than you’re feeling right now, so it is ... Continue Reading

Top 6 Tips for Finding Jobs recession-proof

March 8, 2009 by  
Filed under Job Search

Recession can be a very stubborn thing. Once it falls, it can take time to fade and disappear. However, this does not mean we should just sit and let it overcome us. You can, after all, cause havoc in our personal lives and finances. In these difficult times, finding a ... Continue Reading