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Actual Resume Blunders - How To Not Get Hired
Here are some perfect ways of not getting hired or not even getting a call for an interview....remember spell check, spell check, spell check!
Here are some perfect ways of not getting hired or not even getting a call for an interview....remember spell check, spell check, spell check!
Acute Spousal Interference
My husband, a manager, would like to find a new job. We were downsized. We worked with some headhunters who got us nowhere...
My husband, a manager, would like to find a new job. We were downsized. We worked with some headhunters who got us nowhere...
Am I chasing the Salary Surveys?
I love my new job. However, according to recent salary surveys, I am underpaid by as much as $5,000 per year. Since I've been here for only two months, how long should I wait to discuss this with my boss? This has really been bothering me, and I want some peace of mind.
I love my new job. However, according to recent salary surveys, I am underpaid by as much as $5,000 per year. Since I've been here for only two months, how long should I wait to discuss this with my boss? This has really been bothering me, and I want some peace of mind.
Are They Asking For Too Many References?
I'm working through a headhunter on a position, and I'm the top candidate so far. He spoke to references from my last two employers...
I'm working through a headhunter on a position, and I'm the top candidate so far. He spoke to references from my last two employers...
Assessment Can Help Create Positive Work Environments
A happy employee tends to be more productive in the workplace, meaning a successful company needs a positive atmosphere.
A happy employee tends to be more productive in the workplace, meaning a successful company needs a positive atmosphere.
Can A Company Demand To See My Pay Stubs?
Are you familiar with the following contingency being placed on a job offer? This offer is subject to receipt of documentation of...
Are you familiar with the following contingency being placed on a job offer? This offer is subject to receipt of documentation of...
Can I Go Back After Saying No?
I messed up last month and canceled an interview for a job because I didn't like the commute...
I messed up last month and canceled an interview for a job because I didn't like the commute...
Can I negotiate After I turned them down?
I was offered a job and declined. Four days later I called back. The offer is still open so I went and talked with them again. I have not done any new negotiating yet.
I was offered a job and declined. Four days later I called back. The offer is still open so I went and talked with them again. I have not done any new negotiating yet.
Communication is Important to Maintain a Beneficial Employee-Manager Relationship
Most workers seem to view their bosses in a positive light, but management relationships can still be improved. Sixty-five percent of workers, according to a survey by Adecco USA that questioned 1,152 employees
Most workers seem to view their bosses in a positive light, but management relationships can still be improved. Sixty-five percent of workers, according to a survey by Adecco USA that questioned 1,152 employees
Companies Have Options When it Comes to Reducing Costs
Companies aren't limiting their cost-cutting methods solely to reducing positions. Some businesses are turning to alternative techniques, such as pay freezes or forced vacations.
Companies aren't limiting their cost-cutting methods solely to reducing positions. Some businesses are turning to alternative techniques, such as pay freezes or forced vacations.
Corporate Knights Around The Table...
Do you sit around a lot at conference room tables? But what do these tables say about the organization in question?
Do you sit around a lot at conference room tables? But what do these tables say about the organization in question?
Do Employment Agencies work?
Having experienced using over 8 agencies in a major metropolitan city, only 1 agency actually came through for me during my job hunt. Is that a bad statistic? It depends how you look at it.
Having experienced using over 8 agencies in a major metropolitan city, only 1 agency actually came through for me during my job hunt. Is that a bad statistic? It depends how you look at it.
Employees Find Ways to Reduce Daily Expenses
Spending lunch hours at expensive restaurants may be a thing of the past. During these slow economic times, most employees are looking to cut daily eating costs.
Spending lunch hours at expensive restaurants may be a thing of the past. During these slow economic times, most employees are looking to cut daily eating costs.
Evaluations can Help Control and Understand Workplace Emotional Intelligence
Workers can't completely part with their emotions once they arrive at the office; it is difficult to manage feelings when interacting with co-workers. How can you improve emotional response among workers...
Workers can't completely part with their emotions once they arrive at the office; it is difficult to manage feelings when interacting with co-workers. How can you improve emotional response among workers...
Guidebook Displays Increase in Company Eco-friendly Procedures
The green movement has been gaining momentum in the business world; more companies seem to be concerned with their responsibility to protect the environment...
The green movement has been gaining momentum in the business world; more companies seem to be concerned with their responsibility to protect the environment...

















