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How to Keep Your Salary Up in a Down Economy
How to Keep Your Salary Up in a Down Economy
by Kristina Cowan
Wow, you still have a job! Your are probably in a minority now. And more jobs are being lost every single day. Let's see if we can help just a little even if your are one of the fortunate few who is still working.
As you watch America's fiscal health deteriorate, grimacing through news of layoffs and rising unemployment, you're probably concerned about your own financial survival. You're not wrong to worry.
Recent surveys suggest employers may scale back pay raises next year, and economists say incomes won't likely rebound until 2010 or 2011. But you're not defenseless. You can take steps to protect your income and job security.
Tough Going
News about the workforce has been grim. The unemployment rate hit 6.1 percent in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Meanwhile, surveys by Hewitt Associates found that 42 percent of employers plan to decrease pay raises in 2009.
"Wages are not only flat right now, but actually declining. All the signs point to the labor market getting a lot worse before it gets better, which will continue to put downward pressure on wages and family incomes," says Heidi Shierholz, an economist at the Economic Policy Institute in Washington, D.C.
Ken Goldstein, an economist at The Conference Board in New York, doesn't see the situation improving before 2010. "For your average Joe the Plumber, it's going to take a while before we put this behind us," Goldstein says.
Tips for Weathering the Storm
Make your self indispensable. If you have a job, or when you get one, always be the very best worker in the business. Keep yourself busy at all times. No talking or getting one the phone when you are getting paid to work. If you run out of things to do, go find something else to do even if it is cleaning or neatening up, filing, straightening your desk, straightening someone elses desk, or whatever. Never miss work. Be there early, and stay late. NEVER complain about anything! Act like you are glad to have the job. If you have to go ask for more work to do, because you really do run out, be really nice about it, and make suggestion, even if it is only picking up the bosses dry cleaning, or getting him some coffee. Anticipate a need before it arrives and take care of it? If you are a department manager, get your hands dirty and get in there and work with your crew. If you want to be a good boss, don't ask anyone to do what you wouldn't do yourself. Get in there and show them how it is done and how you want them to work by doing it yourself, and doing it with them.
Despite the cloudy forecast, career experts say you can create your own silver lining, one that protects your income and your career.
1. Invest in your education. Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree, or perhaps week-long classes or certifications, will boost your skills and make you a more precious commodity in the workplace, says Jennifer Loftus, national director of Astron Solutions, a compensation consulting firm in New York. According to a report by the U.S. Department of Education, in 2006 young adults with a bachelor's degree earned 28 percent more than those with an associate's degree, 50 percent more than those who finished high school, and 98 percent more than those who didn't earn a high-school diploma.
2. Shift to an industry that needs workers. Health care is one such industry, notes Loftus. Nursing, one of the fastest-growing careers, is expected to see a shortage of more than 1 million workers by 2020, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration. The median salary for a registered nurse with one to four years of experience is $48,895, PayScale data shows.
3. Document your accomplishments. Whenever you finish an assignment, note how your work helped the company make money, save money, save time, grow the business, or retain customers, and illustrate your accomplishments with dollars, percentages, and other metrics, says Barbara Safani, president of New York-based Career Solvers. "By showing and quantifying your specific value add, you build a better business case to support the requested salary increase," Safani says.
4. Tackle tasks no one else wants. This isn't about grunt work, Safani says; it could mean mastering a new technology others aren't comfortable with, or accepting an assignment outside the traditional scope of your job. "Employees who demonstrate this level of flexibility tend to get more flexibility from their bosses on other issues, including compensation," she explains.
5. Accept high-profile assignments close to review time. This sort of project will likely be a focal point of your performance review, and because it's recent, your boss can quickly recall and document achievements relevant to the project, Safani says.
How to Recession-Proof Your Job
by Tara Weiss
Of course, the best way is to make yourself indispensable as described above.
Whether we're actually in a recession or not is the subject of debate.
What is certain is the rising unemployment rate. U.S. unemployment rose to 5% for the first time in two and a half years in December. That's likely a result of the fallout from the subprime mortgage crisis -- and there's probably more to come.
Don't wait for the alarm bells to sound. Recession or just a temporary slowdown, there are things you can do to keep your job as safe as possible. "You have to be proactive," says Dale Winston, CEO of the executive recruiting firm Battalia Winston International.
Tips to Boost Your Value
The first step: Make yourself indispensable. Show up early and stay late. Now isn't the time to slack. If your boss needs someone to volunteer for a project, raise your hand to do it, then do it well. "Prove you're a contributor no matter what level you're operating at," she says.
If possible, take on projects for other divisions. It's hard to fire someone when they're valuable to several areas of the business. But be prepared to be stretched. Open jobs might go unfilled for long time periods and you will have to take on extra work. Don't start sleeping at the office, but don't complain about working extra hours for several managers.
"Also, look for ways to save the company money," says Bill DeMario, chief operating officer of Ajilon Consulting, a staffing firm that specializes in accounting, finance, consulting and human resources management. That includes everything from telecommuting to a faraway meeting to gently encouraging colleagues not to print all 100 pages of a document unless they absolutely need them. (You can even make the reduced printing targets a competition between different departments so it seems less like a company mandate and more like a silly office game.)
Take a broader view, too. Be aware of your profession's and your company's financial well-being and act accordingly. In other words, people who work in industries that are clearly suffering, like print media, should ramp up their job search and consider ways they can use their skills in similar fields. Look for signs to determine how healthy your company is. Are they tightening the purse strings by limiting travel? Are they asking employees to bring their own lunches to previously catered staff meetings? These may seem like small things, but they can be indications of tight financial times.
If you notice those signs, do more than just work hard. Talk to people in your industry to find out which companies are thriving and make contact with employees there. Use your professional network to accomplish this.
Know the Broader Perspective
On the bright side, if there is a recession, it likely won't be as severe as the last one. Back then there was a confluence of factors, including the dot-com bust and Sept. 11, 2001, that took a severe toll. Also, the demographics of the workforce are evolving. Large numbers of baby boomers are about to reach retirement age, and while they won't necessarily leave the workforce entirely, they will look to slow down or switch careers. That means there is opportunity for younger employees to fill those gaps.
In the immediate future, if there are widespread layoffs, younger generations will likely handle it differently than their older peers, says Mary Crane, a career consultant who specializes in bridging the generation gap. "They've come into the workplace never suspecting they'll take one job and have it for life," says Crane.
"Lots of them will look at it as an opportunity to explore career opportunities. They might take six months off-- that's how long recessions last -- and work on a political campaign because they can build their resume and make great contacts. Or they'll teach. They look at this as opportunity."
We can all learn a lesson from that attitude.
Make your own job
It sometimes shocks me how many people just "give up", and get onto the Government Handout Wagon. They say there's no work.
There is. They can make their own work, or work for themselves.
Hubby and I moved out to the country about 5 years ago. Property out here is cheap, so we had our house fully paid for within 3 years.
The problem? There's no work out here, unless you're a farmer, or want to settle for minimum wage.
Resolution? I started working from home over the internet, and hubby started his own transmission repair business.
My point? Pick one (or more) of your many talents, and get paid to use it.
Ideally, getting something to sell online is best by far. You will not have to go anywhere. Your do not have to have a new wardrobe. You can make arrangements at the post office to pick up out going packages. If gas prices go up, it will not be a big deal for you. If you are a mom, your kids will profit also, by having their mom at home, and making all of the other kids in the neighborhood jealous.
Try to keep out of all MLM's and work at home traps that just want to get your money.
Be extra cautious about seeking any jobs online. The best thing to do is to find a need yourself and think of a way to fill it. What do you wish you could get but can't find? Find a good market place online and go for it!
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Wow, you still have a job! Your are probably in a minority now. And more jobs are being lost every single day. Let's see if we can help just a little even if your are one of the fortunate few who is still working.
As you watch America's fiscal health deteriorate, grimacing through news of layoffs and rising unemployment, you're probably concerned about your own financial survival. You're not wrong to worry.
Recent surveys suggest employers may scale back pay raises next year, and economists say incomes won't likely rebound until 2010 or 2011. But you're not defenseless. You can take steps to protect your income and job security.
Tough Going
News about the workforce has been grim. The unemployment rate hit 6.1 percent in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Meanwhile, surveys by Hewitt Associates found that 42 percent of employers plan to decrease pay raises in 2009.
"Wages are not only flat right now, but actually declining. All the signs point to the labor market getting a lot worse before it gets better, which will continue to put downward pressure on wages and family incomes," says Heidi Shierholz, an economist at the Economic Policy Institute in Washington, D.C.
Ken Goldstein, an economist at The Conference Board in New York, doesn't see the situation improving before 2010. "For your average Joe the Plumber, it's going to take a while before we put this behind us," Goldstein says.
Tips for Weathering the Storm
Make your self indispensable. If you have a job, or when you get one, always be the very best worker in the business. Keep yourself busy at all times. No talking or getting one the phone when you are getting paid to work. If you run out of things to do, go find something else to do even if it is cleaning or neatening up, filing, straightening your desk, straightening someone elses desk, or whatever. Never miss work. Be there early, and stay late. NEVER complain about anything! Act like you are glad to have the job. If you have to go ask for more work to do, because you really do run out, be really nice about it, and make suggestion, even if it is only picking up the bosses dry cleaning, or getting him some coffee. Anticipate a need before it arrives and take care of it? If you are a department manager, get your hands dirty and get in there and work with your crew. If you want to be a good boss, don't ask anyone to do what you wouldn't do yourself. Get in there and show them how it is done and how you want them to work by doing it yourself, and doing it with them.
Despite the cloudy forecast, career experts say you can create your own silver lining, one that protects your income and your career.
1. Invest in your education. Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree, or perhaps week-long classes or certifications, will boost your skills and make you a more precious commodity in the workplace, says Jennifer Loftus, national director of Astron Solutions, a compensation consulting firm in New York. According to a report by the U.S. Department of Education, in 2006 young adults with a bachelor's degree earned 28 percent more than those with an associate's degree, 50 percent more than those who finished high school, and 98 percent more than those who didn't earn a high-school diploma.
2. Shift to an industry that needs workers. Health care is one such industry, notes Loftus. Nursing, one of the fastest-growing careers, is expected to see a shortage of more than 1 million workers by 2020, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration. The median salary for a registered nurse with one to four years of experience is $48,895, PayScale data shows.
3. Document your accomplishments. Whenever you finish an assignment, note how your work helped the company make money, save money, save time, grow the business, or retain customers, and illustrate your accomplishments with dollars, percentages, and other metrics, says Barbara Safani, president of New York-based Career Solvers. "By showing and quantifying your specific value add, you build a better business case to support the requested salary increase," Safani says.
4. Tackle tasks no one else wants. This isn't about grunt work, Safani says; it could mean mastering a new technology others aren't comfortable with, or accepting an assignment outside the traditional scope of your job. "Employees who demonstrate this level of flexibility tend to get more flexibility from their bosses on other issues, including compensation," she explains.
5. Accept high-profile assignments close to review time. This sort of project will likely be a focal point of your performance review, and because it's recent, your boss can quickly recall and document achievements relevant to the project, Safani says.
How to Recession-Proof Your Job
by Tara Weiss
Of course, the best way is to make yourself indispensable as described above.
Whether we're actually in a recession or not is the subject of debate.
What is certain is the rising unemployment rate. U.S. unemployment rose to 5% for the first time in two and a half years in December. That's likely a result of the fallout from the subprime mortgage crisis -- and there's probably more to come.
Don't wait for the alarm bells to sound. Recession or just a temporary slowdown, there are things you can do to keep your job as safe as possible. "You have to be proactive," says Dale Winston, CEO of the executive recruiting firm Battalia Winston International.
Tips to Boost Your Value
The first step: Make yourself indispensable. Show up early and stay late. Now isn't the time to slack. If your boss needs someone to volunteer for a project, raise your hand to do it, then do it well. "Prove you're a contributor no matter what level you're operating at," she says.
If possible, take on projects for other divisions. It's hard to fire someone when they're valuable to several areas of the business. But be prepared to be stretched. Open jobs might go unfilled for long time periods and you will have to take on extra work. Don't start sleeping at the office, but don't complain about working extra hours for several managers.
"Also, look for ways to save the company money," says Bill DeMario, chief operating officer of Ajilon Consulting, a staffing firm that specializes in accounting, finance, consulting and human resources management. That includes everything from telecommuting to a faraway meeting to gently encouraging colleagues not to print all 100 pages of a document unless they absolutely need them. (You can even make the reduced printing targets a competition between different departments so it seems less like a company mandate and more like a silly office game.)
Take a broader view, too. Be aware of your profession's and your company's financial well-being and act accordingly. In other words, people who work in industries that are clearly suffering, like print media, should ramp up their job search and consider ways they can use their skills in similar fields. Look for signs to determine how healthy your company is. Are they tightening the purse strings by limiting travel? Are they asking employees to bring their own lunches to previously catered staff meetings? These may seem like small things, but they can be indications of tight financial times.
If you notice those signs, do more than just work hard. Talk to people in your industry to find out which companies are thriving and make contact with employees there. Use your professional network to accomplish this.
Know the Broader Perspective
On the bright side, if there is a recession, it likely won't be as severe as the last one. Back then there was a confluence of factors, including the dot-com bust and Sept. 11, 2001, that took a severe toll. Also, the demographics of the workforce are evolving. Large numbers of baby boomers are about to reach retirement age, and while they won't necessarily leave the workforce entirely, they will look to slow down or switch careers. That means there is opportunity for younger employees to fill those gaps.
In the immediate future, if there are widespread layoffs, younger generations will likely handle it differently than their older peers, says Mary Crane, a career consultant who specializes in bridging the generation gap. "They've come into the workplace never suspecting they'll take one job and have it for life," says Crane.
"Lots of them will look at it as an opportunity to explore career opportunities. They might take six months off-- that's how long recessions last -- and work on a political campaign because they can build their resume and make great contacts. Or they'll teach. They look at this as opportunity."
We can all learn a lesson from that attitude.
Make your own job
It sometimes shocks me how many people just "give up", and get onto the Government Handout Wagon. They say there's no work.
There is. They can make their own work, or work for themselves.
Hubby and I moved out to the country about 5 years ago. Property out here is cheap, so we had our house fully paid for within 3 years.
The problem? There's no work out here, unless you're a farmer, or want to settle for minimum wage.
Resolution? I started working from home over the internet, and hubby started his own transmission repair business.
My point? Pick one (or more) of your many talents, and get paid to use it.
Ideally, getting something to sell online is best by far. You will not have to go anywhere. Your do not have to have a new wardrobe. You can make arrangements at the post office to pick up out going packages. If gas prices go up, it will not be a big deal for you. If you are a mom, your kids will profit also, by having their mom at home, and making all of the other kids in the neighborhood jealous.
Try to keep out of all MLM's and work at home traps that just want to get your money.
Be extra cautious about seeking any jobs online. The best thing to do is to find a need yourself and think of a way to fill it. What do you wish you could get but can't find? Find a good market place online and go for it!
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Job Search Resolution #5 - Make Your Own Breaks
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Opportunity is more likely to come knocking for those who have cleared a path and made it a little bit easier for it to find their front doors. You've got to make your own breaks. Nobody else is going to do it for you. The good news? You have the tools at your fingertips.
Job Search Resolution #4 - Don't Get Complacent
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Change can happen at any time. It can be abrupt. Especially if you're unprepared, it can come when you least expect it. The economic downturn is a reminder that there are perils associated with career complacency. Don't take anything for granted. Always have a plan. Know what your next move is going to be, and always be working toward it.
Job Search Resolution #3 - Always Be Available to Interview
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Far too many job seekers shoot themselves in the foot by not making themselves available to interview when it's convenient for the hiring manager. Be a contrarian. Unlike your competition, do whatever you can to be available when the prospective employer wants to talk to you.
Job Search Resolution #2 - Get Beyond Electronic Networking
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Just as you shouldn't become overly-reliant on electronic job boards to conduct your search, neither should you lean too heavily on electronic contact as the primary means of connecting with your network. Email is a great tool, but personal contact via telephone - or better yet, face to face - can't be beat. You'll get more mileage out of a conversation than you ever will from electronic correspondence.
Job Search Resolutions - Get to the Right Person
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Since it's "that time of year," let's get into the spirit and consider a few "job search resolutions" in this series. If you want to give yourself an advantage over other job seekers, resolve to do a little more homework. Get the name of the hiring manager - it's a critical piece of information.
Holiday Interviewing - Contradiction in Terms?
[Business:Careers-Employment] Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus...and sometimes he's more than willing to get out of the workshop and away from the elves to deliver interviews to job seekers between the middle of December and the end of the year. Be a contrarian. Be available to interview between now and December 31st. You'll give yourself an instant advantage over all those who essentially stop looking for work this time of year.
Holiday Gatherings - Job Leads From Unlikely Sources
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Looking for work? If you're one of the many who will be spending time with extended family or enjoying the company of friends over the next week or so, remember these occasions can be great opportunities to network.
Preemptive Job Layoffs - What Does That Mean For You?
[Business:Careers-Employment] If you had any doubts about the predictions that this would be a long, deep recession, another sign suggests that eventuality: accelerated, preemptive layoffs. Some companies are beginning to eliminate jobs as a preventive measure in anticipation of a lengthy downturn.
Get the Job - Understanding What Motivates the Hiring Manager
[Business:Careers-Employment] Think of the job interview as the ultimate sales call. What's one of the keys to closing the deal? Understanding what motivates the prospect. Do you know what your prospect - in this case, the hiring manager - wants to buy?
How Your Credit Report Can Impact Your Job Prospects
[Business:Careers-Employment] With the economy in recession, it can be tempting to try to shuffle your timing a bit when it comes to paying the bills. Maybe you decide to let a payment or two slide. Watch out. Do whatever you can to avoid late payments; they can negatively impact your chances of getting a job.
Your Career - Is it Possible to Thrive in Spite of a Poor Economy?
[Business:Careers-Employment] There's always growth if you know where to look for it. Sometimes the biggest opportunities arise when things on the surface appear fairly bleak. If your strategy is to put your head down and wait until this passes, prepare for a long wait. Instead, maybe it's time to figure out how to capitalize in spite of - or maybe because of - the economy.
Interviewing Smart - Hedge Your Bets
[Business:Careers-Employment] You just finished a grueling day of on site interviews - not only did you talk with the person you'd be reporting to, but you met with every member of the senior management team. You got a great vibe which was underscored by positive feedback from the recruiter.
Job Opportunities in an Unstable Market - Should You Sit Tight Or Consider Making a Change?
[Business:Careers-Employment] Last one hired, first one fired? Given the volatile market, is it just too risky to consider changing jobs right now? Not necessarily. But you do need to be careful. Follow these tips to help protect yourself.
Your Career - This Wobbly Economy and the Silver Lining
[Business:Careers-Employment] Goldman Sachs predicts in a report out this week that unemployment will reach 9% a year from now and I'm talking about silver linings? Actually, yes. Workers are being forcibly reminded that change is inevitable. If you're ready for change, you can capitalize on it.
Worried About Your Job? Be Careful When Networking
[Business:Careers-Employment] If you're concerned about potential work force reductions, of course you should be reaching out to your network. That said, be careful what you say. Remember, you're still employed; the last thing you want to do is put your job in further jeopardy.
Career Strategies - Don't Hide If You Want to Save Your Job
[Business:Careers-Employment] Your company is struggling; already some people have been let go. You're waiting for the other shoe to drop. Don't make the same mistake so many employees make when they think their jobs may be at risk. Do not hide.
Career Roadblocks - A Minor Drug Conviction Can Cost You the Job
[Business:Careers-Employment] Even the most seemingly trivial drug offense can stick with you for years - sometimes permanently - and cost you dearly in terms of lost opportunity. That said, if you've got a minor offense dogging you, there may be something you can do about it.
Resume Blunders - Tell the Truth About Your Degrees
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] You're a few credits shy of your MBA, and you're tempted to go ahead and list the degree as having been conferred on your resume. After all, the company you're interested in says they won't even interview anyone without an MBA; if you don't tell this white lie, it'll take a miracle to even get your foot in the door.
Help! My Resume Isn't Generating Responses - Part II
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] If you're getting a tepid response at best from your resume, it could be because you're not casting a broad enough net. Find out what you can do to make your resume deliver for you.
Ace the Interview - What Do Hiring Managers See When They Look at You?
[Business:Careers-Employment] When you're interviewing for a job, what kind of image do you project? Do you look the part? Do you have what it takes to get the other person to take notice and listen to what you have to say?
Leadership - Smile and the World Smiles With You
[Business:Management] Never underestimate the power of your smile. It can dramatically impact how you're perceived, and it can have an effect on how (and even if) your message is received.
Help! My Resume Isn't Generating Responses - Part I
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] If you want to increase your resume response rate, you need to take action. Find out what you can do to keep your candidacy moving forward.
Out of Work, But Too Young to Retire
[Business:Careers-Employment] You're 50 years old or older. Your job was recently eliminated. The economy is stagnant. You can't afford to retire.
Salary History - Why Do They Ask?
[Business:Careers-Employment] How much do you earn? It's the dreaded compensation question. What are hiring companies going to do with that information - and how should you answer?
Your Job Search - How Easy is it For Someone to Hire You?
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Many candidates make it simple for hiring managers to exclude them from consideration. Worse yet, this often occurs at the initial stages of the process. Learn how to avoid mistakes that could derail your candidacy early on.
Networking - How to Capture Attention and Make an Impression
[Business:Networking] You're at a mixer or some other type of business function. Your goal is to meet as many people as possible. You've got your business cards ready, your "elevator speech" is polished, and you're all set! How effective will you be?
Your Boss is Not Clairvoyant!
[Business:Careers-Employment] Sounds like a pretty obvious statement, right? Yet it's amazing how often employees act as though managers have the ability to read their minds.
How to Cope When Layoff Rumors Fly
[Business:Careers-Employment] If you think downsizing might be in your company's future, you need to be prepared for any eventuality. Know what you need to do to weather a potential setback, and how to react to the uncertainty.
Proper Career Management Will Get You Through Tough Times
[Business:Careers-Employment] Nobody is immune to the vagaries of the job market. The time to get serious about your career, though, is not when you realize you're about to lose your job. Pay attention to career management and you'll be in a much better position to weather the occasional setback.
Learn How to Critique Your Resume and Increase the Odds It'll Be Read
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Sometimes one of the most difficult things to do is to step back and objectively look at your work. Ask any artist. Once a person has become very close to a subject, it can be a challenge to view it with a fresh, dispassionate eye. This is a crucially important skill, however.
How Well Do You Communicate With Your Employees?
[Business:Workplace-Communication] Communication is an art; some people are better at it than others. If you're going to reach your full potential as a leader, though, it's a skill at which you must excel. These 8 tips that will make you a more effective communicator.
Interview Thank You Letters Are So Last Century - Or Are They?
[Business:Careers-Employment] Want to get the job offer? Then follow up after your interview with a thank you letter. If you skip this step (or compose a weak letter) it can derail your candidacy at the 11th hour.
Electronic Etiquette and Your Job Search
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Want to know how to foil your chances of being considered before your resume ever sees the light of day? Find out one excellent way - and how to avoid it.
Ace the Interview - The Art of Active Listening
[Business:Careers-Employment] The fact that we're nervous during job interviews only exacerbates the tendency to race ahead in our minds and listen less carefully than we should. Master the art of active listening; it'll pay dividends during your interview.
Are You a Manager - Or a Leader?
[Business:Management] Companies need both strong leadership and management; some people excel at both, though many are better at one than the other. Still, in today's service-driven economy, it's useful to recognize the traits common to successful leaders and understand how to combine them with superior management skills in order to achieve desired goals and objectives.
Career Management - Are You an Effective Leader?
[Business:Management] If your team doesn't perform well, neither do you. These leadership tips can mean the difference between good and not-so-great.
Unemployed? What You Can Do to Maintain a Positive Attitude
[Business:Careers-Employment] If you've been out of work for a while, it can begin to weigh on you. After a few months pounding the pavement with no offers to show for it, your confidence may begin to wane, you might have a hard time keeping yourself motivated, and you might be tempted to concede defeat. A positive attitude is crucial to your success, however. Learn how to review your search objectively - and take back control.
How Online Networking Can Impact Job Opportunities
[Business:Careers-Employment] Your online presence can be an asset - or a liability. It pays to be cognizant of the people who might be looking at your profile, and how the information is being used.
Don't Let a Lousy Interviewer Turn You Off to the Job
[Business:Careers-Employment] An interview with someone who is impolite or arrogant or disinterested or just not on his game that day needn't turn you off to the opportunity. Sound counterintuitive? Find out why a less than satisfactory interview may have no bearing on the job - and why you need to be able to shake it off.
Are You in Sales? If You're Interviewing For a Job, the Answer is Yes!
[Business:Careers-Employment] It doesn't matter if you're a software engineer, a logistics director or a graphic designer. If you're interviewing for a job, you're in sales. And you need to be good at it. Learn the traits common to successful salespeople, and find out how make them work for you.
Your Resume - Will it Get You the Interview Or Eliminate Your From Contention?
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Want to create better odds that your resume will do the job and get you invited to an interview? Keep these 8 tips in mind when you're writing or reviewing yours.
The Truth About Online Job Listings - Why You're Better Off Looking Elsewhere For Work
[Business:Careers-Employment] The vast majority of jobs are never advertised. Therefore, limiting yourself to job sites means you're only seeing a tiny sliver of what's available. Find out how to land your next job by getting the most out of personal contacts with others.
Your Resume - Is Anyone Going to Read It? Avoid These Common Mistakes When Writing Yours
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] The purpose of your resume is to get you an invitation to interview. You're never going to get that chance if nobody reads what you've written.
My Recruiter Hasn't Found Me a Job - Understanding the Role Headhunters Play in Your Search
[Business:Careers-Employment] Understanding the role recruiters play in the job search process - and how these people fit into your strategy - is crucial to your success. Learn how to help the headhunter help you.
Will Your Resume Land You the Chance to Interview - Or Eliminate You From Contention?
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Don't blow your chances before you even get out of the starting gate. Craft a resume that makes it clear why you should be given the opportunity to interview for the position.
Conducting a Job Search While Employed - Don't Let Your Boss Find Out
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] With the Dow swinging back and forth like a yo-yo, more and more people are feeling nervous about their jobs - which means more people are looking to see what other opportunities might be available. Let your supervisor find out about your search, though, and you may quickly find yourself among the unemployed.
Turning Temp Work Into a Full Time Job
[Business:Careers-Employment] Unemployed? Temporary or project work might turn out to be the answer to a bad situation - as the source of your next full time job.
How Volunteering Can Help You Land Your Next Job
[Business:Careers-Employment] You left the work force to raise a family, or to care for a parent in ill health. Maybe your job was eliminated. Whatever your circumstance, volunteering may play an important role when it comes to finding your next job.
After a Job Layoff - How to Make Sure You Land on Your Feet
[Business:Careers-Employment] Change is constant. It's imperative that you be prepared for the vagaries of the job market. Especially when you're faced with a possible work force reduction, you'll be glad you did.
After a Job Layoff - What About Severance?
[Business:Careers-Employment] Are you guaranteed severance if you lose your job? Not necessarily. If you're worried about job security, you're not alone. The sluggish economy makes the prospect of further work force reductions a real fear for many.
After a Job Layoff - Make Sure You Leave on Good Terms
[Business:Careers-Employment] The way you handle yourself when leaving an employer is equally as important as how well you performed your job, and it can have tremendous impact on future opportunities. Don't shoot yourself in the foot by exiting on bad terms.
Worried About Losing Your Job? What to Do If You Think Your Company May Go Under
[Business:Careers-Employment] It's always better to be prepared than sorry. If you think there's a chance your company may close its doors entirely, there are four things you should do now.
After a Job Layoff - Take Advantage of Outplacement Services
[Business:Careers-Employment] Outplacement services can be a great resource - but not all firms are created equally. It pays to know how to evaluate the level of support you'll receive based upon your needs.
Worried About a Job Layoff? Review Your Finances Now and Be Ready For Any Eventuality
[Business:Careers-Employment] Don't let a layoff catch you by surprise. Examine your financial situation now and be ready for any eventuality.
Is Your Job at Risk? Learn How to Evaluate Whether Your Position is Secure
[Business:Careers-Employment] Whether or not your company is on shaky ground or about to go through a merger, acquisition, or other restructuring, it pays to periodically put a finger on the pulse of your job. Assess your position and determine how vulnerable you might be.
Is Your Job at Risk? Tips That Can Save Your Job When a Work Force Reduction Looms
[Business:Careers-Employment] Is a merger, acquisition, or some other form of restructuring in your company's future? It's essential that you evaluate your position and determine what you can do to put yourself in the most favorable situation.
Your Resume and Cover Letter - How to Beat the Odds and Get Noticed
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] The best of credentials won't land you an interview if you can't get the hiring manager to read your resume. Follow these tips to make sure yours captures attention.
How to Blow a Job Interview - Focus on What You Want
[Business:Careers-Employment] When you make a purchase, whatever the item, you buy because you're convinced there's some upside for you. The soap will clean your dishes...the car looks great and has a good safety record...the garment looks good on you. The job interview works exactly the same way. You're the product and the company is the prospective buyer. Go into the interview focused on what you want and you may not get very far.
How to Blow a Job Interview - Be a Passive Participant
[Business:Careers-Employment] Do you walk into an interview expecting the hiring manager will give you the opportunity to showcase your skills and highlight why you're the best person for the job? What happens if she doesn't?
The Hidden Job Market - How to Make it a Lot More Visible to You
[Business:Careers-Employment] A sizeable percentage of jobs are never advertised. If you learn how to find opportunities that are open (or will soon be open) but unpublicized, you'll be steps ahead of the competition.
Career Assistance - Tap Your Alumni Network For Support
[Business:Careers-Employment] Many colleges and universities provide vital resources to alumni who are in the market for job advice. If you think these services are limited to those who have just been awarded diplomas, think again. You don't necessarily have to be a recent graduate to seek help from your alma mater.
Is Your Job in Jeopardy? Be Aware of the Warning Signs
[Business:Careers-Employment] Layoffs seldom come out of the blue, yet so often, employees are unprepared when it happens. Do yourself a favor and make sure you have your finger on the pulse of your company.
Job Search Strategies - Are You an Elite Performer?
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] What does it take to become a Grand Slam tennis champion, a world class swimmer, or a pitching ace who's a consistent 20 game winner? What's required in order to climb to the pinnacle of any sport? And how does that relate to your job search?
Job Search Strategies - How Your Online Profile Can Help the Right People Find You
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Get the most out of your online profile. Take the time and construct it with care; it might be the key to a great new job.
Nerves and the Job Interview
[Business:Careers-Employment] When it comes to the interviewing process, the biggest problem for most people is nerves. While a little bit of anxiety can actually enhance performance (it helps us to focus and gives us a little shot of energy), too much can have a negative impact. If you're overly nervous in an interview setting, your reaction time will be slower, you'll be less responsive to cues, and you'll be much more likely to make mistakes.
Your Telephone Voice - Interview Asset Or Liability?
[Business] Very often, the first step in the job interviewing process is a phone screen. This is a fairly brief conversation, perhaps as short as 20 minutes, during which you might talk with a recruiter (either internal or external), a human resources manager, or possibly the hiring manager himself. Phone screens are often used with out of town candidates.
How Well Do You Communicate With Your Boss?
[Business:Workplace-Communication] Your working relationship with your boss is critical. However, many people make the mistake of ceding all responsibility for clear lines of communication to their supervisor.
Getting the Most Out of the Recruiter Relationship
[Business:Careers-Employment] Relationships with good recruiters can be among your most valuable career assets and can benefit you throughout your working life. Not only is this a great investment in your career, it won't cost you a dime.
Good Reasons to Keep Your Resume Updated
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] It may be a challenge initially to get yourself into the habit of regularly updating your resume, but it will pay off. Put yourself in a position to react quickly to opportunities - and to unexpected change - by keeping this vital document current.
Clergy Appreciation - Why Acknowledging and Supporting Your Spiritual Leader Matters
[News-and-Society:Religion] If you belong to a church, you know that clergy are always "on call" and available to provide counsel and support. What happens, though, when your pastor or priest needs pastoral care? Ministering to the minister is something that every member of the congregation can do.
The Gift of Godparents - Age Old Baptism Traditions That Remain Relevant Today
[News-and-Society:Religion] Godparents - where did the tradition come from? They're not mentioned in the Bible, but the practice has certainly been around for many hundreds of years.
Godparent Gifts - Honoring Baby's First Friends in Faith
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] Your child's godparents have made a unique commitment to your child. How can you convey your thanks and commemorate this special relationship in a unique way?
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[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] A gift can convey meaning on a much deeper level when it's a unique expression of the relationship you share with the recipient - or if it's uniquely tailored to him or her in some way. This type of thoughtful giving elevates the act to something wonderfully emotional and touching for both the giver and the receiver.
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[News-and-Society:Religion] Volunteer workers are the lifeblood of any church. In most cases, there's simply no way to operate without them. Yet it's not uncommon for those people to be taxed to the point of burnout. How, then, can you prevent burnout and keep people inspired?
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