Sending out a post-interview thank you letter (or email) may be seem a bit quaint and old-fashioned in this day and age but it can be the last chance you get to present yourself to your potential new employer. Moreover, most HR managers say it’s an important part of the interview process that many neglect […]
Being fire or terminated job is the most depressing end to a career that anyone can imagine. And while it may seem like all is lost at this point and that you will never recover, there is always a way to get back on track. It very much depends on how you decide to play […]
Temporary or contract opportunities offer a ton of benefits. In spite of this, many people still consider only permanent positions when seeking employment. And while it is most desirable to obtain a steady, full-time position in the workforce, consider the following ways temping can help you along your career path. Entry to great companies: At […]
When it comes to securing a new job, a good salary is just one of the things that potential employees seek from prospective employees. In fact, some studies show that a high salary may not even be among the most important things that job seekers look for when searching for employment. Read on to find […]
Even in the best of economic times the job market is a competitive place. Therefore, for job seekers it all comes down to establishing the needs of your target audience (potential employers) and positioning your brand (yourself) to meet their demands. With that in mind, here are five great ways you can promote yourself in […]
We’ve all been there at one point or another. You’ve grown weary. You’re unhappy and feel unmotivated and the fault is that of a “bad” boss. For as much as we’d like to say that all bosses inspire confidence in their employees, we know that this is not true. So, what do you do when […]
Lately, the cinema going public has been deluged with Marvel and DC Comic movies. Many of them tell the story of several superheroes coming together to fight a menace in order to save humanity. And although the more serious minded of us may dismiss these as typical big budget, special effects extravaganzas, there is a […]
Obviously, holiday office parties aren’t meant to be the minefields that they can sometimes be. They are intended as a way for employees to mingle, bound and share good times and memories of the passing year. They can also be great morale builders and can help create a rapport with customers (that is if you […]
An executive assistant’s duties are far more complex and inclusive than those of an ordinary administrative assistant. At various times he/she must act as strategic counsel and technical expert. Moreover, executive assistants are expected to dabble in things as wide and varied as project management, event planning, and internal communications, and much more. As the […]
According to the American Staffing Association, staffing companies hire almost 16 million Americans to work as temporary employees before hiring them into permanent positions. This way employers and contractors are able to see if they will be a good fit for each other. And while being a temp has some advantages, most contractors desire to […]
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