Archive for the 'Workplace Advice' Category

Apr 30 2010

Unemployment - not the end of the line.

Unemployment is definitely a bane for individuals and in this global recession period with companies letting go of personnel, it is turning into a grim reality for many of us. Many view unemployment as a derailment of one’s life. Careers are ended, days ahead with absolutely nothing to do, losing friends and acquaintances at work and for those with families with young kids; unemployment means a lot of pressure to cope with the family needing a new breadwinner to keep everything in the house stable.

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Apr 22 2010

Getting a job begins with getting an online identity!

online_identitySo, your job search is not going as well as you would like. The phone doesn’t ring and you’re tired of only receiving emails about questionable jobs nobody in their right mind would consider. It sounds like you need a better, more visible, online identity to help you land a good job. The key question is - what type of identity is right for you?

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Apr 15 2010

How to resign gracefully - keeping a good job network in tact.

Are you preparing to resign from your current job? Some job-seekers have a hard time doing so, either because they love the job and their co-workers or because they can’t stand the job and can’t wait to leave. This article is really two articles in one. The first part discusses the strategies behind making a graceful departure from your employer and the second part shows you how to write a letter of resignation.

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Apr 13 2010

They work among us!

alien_workersAliens exist and they live in our midst disguised as humans, at least that’s what 20 percent of people polled in a global survey believe. A poll of 23,000 adults in 22 countries showed that more than 40 percent of people from India and China believe that aliens walk among us disguised as humans, while those least likely to believe in this are from Belgium, Sweden and the Netherlands (8% each).

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Mar 24 2010

Tips for starting your very first job

first_jobSo, the big day is here! It is the first day of your first job and there would be a million questions on your mind. How to dress up, how to behave, how to conduct yourself and most importantly how to make the most of your first job and lay the foundation of a great career with this job. All the years that you toiled hard, studied and prepared for a career will now find a realization in your first job. So, be ready to make sure that your job works for you and you leverage your experience in a way that it becomes the perfect launch pad for a rocking career ahead.

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Feb 24 2010

Steps to creating a new CV and getting hired!

steps_cv_jobSo you want to get a new job, and you know you’re going to need a really good CV. CV’s and portfolios are extremely important; you want to do them to the best of your ability and also to be the most eye catching when thrown on the pile of countless other candidates.

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Feb 09 2010

Single parents - unsung heroes of the recession job market.

singleparentEvery time we look at television or listen to the radio, the main topic is job loss; bonuses being paid to top executives; gas, petrol and food prices increasing; cities and counties are near bankrupt; foreclosure on the rise and many more depressing topics. How are single parents getting through this rough time of economic depression? Have you lost your job due to the recession? Are you depressed due to the recession?

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Feb 05 2010

Ej tips to staying focused and de-stressed in your career

healthy-lifestyleTough economic times are increasing business and personal stress for many of us, phenomenon like workplace conflicts are becoming common. The difficult economy is producing an emotional roller coaster where fear and uncertainty are rampant. Today’s business environment, characterised fewer people and more work, is a recipe for disaster. Here are some tips on how to keep yourself focused and distressed - by living a balanced and healthy life.

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Dec 07 2009

EJ’s 10 tips about answers you should know in an interview

interviewersWith the competition keener than ever and the economy in a slump, you need to prepare for your job interview thoroughly. It’s no longer enough to offer a firm handshake to your interviewer, make eye contact, and nod pleasantly now and then. You need to prepare a dynamic application letter and CV. You need to research the company. And you need to present a confident image and develop the ability to answer tough questions on the spot.

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Nov 30 2009

Online Job Market improves in the UK

jobsinukimproveThe online job market in the UK continues to show signs of recovery in November, results of a survey by online employment solutions company Monster Worldwide showed. The Monster Employment Index UK rose two points to 116 in November, climbing for the second month in a row. In October, the index had risen sharply to 114 from 107 in September. A year ago, the index stood at 152.

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