Many people believe that when looking for a new job quantity reigns supreme. Write a generic resume and send it out to as many organizations as possible in the hope that someone will take a chance on you. However, most...
A job search can be very intimidating, especially if you are either new to the workforce or changing careers. You can, of course, simply email resume after resume, hoping that somebody will reply. However, even if you are successful in...
I feel the communication is breaking down between my new supervisor and myself. I never seem to be able to get my point across to her in a way that she appreciates. In meetings, I often feel hurried, and then...
I was hired at an entry-level position for a big company. During the interview I was told that I was overqualified and was asked if I was interested in sharing tasks between my position and another position at a higher...
As National Volunteer Week is fast approaching (April 18th to April 24th), it is important to remember that nonprofit organizations are, typically, a combination of both paid employees and volunteers. It is important for a nonprofit to understand the value...
Entering the workforce is like being a child; many of us are young, naïve and unknowing to the ways of the world. Some organizations like to take advantage of this fact and pinch new employees in terms of wages. Others...
I am currently looking for a job, and I have had a bad reaction with the same senior recruiter on two jobs now. I was a real contender in the initial stages, but both times she has been in interviews...
Regardless of an individual's job standing, knowing how to be an essential employee is crucial. Whether an employer is contemplating either promotions or downsizing, it's important for an employee to portray as many positive qualities as possible. But what are...
The holiday and new year are upon us again. It's a great time to look back on what we've done over the past year, and look forward to new opportunities and prospects in 2010. Studies show that people who set...
I think I will have an offer for the perfect job for me - but it is across the country, and I am a little bit nervous about committing to moving and then finding out I hate my boss or...
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