Archive for February, 2010
How To Negotiate Your Salary
I mentioned to an advertising honcho friend of mine that I was thinking of writing a story on how to negotiate salary in job interviews. My friend, who is in his 50s–we’ll call him Don–was inspired to write me a 10-point memo on how he’s done it. D
How to Social Network Your Way into a Job
Networking is a crucial component of any job search. And today’s social-networking technology makes it easier than ever to network your way into the job of your dreams. Many companies are employing social media as a means to market their products. An
Your Temp-to-Perm Hiring Strategy
In the uncertain recovery of 2010, employers are shying away from making full-time hires. But temporary hiring is on the rise. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that 52,000 temporary workers were hired in November, outstripping hiring in
New Job Niches for the New Decade
Buried in a vast government database is a revelation about two dozen careers forecast to grow well in the next decade. Most pay more than $45,000 a year.Roughly once every ten years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reviews and changes its manual
Stop Office Bandits
Has a colleague been claiming credit for your hard work? Or taking all your good ideas and presenting them as his own? More than one-fourth of employees have had to deal with an office bandit-a workplace pest who takes credit for your work. But less
Five In-Demand Careers That Make a Difference
If you’re contemplating a career change, you may be interested in seeking work that makes a difference in peoples’ lives. And many careers that give you opportunities to help others also offer job security in fast-growing fields. Online education and
Work Email Disasters: 4 Ways to Avoid Mortifying Moments
Have you ever written an email for your lover and accidentally sent it to your entire address book? Or zinged off a juicy email about a coworker–to that very coworker? It’s safe to say we’ve all clicked on the “Send” button seconds before reali
Super Staying Power: How to Not Lose Your Job
You hear a lot about how to get a new job, but do you hear enough about how to keep the one you’ve got? Now more than ever, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Just as with the dating world, you’re always more attractive to a professional su
Super Staying Power: How Not to Lose Your Job
You hear a lot about how to get a new job, but do you hear enough about how to keep the one you’ve got? Now more than ever, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Just as with the dating world, you’re always more attractive to a professional su
Super Staying Power: How Not to Lose Your Job
You hear a lot about how to get a new job, but do you hear enough about how to keep the one you’ve got? Now more than ever, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Just as with the dating world, you’re always more attractive to a professional su
