Archive for July, 2010
Considering Commuting for a New Job? Follow These Tips.
According to the latest American Community Survey by the U.S. Census, Americans spend between 15 and 35 minutes commuting to work each day. In an ideal world, we would work closer to home, but, especially in this economy, many of us are willing to si
12 Hot Careers and How Much They Pay
Advances in technology, changes in consumer habits, an aging population, and the increase in offshore jobs, among other factors, result in a dynamic job market. Employment trends are constantly evolving, and jobs that are popular one day can quickly
The Truth About Temp Work
After an extended period of gloomy headlines about the employment market, it might be hard to imagine that there are bright spots on the jobs front. But there are, especially in temporary employment. In fact, the temporary help services sector has a
How to Win an Argument Without Words
Leadership often involves negotiating very tough deals, or handling strong objections, or getting a reluctant team to agree to some difficult course of action. To accomplish such things, we employ all the verbal means at our disposal. We argue, we re
How to Win an Argument Without Words
Leadership often involves negotiating very tough deals, or handling strong objections, or getting a reluctant team to agree to some difficult course of action. To accomplish such things, we employ all the verbal means at our disposal. We argue, we re
The Key to Happiness at Work
Here’s a pop quiz for anyone who’s miserable at work. Which action has the biggest chance of improving your happiness? (A) Getting a promotion, (B) seeing your professional nemesis move to the Mongolia office, (C) focusing on the positive aspects of
The Key to Happiness at Work
Here’s a pop quiz for anyone who’s miserable at work. Which action has the biggest chance of improving your happiness? (A) Getting a promotion, (B) seeing your professional nemesis move to the Mongolia office, (C) focusing on the positive aspects of
How to Tell If a Layoff Is Coming
Almost all mature companies have shed employees at some point–and in most cases the pink slips rarely come as a surprise. “Very often senior management will delay a decision to cut headcount, so unless there is a quick catastrophic event, layoffs ha
How to Tell If a Layoff Is Coming
Almost all mature companies have shed employees at some point–and in most cases the pink slips rarely come as a surprise. “Very often senior management will delay a decision to cut headcount, so unless there is a quick catastrophic event, layoffs ha
The 10 People You Need in Your Professional Network
It is important to know the two Q’s as you build out your network: quality and quantity. But have you considered the importance of having a well-rounded network?In this job market, having a strong network is critical to your professional survival. Th
