Gone are the days when decades-long loyalty, professionalism, and devotion to duty were rewarded by lifelong employment. The economic crisis has triggered downsizing and the new demands of the digital age have rendered some positions useless while forcing others to learn new skills. Here are some tips on how to navigate the new corporate world. … [Read more...] about How to protect your career in a recession
Careers & Jobs
Tips for weighing a job offer
You've just been offered a new job. The salary's higher, the list of perks longer—but the decision to take it or reject it goes beyond mere numbers. Here are some things you need to consider while weighing a job offer. Stress levels A perpetually screaming new boss who gives you skin rashes every single time he screams and a much higher sales quota in a depressed … [Read more...] about Tips for weighing a job offer
Guide to Writing the Perfect Resume
The resume is typically the first thing a potential learns about you. Through a well written resume, one is more likely to get shortlisted and be scheduled for a job interview. On the other hand, a resume that the employer does not approve of can be the cause of an applicant's rejection. To write the perfect resume should be the first step to a person's career plan. Below are … [Read more...] about Guide to Writing the Perfect Resume
Employment Law: Your Rights as an Employee
It isn't necessary to have an in-depth knowledge of employment laws to understand your basic rights as an employee. There are minimum requirements that all employers must adhere to and that apply to all employees, even if they are not specifically outlined in your contract or employment agreement. It is also important to remember that your basic rights as an employee cannot be … [Read more...] about Employment Law: Your Rights as an Employee
Remove office desktop clutter
I have a confession to make: my desk is usually a mess. Papers, CDs, and the remains of my lunch are strewn over its surface, and it's getting distracting and even a little embarrassing. What would my boss think if he happened to pass by and saw the ketchup –stained printouts? That's why I asked the neat freaks in my office for their secrets to a more organized desk. … [Read more...] about Remove office desktop clutter