The recession has not only left millions unemployed, it has redefined the workplace for the lucky ones who are still hanging—by the skin of their teeth—to their jobs. Thanks to freeze-hire policies, you may have to do the work of five people. Quotas are higher, pressure is greater. Nevertheless, it's this kind of environment where you have the greatest opportunity to shine. … [Read more...] about Recession-Proof your Job
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Tips on choosing between multiple job offers
Looking for a job can be a difficult task. You to go through a lot of steps, each one of them different depending on the company you work for. You have to deal with job interviews, exams, submission of documents, just to name a few. It's a wonderful feeling when you do get a job offer. And doubly so, if you get offers from more than one employer. But multiple job offers can … [Read more...] about Tips on choosing between multiple job offers
Overqualified for a job: How to handle it
Looking for a job is quite a challenge. You have so many things to think about, do and contend with, and you haven't even gotten too far into the interview process. But for any jobseeker, one of the worst things they can probably go through is to fulfill all of the steps in the job hiring process only to be told at the end that they are 'overqualified.' Being told that you … [Read more...] about Overqualified for a job: How to handle it
Tips on Writing a Job Description
Job descriptions are important. It serves as a roadmap for the employee, giving him important information about the responsibilities of a particular position and what his deliverables are. A job description is not something that is set in stone, it changes because the job itself conforms to the needs of the company. A good job description will benefit the company in so many … [Read more...] about Tips on Writing a Job Description
Tips on writing interview thank you letters
A job interview can be quite nerve-wracking but it is a necessary process for any form of employment. The key to a good interview is to leave a lasting good impression. This means being polite, articulate and being confident. But there's also another way that you can stand out in an interview is by practicing a vanishing art -- and that's writing a thank you letter. … [Read more...] about Tips on writing interview thank you letters