Which TV couple defines your “work spouse” relationship?
Thứ Năm, 19/03/2015
They may have become actual spouses, but Jim and Pam are the epitome of a great work spouse relationship. They just get each other, and it's obvious to everyone around them. Not only are they playful and share a unique sense of humor, but they can also finish each other's sentences and are supportive of each other no matter what.
3 tips for landing a summer internship
Thứ Tư, 18/03/2015
Tap into all resources: Check out general and niche job boards, networking sites and company career sites. Investigate opportunities with your college career center. Get connected with staffing firms. Network with family and friends. These are all tools that can help you get your foot in the door.
Email signatures – what’s in and what’s out in 2015
Thứ Ba, 17/03/2015
If you made the effort to reach out, then save the reader the effort of having to determine your email address. Also consider the possibility that the individual receiving it may want to create a contact file for you. You eliminate their need to scramble to gather that information by making it readily available."
Do’s and don’ts for successfully negotiating your salary
Thứ Hai, 16/03/2015
If you're pressed for a salary requirement, you still have options for negotiating your salary without losing the upper hand. "Don't lock yourself in to a specific dollar amount," Palmer says. Instead, she recommends giving a range that you're open to. "That still leaves you room for negotiation. There is not a lot of wiggle room with a specific dollar amount."
Like a boss: Study reveals common characteristics of senior management
Thứ Sáu, 13/03/2015
They say to dress for the job you want, not the job you have, but if you already have the top job, you might as well be comfortable. According to the survey, only 1 in 5 executives (20 percent) consider a business suit typical office attire. Most executives (57 percent) outfit themselves in business casual clothing, while 18 percent usually wear jeans or shorts to work.
Use company technology for this, not that
Thứ Năm, 12/03/2015
f Internet access temporarily goes down at your company, plenty of people will joke that there's no way they can complete their work. It's true that the Internet plays a central role in many people's jobs today, but it's also true that the Internet helps pass the time between tasks at work.
6 things you must do after a professional development event
Thứ Tư, 11/03/2015
You attended some fascinating sessions and found certain speakers to be particularly inspirational. Now that you're back, take some time to find out more about their work. Read the articles, blog posts and books they've written, and add that information to what you learned during your professional development course.
What to do with your first paycheck
Thứ Sáu, 06/03/2015
Living beyond your means is a quick way to financial trouble – regardless of how much you're making. "When I was in my 20's I was making 6 figures and spending pretty much every penny of it on a fancy apartment, wardrobe etc," Waring adds. Understanding the value of money and how to properly manage it become vital skills once you start earning a steady paycheck.
10 ways to build your personal brand
Thứ Năm, 05/03/2015
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross has said: "We think sometimes we're only drawn to the good, but we're actually drawn to the authentic. We like people who are real more than those who hide their true selves under layers of artificial niceties."
