Career resolutions, good and bad
Tuesday, 24/06/2014
The same thinking applies to making career resolutions. While it's good to set goals, not all career resolutions are created equal. Some will help you get what you want, while others will leave you frustrated, complacent or not where you thought you'd be in your career.
The person holding you back at work is ... you
Monday, 23/06/2014
If you feel stuck or trapped, it could be because you're over- or undershooting your target. When you set goals that are not realistic, it's easy to become discouraged and give up. On the flip side, setting goals that are too easily achieved can leave you with the sense that there's nothing left to do.
Friday, 20/06/2014
"A career plan -- whether it's 5 to 10 years down the road -- helps you take a long, thoughtful view of your working life. You'll be able to look at things in terms of what's best vs. what's speediest, what's meaningful vs. what's easy," Garfinkle says.
What you can learn from not getting the job
Thursday, 19/06/2014
Getting rejected is devastating and unnerving, and it's easy to obsess over what went wrong. Was the interview bad? Was the position filled internally? Instead of wallowing in self-doubt, take the opportunity to conduct an honest assessment. Don't be afraid to follow up and ask why you weren't the right fit. If you don't ask, you'll never know.
Quiz: Do you know when to rephrase your résumé?
Wednesday, 18/06/2014
Sometimes a résumé was once good, but now it's stale. Sometimes it was never that good to begin with. Either way, how do you know if it's time to rephrase your résumé?
Career lessons from the recession
Tuesday, 17/06/2014
look for opportunities to pay it forward. Let members of your network know of job leads you uncover and express your willingness to serve as a referral. Helping others will keep your network strong and increase the likelihood that your contacts will offer assistance the next time you're in need
8 important tips for Skype interviews
Monday, 16/06/2014
Just because your laptop has a built-in video camera and microphone doesn't mean the quality is up to par. Instead, test out the video and audio capabilities on your computer and decide whether you need to buy a headset with a microphone or an attachable video camera. Before the interview, some companies may send their own video devices to applicants.
Friday, 13/06/2014
Make such a comment and colleagues may wonder why you ever left the other employer. As Quast notes, "No one likes an arrogant know-it-all who thinks they're better than others or who believes their previous company did things better." Skip the comparisons and focus instead on articulating your ideas clearly and respectfully.
Organization is the key to success for logisticians
Thursday, 12/06/2014
Logisticians, also referred to as supply chain managers, analyze and coordinate an organization's supply chain -- the system that moves a product from supplier to consumer. This position manages the entire life cycle of a product, which includes how a product is acquired, distributed, allocated and delivered.
