Before you head out to ask employment agencies to help you find a job, there are some things to consider. The reality is that you will have to do the lion’s share of the work in finding a job. No employment agencies are set up to do all the work for any job seeker. Finding a new job is a job … [Read more...]
Part-time jobs in your area could lead to your next career
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Whether you are currently employed full-time or not may definitely affect your ability to take advantage of part-time jobs in your area. Don’t read into this too literally. Sure, there are part-time jobs that would require you to have a schedule that could conflict with your current full time … [Read more...]
Four things your resignation letter must say
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Leaving a company usually creates a wide range of emotions. Of course you are excited about the new career opportunity you are moving to, but you may also be worried if you are making the right choice to leave. Because industries and companies are becoming more tightly knit communities, it’s … [Read more...]
Check out what your company is giving you
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When you were first hired, you probably sat down with someone in HR or your manager and learned about all of the benefits of the job. Some of these are the basics, but what about the extras that you heard about once and never really checked out fully. In this economy, some of the benefits could … [Read more...]
Why online job search scares me to death
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Remember when cell phones didn’t exist, and having a pager was a luxury? About the same time, job search involved a typewriter – a machine that took a piece of paper and you typed words on a keyboard and you couldn’t edit before it printed it – resume paper, envelopes, and stamps. … [Read more...]
Reboot your desk
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If you work from home, this may be more challenging. When did you last take an hour to really purge your files, reorganize your pictures, throw away old pens that are on their last legs, and dust off your computer beyond the screen? This is a great activity to do when you are ‘stuck’ on a … [Read more...]
Volunteer for a committee
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Think outside of work if it’s easier to volunteer in activities or use your involvement in an organization outside the job to get more involved. Depending on your industry or company, you may need to actively seek a place to provide your skills in a volunteering capacity. Don’t select a … [Read more...]
Mentor a co-worker
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Whether you are in a managerial or supervisory role or not, mentoring someone in your workplace is a perfect way to build or expand leadership skills. Determine who on the team could benefit from your background and expertise. This needs to be a win-win proposition. Talk with your manager … [Read more...]
Update your resume every 30 days
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This may seem silly – you do the same job or activities every week, so why take time to update your resume every 30 days? First it will make you review some of the great skills and experience you have. Are you using those skills in your current job and volunteering or leadership roles? Can … [Read more...]
Ask your boss how you can make his job easier
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When did you last ask your boss how you can make his job easier? If the answer is ‘never’ – this is your chance to make a change. You may be surprised what the answer is. He may tell you that he doesn’t need any help, but appreciate that you asked. If you get an opportunity to help … [Read more...]
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