Five Blunders to Avoid During Your First Week on the Job
It may sound a little bit cold, but during your first week on a new job, you have one person who needs your primary attention: you. And you have one project that matters more than any other: shaping the direction of your career. A new social environment means all kinds of new friends, new potential contacts, and new things to learn. But for the first week, keep a cool head. And before you make any move, consider its impact on your future. Watch out for these common first-week mistakes... Continue Reading >>
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Help! My Boss Is Running This Company into the Ground
A functional boss-employee relationship starts with trust. But what if you simply don't have confidence in the person who holds control over your personal and financial future? Read on and learn how to handle some of the trickiest situations between you and your boss.
Q:
I joined a small start-up about a year ago, and at that time I had high hopes for both the company and my own career... Continue Reading >>
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"Gap Year" No Longer Just For Students
Many college graduates fondly remember the term "gap year" as a time they got to travel or pursue some other personal interests. However, a recent report notes that you don't have to be in college to take advantage of a gap year.
This week, the New York Times reported on the growing trend of experienced professionals who have taken a year off from their careers, for various purposes... Continue Reading >>
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Hiring Tricks that Job Seekers Must Know
In this highly competitive job market, employers and recruiters are using unconventional techniques to screen candidates.
If your resume passes the first screen, you may face some unusual interview strategies. Get a resume that gets results with the help of our Resume Builder. With your effective new resume, you’ll get to experience some of these tricks first-hand – and know how to respond... Continue Reading >>
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13 Weird Workplace Excuses
About one-third of workers call in sick with fake illnesses or for other not-so-legit reasons, according to a recent survey. Their excuses run the gamut from the standard, "I'm a little under the weather," to the sublimely ridiculous. And since few employers check up on excuses, employees can get away with some rather interesting concoctions.
But truth is indeed often stranger than fiction when it comes to work excuses. Here are a dozen doozies - some oddball-but-legitimate, some boldfaced whoppers - our experts and others in the workforce have heard... Continue Reading >>
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How to Become a Successful Retail Employee
After weeks spent scanning postings and polishing your resume, you finally landed an interview for your dream job in retail. And after some careful preparation and practice with the help of LiveCareer’s interview tips, you stepped up to the plate, aced the interview and received your official job offer within a few days.
You don’t know what the future holds, but you do know one thing with certainty: you love this company, and you’ll do anything to excel at this new job. Here are few moves that can help you get ahead and launch a successful career in the world of retail... Continue Reading >>
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Promotion Time: Five Types of Managers and How to Make Your Case to Each One
It's been a year and you're getting a little restless watching several of your peers advance while you remain in entry or junior level limbo. It's clear you should ask for a promotion, but what's less clear is how you should go about it. Several factors come into play including your boss' management style and personality. Familiarize yourself with these five common management styles and tailor your argument to your boss' style to have a better chance at that promotion.
1. The Rule-Follower
Your manager may be risk-averse and afraid of making mistakes. This management style involves methodically analyzing all the available data before making a decision... Continue Reading >>
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9 Tips for Getting a Promotion
Have you been stagnating at work for months -- or even years? You're not alone. According to Randstad's 2009 World of Work survey, 83 percent of workers said they feel fortunate just to have a job. And more than half fear for their economic well-being. Survival is the primary goal. Climbing up the ladder? A low priority these days.
"Many people are forgetting about exploring new opportunities within their organization because of this challenging environment," says Eileen Habelow, Randstad's senior vice president of organizational development... Continue Reading >>
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Help! My Career is Controlling ME
we provide guidance and resources to help working people and job seekers find ways to manage their careers. When employees take full control of all the decisions that impact their working lives, they never make a single mistake, they bounce back immediately from job loss (which is never their fault, of course), and they make daily, flawless decisions about how to impress their employers and leap ahead of the competition... Continue Reading >>
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How to Ask for a Raise
Most people tiptoe around any discussion of money, wary that it might paint them as self-serving or a poor team player. This reservation applies to just about all age groups, whether it’s a nervous child asking to borrow some milk money, or an unsure adult looking for a raise.
These cultural taboos get stronger once you enter the professional job market, especially when you step into entry level positions that reward obedience and self-sacrifice. If you handle the moment poorly, asking for a raise may be considered insubordinate and clueless... Continue Reading >>
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It may sound a little bit cold, but during your first week on a new job, you have one person who needs your primary attention: you. And you have one project that matters more than any other: shaping the direction of your career. A new social environment means all kinds of new friends, new potential contacts, and new things to learn. But for the first week, keep a cool head. And before you make any move, consider its impact on your future. Watch out for these common first-week mistakes... Continue Reading >>
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Help! My Boss Is Running This Company into the Ground
A functional boss-employee relationship starts with trust. But what if you simply don't have confidence in the person who holds control over your personal and financial future? Read on and learn how to handle some of the trickiest situations between you and your boss.
Q:
I joined a small start-up about a year ago, and at that time I had high hopes for both the company and my own career... Continue Reading >>
----------------------------------------------------------------------
"Gap Year" No Longer Just For Students
Many college graduates fondly remember the term "gap year" as a time they got to travel or pursue some other personal interests. However, a recent report notes that you don't have to be in college to take advantage of a gap year.
This week, the New York Times reported on the growing trend of experienced professionals who have taken a year off from their careers, for various purposes... Continue Reading >>
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Hiring Tricks that Job Seekers Must Know
In this highly competitive job market, employers and recruiters are using unconventional techniques to screen candidates.
If your resume passes the first screen, you may face some unusual interview strategies. Get a resume that gets results with the help of our Resume Builder. With your effective new resume, you’ll get to experience some of these tricks first-hand – and know how to respond... Continue Reading >>
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13 Weird Workplace Excuses
About one-third of workers call in sick with fake illnesses or for other not-so-legit reasons, according to a recent survey. Their excuses run the gamut from the standard, "I'm a little under the weather," to the sublimely ridiculous. And since few employers check up on excuses, employees can get away with some rather interesting concoctions.
But truth is indeed often stranger than fiction when it comes to work excuses. Here are a dozen doozies - some oddball-but-legitimate, some boldfaced whoppers - our experts and others in the workforce have heard... Continue Reading >>
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How to Become a Successful Retail Employee
After weeks spent scanning postings and polishing your resume, you finally landed an interview for your dream job in retail. And after some careful preparation and practice with the help of LiveCareer’s interview tips, you stepped up to the plate, aced the interview and received your official job offer within a few days.
You don’t know what the future holds, but you do know one thing with certainty: you love this company, and you’ll do anything to excel at this new job. Here are few moves that can help you get ahead and launch a successful career in the world of retail... Continue Reading >>
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Promotion Time: Five Types of Managers and How to Make Your Case to Each One
It's been a year and you're getting a little restless watching several of your peers advance while you remain in entry or junior level limbo. It's clear you should ask for a promotion, but what's less clear is how you should go about it. Several factors come into play including your boss' management style and personality. Familiarize yourself with these five common management styles and tailor your argument to your boss' style to have a better chance at that promotion.
1. The Rule-Follower
Your manager may be risk-averse and afraid of making mistakes. This management style involves methodically analyzing all the available data before making a decision... Continue Reading >>
----------------------------------------------------------------------
9 Tips for Getting a Promotion
Have you been stagnating at work for months -- or even years? You're not alone. According to Randstad's 2009 World of Work survey, 83 percent of workers said they feel fortunate just to have a job. And more than half fear for their economic well-being. Survival is the primary goal. Climbing up the ladder? A low priority these days.
"Many people are forgetting about exploring new opportunities within their organization because of this challenging environment," says Eileen Habelow, Randstad's senior vice president of organizational development... Continue Reading >>
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Help! My Career is Controlling ME
we provide guidance and resources to help working people and job seekers find ways to manage their careers. When employees take full control of all the decisions that impact their working lives, they never make a single mistake, they bounce back immediately from job loss (which is never their fault, of course), and they make daily, flawless decisions about how to impress their employers and leap ahead of the competition... Continue Reading >>
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How to Ask for a Raise
Most people tiptoe around any discussion of money, wary that it might paint them as self-serving or a poor team player. This reservation applies to just about all age groups, whether it’s a nervous child asking to borrow some milk money, or an unsure adult looking for a raise.
These cultural taboos get stronger once you enter the professional job market, especially when you step into entry level positions that reward obedience and self-sacrifice. If you handle the moment poorly, asking for a raise may be considered insubordinate and clueless... Continue Reading >>
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