Don't get in a position later in life to say: "I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am." [Marlon Brando in the Waterfront.] Make smart decisions and advance in your career.
The person who thinks a job is possible is the one who is going to get it done.
Faced with tight budgets, few companies these days are willing to spend money on training new hires. Instead, they are looking for applicants who can hit the ground running from the first day on the job. During your interviews, ask what the company is looking for and explain how you can fulfill those needs. Training … Continue Reading »
Some of the old ways to get another job or grow in your career included head hunters, online job placements and such. Every month, we hear hundreds of thousands of layoffs from a variety of industries. No one is safe anymore. If you still have a job and luckily more than 90% of the workforce … Continue Reading »
Layoffs are hard on everyone, but you and your team could grow stronger despite budget cutbacks. What if you are one of the better performers, but your project is on the verge of cancellation? What can you do to keep your job or better yet keep the project alive? Every cut hurts, not just because … Continue Reading »
What does it take to succeed in a new job especially since about 35% of managers who change jobs fail in their new ones and either quit, or are asked to leave within 18 months? Most managers who blow it have fine technical skills in their respective fields, but stumble over the softer side. They … Continue Reading »
Did you ever feel that you deserve promotion and a bigger paycheck? Many workers today feel they deserve a move up the corporate ladder. But they don’t necessarily have to land a promotion to start earning more. Showcasing and acquiring a few more talents, will leverage a workers worth and allow them to move up … Continue Reading »
When you go into a job interview, the often asked question is “What’s your salary range?” In an increasingly tough and extremely tough market, this question is very difficult to answer. You should somehow defer the answer till you are absolutely sure you have been offered the job. Then you can discuss your pay with … Continue Reading »
