Are you the manager’s dream employee? Naturally, meeting the qualifications of the job description is essential, ranging from skill sets to knowledge. But most managers will tell you there is more to getting the job than just checking those boxes. When leaders decide who to hire or promote, it’s the intangibles that often elevate the best to
Lately, I’ve been seeing so many hackneyed phrases on resumes at every professional level. Here are the top six phrases I see job seekers using to describe themselves over and over again that are sure to get your resume tossed in the no pile.
Over the last few years, I have had several clients ask this very question. Although the task of asking for a raise may seem very complex, it actually is quite simpler than one might think.
The availability of contract work has grown enormously as an alternative to conventional permanent work, but how do you decide which is for you? Let’s examine their individual benefits and drawbacks.
With everybody competing for jobs, it could be very tiring which is why some people may settle for the first company that says yes. The problem with this is that although you will be employed, it may not be the right job for you and you may be stuck there for a few years. Part of
With all of the excitement of being employed again, or getting to work for a new company, you may not remember to prepare a few basic things before you start. It may be a good idea to look up what the new company’s policies are regarding clothing, eating, scents (perfumes), etc…
When a manager walks into a work place among their employees, that manager has the power to change the outlook of the employee for the entire day, maybe longer. You are the most important maker of motivation and morale among your employees.
Whether you’re a Web designer, investment analyst, or civil engineer, you can’t stand professionally still. It’s not enough to be good now; you have to stay good. That means keeping up to date with new trends and developments in your field of expertise, and your industry.
More than nine in 10 managers rate themselves as good or excellent communicators, but only seven in 10 employees agree with them.
One key to a positive interview experience involves doing your homework on a potential employer. The goal is to find as much information about the company to give you a better understanding and appreciation for their business. Here are three major resources for locating information.
Q: A supervisor who reports to me never gives more than the minimum effort. “Rick” is so lazy that his emails don’t even contain complete sentences. Despite being a salaried employee, he refuses to work more than eight hours per day. If it’s time for his shift to end, he will walk out in the
No matter how much you love your job, you’ve likely suffered from cube life fatigue at some point or another. The truth is, spending extended periods of time in an artificially-lit, stale office can really take a toll on your spirit – and this is especially true for young professionals who are still making the
Congratulations – you’ve landed a new job! It’s easy to think that after having aced the interview, negotiated a great package and set your start date that the hard work is done. Of course you should celebrate your victory, but don’t spend too long basking in the glory of your success because there is still
How Income Inequality Affects Us All — And Why Companies Should Care Introduction Recently, we looked at some numbers that suggested the gap between rich and poor in the United States is growing. Then, we considered some possible reasons for this growing inequality. Now, we answer perhaps the most important question: So what? The numbers suggest
New Year, New Job? If you saw the number of workers looking for new jobs has risen, you’d probably think it’s because employers are withholding raises and making workers unhappy where they are. But you’d be wrong. An annual survey by Salary.com found there was a sharp increase in employee satisfaction in 2013, yet the
How to Successfully Oversee Tough to Manage Workers Some Employees Are Tougher Than Others If you’re a manager or small business owner, we don’t have to tell you how difficult it can be managing employees. Even the best ones can be challenging, but the challenging ones can be damn near impossible at times. However, the
The Only Thing Worse Than Making a Hiring Mistake Is Not Catching It In Time Recognize the Problem Getting through the hiring process can be exhausting and time-consuming. We’ve been there and we get it. You found someone with a great resume, who has most of the skills needed, and seems like he’d be a
How to Handle Giving an Employee a Poor Performance Review Make Sure You Do It Right Having a positive employee review is easy. You applaud your employee’s accomplishments, discuss plans for the future, and (hopefully) give him a handsome raise. Sadly, the same does not apply when you have to give a not-so-glowing review to
How to Handle the Departure of Irate Employees Exit Interviews with Irate Employees Are Tricky For the most part, exit interviews are an excellent opportunity for employers to have a final conversation with their departing employees. They can be used to gain perspective from an employee on how well the team is working together and
“The Big Five” Could Have a Huge Impact on Your Company’s Performance A Sickening Feeling It was 20 years ago at JPMorgan Chase. I was an operations manager navigating in what felt like a literal landslide of work. The federal government changed the criteria for qualifying as a mortgage loan custodian and suddenly Chase Bank
