Posts about career, jobs, interviews and success at work.
Guess what? The information technology (IT) and health care industries offer the fastest growing careers. And they’re clamoring for more skilled workers. How can you become one of them?Everyone dreams of a career with a handsome salary, one promising boundless growth and loads of opportunities. But these careers belong to a privileged few, and they […]
Which Are The Fastest Growing Careers (and How Do You Join Them?) Read More »
Stress: who needs it, huh? It isn’t something we ask for, but it is something we all get, time to time. Here are some tried and tested tips for stress relief.If you’re stressed right now then try some of these tips. They’re easy to do and all free, so what have you got to lose?Tip
6 Tips To Relieve Stress Read More »
I just discovered the ‘essence’ of leadership, viewed from a different angle. I share what I learned right here.
How To Be a Leader: Revealed! Read More »
Do you have a great boss? I don’t mean one who just buys you a latte in the morning. I mean a boss who truly delivers the environment, guidance and support YOU need to excel in your job. Here’s how to find out.As Jim Collins said in his seminal book Good to Great: Why Some
6 Signs That You Have A Great Boss Read More »
That’s a deep-thinker, ain’t it?
What Would You Do If You Had Just Six Months To Live? Read More »
If we didn’t make mistakes, we wouldn’t be human. Still, when we mess up at work we often find ourselves in a sticky, embarrassing situation. So here are some tips I’ve used that can get the mess cleared up.The first, and best advice I can share is: DON’T PANIC. (I’ve learned this from painful experience.)
What To Do When You Have Messed Up At Work Read More »
Outsourcing, is it a good idea? Not for U.S. job seekers. Fortunately, some industries still need workers at home.
10 Well-Paid Jobs That Won’t Be Outsourced Read More »
Would you like to know how to influence your colleagues and your boss? I have a great tip for you to put into action, and then see how it changes things for you!
How To Persuade Your Colleagues and Your Boss Read More »
A down economy brings one thing to most everyone’s career path: change. Whether it’s learning new skills for the same job or searching for a different one, these added work pressures can be especially hard on people who have been in their job for 20+ years.
10 Career-Path Suggestions for Midlife Career Changers Read More »
The interview is the last step between you and your dream job. Countless applicants have applied for the job, but there is only one position available. You need interviewing skills which make you shine above the competition. Here are 10 subtle ways to make yourself stand out above the other applicants.
10 Subtle Ways of Standing Out at a Job Interview Read More »
If you have a presentation or a proposal to share, then you will want to make sure it’s polished and practiced to perfection.
The Four Ps of a Perfect Presentation Read More »
The more you put yourself out there, the more you open yourself up critics and criticism. Here is how to cope with negativity.
5 Ways To Deal With Criticism and Critics Read More »
Recruiters, managers and HR professionals receive a lot of resumes each day. Very little time is spent reviewing each resume so you need something which will make you stand out above the crowd. Here are ten tips which will make your resume pop.
10 Tips to Make Your Resume Pop Read More »
Your salary history tells an important story of how far you’ve come along a career path. Is it unfair to take a salary history at face value, because there are so often back-stories that need explaining?
Should You Share Your Salary History at an Interview? Read More »
If you have ever wondered why some teams consistently demonstrate high performance and achievement of its objectives (and why some don’t) you have probably experienced great leadership by a leader who understands his or her team.
Quiet Leadership: Six Steps to Transforming Performance at Work Read More »
Are you considering making that leap of faith into self-employment? Then you need to read this…
Are You Thinking About Leaving Employment (and Going it Alone?) Read More »
Contrary to popular belief, working a part-time job doesn’t mean you have to forego those almighty benefits!
10 Great Part-Time Jobs with Benefits Read More »
If you’ve been asked to ‘take the meeting minutes’ and don’t know where to start, then start here with these helpful hints (template included).
Taking Meeting Minutes, Made Easy Read More »
Coercion: a practice of forcing another person to behave in an involuntary manner. It’s the basic weapon of bullies and dictators… but is it always a ‘bad’ thing?
Is Coercion A ‘Bad’ Management Tool? Read More »
Have you been asked to stand in front of a crowd and give a speech…. and you’re crapping yourself about it? Guess what, join the 85% of people who feel the same! You’re not unusual in this fear, and there is a way through it. I’ve got 5 secrets to share on how to stand
5 Secrets On How To Stand Up And Give a Speech (and Make It Rock!) Read More »
A collection of articles that discuss the relationships between leaders and followers
The Leadership & Followership Round Up Read More »
