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SETTING BOUNDARIES: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT by Wendy Adams - Apr, 2011 How successful do you want to be? If you prescribe as many do, to the Psychological Contract, you expect to at the very least feel as if you are supported in your success on the job. Whenever an employee and employer enter into a relationship, there are assumptions that they share the same or similar beliefs around the arrangement. Basic needs for success on the job must be met through the provision of resources. These re... |
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Should you leave dates off your resume? by Miriam Salpeter - Apr, 2011 Regular readers know I always tell my clients there is no ONE RIGHT way to conduct a job search. Best practices? Yes. Opinions on the best way to do things? Absolutely! The trick is to identify people who provide opinions based on actual information from people involved in hiring. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people advising job seekers based on nothing but their own experience, which may or may not translate effectively ... |
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Skype Interviews Bring Employers and Job Seekers Virtually Face to Face by Marcia Robinson - Apr, 2011 Skype is a free software application that allows people to share experiences via text, voice and video. One of the newest experiences people are sharing on Skype is the virtual job interview. Why not? Skype interviews are an inexpensive way for interviewers to meet with potential job applicants in the virtual face-to-face environment. These Skype interviews are helping companies keep recruiting costs down as well as widen ... |
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Tips for times of transition: Part 2 – Career marketing strategies for job seekers by Dawn Bugni - Apr, 2011 Career marketing strategies for job seekers 6. Set up a LinkedIn account. Fill out the profile completely including a professional picture of you. A friend or family member can take the picture, but be sure you look like you’re ready for business. LinkedIn is not Facebook. Approach each venue appropriately. When you invite someone, customize the invitation. And if invited, take a moment to send back a quick note to your conne... |
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GetHired!™ Guide Chapter 0 - Introduction by GetHired!™ - Apr, 2011 GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR JOB SEARCH A job search is a major undertaking and something that you’ll need to be prepared to tackle. It’s a personal process, one that requires hard work, introspection, and patience. At first blush, it may seem overwhelming, but some planning and direction setting at the front end it will help you overcome the challenges you encounter. Our GetHired!™ program lays out the... |
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FAQ - GetHired!™ - Salary Negotiation by GetHired!™ - Apr, 2011 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - SALARY NEGOTIATION & JOB OFFERS Q: How does one deal with questions about desired salary? Honestly and tactfully. If early in the stages, defer this to a later time in the interview process when you’re more clear about what the position entails and what its responsibility level would be. Once you know the position, it’s time to synthesize the researc... |
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Being Present by Nan S. Russell - Mar, 2011 It was a dimly lit restaurant. Still she was dressed in pink, and while I admit it's hard to tell the gender babies, clothing color is a reliable clue. So, it surprised me when the waitress began playing with my granddaughter, asking "How old is he?" Twenty minutes later, that same waitress served our dinners into my daughter-in-law's lap, spilling the contents of her tray as she approached the table. We made light of the o... |
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Qualities of an Effective Manager by Marcia Robinson - Mar, 2011 What should potential leaders and effective managers work on to improve their workplace skills ? Inherent in the question is that even effective managers can still improve their workplace skills. That principle of willingness to learn and personally improve represents one of top five qualities of an effective manager - as I see it. Effective managers are willing to learn Some managers believe that to be an effective m... |
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Quit Your Job; Before Your Job Quits You by Marcia Robinson - Mar, 2011 You know it's time to quit your job, or at least work on a "quit-your-job" plan when your industry is becoming obsolete or changing right before your eyes. Prior to working in higher education, I worked for almost 20 years in the aviation, airline and travel industry. I began my career as an Air Traffic Controller, spent 5 years in airline operations and several years in leisure and corporate travel management. As the ... |
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Cleaning Up Your Digital Footprint by Caitlin McNally - Mar, 2011 The demographics of social media users are ever changing and expanding. Social media once seemed like it was the sole domain of college students and young professionals, but it has now sparked the interest of seasoned professionals and baby boomers. While it is now easier to connect with potential employers and networking contacts, it is also easier for them to find out more information about you, good and bad. According to... |
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