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Careers, Jobs & Employment Information3 Ways To Succeed On Your First Job (Or Any Job)You've heard the real estate clich�: the three factors that determine a property's value are location, location, location. Overcoming the 7 Roadblocks Women with Families Face Making Career ChangesFamily is the driving force of our lives. You need family to support you and in most homes you need money to support your family. You work to support your family but you usually end up spending little time with them because of your 9-5 job. According to a Gallop poll 70% of Americans hate their jobs. Why Your CV/Resume is Not Generating The Interview Offers You WantIf your current CV or resume is not generating the interview offers you want, it is time to start assessing it. Check to see that the following descriptors apply: How to Manage Your Career Like a BusinessLook upon yourself as a company with a product or service to sell. Understand your market and devise a dynamic marketing campaign, remembering that companies hire employees who offer them the best results and the best value for money. How to Answer The Most Difficult Interview QuestionsThe following 'difficult' questions are common to most tricky or adversarial interviews. In order to convince the interviewer that you are the best person for the job, you must prepare and rehearse your answers meticulously. Study the job description and the candidate profile; research the company; and match your skills and accomplishments to the employer's requirements. How to Prepare for A Performance AppraisalPerformance appraisal should be treated as an ongoing developmental process rather than a formal once-a-year review. It should be closely monitored by both employee and reviewer to ensure that targets are being achieved. By preparing yourself diligently and demonstrating a willingness to co-operate with your reviewer to develop your role, you will create a positive impression. Active Listening Skill Tips for InterviewsDuring a job interview, a potential employer asks, ?Can you take on more than one project at a time?? If you respond, ?Yes,? you may want to rethink that answer. According to Dynamic Listening: Interview Skills, a computer based training module from Mindleaders in Columbus, Ohio, you should avoid one-word or one-sentence answers. Taking Charge During An Interview!Perhaps you?ve found yourself in the position of seeking a new position due to a layoff, cutback or downsizing and are now facing the interviewing process. As scary as that may seem, one of the most critical points to remember is that just because you?re sitting in the seat opposite the potential employer doesn't mean you have no control. There are a number of ways for making the interview a more equal experience and the first starts with knowing you have the right to ask questions. Getting the Job thats Right for YouI'm the type of person that considers a healthy, enjoyable job alot more valuable than a high paying one. This may be as foreign a concept to some people as our society continues to descend into the depths of materialism. Id gladly take a job doing something i loved and with people i enjoyed for a bit less money than I would have pocketed working at the vomitoriam. Job Security Is Dead! Are You?Job security is an out dated concept. The idea is nice: The longer an employee works for a particular company, the more valuable that person becomes to the company in question. But the reality of the current job market is a different story. Every day in the U.S., employees are forced into early retirement, laid off, or fired as a result of corporate down-sizing, mergers, and re organizational bankruptcy. How To Prepare For A Telephone InterviewIt is important to prepare thoroughly for your telephone interview. How To Create A Winning Impression In Your New JobCongratulations! You've just been appointed to your new job. Now the real work begins. How ToTalk Your Boss Into Giving You A Salary Increase* If you believe you deserve a salary increase, ask for it as soon as possible; don't procrastinate or wait for your employer to offer it. Salary Negotiation Secrets RevealedBefore you go into the interview, it is important to know what salary you want, what you need to live on, and what you will be prepared to accept. Spend some time working out your budget. Remember to factor into your calculations the remuneration you'll need in the future. Handing in Your Resignation and Serving NoticeHave you made the right choice? Before deciding to resign from your current position and move to a new employer, you should weigh up as objectively as possible all the relevant factors: remuneration, working environment, location, travel demands, training and development opportunities, promotional prospects, and your future bosses.
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