17 Surefire Ways to Annoy Potential Employers Despite the President's encouraging words, the job market is still in sorry shape. There are more job seekers than job openings, so do NOT make things harder on yourself by doing any of the things on this list! Never, ever do these!
Ask Me No Questions, Ill Tell You No Lies Despite the President's encouraging words, the job market is still in sorry shape. There are more job seekers than job openings, so do NOT make things harder on yourself by doing any of the things on this list! Never, ever do these!
If Youre Fired, Will Past Employers Keep Your Secret? Despite what some job seekers think, it is not illegal for former employers to tell reference checkers that you were fired. They can say anything they want as long as it's true.
Youre Fired Isnt The Finale According to the U.S. Department of Labor, March 2004 had the largest gain in hiring in nearly four years. But as of then, there were still about 8 million Americans without jobs, and almost 23% of those had been unemployed for six months or more.
20 Powerful Tips For Advancing Your Career You don't want to stay in your current position forever... you want to move up! Here are 20 ways to boost your chances of getting that nice promotion:
References: Choose Wisely Sophisticated job seekers know and understand that sometime during the interview and hiring process you will be asked to supply references. 5 quick tips to make certain your references help you in your career search.
Leaders Meet Challenge Heads-UP With Confidence -- The "BUCK" Stops on the Boss' Desk. A BUCK ain't much these days - but watch out when it hits the fan or lands on YOUR desk without an answer from the troops. Maybe we have missed the point and need to step back and regroup.
The Perfect Fit: Women & Franchising Women's increased financial power, better education, and corporate experience, combined with their desire for more autonomy and desire to connect with others who share their values make franchising a great fit for many women. For many women, franchising is a perfect fit and the most congruent way to listen to that entrepreneurial voice.
3 Secrets to Landing a Home-Based Position Landing a telecommute position isn't easy. Finding them in the first place is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Then, when you finally do find one that looks promising, it's filled before you can even click on "apply for this job".
How To Start Your Own House Cleaning Business Before starting a house cleaning business, think about your physical capabilities. your schedule, and whether you want to work alone or not. Using simple methods of promotion should get you your first customers. With a few more steps, which are described in the article, you can start your own house cleaning business.
Do Your Very Best in All Things -- Because Someone Is Looking.... Truth is…. it does not matter who is looking. If someone is looking it's OK. If NOT, then that should also be OK with you. How can it be both ways? It's who YOU are that makes the big difference in what you say or in what you do.
Careers-Changing Jobs: The Fantasy of the Ideal Job Over the last 10 years I have had contact with many individuals searching for their place in the working world. For many, a growing sense of dissatisfaction with their work, or a general feeling that things aren't as they should be, has left them with two questions to answer - "Why am I here?", and "What would I really love to do for a job?".
Franchising Offers NO Guarantees -- Don't make the decision to buy a franchise for the wrong reasons. Sometimes it is very easy to TRUST and believe all the "hype" that you read and hear. Expect the franchisor to put forth their "best" side. No one wants to tell you about failures.
