Talk is cheap, but it can cost you a lot. It’s easy to slip up on conversation at the workplace water cooler and soon find yourself sucking down your big toe before you even realize your foot is in your mouth. We’ve all done it, and we’ve all lived to regret it. [...]
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Creating the best resume possible is an involved process, but it really isn’t that complicated. You can have an eye-catching resume that floats to the top of the stacks if you just follow a few simple guidelines. Experience helps, but a good resume really comes down to presentation and clarity. Showcase [...]
Losing your job can be devastating. Aside from the obvious loss of income, there’s also a loss of purpose, as we often tend to define ourselves by our careers and the professional roles we fulfill every day. There’s self-esteem to be found in feeling useful as we put our energies to [...]
In today’s economy, most people are lucky enough if they don’t receive a pay cut much less be able to ask for a raise. Some are working harder than ever just to hold onto their jobs. Layoffs due to budget shortages abound. Still, it never hurts to ask. Just remember to be polite, understanding and [...]
