When you’re searching for a job, it’s easy to forget the important things. Whether you’re just starting your job search or you’ve been trying to find a position for awhile, taking a moment to remember a few common sense things might transform your search.
Don’t forget to show why you’re perfect for the job. You know…
Many working Americans are afraid to ask for time off. Maybe they’re afraid of being replaced or of work piling up in their absence. In fact, 40 percent of Americans leave vacation time unused every year.
But taking a vacation can actually be good for you - and for your boss! A recent study by the…
There’s no doubt that networking is important. But sometimes you could be networking and networking and still not getting any results. Maybe people are turning down your meeting requests or finding reasons to cut your conversations short.
If you find these things happening to you, you may not be networking the right way. There are certain…
It can sometimes be a struggle to stay focused at work. With so many distractions around you, such as your co-workers, the Internet and texting, it can seem almost impossible to tackle all of your tasks. But with a few simple behavioral changes, you can get more done and solve your distraction problem.
Start by making…
In a recent poll by online collaboration company Clarizen, 46 percent of people said they would rather do anything else than sit in a meeting at work. Seventeen percent said they would even rather watch paint dry.
Whether you call them status meetings, team meetings or check-ins, your employees are bound to hate them. But that…
Whether your interviewer is asking “how would you describe yourself in three words” or “how would your colleagues describe you” or any other variation, you always need to be mindful of the words you’re using. There are some words that you should never use in an interview:
Intelligent
Use instead: Logical, Fast Learner, Quantitative
Likable
Use instead: Team Player,…
The daily cup of joe is a necessity for most working individuals, but it’s actually hurting your potential for success far more than it's helping it. Many people drink caffeinated beverages because they help you feel more alert and improve your mood.
Studies show that caffeine intake can even improve cognitive task performance, including memory, attention…
Thanks to a set of new federal rules doled out earlier this week, it has now become a bit more difficult to obtain a reverse mortgage on your home. The good news, however, is that for those who do get them, they will have a lot less to worry about. According to the new regulations, potential…
As mortgage interest rates continue to remain at historic lows, potential homebuyers are loving it and the financial sector is hating it. “There's virtually nothing in the financial services area that's benefiting from continued lower and lower rates," Barclays CEO Bob Diamond said at the Milken Conference in Los Angeles on Monday. “[We are] rooting for…
