No matter how good your job is there are times when you feel exhausted, unproductive and just...burnout. Sometimes the only solution is to find another job but most of the time making a few changes in your “work style” can revive your passion for your work.

This is a list of five red flags that signal you may be at the burnout stage.... and ways to get out of it without ruining your career:

PROBLEM: You can’t wait for clock-out when it’s only been an hour since you clocked-in. ANSWER: Acknowledge the root of the problem and talk about it with someone whom you can trust. Don’t hold it in. Once… Read More

After you finally get that much awaited call for a job interview, calm yourself down from all your excitement and get prepared for it. It’s not a guarantee that you get the job. It means that your application papers were good enough to have you considered for the position and it’s now time for you to live up to it.

By all means, avoid all these:

Show up in inappropriate attire. It’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed. Rugged attires or overly sexy outfits are a major no-no. Also, don’t wear outfits that looks like irons would be chasing after you. You definitely don’t want to give the impression… Read More

Many of my clients ask why I leave out certain info off of their resume. The reason I give every time- is that it doesn’t sell- and that is what a resume is supposed to do A lot of people make the mistake of including things on their resume that they shouldn’t. This is very typical. Naturally, you’re proud of every accomplishment you’ve had. You’d think that you should brag about everything you’ve done. You’re very eager to share every bit of information that describes you. Remember that a resume is not a biography. It should always be geared towards getting that certain job you’re aiming for.

Take this instance, if you ask… Read More

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An effective resume is very important in landing that dream job. Most of the time, employers just look at the resume and decide who is worth the time for an interview. An effective resume will give you the chance for the interview thus giving you opportunity to in getting the job offer. Here are 15 tips to help you to create an effective resume.

1. Determine an effective job objective. The job objective will be your first impression to the employer so it must be job related and it should focus on your potential contributions to the company and not entirely for self gain only. This will have the employer think that you could be an asset… Read More

Making a follow up after an interview could be an important move in getting the job. While it is not necessary to follow up on an interview it will show the employer of your interest and enthusiasm in getting the job, not to mention it reflects your character as being polite and persistent. Here are a few ideas on how to properly follow up after an interview:

Send a thank-you note. Preferably on the same day you had the interview. You can send a simple card or better yet an email. Email arrives faster and is also convenient to make.

Ask the timeline for follow up. Right after the interview, you can ask the interviewer… Read More

So you finally found your dream job and you’ve submitted your resume; you try to settle down for the long haul of waiting; but it’s becoming increasingly hard. You stay close to the phone and jump every time it rings, hoping it’s the much awaited interview call. There’s a huge question there: How sure are you that the call is coming? Well, your resume may be the all-important factor. You may have already been booted, for all you know. This is the continuation on from an earlier post... THIS ONE

Everyone is familiar with the old adage, “First impression… Read More

If you find yourself unhappy with your current place of employment, it may be a good idea to strategize your job search for the next one. Here are a list of things to note when searching for a job:

1.Self Awareness – How much about yourself do you really know? This doesn't necessarily mean knowing your own zodiac sign. How long do you plan on working? Why are you leaving your current job/ Why are you out of a job? Self awareness helps you deliberate the exact kind of working environment you are looking for as well as your desirability as an employee and narrows your job search down.

2.Aim for Specifics… Read More

Get outside of yourself and focus on helping others.

Doesn’t it feel nice to know you’ve helped someone land a job because you offered to be their reference? You can do even more. Introduce people who you think might benefit from the connection; make yourself the sounding board of a colleague with a problem; volunteer for the company’s charitable activities.

Make it a habit to say “thank you.”

Courtesy and gratitude seem to have lost their popularity and have become very uncommon. You can revive it by simply uttering the words “thank you” or by tucking in a neat thank you note whenever… Read More

Look how time flies. If I may be allowed to use clichés, only yesterday, it was 2009; and now it’s already the middle of January 2010. And you’re probably back on the grindstone, most likely doing your old job; or maybe continuing your quest for a new job. Whatever the case may be, keep looking ahead; there’s so much in store in the brand new year. I bet you want to make the best of it. And yes, you can make 2010 a much improved year than 2009. Here are 5 hot career resolution ideas that will undoubtedly propel you through a shining year ahead.

Build your knowledge base; make it a point to learn something new each day.… Read More