What is more nerve-racking than the job interview itself is waiting for the results. The agony begins as you step right out of the room thinking of the mistakes you might have made during the interview, rather than the good things. You could hardly wait for the much anticipated call, fervently hoping for a second interview. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have a hint of whether you did well or botched the job interview altogether? Here are some clues that might raise your hopes on your job application.

 

1. The next call. During your interview, a great sign that you are up for the job is when the hiring manager… Read More

 

These days, it can be quite difficult to get a job that suits our needs, but it can be so easy to guarantee failure. It takes one wrong move to spell disaster in your job hunt. So you better be careful and be mindful of the possible outcome of your actions.

 

Here are 5 things that annoy recruiters and hiring managers the most:

 

Arriving too early You may be too eager to get the job, however, arriving an hour before a scheduled interview can be annoying. Recruiters would feel a need to entertain you and rush whatever they’re doing just to accommodate you. Arriving 5-10 minutes prior to… Read More

 

We all feel pressure at work at any given time. More often than not, it is caused by pressing demands, and sometimes it can be heightened by near-impossible deadlines, uncooperative team members and unrelenting bosses. When this happens, we feel very stressed to a point when it’s simply hard to breathe. But just like any challenge, there are ways to address it.

 

Here are 3 quick ways you can address pressure on the job:

 

Smile Smiling can do wonders. Even if you don’t really feel like it, if you try to smile, it will make you feel good. Remember there’s a good side to every story,… Read More

 

At the end of most job interviews, interviewers are likely to ask if you have any questions, so be ready. If you’ve done your homework and did a thorough research on the company you should be able to ask smart questions about the business or job without difficulty. You have to realize though, that you can completely ruin your chances of ever getting the job if you ask the wrong questions. There are questions that are best saved if and when you get the job offer. If you’re in the preliminary round of competitive job interviews, it may serve you best to know the types of questions that can leave a bad impression. Here are three… Read More

There are a lot of management stereotypes, some of which I’ve written about in a previous article. But no matter what stereotype your boss falls under, employees expect their bosses to speak up or take a stand when the situation calls for it. Doing one or the other really says a lot about their leadership style and could help you work with him/her better.

 

So...does your boss speak up when:

 

...you did an awesome job? After working long hours or going out of your way to save the day, do you get at least a little compliment from your boss? Most bosses fail in this area quite miserably. Often we get… Read More

Almost everyone has his or her account in social networking sites. This has been the trend for the past few years since the Internet introduced social networking. Primarily focused on bridging distances in the world, it works great in building up a large network of friends – and business prospects. This kind of networking provides a great opportunity and advantage for prospecting. Here are some common and simple-to-apply social networking strategies for successful prospecting.

 

Know your target market. Social networks are free of charge; anyone can easily sign up, register, and make their own profiles. Conduct… Read More

Once you’ve gone through that nerve wracking interview, what will you do next? Will you go out and party because you assumed you nailed it? Or will you sink in depression thinking that you blew it because it has been exactly 2 days, 5 hours, 22 minutes and 30 seconds since you had your interview and you haven’t received any positive feedback? The good news is you don't have to wait by the phone (or for an e-mail) for weeks on end. If you really want to know, a well-timed follow up will not hurt your chances at all. But there's a right way to do it, so here are 3 follow up mistakes you shouldn’t commit after any interview:

 

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Sometime during our work life we will all come across certain predicaments where we’ll be forced to make a stand. Question is whose side will you take: your boss or your colleague? Are you going to uphold what’s right according to the company standards or will you value your friendship with your colleague more?

 

In the following situations will you stand up for your colleague or fold?

 

Your colleague is late for everything. Punctuality issues can be very hurtful to any type of business. Failure to meet certain deadlines can lead to damaging repercussions. Not showing up on time can be a deal breaker… Read More

The most popular information is not always right. Because of this, a lot of job seekers tend to be misinformed about some common notions regarding the job search that have been proven to be completely false. You might miss out on great opportunities and find yourself wishing you should have known better.

 

Here are 5 major job search myth and the realities:

 

Myth: A cover letter is not important. Reality: Recruiters and employers appreciate applications with cover letters attached to their resumes. Resumes only get about a 15-30 second scan (if you're lucky). However, when recruiters… Read More

There are times when you may think you don’t have enough energy left to handle the boss. The pressure at work can sometimes raise stress levels to an all-time high that makes you think of throwing in the towel. Wouldn’t it be nice if you can just tell the boss exactly what you are dying to tell him/her? Getting cold feet in front of the boss is normal, but take heart; you can do it with a little practice and some courage. Learn how to tell your boss that…

 

• S/he has done something wrong. If your boss has done something wrong, make sure that you are right. Double-check with a colleague before approaching… Read More