It can be so easy to talk nonstop even without pausing for long breaths. But when faced with a pen and an empty sheet of paper or faced with a blank word document, I just go...bleah. Sometimes it feels like I have all these things to say but when I have to write them down, there are days I just don't have the words. Once, I caught myself talking to my computer and blurting out my ideas... but soon realized that the page was still blank! Well, it happens. So if you need to write and you just can’t, here are 3 ways I get some inspiration:

 

Read anything you can get your hands on...and write your ideas down.… Read More

 

With the current (and still high) rate of unemployment, and given the economic situation we’re in, it's no surprise that new graduates will find it difficult to land a job. The possibility of landing your dream job seems bleak considering the huge population of graduates wanting to get hired. New graduates soon find out that the job market is more competitive than how their school portrayed it. Don’t fret. A little optimism can help new job seekers survive the battle. Though the country is still experiencing the remnants of recession, you can actually anticipate some good things that may likely happen. Here are some developments… Read More

Sometimes when you get so good at your job or if you have been doing it too long, it can get boring. Routine jobs are especially prone to this. When some people get bored, the most logical solution for them is to hop from one job to the next. Well, while that's an option, it’s definitely not going to look good in your resume. Especially if your response to Reason for Leaving is “I simply got bored.” There are less harmful and even fun solutions to tackle this problem. Read on.

 

Ask for more. Taking additional work can help you feel less bored; it’s going to help you have a renewed perspective on your current… Read More

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

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

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

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