Getting a job interview could mean you’re one step closer to your dream job. There’s just one big hitch… you’re not getting any calls or e-mails. It’s baffling; you’re pretty sure you have all the qualifications for that open position with exceptional skills and experience to boot. So why isn’t the phone ringing? Why is there no new e-mail from the company? What could be wrong?

 

1. You’re underqualified/overqualified. You just have to be realistic. No matter how perfect you think you are for the position, it’s possible that you simply don’t fit the job. If you have a doctorate degree… Read More

Gender disputes and comparisons are always present though we all strive to be seen for our own unique individuality. Let’s face it, there are characteristics that would be stereotypical of men and characteristics that would mostly be attributed to women. In this case, the question about who’s the better boss, men lead in most (if not all) of the known polls out there. This doesn’t make women bosses inferior, though.

 

Of all the surveys I’ve seen, I’ve noticed the common characteristics that many employees complain about women bosses include being emotional, too detailed and well …nagging. Men bosses, on the other hand,… Read More

Technology professionals are one of the most sought-after employees in almost every company. It’s no wonder that some of them are among the highest paid. Generally, the more specialized the skills are, the higher the salary is. High ranked technology gurus within any company tend to make the biggest bucks. Listed below are some IT jobs that pay really well.

 

1. Chief Information Officers. The CIO is the highest paid technology expert in every company. S/he is the chief of the IT department, directly reports to the CEO of the company, and is responsible for all IT functions inside an enterprise. Leadership is very… Read More

Exposure is the key and this generally works especially for celebrities and politicians. Thus, it would seem logical to advertise your resume to any social means possible. Not always! Let me tell you why. Sending out your resume is like a contest where the more entries you send, the more chances of winning. But you’d be deluding yourself if you’d expect great results relying on only this. Among the tools in your job hunting arsenal, Social Networking emerges as one of the most powerful; however, you have to heed some warning signs using this approach.

 

Let’s break this down. With the rise of Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook,… Read More

A lot of people deserves a promotion but doesn’t get it. A lot of people wants a promotion but just gets stuck dreaming it. For most people it takes forever to land one. It’s not something you can do tomorrow but it’s something you can work on today.

Image is everything Create an image that oozes with professionalism. Be punctual. This is a trait that is most valued and admired in every workplace. Dress to impress, dress for success. This is a really good trick as this can get you noticed by all the right people. Additionally, make yourself known. Be friendly. It pays to know people in the HR department. It also pays… Read More

Finding a job is not easy and has become more difficult because of the changing times. You have to be able to adapt with the changes and must make an extra effort to market yourself. Right off the bat, your only marketing tool and representation is your resume. Now, of course, you might be very good at the field of your expertise but if you were not able to land a job because your resume is not at par with the new trends and you just can't figure out the whole personal branding thing to give you a boost, well... you know what I am getting at!

So be wary of these red flags that scream “your resume sucks!”

1. You follow the… Read More