Job Seekers Over 40 are Gaining Success in the Job Marketplace!

Fact, many workers near or over the age of 40 years old believe they are at a distinct disadvantage over younger job seekers.  True there are potential price tags in terms of salary, but the marketplace for “older” is shifting dramatically and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future if you are ready! (more…)

What it Takes to be Persuasive

Even if your job is not to sell, there will come a time when you will have to persuade someone. Persuasion happens not only between salespeople and their potential customers. As a manager, for instance, you may need to persuade your subordinates to perform at a higher level. And if you think you have a brilliant project in mind, you should learn how to persuade your boss to take on it. Needless to say, the ability to persuade somebody is a desirable one, and something that you can actually learn and develop. What you will learn in this article are the things you should do to become persuasive. (more…)

Choose the Right Career Based On Your Values and Priorities

Do you hate your job so much that you feel miserable already, but you don’t think you are ready to leave? Are you constantly wondering about your other career options but you still end up having the same job? If this is what you are going through, you are definitely stuck in your career. (more…)

Things to Consider When Making an Important Career Move

Having several job options is an excellent confidence booster, of course. However, you should also expect there to be a lot of pressure on your part as you try to decide which among your options will be the best for you. To end up with the right decision, it is important that you look at the different factors you think matter most to you in a new job. In most cases, career decisions are made based on the level of satisfaction a person can expect from a certain job. (more…)

Tips on How to Prepare For a Management Interview

The most important ingredient to a successful management interview is the way you prepare for it. As a department manager, you will have to work not only with your subordinates, but also with the upper management, the managers in other departments, and even with clients and customers. (more…)

Ways To Manage Your Workload More Effectively

How many times have you wished there were more hours in a day just so you could finish all your responsibilities at work on time? If you have been struggling in dealing with your heavy workloads, you’re not alone. As a matter of fact, one of the common issues organizations have to address is their workers’ inability to work efficiently. There are many things you can do actually if you are serious about finding the right balance in your life. This can help you overcome the challenges of your job before you end up getting burnt out. (more…)

How To Build Relationships With Senior Staff

The kind of relationship you will build with your manager and other senior staff will pretty much determine how productive and happy you will be at work. Having a not-so-enjoyable job in a friendly environment is always much better than getting a great job with a boss and coworkers you can’t get along with. Building a good working relationship with the people you work with can’t be that difficult especially if you are guided on how you should do it. And this is what you will learn in this post. (more…)

Interesting Job Interview Myths You Should Know

Job seekers do many things to better understand what things must and must not be done to prepare for a job interview. Aside from preparing your resume and other credentials, you must also be ready for what could happen during the interview itself. If you search the web or talk to people who are more experienced in getting interviews, you may actually get tips on how you could eventually land the job you are applying for. But do you know that some of the things you will learn are just myths? Below are some of them:

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Gracefully Eating Your Business Lunch

 

by Adeodata Czink

Last month, we looked at the set-up of a successful business lunch: when to arrive, where to sit, and how to order and pay. This month we explore how to actually consume your meal with grace and elegance. (more…)

What Companies Are Looking for in a Job Candidate

Every job seeker has to have a particular job hunting strategy that will help them overcome the challenges that come with searching for a job. Using the right combination of techniques, you can rest assured that your job application will be on the top of employers’ lists. Among the many aspects of any job search strategy, there is one that you have to take very seriously, and that is to prove to your potential employers that you are the best fit for the position. So what is it exactly that hiring managers are looking for in a job candidate? (more…)