15 Ways You’re Sabotaging Yourself at Work
You don’t want to be “that guy” (or “that girl”) at work. You know the one. They’re super nice and great to be around, but you definitely don’t want to be stuck working on a project with them. Somehow they’ve been here for years and haven’t gotten fired, despite how unprofessional they can be.
However, …
Tips for a Successful Video Interview
Video interviews are getting more and more popular nowadays. Since companies want to find the best talent, video interview gives them an opportunity to screen the candidates without making them travel. In this way, employers can save money and candidates can save time. Also, candidates have the comfort of making the interview from their homes. …
When to Ask for a Raise?
People often want to know how to get a raise. My first response is find a good time. A potentially good time is:
o You’ve just received great public kudos for your work.
o Headhunters are pursuing you with job offers.
o The company is doing well financially and getting a lot of positive press.…
Cultivating a More Successful Work Ethic
Miracles in business don’t just happen. Opportunity never seeks us. Rather, we must seek it.
Needless to say, the only way to make a goal become a reality is to stick to a proposition and see it through to the end. Seeing a task through to completion regardless of how difficult it is to achieve …
An Interview With Jen Rudolph: CEO of Actor’s Green Room
I recently had the pleasure to sit down with Jen Rudolph; the founder and CEO of Actor’s Green Room. AGR is an acting company designed to help actors find and play to their strengths in this very competitive industry. Through close mentorship, to the foundation of networking in New York City, Jen went on to …
Use Five-Star Amazon Reviews to Build Your Personal Brand
Amazon is the largest online store for publishers and brands, and can be a great tool for building a fanbase for your personal brand. It takes getting top reviews to make this successful in a very competitive environment.
Do you need more visibility and sales for your product(s) or book(s)? By focusing on authentic reviews …
What do you want … Money, Labor or Access?
When you are asking for help.
What do you really want?
What do you really need?
I typically see requests for one of three things.
You may be able to get all three.
However, you should know what you want before you make the ask. As you think about what you need to grow your …
Cultural Fit: What Is It All About?
Many articles point to the fact that the job interview is really all about the so-called cultural fit of the candidate, provided the skill and experience requirements are met as well of course. The thing is that in addition to the hiring manager, several other company members, too, are interviewing candidates to add their own …
Improve Meeting and Party Results with Holiday Cheer
Do you sometimes have a bit of the“bah humbug” feeling when the need arises to attend company events? Most likely, you would prefer to spend your time with family and friends. Even worse, a “gift exchange” may be a requirement. The pressure of time and money spent may put unwelcomed pressure on you.
Should you …
6 Rules for Addressing a Cover Letter
While perusing the job advertisements of your favorite career site, you’ve just found a position that seems tailor-made for you. That’s a common scenario, but unfortunately, one that often strikes fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned job seekers. After all, there are a lot of steps to go through between locating a …