Resume Development
Developing a strong impression on your resume and during an interview involves knowing your product - which is yourself. Remember that you are now acting as a salesperson and the product that you are bringing to market is yourself.
Interview Tips
Know what impression you want to make, what accomplishments you have made in your career that you think would be applicable to the position, what examples you are going to use to express your accomplishments, how you are going to describe how you and your previous company parted ways, and what your future aspirations are.
Questions During Interviews
Is this a new position or a replacement. If this is a replacement why did the position become available? Find out what happened to the last person in the job and how many others have had the same job - the tip-off lies in the turnover rate - you don't want to be next on the list.
Voicemail & E-mail Etiquette
The onset of technology has changed the way we do business but some common sense rules still apply when it comes to etiquette. The following tips may be a reminder of what we think in common sense, however could also save you from some embarrassing situations.
Salary
When negotiating salary, you should have done ample research so that you know your realistic, fair market value. That is, be prepared. Factor in your years of experience, special projects or initiatives, and the overall economic climate. All these cold-hard stats mean a prospect can't undercut you when bargaining.
Speaking with Etiquette
Whether you're disagreeing with your boss, a colleague or subordinate, pick your moments. If you clash in front of others, chances are the interchange will get cut short, since public criticism is the most effective way to short-circuit conversation. Should someone bring up a dispute with you in public, deflect it by saying something like, "I'd like to think about that for a bit and speak with you later."
Stress & Burnout
Long workweeks and crazy hours have become as common as voice mail and Palm pilots in today's workplace. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 1999 that three in ten managers and professionals worked 49 hours or more in a week. If you feel chained to your desk, simple stress-relief strategies can ease day-to-day tension.
Effective Presentation Techniques
Making a presentation or public speaking of any kind can be made a bit easier if you follow the following simple tips as outlined by Marjorie Brody, CSP, CMC. They may not immediately eliminate the knots you may feel in your stomach but once practiced will ensure a smooth and professional presentation every time.
Flexible Working Arrangements
Making a presentation or public speaking of any kind can be made a bit easier if you follow the following simple tips as outlined by Marjorie Brody, CSP, CMC. They may not immediately eliminate the knots you may feel in your stomach but once practiced will ensure a smooth and professional presentation every time.