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17 Ways to Annoy Potential Employers
The job market is tough enough; do NOT make things harder on yourself by doing any of the things on this list! 1. Apply for jobs you are not qualified for. 2. Send a generic cover letter that doesn’t identify the position you’re interested in, or match your qualifications to the job. 3. Put a [...]
5 Steps for Requesting a Raise
Do you think you deserve a raise? Of course you do! But what does your boss think? Here’s how to go about convincing your boss that you’re worth more than you’re currently being paid. 1. First, you must realize that doing a great job is NOT a good enough reason to justify a raise. Your [...]
Want to Get Ahead? Do Something Unexpected!
One of the best things you can do to increase your career advancement opportunities where you work is to do something unexpected. Many workers who are lazy or unmotivated do the minimum amount of work to not get fired. To shine in comparison, do MORE than expected. It’s often not enough to do “a fine [...]
Is a Promotion Ever a Bad Idea?
Most of us would like to move up the career ladder. Wouldn’t a promotion with a bigger salary be great? Not always. If you have the opportunity to apply for a higher-level position, look before you leap! There’s more to consider than just a bigger paycheck. Don’t be blinded by the dollar signs dancing in [...]
American Idol’s Top 7 Lessons for Job Seekers
The Fox network’s hit reality show American Idol (AI) is watched by millions of viewers. Whether or not you’re a fan of the show, it has some valuable lessons if you’re in the market for a new job. After all, an audition is very much like a job interview, and the panel of judges are [...]
Are Your Career Goals Stupid?
I recently read a great article by one of my favorite bloggers, Naomi Dunford of IttyBiz.com. Naomi always has a unique perspective and a fun-to-read style (and quite a colorful vocabulary), so I’ve been a big fan for a long time. Her article I’m referring to here is titled How to Make Unstupid Goals. According [...]
