Posts Tagged ‘job’

New Ebook Released: “Discover Your New Job Online” by Thursday Bram

Today, we announce the launch of our second ebook, Thursday Bram’s Discover Your New Job Online: Everything You Need to Know to Land a Great Job in the Digital Age. This all-original book is your map to the increasingly complex resources available to today’s job-hunter.Former employment agency staffer and ex-Lifehack writer Thursday Bram guides you through the process of building up your personal and professional brand, putting… Continue reading

January 14 2010 | By Dustin | Tagged: career, employment, job, job search, jobhunting, online, personal branding, resume | 2 comments»

Why Popularity at Work Matters

In high school, didn’t a part of you always wonder how the cool kids did it? Popularity remained an enigmatic aspect of human existence that ceased to be relevant once we threw our caps in the air…right?There are scores of research studies on popularity in schools, and most have indicated that popular children are viewed as better students and make and maintain friendships more easily. In 2009… Continue reading

January 4 2010 | By Alexandra | Tagged: career, interpersonal-skill, job, reputation, work, workplace | 16 comments»

10 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Job

Take a moment for a reality check. Ask yourself these questions - how many positive answers do you get?1. Is what I do really worthwhile? In other words: Does my work make a difference to people? Does it help people? Am I adding something of value to the world? Doing something worthwhile makes us feel worthwhile and can compensate for other shortcomings in the position.2. Do I enjoy my… Continue reading

December 23 2009 | By Paul | Tagged: boss, career, colleague, happiness, job, priority, work | 21 comments»

Seven Great Questions to Ask at a Job Interview

If you are going for an interview as a prospective employee then you should do some research. Read the job description and requirements carefully. Browse the web site to see how the organization presents itself. Search for news items and comments about the company on news sites and blogs.For the interview itself you should dress smartly and appropriately. It is important to have some questions prepared and here… Continue reading

June 30 2009 | By Paul | Tagged: business, candidate, career, interview, job, sales | 73 comments»

Great Ways to Become Poor and Stay Poor

Nobody plans to become poor and yet a great many people end up poor. Here are some of the best known ways of ensuring a life of penury: 1. 'We don't need no education...' If you drop out of school or fail to achieve a basic education then you will severely restrict your chances of employment. What is more it is difficult to acquire further skills if you lack the basic ones. … Continue reading

June 1 2009 | By Paul | Tagged: addiction, education, job, Money, opportunity, plan, poor, poverty, wealth | 42 comments»

Make Your Passion A Priority At Work

Maybe one of your goals involves traveling the world or maybe you're looking for enough time to help with a cause you feel passionate about. Either way, though, you likely have a prior commitment to an employer — or at least to paying rent and eating on a regular basis. Most of us are not in a position to quit working and spend all our time on those activities that… Continue reading

May 19 2009 | By Thursday | Tagged: employment, job, passion | 14 comments»

A New Employer: 8 Steps to Put Your Best Foot Forward

When you're fist starting out at a new job, it can be difficult to find your footing. You're probably transitioning from a job or other environment where you knew everything from how to get the coffee pot going to who to ask for help with the filing system. In a new office, that's probably no longer the case. You have to learn just about everything from scratch — even if… Continue reading

May 7 2009 | By Thursday | Tagged: coworker, employment, job, supervisor | 17 comments»

Where to After College? A Review of “How’d You Score THAT Gig?” by Alexandra Levit

One of the few things scarier than going to college is graduating from college. Once you toss that mortarboard in the air, "real life" sets in: it's time to get a job. Or better yet, to start a career.Therein lies the rub. For most college students, not only has there been little instruction about how to start building a career, there's also been little guidance about how to choose a… Continue reading

April 17 2009 | By Dustin | Tagged: alexandra-levit, book review, career, college, job, planning, student | 3 comments»

Repositioning Your Personal Brand in This Economy

The economy isn't getting better anytime soon and tons of people are losing their jobs every second. The number of unemployed persons increased by 851,000 to 12.5 million in February, and the unemployment rate rose to 8.1 percent.When you get laid off, you have far more choices than you could possibly imagine. The problem that most people have is that they freak out and quickly apply to as… Continue reading

March 27 2009 | By Dan | Tagged: branding, career, career development, job, job searching, personal branding | 11 comments»

5 Topics To Address When Talking With Your Partner About Starting A Business

One of the most important steps (if not the most important one) you can take when starting a business is to talk with your partner/spouse before you embark on your adventure. It’s absolutely crucial to have your partner with you on the same page when you start a business. Without their support and “buy-in,” in the long run you’ll end up sacrificing your success, your relationship, or both. Save your… Continue reading

March 4 2009 | By Susan | Tagged: business, career, entrepreneur, freelance, job, love, marriage, Money, partner, passion, relationships, risk, work, work at home | 10 comments»

5 Things You Need to Do Before You Dive Into a “Business in Blue Jeans”

Before you make the transition into non-traditional work, you need to do at least five things. Some are easier than others, but all are crucial to your success. Follow these steps to ensure that when you finally take the leap, you make a splash instead of a bellyflop. 1. Have a clear vision and a plan. Before you ever transition out of a job, you must have a clear vision for what… Continue reading

February 25 2009 | By Susan | Tagged: business, career, entrepreneur, freelance, job, Lifestyle, passion, work, work at home | 17 comments»

A Follow-Up To “Change The Way You See Work and Change Your Life”

I've received so many e-mails and comments about my "Change The Way You See Work and Change Your Life" article that I decided to write a follow-up article to talk more about the specifics of what some call "non-traditional work" but what I call "business in blue jeans": why do it, how can you do it, and how can it transform your life? You'll find a few more nuts and… Continue reading

February 20 2009 | By Susan | Tagged: business, career, entrepreneur, freelance, job, Lifestyle, passion, work, work at home | 20 comments»

How to Be Impossible to Turn Down

Like it or not, much of our success comes due to the help of other people. The opportunities you get, jobs you hold, or fun and useful things you're able to do often come because someone else was persuaded to bring you along.To take advantage of these opportunities, however, you've got to be able to ask, and ask well. Learning how to ask well, how to apply well, and how… Continue reading

February 11 2009 | By David | Tagged: asking, confidence, demand, interview, job, persuasion, request | 11 comments»

Change The Way You See Work and Change Your Life

Did you ever think there was a better, different way to live? Did you ever think, "Maybe I don't have to go to a job and work 40+ hours a week, feel exhausted, wish for more time for myself or my family, and wonder when the fun stuff begins?" If so, get ready: your life's about to change.

When I was a little girl, I woke up every morning… Continue reading

February 6 2009 | By Susan | Tagged: business, career, entrepreneur, goals, job, Lifestyle, work | 15 comments»

Are You Ditching Work-Life Balance Because You’re Afraid of Losing Your Job?

Some people think that life balance is a thing of luxury, something you pursue when times are good...that we should work like dogs to remain indispensable in this unpredictable economy. But wait a sec. Weren't we were already working like dogs, before we added in the fear of losing our jobs? Here's what got me going on this subject:In the post Keep Your Job: A 10-Point Survival Guide at… Continue reading

January 21 2009 | By Lisa | Tagged: Add new tag, balance, career, economy, happiness, job, life, psychology, work, work-life balance | 22 comments»