Dec
19

Office Bullying – What Can You Do To Overcome Bullying!

Bullying and abuse can occur in many ways. Common complaints are; being yelled at, being denigrated in front of others, name calling, constant joking about an individual, personal verbal attacks in private, isolation through ignoring someone and threats of sanctions or penalties. Extremely serious situations can escalate to physical contact, work sabotage – often in… Continue reading »

Dec
16

Resumes Must Specifically Match Job Descriptions Example Resumes Won’t Make It

Resumes Must Specifically Match Job Descriptions Resumes critically must “show clearly how your skills & qualifications meet the SPECIFIC JOB description” and “if you’re not a perfect fit on paper for a particular job, you need to look for creative ways to get the hiring manager’s attention.” This is according to Rebecca Anderson (VP Queens… Continue reading »

Dec
13

Resume Examples and How Not to Use Them

New article on resume examples and the original resume example is still available. As the article states you will need to take great care if you rely on examples as hiring companies have varied and specific requirements. If you use the resume example I have supplied it may be a little more work however it… Continue reading »

Dec
08

Change is Inevitable; Winning During Change is Possible – 6 Rules

1. The first step is to acknowledge that things continually change. Obvious you may say, however many of us seem to believe life is stable, secure, constant and what was (or is) can be maintained into the future. Much of the trouble in the world is caused I suggest by groups that try hard (sometimes… Continue reading »

Dec
03

Preparing for Job Interview – 10 Critical Pre-Interview Tips

1. Know How to Get There: Say your interview is in three days time. Sometime between now and then at the same time of day do a practice run on how to get there. If this is not possible plan to get to the interview location one hour before the appointed time. You can then… Continue reading »

Dec
03

Questions and Answers About Resumes (Résumés/CVs) for Beginners

It may be useful when looking at writing your resume to consider the following questions: 1. Other than going for a job are there any other reasons to do a resume? A resume can be quite helpful in many ways. It can: •    help you remember important details when talking over the phone or in… Continue reading »

Dec
01

Brainstorming: A Quick Guide and Sample Brainstorming Method

Brainstorming is technique used to generate a large number of ideas quickly. There are a variety of methods that can be used and a number of basic concepts to follow. . Each member of a group, may be invited to put forward ideas concerning a problem under consideration. . Wild ideas are safe to offer,… Continue reading »