Archive for December, 2007

Hidden Secrets On How To Manage Your Boss

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

Some people dislike or even hate their boss. But, do you know that he/she has a significant role in your path of career? Instead of detest him/her, why don’t you try to “manage” him/her?

What to do?

1.Understand him/her well

Learn his/her priority. Ask yourself what he/she might need from you as an employee. Find out how to anticipate the need.

2.Understand his style of communication

Is he a listener or a reader? If he’s more like a listener, you can explain everything to him. Yet, if he’s more like a reader, prepare a report or note for him to read.

3.Understand his/her working style

Does he/she insist on perfection? Does he/she love working late? Or, does he/she prefer to work from 9-5? By knowing how his/her style, you can try to do the same thing he/she does.

4.Show your commitment

Let him/her know that you are committed to your job. You can give him/her a sign that you need his/her support on doing the tasks. That way, he/she would feel important and would help you with all his might.

5.Don’t be a Yes-Sir/Ma’am type of employee

No need to kiss his/her ass. It won’t work. Even if you do, you might be someone with more enemies than friends at the office. Other employees will look down on you.

6.Be quiet

If he/she makes a mistake, don’t make such a fuss about it. You can correct it without having to hurt his//her pride.

7.Knowing the hot button

Find out what triggers his/her anger. Is it your being late to come to the office, or your coming up in a meeting without any new ideas or your grammatical mistakes in your report, or his/her knowing that you like to gossip? You’d better stop doing what he/she doesn’t like if you don’t want to make him/her angry.

8.Ask for a feedback

He/she would like it if you ask for his/her opinion.

9.Give him a feedback

Only if it’s a success. If somehow he/she fails, keep it to yourself and only tell him/her when he/she asks for it.

10.Change your attitude

Change yourself and be a better employee and turn your relationship with the boss into a positive one. That way, he/she would more than love to “follow” what you want.

David W Richards has been dealing with many bosses. So, he shares his experiences. He also shares other information on his sites, such as http://debtratio.info, http://debtprogramme.info, and http://debtharrassment.info.

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Questions to Ask Potential Employers During Interviews

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

Have you been searching for a new job? If you are like many job seekers, you may have turned to the internet or used your local newspaper’s employment section to help you learn about all open jobs in or around your area. If you have submitted a job application or your resume to any companies, have you heard back from them yet? If you have yet to receive a call asking to schedule an interview, do not worry, as you should be getting one or more soon.

For many job seekers, waiting to have a job interview scheduled is the most nerve-wracking part. For others, the interview process is the most difficult to get through. If you are nervous about an upcoming interview or one that you will likely have scheduled soon, the best thing that you can do is prepare. For example, it is advised that you prepare a list of questions to ask all interviewers. These questions can help to improve the flow of a job interview. (more…)

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What Does A Stay At Home Mom Put On Her Resume?

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007

CNN recently published results of research done at Salary.com. It stated that “The typical mother puts in a 92-hour work week, the company concluded, and works at least 10 jobs. In order of hours spent on them per week, these are: housekeeper, day-care center teacher, cook, computer operator, laundry machine operator, janitor, facilities manager, van driver, chief executive officer and psychologist. By figuring out the median salaries for each position, and calculating the average number of hours worked at each, the firm came up with $138,095 — three percent higher than last year’s results.” (more…)

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Where To Find Online Job Applications

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

Guest author Greg Heslin writes today about online job applications. Many times skilled individuals spend months on the unemployment list simply because they do not know where to find or how to fill out a job application. In recent years, the Internet has become a useful tool for people looking for work. The web offers many job opportunities in fields that are specific to individual skills, and several places online provide online job applications for individuals wanting to be hired for the best job possible. Many of these sites also aim to educate individuals on how to fill out an online job application properly and successfully so that nothing will stand in the way of them finding the job they have always wanted.

One of the most popular accredited sites on the Internet, About.com, has created a search engine specifically designed to help people find job applications online. Jobsearch.about.com is one of the best places to search for job applications. The site has many resources that allow individuals to fill out applications right on the Internet. They also include samples and templates of successful applications to show people the correct form so that finding a job will be even easier. The site has several articles posted by experienced professionals that help address any questions and concerns related to completing a job application. One of the most helpful tools offered there is a guide to writing a successful resume, which gives individuals a better chance at being hired. Most importantly, the site offers government sponsored applications, proving its legitimacy and recommendation from the Better Business Bureau.

In addition to search engines, many well known and respected businesses are now allowing applicants to apply for work online. Corporations, government jobs, and even teaching positions can now be applied for right on the Internet. Many states have also established sites that allow individuals to search for work in various fields in the state of their choice. Some states that have jumped on the online application bandwagon are California, Ohio, Colorado, and South Carolina. FindLegalForms.com is a great site that lists various applications according to state and job market, allowing individuals to find an application in the field and destination that is best for them. This site offers the convenience of searching several states on one site rather than looking for particular states all over the web. Each website is sponsored by its state government and provides several types of applications to choose from. Many sites also offer the option of printing the forms to be mailed or simply submitting them online.

Although some sites include examples of how to fill out a job application properly, it is a good idea to research how to do this before beginning the process. Nhlink.net is a good site to check out that provides examples of various types of job applications for individuals to study before filling out their own. They also offer a training link that offers advice and step by step instructions for filling out job applications. The site even has special sections on applying for internships and volunteer positions.

A job application is one of the first things an employer sees when searching for a new employee. If the applications are filled out incorrectly or carelessly, the individual applying for the position could be overlooked even if they are highly qualified for the position. Many times people do not know the proper procedures for filling out applications, and they have a hard time finding work for that reason. If individuals do the proper amount of research and complete applications with deliberation, they will have a major leg up on the competition and be hired in no time.

Greg Heslin is a best selling author on various legitimate work from home opportunities. To learn more about real work from home opportunities and see “check proof” of how some people are making $1,758 a day working from home, you can visit his web site at: http://www.Work-From-Home-123.com

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Video Game Testing Can I Become A Paid Video Game Tester?

Saturday, December 8th, 2007

My son loves video games. I have suggested to him that is probably a way to get a full time job associated with video games. Another angle would be to start a small business that is in the video game industry in some way.

Let’s see what Sean has to say about getting paid to be a video game tester. (more…)

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