Posts Tagged ‘jobs’

Workspace Impressions

July 13th, 2010 Manny

Whether it’s a private corner office or a shared cubicle, personalizing your own space makes sense since you spend a lot of time at your desk. Just like your clothes and body language, your workspace gives coworkers and clients a distinct impression about you.

According to experts, everything in your office sends a message, whether you want it to or not. Things on your space transmit clues about your efficiency, sociability and competence.

So what might they be thinking when they see your desk? Let’s find out! (more…)

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How To Keep Your Employees From Quitting

May 29th, 2010 Manny

With the number of employees quitting their jobs, companies are going to have another issue to face in the coming years.

Many people have lowered their employee’s salaries because they have to keep their jobs or have added on work duties to an already stretched workforce because they don’t have the option to leave since there are no jobs available.

But there are more openings than ever, there are jobs out there and companies must realize a few years of pent-up demand is about to be unleashed. So if you are an employer, what can you do to make your employees never utter the “I Quit!” words?

Here are the things you should do:

  • Make a minimum adjustments o salaries and work schedules. It will be also helpful if you will open up lines of communication and hold one-on-one meetings to reestablish your company.
  • Generally, salary is the last reasons why people quit. Respect, culture and environment are the reasons why your employees are daydreaming about greener pastures. (more…)
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Get Promoted Now

May 27th, 2010 Manny

Are you the type of employee who wants to put his career on fast-forward? Well, you are lucky because here are some tips coming from Donald Asher, author of 10 books, including “Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn’t and Why.”

Asher observed that, “Most people think that a promotion is a reward.” But the truth is, “People get promoted because their bosses believe they will succeed in the next assignment.” He also said that the tricks to move up fast is to skill set and timing.

  • Keep your ears open. In this case, good timing is also important. If you’ve heard that your company will open an office in London, you might want to finish the project you are working on in time. This will put yourself forward as the top candidate to manage the new office.
  • Look for a mentor. Asher says that, “Attach yourself to a superstar who can give you plum assignments and help you surge ahead.” (more…)
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Life’s Toughest Questions and Their Answers

May 26th, 2010 Manny

What are your questions in life? Do you have the answers? Maybe one of the following questions had crossed your mind and you are lucky to know its answer.

Question 1: Is love will last forever?
Answer: Yes, but it is all up to you and your partner. Romantic love involves chemical changes in the brain that last 12 to 18 months and after that, lovers are on their own. Relationships require maintenance.

Question 2: Can a guy and a girl just be friends?
Answer: Maybe for a short time unless they find each other at least vaguely repulsive.

Question 3: Why do married couples begin to look like one another?
Answer: Two people who like each other will have lots of resemblance. The girl smiles and so does the guy, one nods or raise her eyebrows and so does the other. This is because faces are like melodies with a natural urge to stay in sync. (more…)

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What Are the Office Health Risks

May 20th, 2010 Manny

Did you know that sitting at your desk all day can be hazardous to your health? Stressful work environment can result to back pain, eyestrain and sleep problems. The number of physically demanding jobs were cut in half, leaving more employees susceptible to desk-job-related health problems.

Here’s the list of 6 office-related maladies and learn how to prevent them:

  • Bacteria: In terms of bacteria, our desk is 400 times more dirty than our toilet. People eat on their desk that is why they turn their desks into bacteria. The phone is the dirtiest, desktop is next and followed by mouse and the computer.

Action: If you eat at your desk, make sure that you have hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes so you could wipe down your work surface everyday. This will also protect you from germs sprayed into the air by coughing and sneezing of other people. Use paper towel instead of sponge in the office kitchen. (more…)

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Things You Should Say During Interviews

May 15th, 2010 Manny

Job market becomes more and more competitive and you need to be able to communicate effectively in order to secure employment. You have to highlight as many your strengths as possible. To do that, you have to learn these simple phrases you need to say during interviews.

  • Say, “I am very familiar with what your company does”. This shows that you are not faking your interest in the business and you’re not wasting their time. Do some research before the interview. You can check out the company’s website for information about products and services. Also, tell the interviewer that you are familiar with the newest company acquisition or the latest developed products of the company. Explain how your skills and experience can contribute more to their company. (more…)
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Tips on How To Make Your Work Better

May 4th, 2010 Manny

Hate your job? Even though every day at work gets us down, still, we can’t just quit our jobs. What we can do is to make our work better by doing these little things:

  • Go to a doctor as soon as health problems arise such as depression, stomachaches, stress headaches or chronic fatigue. Don’t ignore them, especially if you just got promoted.  Research shows that newly promoted employees  are 20% less likely to visit their doctors for checkups. This is because promoted workers have more time constraints that leads to fewer doctors’ visits and poorer health. (more…)
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Tips To Ensure You Won’t Get Hired

April 29th, 2010 Manny

There are simple ways that you can do to make a terrible impression during your job interview. Some interviewee’s behavior are too annoying for the interviewer. So, if you are looking for a job, be warned with the following or else, your resume will be tossed into the recycling bin.

  • Accompanied by family. If you must bring your child to the company, you must tell them before hand. Also, letting your parent or spouse negotiate your salary and benefits for you is a big turn off, otherwise, you’ll bring home nothing.
  • Bringing your own beverages. Hiring managers don’t want you to bring take-out cups of coffee or brewing your own tea during the interview because it is far too informal. Yes, you’ll be memorable but not in a good way. (more…)
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Things Your Boss Would Not Want To Hear

March 20th, 2010 Manny

things-not-to-say-your-bossWho says having a boss is easy? No, it’s not! But this doesn’t mean that we are allowed to say things to our boss that could damage the boss-employee relationship or worse, your career.

Bosses have sharp minds that they can recall even a small word you say and this could leave lasting impression.

So, for the sake of your career don’t say things that your boss might think that you are a lazy, disrespectful, careless or an incapable worker. In order to keep your job, get a promotion or a raise, remember the following phrases that your boss would not want to hear from his employee. (more…)

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What Should Be Included in Your Resume

March 15th, 2010 Manny

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“A time spent on your resume is a time well spent”

In finding a job, you have to market yourself in order to get hired and one of the best marketing tools to be used is your resume. Your resume therefore is the representation of yourself so it must be simple and well-organized. It should not be wordy and lengthy, otherwise, you’ll bore your readers.

So how long should your resume be? What should be included in your resume? Well, an average resume consists of 1 to 2 pages and it must have the (more…)

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