Ace the Career Fair
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Emily Bennington
With so many potential employers in one spot, you definitely want to make a good impression, right? So when thinking about your approach to an upcoming career fair, it may help to start by putting yourself in the shoes of the campus recruiter. In other words… Read more
Twitter is the New Tool for Job Seekers
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Jessica Miller-Merrell
Being in the job search is tough and as a job seeker you are not alone, especially with the more than 15 million who are out of work and in the job hunt. People don’t prepare for the job search although they should at least six months in advance. This provides you an opportunity to grow and build your network using both traditional (face to face networking) and non-traditional methods (social media networking). Read more
T.A.P. Q#458 – I’m Not ‘Warm & Fuzzy’ – Now What?
Dear Experts,
I just found out that I didn’t get a promotion I was up for. My mentor in the company took me out to lunch after I got the news. She told me, “They said you just aren’t warm and fuzzy enough to be a manager.” I was shocked. I am an exceptional worker and have the best performance in my group. I don’t see how being a softy is more valuable than saving the company the kind of money I save them. Part of the reason I’m so successful is because I don’t get all caught up in that touchy-feely crap so many other employees feel they need to be happy at work. To me, you should come to work, do your job and leave the emotion at home. It’s worked for me great until now. So my question is: Should I start looking for a new job where I’ll get promoted without having to be ‘warm and fuzzy’ or is this something I’m going to run into more at the higher levels of management?
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ATTN America: It’s Your Turn! Be the Career Coach
By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell
As part of the syndicated column I co-author weekly, I get roughly 5-10 e-mails/day asking for advice. This is not as easy as it sounds. Why? Read more
7 Steps to Using the Power of Intuition in Your Job Search
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Melissa Martin
Have you had that experience of suddenly having a huge hunch something is about to happen, and to your surprise, that intuition was eventually translated into reality? Read more
T.A.P. Q#457 – Best Tip to Stay Motivated
Dear Experts,
I’ve been job searching for 6 months now. I now dread getting up every morning because I know I have to log on and look for work. I’ve tried everything. I know I need to keep at it, but it’s hard. What suggestions do you have to stay motivated?
Sincerely,
Someone who’s confidence is going, going..gone.
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7 Executive Resume Mistakes That Can Sink Your Job Search
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Abby Locke
If your job search strategy keeps running into a brick wall whenever you send out your executive resume or you are repeatedly receiving phone calls for lower paying positions that are below your capabilities, it may be time to re-examine your executive resume layout. Read more
Dealing With Dumb Decisions
‘JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com.
Dear J.T. & Dale: I recently read your comments about “micromanagers.” I work for one. During the cold winter months, while traveling within the metro area, he ordered me to leave the motor vehicle unattended with the motor running. I once had a battery removed from my own vehicle, and the thought of a whole vehicle being stolen is too real for me to ignore. Would I be on safe ground to say “no” without being accused of insubordination? — Damon Read more
Employee Reported Me – How Do I React?
‘JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com.
Dear J.T. & Dale: I’m a manager with a staff of seven. The other day our general manager pulled me aside and started asking odd questions. Apparently an employee had called our corporate office anonymously and reported I am doing my job improperly, even committing fraud. My GM knows I am not like that, but she has to do her job, and now that I’ve been warned and written up, I am one strike away from being let go. Should I confront this “anonymous” employee, or let it slide? — Bill Read more
T.A.P. Q#456 – Like the Company, But Not My Job
Dear Experts,
I recently started a new job at a company I really respect and enjoy being affiliated with. However, I don’t like my current role in the company.
I want to stay involved in this company, but my desire is to switch positions. I’m not concerned about money at this point, I simply want to own responsibilities I enjoy carrying out.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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