Ready to Quit Your Job? Read this First
September 1, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Chrissy Scivicque
Okay, so you gotta get out. I hear you. You’re practically screaming it from the rooftops. It’s time.
But let’s not be hasty here. Believe me; I’ve done this a few times. It’s much more effective to focus on doing it right. Here are a few of the ideas I like to review with my career coaching clients when they’re ready to give up and go home. Read more
Say Cheese! Cover Letters Present a Candid Snapshot of You to Potential Employers
September 1, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Teena Rose
Whether in your personal life or in business, you only get one chance to make a first impression…we’ve all heard that before, right? So, why do so many job seekers screw up something so important? Read more
Must-Have vs. Nice-to-Have…Which One Are YOU?
August 31, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell
In this job market, there are two types of candidates to hiring managers: Must-haves and Nice-to-haves.
The question is: Which one are you?
This video shares my recent conversation with a “nice-to-have” job seeker who’s been unemployed for quite some time…
How to Avoid a $12,000 Career Mistake
August 31, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell
Last week over at ABC News, career journalist, Michelle Goodman wrote an article highlighting a job seeker who recently made a $12,000 career mistake. I’ve heard several similar stories lately. There are 2 career truths in the new economy impacting us directly. You may not want to believe them, but sooner or later, you’ll see the following applies to us all: Read more
6.2 Ways to Be Professionally Irresistible
August 31, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell
Getting ahead professionally means knowing how to gain the respect and admiration of co-workers and management. Easier said than done. Why? Because nobody teaches us how to strategically develop our reputation as a “top-notch, team-player with real promotion potential” – at least not until now!
Join CAREEREALISM founder and nationally syndicated career expert, J.T. O’Donnell as she reveals the 6.2 ways to get everyone to love you at work. Read more
Preparing for a Career Discussion with Your Manager
August 30, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Andria Corso
In order to have a productive career discussion with your manager, it is important for you to prepare and think through some key items ahead of time. You want to be in full control of your career path and the best way to do that is to approach your manager with confidence and conviction around your career goals. To prepare for the discussion, start by answering some basic questions about yourself and your career: Read more
5 Alternatives to Pulling a Stephen Slater
August 29, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell
I cringe when I see the attention Stephen Slater is getting for his in-your-face exit from Jet Blue. It used to be that any publicity was good publicity. However, in a time where long memories get longer (thank social media and the permanence of everything posted on-line), I can tell you most traditional employers won’t touch him with a 10-foot pole. Even if he gets a TV show or other offers, his fifteen minutes of fame will die, and all those supportive fans will drop off like flies. When the attention dies, he could start to act desperate – and hiring managers don’t like desperate.
That being said, if you are one of the millions of Americans who want to sing, “Take this job and shove it!” to your employer, I’d like to offer you 5 reputation-saving alternatives: Read more
3 Steps for an Effective Raise Request
August 29, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell
I recently joined forces with Monster.com’s social networking division to write a weekly Q&A column called, “Ask the Career Expert,” for their on-line community, Excelle (a professional resource for career-minded young women). Read more
Interviews: Learn to Bite Your Tounge!
August 28, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
‘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’ve been on three separate interviews in the past month where the hiring manager asked me, “What’s your greatest weakness?” I didn’t get any of the jobs, and I think it’s because of the way I answered that question. I was completely honest and told them I have a low tolerance for ignorance and sometimes show my frustration when co-workers make stupid mistakes. Do you think I should answer this differently? — Rae Read more
I Hate Explaining Why I’m Still Unemployed
August 28, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
‘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’ve been out of work for more than 12 months. I’ve completely lost my motivation to look for a job. I don’t go out anymore because I hate running into people and having to explain I’m still unemployed. What can someone like me do to finally get a decent job? — Harris Read more
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