Archive for March 2013
Using Twitter to Find a Great Job
For most Americans, it seems that Twitter has become nothing more than a playground for vain people who simply want to tell everyone what kind of latte they had at Starbucks. Meanwhile, there are over 100 million people on Twitter in the US and most of them are doing business. So here is a plan…
Read MoreTips to Survive Working for the Man (or Woman)
For some people, working every day for a company is akin to torture, a slow spiral downward to retirement. It might not all be sunshine and roses, but there is a way to survive it. Remember what going to work gets you – If you can pay the rent, put gas in the car and…
Read MoreRules Your Company Shouldn’t Follow
There are tons of ridiculous rules that companies hang on to even though they don’t make a lot of sense. This is a very short list of common policies that don’t make sense, or send the wrong message. 90-day probation for new employees – Most states of the Union are “at will” states, which means…
Read MoreChange Your Brain – The Pity Party is Over
The US economy is not perfect, but it’s time for all of us to stop playing the pity card about finding jobs. There have been some changes and certain things may never be the same, but understanding where the economy is at right now can make all the difference in your success. The News: The…
Read MoreThe Devil in the Details: Resumes and Cover Letters
This is a short guide to some of the finer details of your resume and cover letter. This is the polish that you need to put on your work so that your career will shine. The Font: Don’t use some hard to read or Silly font. This is fine for an invitation to a party!…
Read MoreMarketing Yourself: The Tools for Success
There are certain tools you need to succeed in your job search. Most of these tools are cheap or free, but you should make sure that you have at least some variation of them. Business cards – This makes leaving information for people very simple. There are now electronic business cards. If you do most…
Read MoreFrom Barista to Corporate
What do you do if your skills seems so specialized that you aren’t sure how it applies to any other job? Think outside the box and try to find ways to redefine yourself. What if you have spent the last five years being the person at the espresso shop that hands the drink to the…
Read MoreEducation – Where to go to increase job prospects
Recently, the Massachusetts Attorney General launched an investigation into for profit colleges that sprang up during the economic slow down but have now disappeared. Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley says she’s expanded her investigation of whether for-profit colleges have deceived students in her state about their prices, graduation rates and job placement records. “The more…
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