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Writing an acceptance letter is a good policy for any job seeker who’s decided to take a job offer. For one thing, it reinforces your professional approach. It also gives you the chance to document a few key things about your new job, such as your title, supervisor, salary and benefits. In the vast majority of cases, you’ll never need to rely on this documentation. … [ Read more ]

Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Job Acceptance Letter | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Letters (Cover, Thank-you, Follow-up)

• LEADERSHIP
• Earn respect of colleagues
• Passion = Winner, Aggressive
• Future potential to grow and make change, not just manage
• Problem solver and implementer
• DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
• Persuasive abilities
• Strategic thinker
• Goal orientation and execution
• Ability to achieve
• Engaging business discussion
• INTEGRITY
• Professional Ethics
• Self-confidence to take a dissenting position if it is a better way
• FLEXIBILITY
• Accept changing roles
• Adapt to dynamic environment
• TEAM PLAYER

Know yourself: Strengths and weaknesses and how they apply to the above. Know specific examples in … [ Read more ]

Subject: Miscellaneous

True or false?

• You add more value to your organization than most of your coworkers.
• Colleagues often seek your counsel.
• Your department is well-regarded.
• Your boss is well-regarded.
• You do important work.
• You’re upgrading your skills.
• You’ve cultivated important allies in and outside your organization.
• If you were the boss, you would hire yourself.

The more true answers you gave, the more likely it is you’ll move up.

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Author: Marty Nemko | Source: Will You Get Ahead? | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subject: Miscellaneous

This article takes a look at the role of luck in our lives. Specifically, read about the four kinds of luck and the five luck skills.

Author: Ellen J. Wallach | Source: Make Your Own Luck | Subject: Miscellaneous

Why are some people luckier than others? What do lucky people do that others don’t? They set goals, work hard and master the skills for making their own luck. Here are the five luck skills.

1. Challenging Assumptions is questioning what most people see as the truth or status quo. It’s examining your belief systems, asking why things are always done a certain way, seeking

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Author: Ellen J. Wallach | Source: Make Your Own Luck | Subjects: Make Your Own Luck, Miscellaneous

Now that we’ve talked about other peoples’ luck, let’s talk about yours. How do you get started? Here are some suggestions for a personal action plan:

1. Review your own luck. Think about your life. When were you lucky? What did you do to influence your luck? Perhaps your current job was a result of telling a friend or colleague that you were looking. That’s

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Author: Ellen J. Wallach | Source: Make Your Own Luck | Subjects: Make Your Own Luck, Miscellaneous

Subject: Miscellaneous

For resumes in electronic format that will be emailed, select a font that’s standard on most computer systems. Good choices include Arial, Book Antiqua, Century Schoolbook, Garamond, Tahoma, Times New Roman and Verdana.

Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Top 10 Questions About Writing a Resume | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subjects: Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Q&A

Write previous jobs in past tense. For your current job, write accomplishments in past tense and job responsibilities in present tense.

Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Top 10 Questions About Writing a Resume | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subjects: Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Q&A

No, unless you are writing a federal resume. Indicating your salary history or requirements could eliminate you from consideration. If the employer requests salary requirements, acknowledge the request in your cover letter with a line like: “I would be happy to discuss my salary requirements after mutual interest has been established.” If you feel pressed to give a number, provide a wide range to give … [ Read more ]

Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Top 10 Questions About Writing a Resume | Original Publication: Monster.com | Subjects: Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Q&A

One of the trickier bits of job-hunting etiquette is how much to contact an interviewer following your meeting. There’s a fine line between seeming appropriately interested in your status and being annoying. At some companies, it might be acceptable to send a single thank-you letter, as you have, but no more.

Meanwhile, other employers are impressed when candidates hang on like dogs to … [ Read more ]

Author: Perri Capell | Source: Careers Q&A: How Much Should You Pester Interviewers? | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subjects: Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Q&A

Q: My biggest frustration as an unemployed executive is potential employers telling me that I am “overqualified.” How do I counter this accusation? The fact is, I am generally guilty as charged. Nor does it work to argue that I’m not really as qualified as I appear to be. Short of shortchanging my credentials and accomplishments on my resume, which is probably unethical, how can … [ Read more ]

Author: John Kador | Source: Is It Ethical to Omit A Degree from Your Resume? | Original Publication: Darwin | Subjects: Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Q&A

Herminia Ibarra proposes a “test and learn” career change model, in which action trumps introspection. It’s an admittedly crooked path: Knowing what you want to do comes from experimenting with various possibilities. In this strategy, the goal is to try on alternative work identities to find the most satisfying fit, and choices are constantly refined as the process evolves. This method has several advantages. The … [ Read more ]

Author: Linda Tischler | Source: Identity Shift | Original Publication: Fast Company | Subject: Miscellaneous

Subject: Miscellaneous

Regardless of the time you take between jobs, it’s important to build an interim structure to your day in order to replace the old patterns of work. The brain functions best when there’s structure. Make a schedule that you honor every day. Get up at a regular hour, get dressed, exercise, get adequate sleep, and keep a journal. The journal is particularly important as a … [ Read more ]

Author: Ruth Luban | Source: All The Right Moves: Don’t Lose Hope | Original Publication: Fast Company | Subjects: Coping Emotionally with Unemployment and the Job Search, Miscellaneous

It’s hard to trick the “applicant management” software, but here are a few tips that might get your resume to the top of the pile.

1. Lift key phrases from the job listing on the website and put them in your resume. Also be sure to use them when filling out online questionnaires.
2. Be sure to mention your critical job skills early and often. That way,

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Author: Evelyn Nussenbaum | Source: Short-Circuiting the New Paper Pushers | Original Publication: Business 2.0 | Subject: Miscellaneous

Author: John Wooden | Source: Coach Wooden Website | Original Publication: coachwooden.com | Subjects: Miscellaneous, Uncategorized

Subject: Miscellaneous

1. Self-starter skills
   Give me 10 thoroughbreds over 15 slow runners every time. Managers want employees that take initiative and want to do a good job. Being proactive is an excellent trait, especially when it is consistent with the company’s mission. I’ll pay more for each individual in the team of 10 than for the team of 15, but I’ll accomplish more.
2. Adaptability
   IT is constantly changing

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Author: Michael Sisco | Source: Ten traits IT managers look for in a job candidate | Original Publication: TechRepublic | Subjects: Key Skills to Possess, Miscellaneous

Subject: Miscellaneous