Tag Archive for ‘job’

Hello Job! Think Impression, Impression, Impression…

There are three impressions that we need to make when you are looking for that perfect job.
“If you aren’t making positive impressions, you aren’t just losing a sale you are losing a job”
According the Alison Craig, the author of “Hello Job!” there are three impressions you want to leave, which include: First Impression; Last [...]

Can This Candidate Handle the Stress?

More and more employment ads are looking for candidates that have a strong capacity to work under pressure. But how do you really know how the candidate will perform when the “going gets tough”?
Sure, you can ask the typical interview questions to gauge their ability to handle stress. These questions may include:

What makes you think [...]

Resolve Job Dissatisfaction in a New Public Service Career

INDIANAPOLIS—According to a recent report by The Conference Board, job satisfaction in the United States is at its lowest level in two decades. In fact, a survey of 5,000 U.S. households conducted for The Conference Board by TNS found that only 45 percent of those surveyed were satisfied with their jobs.
Such research suggests many Americans [...]

Workers Tied Up and Humiliated by Supervisor…

Just when you thought you had seen and heard it all….
According to a recent article, employees at Mississauga’s transportation and works department were being tied up with duct tape, spanked until they were bruised and humiliated at the behest of one of their supervisors. It is hard to believe that this actually happens…and it is [...]

Networking Without Looking Desperate: 5 Rules

Ever wondered where all your connections were when you really needed them? The key is to always be networking. Have a look at this great article from CBS Money Watch and video and change the way you network!