Survival Guide

Goals and Goal Setting.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What about the next 2 years? What about the next two weeks? What are you doing today? How will your actions today affect your goals for tomorrow? Goal setting is an important factor in the art of finish. It begins with two questions the first being: “Where do you want to be?” After you answer this question examine your past accomplishments small and large and the means or method you used to achieve them. This will enable you to answer the second... [Read more!]

Revamp Your Resume

Are you getting ready to apply for a new job? If you are then that means you’re also about to re-evaluate your resume. A good resume always gets a call back. There are many creative ways to format a resume but it should always be clean, clear and concise. Here are a few pointers: Change your font to a modern sans serif font. This makes you stand out and says something about your personal style. To ensure the interviewer knows your name, your name should be the biggest thing on the page. DO... [Read more!]

What not to say.

“You have two ears and one mouth, use them proportionately.” -Unknown This quote means to say that you should be doing a lot more listening than talking. This is especially important to remember when you are dealing with your superiors whether you are in the office or out at a function. You should always be listening because you are with someone who knows something you don’t. If you concentrate on listening you will be less likely to put your foot in your mouth with incomplete thoughts,... [Read more!]

Cross Train Yourself

In this recessing economy you have to be ready to get another job at the drop of a hat. In this case it is always better to have a more plentiful array of positions to choose from. Cross training may be easier in some fields and offices than it is in others, but there is no doubt it will quickly distinguish you from your competitors when applying for jobs. Here are a few tips to help you familiarize yourself with other aspects of your companies operations: [Read more!]  Read More →