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Did you know that April 16 is National Stress Awareness Day? Ironically, you and I are probably too stressed to notice. Well, in honor of April 16, I am dedicating all of the blog posts this month to the consequences of stress, and how to reduce stress. We are so used to having stress in…
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In today’s tough job market, many companies are reducing their full time employment job openings which are paid by annual salary in order to save headcount cost and be able to adapt more quickly to changing market conditions. Instead companies are hiring more contractors who are paid by hourly rate and has a defined contract period… ...
Whatever stress you may be facing in your job or job search, remember the big picture – life is short, appreciate and enjoy it while you can. Why am I saying this all of a sudden? Well, it’s also a reminder for myself as lately I have been bombarded with sad news that reminds… ...
I went to the dentist (Dr Sood) today and it was a great experience. You may ask “what does this has to do with interpersonal communication skills or my career?” Well, you will see after I tell this story. As you may remember, I wrote about interpersonal skills examples last July after my last visit… ...
At first glance, you may say “what’s the big deal? Isn’t giving notice at work as simple as telling your boss you quit?” Well, while it does accomplish the task, I recommend a lot more finesse when you give notice at work. It is in your interest to quit your job gracefully and not burn… ...
In any job search, it is your job to sell your skills and convince prospective employers that you are the best fit for a job opening. Being able to sell you skills in any job search situation is important. It is even more critical to master this skills if you are trying to do…
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If you are a qualified candidate and are regularly overlooked, it may be for the simplest reason. You didn’t plug the right combo of buzzwords into you resume as many companies use software to screen resume before even a recruiter reads them. While companies and the recruiting industry are realizing the pitfall of this process, you… ...