International Business News Blogs - Career Wise http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/rss/sections/career-wise.rss All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 120 30 http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/rss/sections/career-wise.rss http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Kris Parfitt “My intention is to meet five people at this function who I really connect with and that two of them eventually become clients.”  My friend was impressed while somewhat doubtful of my declaration. My actual success that night was that I met ten people with whom I connected, but I didn’t find the opening to give all of them my business card. It’s not that I’m shy - by nature I’m quite the extrovert. But I have a stigma about networking – I don’t w... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091122/5-ways-to-beat-the-ugly-networking.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11452/20091122/5-ways-to-beat-the-ugly-networking.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:59:04 EST Dear J.T. & Dale: I was working at a company in Illinois when my brother got sick and I moved to Phoenix to help out. When I resigned my old job, the company told me the doors were open to me because I had "rehire" status. However, now that my brother is better and I've returned home, I reapplied and HR no longer will even answer my e-mails. Don't tell me I can come back and then leave me out in the cold. — Jess J.T.: While I understand your frustration, it's great that you got rehire stat... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091121/employer-said-id-be-welcome-back-but.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11450/20091121/employer-said-id-be-welcome-back-but.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:11:16 EST Dear J.T. & Dale: I applied for a job online for which the ad said, "No e-mails or calls, please." I am used to seeing this in ads, but since I am also (unfortunately) used to hearing absolutely nothing from potential employers, I don't know how to check the status of the job. Should I call, since it's been a few weeks since I sent out the resume? — Susan J.T.: I can appreciate your frustration with this pesky request from employers. However, when they explicitly put that in the ad, they re... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091121/canbreak-the-no-calls-nomails-rule.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11449/20091121/canbreak-the-no-calls-nomails-rule.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:07:10 EST This one comes from a colleague: I had an applicant come to her interview and begin filling out paperwork.  At some point during that process, I guess she decided that she didn't want to interview with us anymore. She told our receptionist that she needed to use the restroom, and he told her where it was and she walked out.  Now, you have to understand a little about our office set-up. We occupy 1/2 of a floor in a multi-story office building that has offices around the outside of the building... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091106/meet-the-one-who-fled.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11447/20091106/meet-the-one-who-fled.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:30 EST Dear Experts, My company is underpaying, other peers are getting new jobs at much higher salaries, and my boss is getting really worried and personally asking employees if they are happy or not. I'm happy with the job but I'm underpaid and need a raise. I'm looking for other jobs but it's only because of the low pay. I'm considering telling the company I'm looking so they get worried I'll leave and offer me a raise. Is this a smart idea? CLICK HERE to see how experts answered this questio... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091120/tp382-is-it-possible-for-company-to.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11439/20091120/tp382-is-it-possible-for-company-to.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:55:54 EST Sometimes candidates say dumb things.  Here are some dumb things people have said to some of my colleagues lately: One candidate said knew he was a little "green behind the ears." Another candidate submitted a resume that mentioned his "gun hoo" personality twice. A candidate submitted a resume that was six pages long and made the business case for a salesperson to "network" through golf.  He wanted to be sure he'd have country club privileges, because he felt there was a direct correla... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091120/meet-the-foot-in-mouth-gang.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11436/20091120/meet-the-foot-in-mouth-gang.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:02 EST Dear Experts, What's your single best tip for making a great first impression on an interview? CLICK HERE to see how experts answered this question on Twitter. Got a career question you'd like answered? Send it to twitter@careerealism.com along with your Twitter account name (you must use Twitter for us to post your question). http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091120/tp-381-best-tip-for-making-great.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11424/20091120/tp-381-best-tip-for-making-great.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:38:52 EST By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Joshua Waldman I recently had an interesting conversation with a small business owner, who I met via LinkedIn. I had put out some feelers to see if laid-off people would be willing to share their stories with me. Will Martin wrote me back with his story. It is a story of finding your dream and of turning a bad situation into a good one. And I’d like to share it with you. Started Out On A Fast-track Will was an architect for a company that was getting ready to gr... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091119/got-mba-to-hammer-nails.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11420/20091119/got-mba-to-hammer-nails.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:40:11 EST Dear Experts, I always feel nervous and have a sense of panic prior to/during interviews. How do I conquer these feelings? CLICK HERE to see how experts answered this question on Twitter. Got a career question you'd like answered? Send it to twitter@careerealism.com along with your Twitter account name (you must use Twitter for us to post your question). http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091119/tp380-how-doshield-the-nerves-before-an.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11417/20091119/tp380-how-doshield-the-nerves-before-an.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:57:16 EST My post today is actually a guest post on the Pongo Resume blog.  It's about cover letters.  You need one.  Here's why. Photo by Michael Casey http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091104/make-the-cover-letter-your-secret-weapon.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11413/20091104/make-the-cover-letter-your-secret-weapon.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:44 EST Dear Experts, I was working with a headhunter on a job that I was a fit for. Suddenly, he stopped returning my calls and a new recruiter from the same firm contacted me to say he was now in charge of the job and the account. I thought he was very rude and unprofessional, so I turned down the interview. He said I was being unprofessional and ‘burning a bridge.' Since then another job has come up at this same firm and I applied. I got an e-mail from the old recruiter saying I wasn't a fit,... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091119/tp379-new-recruiter-black-listed-me.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11404/20091119/tp379-new-recruiter-black-listed-me.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:20:19 EST By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Julia Erickson Now available for FREE to Careerealism.com subscribers is my e-book Your "Right Fit" Job: Guide to Finding Work You Love. Sign-up here to get e-mail with link to pdf copy you can download: Email Marketing You Can Trust The guide is like having me coach you through your job search process. You will follow the same step-by-step process I use with people who get the jobs they really want. Your "Right Fit" Job is based on two main premises. 1) You... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091118/right-fit-job-guide-to-finding-work.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11400/20091118/right-fit-job-guide-to-finding-work.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:32:03 EST Dear Experts, I just got a new co-worker. He was hired by my boss while I was on vacation. I know for a fact he is on drugs, but my boss is pretty clueless to this stuff. Should I say something? CLICK HERE to see how experts answered this question on Twitter. Got a career question you'd like answered? Send it to twitter@careerealism.com along with your Twitter account name (you must use Twitter for us to post your question). http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091118/tp378-new-hire-is-on-drugs.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11394/20091118/tp378-new-hire-is-on-drugs.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:55:26 EST How did you come to be in your current line of work?  Do you plan to stay in it until you're done working full-time? Is there another line of work you fantasize about going into?  What keeps you from making the leap? Anyone made a complete change to a wildly different line of work?  How did you do it?  Any regrets? This topic has been on my mind a lot lately, so I'm curious. Photo by BinaryApe http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091118/is-this-it.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11390/20091118/is-this-it.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:51 EST I loved the photo I found for today's post.  It's from 1962.  I pretty much love anything vintage...especially vintage airline stuff. I also love snark.  When I can find vintage, airline and snark all in one, I'm a happy camper. I noticed at the top of the photo that it said that it was a "nod to ‘The Executive Coloring Book.'"  So I looked for The Executive Coloring Book. I found it.  It's here.  You need to stop what you're doing and look at it.  RIGHT NOW.  Because it's THAT fun... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091102/the-executive-coloring-book.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11389/20091102/the-executive-coloring-book.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:43:08 EST Dear Experts, I am going to be interviewing for a job next week, but obviously the job's not in the bag yet. But I was wondering how soon I should let my current boss know, or even IF I should tell him I'm interviewing for a new job. I know the customary 2 weeks notice happens after you've got the the job, but should I let him know that he might have to start looking for someone new? In this economy - and as I'm a journalism major working part time at my hometown newspaper - he knows the job... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091118/tp377respect-my-boss-dotell-him-im-searching.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11377/20091118/tp377respect-my-boss-dotell-him-im-searching.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:53:29 EST By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Andy Robinson Balancing "highly focused work effort" with adequate rest and recovery is invaluable in any performance venue - work, athletics, sports, hobbies, etc. Without adequate recovery time, we overstress our bodies physically, emotionally and mentally. Energy levels suffer and peak performance is impacted. With regard to work activities, recovery time not only includes planned vacations and time away from work on the weekends, but should also include da... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091117/10-habits-to-energize-your-day-try.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11370/20091117/10-habits-to-energize-your-day-try.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:20 EST Dear Experts, I've been working at a company for 2 years and have paid to park every single day. I got my first promotion a few weeks ago that includes a salary raise and a new office. However, I didn't get a parking spot in the company parking lot. Others in my position own this sort of privilege. I'm not sure if they've forgotten to give me a spot or if they don't have enough money in their budget to afford it. Is it unprofessional or rude to ask what the deal is? CLICK HERE to see how ex... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091117/tp376-im-sick-of-paying-for-parking.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11362/20091117/tp376-im-sick-of-paying-for-parking.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:48:46 EST Every so often you get an interview that goes horribly wrong.  They start asking you questions that are inappropriate, or offensive, or are so stupid that you have trouble not making a face.  There are a few ways you can go in this situation: Answer the question. In a lot of cases, the interviewer doesn't mean anything nefarious.  I had an interviewer start off the interview with, "So, do you have kids?"  I said I did, and we spent the entire interview time talking about our kids.  He wasn'... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091102/5-ways-to-handle-inappropriate-job-interview.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11360/20091102/5-ways-to-handle-inappropriate-job-interview.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST Dear Experts, I'm 43 years old and I have been in the health care industry for 21 years. I guess you could say I'm over this type of work because I can't see myself doing this for another 20 years until retirement. I need to get out. I'd love to do something more personally fulfilling such as become a police officer or a teacher. Is it too late to turn these dreams into reality? CLICK HERE to see how experts answered this question on Twitter. Got a career question you'd like answered? Send ... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091117/tp375-is-it-too-late-to-be.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/11349/20091117/tp375-is-it-too-late-to-be.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:37:11 EST