Congratulations! You are on the way to join your new job, but do not do so before reading these very essential tips. “Welcome Aboard” – Don’t Fall Overboard As a new employee you may find yourself in a “honeymoon” period for some time when you join your new job – the time period varies for each one of us. In general terms it may last for a couple of days or a week or ten days.. seldom more. This period is all “welcomy...

The alternatives to a permanent full time job include part-time work, contract jobs, job share and all, but there are other options too which you could explore and see what suits your needs and interests the best. New work arrangements of the 21st century are perhaps the call of the times. Millions are unemployed in the US and around the world as the world rides the recession wave, job losses are by the thousands every m...

1. Build a Support System Being in a job search for long can be a mentally draining and physically taxing, seek support in friends, family or professional help and support with career coaches or counselors. 2. Volunteer – Do Something you Like/Love If the job search is taking long or you anticipate many months before you land another job offer either because of starting a new career or because of fewer jobs during...

Career management and advancement is an ongoing process. You must be proactive at taking charge of your career and keeping it healthy by nurturing it with the nutrients of career building skills and industry knowledge. Read and act upon these tips to keep your career healthy always. In the coming weeks we will detail each of these points with more information and insight. 1. Clarify your career goals. What are your as...

Looking for a job or starting on a new career is a full-time job in itself, but for those who have not been in a layoff or in job transition, it is not easy to understand your situation and know what efforts and time go into the hunt and the process itself.What can you do to make your family/spouse understand your situation?Talk to them about how you are spending your time through the day. The first step towards communicati...

Are you reentering the workforce and feel apprehensive about the career gap in your resume? These employment history gaps can be translated in a very positive way on your resume. Identify your AccomplishmentsTake time to write down your accomplishments, your activities - whether it was managing and helping out in planning a picnic for your kid’s class or planning a family event. You could have arranged a group picnic at you...

If you are an aspiring mom entrepreneur and are wondering how to proceed with your business plan, then this is an article for you. The start-up phase is the time when you realize that there are so many new things you have to learn – right from the business plan to the financial projections and sales and marketing techniques. Yes, you must know all this. But instead of feeling overwhelmed with information and the lack of it,...

If you are telecommuting often or have a home-based business, here are some great tips that will help you remain focused and organized.1. Have a dedicated space to work. If you have children at home, make sure they are being taken care of in a separate room. Multitasking here would not be that productive for your work and only increases stress.2. Define work hours during which you would not want to be disturbed – only unles...

Trying to re-enter the workforce after an employment history gap might take some extra efforts as compared to someone in career transition. Networking is an essential tool that you must work on right from the first thought you have on re-entering the job market. Remember that networking is all about building good relationships and gaining more knowledge of a person or a topic of interest (for example getting to know more a...

“Thinking of the interview or the forthcoming presentation makes my hands and legs tremble, I feel nervous and cannot breathe easily.” It is not uncommon to experience fear or anxiety before an interview, but since the interview process is your gateway to the job, you must make efforts towards addressing this issue honestly. Here are some tips that might help you in overcoming the anxiety. Address the Question – Why do you...