By Lauren Schipper, Career Coach Occasionally we look back at times in our lives and say to ourselves, “Wow, I wish I had known to do that!” Often though, we enter new chapters of our lives without knowing these lessons. This is something that young adults are confronting more frequently when they begin college and … More »
Blog Posts Tagged ‘career’
Discussing Salary: Minefield or Jackpot?
By Debora Weisbacher, Career Coach Most job applicants wonder about when and how to bring up the sticky question of salary. Some candidates are afraid to approach this loaded subject, or do so very gingerly. Others will go straight to the point and ask an employer what the job pays, without first inquiring about the … More »
Do I Really Need a Cover Letter?
By Ronnie Green, Career Coach Wouldn’t it be nice if we lived in a world where you could hand deliver your resume for a job you want, explain in person why you would be a great candidate for the position, and make sure the employer would take plenty of time to review your credentials? … More »
The Benefits of a Mentor at Work
By Mary Blake, Senior Manager, Career Services When I think of a mentor, I have fond thoughts of my first female boss who, without maybe knowing it, helped shape my work persona and get my career kick-started. She had herself moved up into a position of authority and power that I envied and wanted to … More »
Advance Your Career Through Professional Development
By Lisa P. Cohn, PHR, Employment Specialist Do you want to advance in your career at work? How about a nice raise or bonus? Are you looking for a new challenge or interested in learning transferable skills? Do you want to make some new connections in the business world or attend a conference? If you … More »
Grievances in the Workplace
By Ilene Lewandowski As a Human Resource professional I have often been asked, “How can I file a grievance?” My first response to that question is: “What is the problem”? After the person explains what is bothering him or her, it usually turns out to be a communication problem. What exactly is a grievance and … More »
Creating a Comfortable Work Space
By Debora Weisbacher Have you ever thought about how your work environment may be impacting your productivity? Well, it seems that many studies have addressed this topic. People who are employed spend almost as much time in the office as they do at home, and sometimes even more. On the average, Americans spend about … More »
“To nudge or not to nudge, that is the question…”
By Tova Jaffee You’ve landed that much sought after interview, and you think it went pretty well. Now, how do you follow up? How do you clinch the deal? Certainly you want to maximize your chances of being on the short list of candidates. But what kind of follow up is appropriate and effective, and … More »
Worrying About How to Answer Illegal Interview Questions? Stop!
By Tracey Paliath, Esq As a non-practicing lawyer, people approach me all the time with random legal questions. Sometimes these relate to something that happened that upset them and they want to know if they can sue, but most often the questions are about employment law. Particularly now, when the job market is the worst … More »
Master Juggler: The Working Mom
By Faye Katz Although the term “working Mom” typically refers to career-minded mothers with children, ALL mothers are working mothers. The distinction is whether the work is in the home or out of the home. All mothers work really hard, manage multiple priorities and perform a myriad of duties. If you are a mother, then … More »