You’ve just been given the word — you’re being let go. Laid off. Downsized. That bites. Definitely bites. Yes, even as the economy is slowly recovering, companies still lay off workers. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that more than 152,000 workers were laid off in November 2010 (the most recent statistics… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Get a new job
Wince-Free Networking
Networking has gotten a bad reputation in some circles because too many people think networking is about only getting a job. Which makes one feel a bit squeamish about the whole thing: “If I’m out of work, I feel like I’m more ‘begging’ than ‘networking.’ But networking, when done well, really is about establishing relationships…. Read more »
Think You Don’t Need a Cover Letter? Think Again
If you spend hours creating what you believe to be the perfect résumé and then put a slap-dash cover letter together before hitting the “send” button, you should rethink this strategy because Cover letters work. Here’s why: A targeted cover letter (to the specific job to which you’re applying) acts as a laser-focused advertisement for… Read more »
Telecommuting Helps Relieve Job Stress
People who work primarily at home report having more satisfaction with their job than those who work mostly at the office, according to a study from the University of Wisconsin. The major advantage of working at home (which, according to the study, is telecommuting at least three days a week), is that there is less… Read more »
The Right Way to Handle Mistakes on the Job
It happens to the best of us – making a mistake on the job. No one is infallible, so at some point, it will happen. But the question is, after the mistake is made, how do you handle it? The way you handle it will tell others a lot about your character and professionalism. In… Read more »
To Stay or To Go: Questions to Ask When Considering a New Opportunity
When considering a new job opportunity, there are obviously many things to look at. Salary may generally be uppermost in people’s minds when looking at a new job, but there are many other important factors to examine as well. These factors are all key to determining that all-important fit between job candidate and employer. 1)… Read more »
What is Temp-to-Hire and Why You Should Consider It
If your Winston Resources staffing consultant contacts you about a temp-to-hire position, this is good news. It means if you take the assignment and do well in it, the employer may decide to hire you onto its own payroll. A temp-to-hire assignment is really the best of both worlds. You can “try out” a company… Read more »