Its scary starting a new job. For some, the first day is preceded by a pitiful nights sleep leaving the
apprehensive newbie groggy rather than laser-focused. And then there are those who leap in in a blaze of
glory to prove themselves worthy
and step on toes along the way, which leads to the need for damage
control! Is there a better way to start a new job?
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StephanieClark
Posts by StephanieClark:
October 26th, 2011
10 Steps To a Smooth Start in a New Job
September 21st, 2011
Resume Language
“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”- Philosopher, Ludwig Wittgenstein
So very true. Isn’t it remarkable how so few words capture so much meaning?
As is my way, I can absolutely relate this quote to career management. How (the question begs to be asked) is the language of your resume working for you?
If you’ve saturated your resume with “provided, assisted, or even managed,” might I suggest that you have some work to do?
August 24th, 2011
Apply the Scientific Method to Your Job Search
When was the last time you heard someone whine Ive sent out 200 resumes and I havent gotten one call. Probably yesterday just before that person started sending out the next 200.
Its odd how people resist analyzing an unproductive job search with hard questions. If you are sending out resumes by the dozens and checking your phone to see if the battery has died, try applying a few questions. Science would be nowhere if scientists insisted on redoing the same experiment 200 times, wishing for a particular result.
March 30th, 2011
How to Answer Interview Questions, Even the Unusual Ones
Ive enjoyed more than one interview in my life, quite a few in fact. And some questions, no
matter what the position, remain constant. Lets analyze a few of these and figure out what it is
that the interviewers are really asking.
June 28th, 2010
Networking for Work – Six Degrees of Separation
Many people are daunted by the prospect of establishing a new relationship, or leveraging an existing one, as a career strategy. Not all are born communicators, not all are outgoing by nature. No matter how awkward or painful your initial attempts, there are compelling reasons to begin practicing networking.
Read MoreApril 26th, 2010
Are you a Generic or Brand Name?
What do you think: faced with a choice, will an employer choose to hire a generalist or an expert? Interesting question, and I know that people are confused by which strategy is better, and which one works. I know because I see hundreds of resumes in my business and at job fairs, and most are very general. Lets analyze the choices.
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