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Transitionning to a New Blogging
Platform
Friday, September 28,
2007
We have decided to move WorkBloom to a new blogging platform that
will allow for more features.
Male Stewardess or Just Steward?
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Kate Johnson and Albert Garcia recount how a man's dream to become a
flight attendant paved the way for other men to eventually be
admitted in that role. Although Celio Diaz Jr. never got to become
one, as by the time his legal battle ended, he was too old, he still
fought a good fight against the major airlines.
Odd but true, men also sometimes suffer from discrimination!
Getting That Promotion
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Yesterday we wrote about what might be holding you back from being
promoted. Today is about what to do to get that promotion. In that
regard, Kris Littlejohn put up a list of 10 things that you can do
to increase your odds of going up the ladder:
10
Things You Can Do to Get a Promotion (TechRepublic).
Not Being Promoted?
Tuesday,
September 25, 2007
CareerBuilder came up with a list of 10 reasons why someone might
not be promoted:
- You're not up to the job (or to put it crudely, you're a
slacker). No worries, if you're a slacker, you probably don't care
about that promotion anyways...
- You're stingy on your level of commitment. Just doing "fine" or
"acceptable" work will not take you up the ladder.
- You are not visible enough to the people who have the power to
promote you.
- You're difficult to deal with. Moving up the ladder will entail
managing people. If you are difficult to deal with, it means you
cannot manage your relationships with others.
- You haven't yet mastered the job you're in and you already want
to move higher...
- You're just too good at what you're doing and there's nobody to
replace you.
- You're not presentable.
- You have enemies.
- You are competing with "superstars," meaning that the
competition may be too fierce for you.
- Your employer is not in a position to promote you due to factors
unrelated to you or your performance (tight budget or low turnover).
Why You're Not Getting Promoted, CNN/ CareerBuilder
When Life Hands You a Lemon
Monday, September 24,
2007
USA Today has an article about a man who grew up in a privileged
family, to then go study at Yale and land a job at a prestigious ad
agency.
At age 53, however, he got a taste of the hard life when he was let
go. His downward spiral then began: The consulting firm he set up
faltered, an affair ruined his marriage and left him with a fifth
child, his savings disappeared, insurance became no longer
affordable, and a cancer tumor was discovered in his brain.
That's when he took a job at a Starbucks and was forced to open his
eyes to the other side of America: low/ middle class multicultural
and hard working America.
Michael Gates Gill, that's his name, wrote a book about the story of
his life (How Starbucks Saved My Life) and sold that story to Tom
Hanks, who will make a movie out of it.
Fired Because of "Web Addiction"
Sunday,
September 23, 2007
Three workers lost their jobs at the Neath Port Talbot Council due
to excessive Internet usage during work hours. Apparently, they
were spending up to two hours daily on ebay.
Job Interview: Try to Be Remembered
for the Right Reasons
Thursday, September 20, 2007
CityNews has an article on strange interview pitches made by some
candidates. Granted, it is hard nowadays to stand out from the
crowd, but standing out for the wrong reasons is even worse.
Some examples:
- An applicant answered interview questions by singing. Note: The
interview had nothing to do with music.
- A candidate asked to be hired because he claimed he would be a
good addition to the company's softball team.
For more examples of how some candidates got the interview process
completely wrong, please click on the link below.
The Strangest
Job Interview Pitches, CityNews
If Your Job Search Routine Doesn't
Work, Change It
Wednesday, September 19,
2007
We received a few enquiries from our readers asking why they have
difficulty landing a job. Some have difficulty getting interviews;
some get interviews but can't seem to close the deal.
A job search should not be "routine." It's a competitive process.
You're competing against others for the opening. Each job
application is a competition. The prize? The job offer.
If your job search seems to go nowhere, look at what you did and try
to figure out what you did wrong. Once you've figured that out,
change and improve. Don't repeat what doesn't work. Also, job
hunting can be a difficult process on your morale. Stay upbeat,
believe in yourself, and never give up.
Job Interview Tips: Traveling to an
Interview
Tuesday,
September 18, 2007
Kristi Keck gives some tips for those who need to travel for their
interviews. The article is packed with common sense reminders that
are easy to miss in the rush of things:
- Know where you are going, including how to get from one place to
the next.
- If going on a short trip, enquire about size limitations for
carry-on luggage. Avoid checking your luggage so you don't have to
worry about the airline losing it.
- Write down a list of things you need to bring with you ahead of
time and check it off the day before you leave.
- Bring extra copies of your resume, references, and business
card.
- Bring an additional suit with you in case you get one dirty.
- Make sure to carry enough cash with you. The author recommends
$150.
- Get some sleep. Even though you're in a new city, fight the
urge of exploring the nightlife.
- Bring an additional alarm clock with you to use as a back up in
case the one at the hotel doesn't work or in case there is a power
outage. You can also ask the front desk to give you a wake up
call. Whatever you do, make sure you're not late for the
interview.
- Pack a snack as you go to the interview.
- Be prepared.
Nail That Job! 7 Tips for Traveling for an Interview, CNN.com/Travel
Employee Recognition Can Go a Long Way
Monday, September 17,
2007
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 64% of Americans quit
because they don't feel appreciated at work. On the same topic, The
Gallup Organization reveals that 70% of U.S. workers believe they
receive no recognition for the effort they put in.
To see a slideshow on the rewards of recognition, please click
here.
To read the article, please click
here.
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