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Are you interested in changing jobs?   If you are, you may already have a dream job in mind.   Although it is nice to dream, it is important that you keep reality in mind.  ( Reality Check... Finding a new job can be difficult, but it is more than possible to do so). However, you do not want to just take any job offer that comes your way just because you are desperate. A few of the things that you should look out for in a new job are outlined below.  Stability When searching for a new job, you will want to look for those that are intended to be long-term.  Long-term positions are ideal if you are looking to quit your current, stable job.  They are also ideal if you rely on your income to help support your family.  You will want to have and possibly need to have income not only right away, but income that you can rely on for months or years to come. That is why temporary positions may not be in your best interest, as a job that only lasts one ...

  Have you recently been asked by your employer to relocate?   If you have, you are facing a decision that more individuals are finding themselves faced with each year.   With many companies finding it difficult to financially survive in high cost living areas, many are choosing to relocate to areas where it is cheaper to operate a business.   If you find yourself being asked to relocate, there are a number of important questions that you should ask your employer before officially making your decision. One of the many questions that you will want to ask your employer, concerns the pay.  As previously stated, many companies are choosing to relocate to areas where it is cheaper to operate a business.  This often involves lower pay for employees.  That is why it is important that you determine what your pay will be. As a current employee, you shouldn’t be asked to take a reduction in pay, but there are no guarantees.  Another questi...

Very few things in life could frustrate one as a seemingly unending job hunt (yes, hunt not search!). Is it any wonder then that an invitation to interview is often welcomed like a job offer itself.  Before now, you have always applied without any invite.   So you worked on your CV   and now you are here... INVITED.  Yipeee! You feel like popping a bottle of champagne in celebration. But this is not 'it' yet. The euphoria is short-lived and unceremoniously upstaged by little, progressively growing jitters that will not go, no matter how much or how hard you try to relax. Don't worry. In this post,  I am going to walk you through all you need to know and do before, during, and after the interview.  This step-to-step guide will help you ace that interview and nick the job with a bang!  Trust me, this is no fluke or mere boast. After digesting and following these ensuing steps, you will personally write to thank me for this life-changing piece. An...

Dear Boss, I Quit! Are you currently unsatisfied with your job or the company you are working for?  If you have thought your decision over and over again and decided that seeking employment elsewhere is best for you, you will need to resign from your current position.   Unfortunately for many individuals, this is a lot easier said than done. If this is the first time you are attempting to hand in your resignation, you may be unsure how you should proceed. Perhaps, the best way to go about  tendering your resignation , in the most appropriate matter, is to familiarize yourself with what you shouldn’t do. A few tips are outlined below to guide you. 1. Do not act on impulse : One of the worst things you can do when looking to resign from your job is quitting on impulse.  This most commonly occurs after receiving discipline or when a work-related conflict arises.  No matter how upset or frustrated you are, you will want to try, at all costs, not t...