Posts with tag CareerAdvice

Nine Surefire Ways to Get Fired

Filed under: Career Advice

Posted Nov 6th 2009 2:15PM

Anthony Balderrama, CareerBuilder.com writer

layoffMistakes help us grow as individuals and make us better people, or so we're told. At work that's definitely true. Call the CEO by the wrong name once and you'll never do it again. For this reason, level-headed bosses aren't looking to fire anyone for the occasional gaffe. Still, even the nicest of bosses will reach a limit. Oversleeping one morning probably won't get you fired; doing it three times a week probably will. In the spirit of keeping you in your supervisor's good graces (and employed), here are nine moves that will get you fired.

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7 Worst Career Mistakes You Can Make

Filed under: Career Advice

Posted Nov 4th 2009 4:52PM

Jeffrey A. Krames, author "The Unforced Error: Why Some Managers Get Promoted while others Get Eliminated"

In my career of nearly three decades, I have had a front row seat to countless number of unforced errors in the workplace. Much to my surprise, I have witnessed egregious, stupid errors made by people I regarded as the smartest, most effective of colleagues.

So what kind of tennis mistakes also translates to your life and career? Consider the following:

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Quiz: Are You Satisfied by Your Job?

Filed under: Career Advice, Career Change, Quizzes & Tests

Posted Oct 12th 2009 4:29PM

CareerBuilder.com writer

The average American spends a lot of time at work -- more than 1800 hours a year -- but do you love your job or are you frequently daydreaming about being somewhere (or anywhere) else?

Take this quiz to find out how satisfied you are with your career:

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Building a Buddy System at Work

Filed under: Career Advice, Office Etiquette, Office Relationships

Posted Oct 3rd 2009 3:13PM

The Creative Group

If you're willing to "go white water rafting," "navigate a maze through a cornfield" or "take an improvisational comedy class" with your co-workers, you might be setting yourself up for career success. Taking part in team-building activities -- even those considered optional -- can provide a boost to your career. The examples above are just some of the responses from a survey by The Creative Group that asked executives to describe the wackiest or most unusual team-building activities they have participated in. Other responses include:

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Getting a Foot in the Door—What Entry-Level Employers Want Most

Filed under: Job Searching Tips, Entry-Level Jobs

Posted Oct 2nd 2009 3:23PM

M. Wolfe for AOL Find a Job

To fuel their growth in today's competitive market companies are increasingly seeking the fresh perspectives of recent college graduates and other entry-level employees. What are these entry-level employers looking for in candidates? How do you make them look your way?

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