On The Job

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

While this seems like a fairly harmless question, if you're unemployed, it can have the impact of a freight train. Be honest, be positive and be confident. Instead of visiting gossip sites and playing games online all day, figure out what skills you'd like to improve. "So, what do you do?" Sound of crickets chirping.)

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Get more training. Ask your boss for opportunities to train in other departments, or to attend seminars or classes at a local university. Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Don’t gossip at work. Update (or build) your resume. I love #10.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

which specializes in ethics and workplace compliance training, says that showing you’re dedicated by “volunteering” your time is a mistake. “A Or, they refuse to go to sexual harassment training because they disagree with what’s said about sexual orientation.” Just some friendly advice from The Resume Chick. Thanks, Karen.

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