Tag Archives: CircleBlog
Is Your Fear Of Success Holding You Back?
Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 by Matt Shelly.
Fear of success – it sounds like a contradiction in terms, but for many people it is not only a very real issue, but also one which can hold them back every bit as effectively as the fear of failure.
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What Do You Do If You’re Overqualified?
Posted on 06. Nov, 2009 by Matt Shelly.
Being overqualified for a position can almost be as off-putting for employers as being underqualified. So, what are you supposed to do if you really want the job?
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How To Cope With A Younger Boss
Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by Matt Shelly.
In years gone by, it was relatively rare for people to find themselves working under a boss who was younger than them, but with workers now staying on until sometimes well into their sixties and seventies, many older workers are now having to answer to managers who are young enough to be their grandchildren. So, how do you deal with a boss who looks like he’s only just out of diapers?
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Get Ahead In The Promotion Stakes With A Focused Action Plan
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by Matt Shelly.
In today’s tough job market, employers need to be convinced that you truly understand the priorities, motivations, issues and problems which are specific to their companies. If you already work for the organization, these are things which you should already be familiar with, and if you are seeking a promotion within your existing company, you will presumably have researched the particular issues which affect the team or department that you hope to move into. All of this information can, of course, be used to create a first-rate resume, but what else can you do to really make yourself stand out? Create an action plan for the first month, or even the first few months on the job.
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Using Adaptability To Your Advantage
Posted on 15. May, 2009 by Matt Shelly.
Amongst the list of qualities that employers find desirable in a job candidate, adaptability is one of the key ones. Not surprising really, when you think about how many changes might take place during your working life in just one company or organization.
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Career Advice for the College Grad and Boomerang Generation
Posted on 01. May, 2009 by Matt Shelly.
Are you a member of the Boomerang Generation? You are if you were born between 1977 and 1989. It’s called the “boomerang” because many young people of this generation went off to college, graduated, and ended up back home with Mom and Dad. If you are among this group, know that it’s okay to lean on your parents for at least a little while as you get your career bearings.
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Unemployment – Children Feel It Too!
Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 by Matt Shelly.
Since writing my post on how to ‘recession-proof’ our relationships a few days ago, I got to thinking about the effects of unemployment on children and recession-proofing our relationships with them too.
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Salaries – Just How Much Are You Worth?
Posted on 23. Apr, 2009 by Matt Shelly.
Regardless of income, job, background or education, nearly everyone thinks they are entitled to more money than they are getting. Salary negotiation, however, has to be based on realistic expectations within the current marketplace and, like investments, ‘what you are worth’ in an employer’s eyes can go up or down.
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circleblog is finally here
Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by Joe Stubblebine.
Our goal in life here at the Circle is to connect jobseekers with employers in every way possible, whether that be through our web site, through career fairs, through this blog, or through the many other useful solutions we offer for hiring companies…
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