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4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. Don’t set the bar so high. Mark James said. be Confident.

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No Opportunities for Career Advancement? Do These 5 Things

All Things Admin

Try to get a feel for what others in similar companies are doing. It may help to compare your job description with your administrative procedures binder to highlight how you’re going above and beyond and adding value to your organization. Does your company offer gym memberships or tuition reimbursement? Do your homework.

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4 ways to "manage up"

On The Job

While you might believe you’d like to dish out a little payback like some extra work or longer hours, it actually can be an opportunity to help boost your standing within your company and help your career. Come up with an innovative idea that supports the company’s overall mission strategy. Baldoni says you should: 1.

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Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

On The Job

Ive never been in a union, but Ive been close to those who have -- my Dad and the hundreds of employees who worked in dangerous conditions and went on strike when the company wouldnt agree to better conditions. A lot of companies voluntarily gave workers comparable pay and benefits as those gained through collective bargaining.

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Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight?

On The Job

Such statistics become even more important as companies are keeping only key performers and are scrutinizing ways to trim healthcare costs. However, there are new provisions under that law, and while it has not yet been tested, workers who lost their jobs because they were overweight may find an easier road to suing employers, she says.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

But 90 percent of people – and their managers – don’t realize they’re not complying with federal wage and hour laws and it’s a huge – huge – area of risk for companies,” Atkins says. These are ‘bet the company’ lawsuits,” she says. I suggest everyone get their employee handbook out, and read carefully the company policy.

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Is your employer clueless about your needs?

On The Job

Lynch says that’s why her organization believes it makes more sense for individuals and companies to look at age and generations in the workplace in terms of: 1. think that's key in figuring out what job, company and career is the best fit for you. 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job. Life stages.