The Answer Key

I know how difficult it is to be on the hunt for a job. You have to practically sleep with the boss-to-be just to get an interview in this economy. Well, if you have more integrity than showing a little boob to your potential employer, here are a few tips to help you stand out from the rest of the pack. So you're in the trenches of job-hunters and your phone just won't ring. How do you get noticed amongst the hundreds of other applicants? Well, you must understand the plight of your potential employer. With so many people unemployed these days, they are literally looking for a needle in a haystack. While the stack of applications flood their desks, acknowledge that you are hardly anything more than another name on a piece of paper. Most employers have the same view of applications- they're pretty much photocopies of each other, but the papers that accompany that application can make all the difference between having a job and still waiting on one. Let's talk about t...

Question: I feel like I'm stuck. I know what I want to do, but it seems like it's so far away. I love this industry, but I'm like entry-entry level. I want to climb the ladder and all, but it seems and feels like it's nearly impossible. Maybe I'm being too ambitious. How long is too long to chase a dream? When do you decide to let it go and do something else? Answer: We all find ourselves overwhelmed with uncertainty and doubt from time to time especially when chasing a dream that requires a lot of patience on our part. The positive point from my perspective is just being in the industry you love. Truth is, many college graduates don't even wind up in their core field of choice so that in itself is great especially because there are few jobs to be had these days anyway. Now, I can not tell you that you should or should not stop chasing your dream, but there are few things that are worth considering before you give up on it. 1. 10 years from now, w...

I was emailed this question on facebook, and thought these tools were worth sharing. Question: Any tips on how to ask for a raise? I need help. It's a really long story. But I'm a nanny...they always tell me that I am the best thing that ever happened to their son. I fell in love with him, so I really don't want to go anywhere else. But I do feel that I bust my tail for them! I wrote everything down so that when I mention it and the questions arise on their side I won't leave anything out. For the amount of work I do and the amount of hours I work I know I am entitled to more. I guess I may have to leave if they disagree....but that would make me sad. =( This is so hard...I hate talking about money. It's so impersonal!! I'm doing way too much work for the money I'm making... Answer: First and foremost, y ou definitely want to determine and specifically list why you deserve a raise in the first place. Be prepared to answer that question. Chances a...