Answer Situational Interview Questions

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Oct 162011
 

In situational interview questions, applicants are asked how they would respond or act in specific situations. The goal of the interviewer is to evaluate your problem-solving skills. They want to put you on the spot to find out how you would handle something with little time to plan. The interviewer also wants to make sure that you can handle the duties of the position, and not create unnecessary conflict. Situational questions are used when screening applicants for all different types of jobs. Continue reading »

Create an Employee Work Plan

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Oct 142011
 

An employee work plan has two primary functions and can benefit both employees and employers. The first function is to serve as a description of expectations. Serving somewhat as a contract of employee duties, the employer can use this not only to clearly express the responsibilities of the employee but also evaluate and keep track of his or her performance. Conversely, the work plan can be created and used by the employee to keep track of and show the employer his accomplishments, Continue reading »

Importance of Civility in the Workplace – Principles & Practice

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Oct 132011
 

As a Human Resource (HR) professional, I really believe in creating a positive environment in the workplace.  This is not original thinking, who does not want a pleasant work environment?  Lately  I have noticed numerous articles regarding  “civility” in the workplace.  The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines civility as “politeness”, “courtesy” and “good manners”.  There are additional Continue reading »

How to Promote Your Work Contribution

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Jun 012011
 

Tired of watching other workers advance in their careers as they continue to exceed all expectations, without promotion, in your current position? Successful workers create their own path to promotion, which do not depend on luck. Self-promotion is the key to career success.

If you have experienced this even once, you know you can not keep waiting for others to decide when to offer a promotion. Even if you’re not willing to do a job or career change today, you know how to implement a plan for the success of self-promotion. Continue reading »

It’s All About Character

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Aug 262010
 

By Marjorie Brody, MA, CSP, CMC

its-all-about-characterImagine what the world would be like if there was no blaming, no excuses, and everyone took 100% responsibility for their actions?

When we say 100% responsibility, we mean that each of us needs to accept total accountability—not just a part of it—for all commitments, relationships and actions. Continue reading »

Balance and projection: What to do on holiday

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Aug 032010
 

bando-yogaIf you are the group of workers who plays him on vacation in August and must be willing to come forward when your “half” is that, after almost eleven months of incessant toil, anxiety and madness appearing in the last hours before to go on holiday .

Whether you go to the beach, the mountains or stay in your home, you probably use those days off to “recharge” has not achieved over the weekends or holidays of the calendar year. Continue reading »

Offer editor at the Barcelona Provincial Council

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Apr 022010
 

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It has come to our hands another good job related to the world of journalism. The Diputacion de Barcelona looking for a interim editor. To be eligible for the square you attach the requirements that are asked. If you are interested in are already carrying the documentation because the period ends.

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