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Job Interview Answers to 15 Tough Questions – Part 3
13) Do you have references?It is not a good idea to give references at the resume stage. References are far more appropriate at the interview stage, and even then, do not give references unless they ask for them. When and if they ask, always have them available at the interview.The reason you do not want to be giving references at the resume stage is that, if they can read your resume and check your references and—on that basis—make a decision not to interview or hire you, you have done yourself a real disservice. You want to get in front of people (secure interviews). Give them the resume, but not the references unless they ask for them.Most prospects give names, addresses and phone numbers for references when asked. It is better not to do this. It inconveniences the interviewer in that they have to call to get the reference. An

6. Are the changes to your salary/position really worth it?

7. Are you OK with not taking the other offer that you had from another company (if available)?

8. And finally, if you answered YES to all the above (and I seriously doubt you will), will you always have to resign just to get what you want?

Be very careful with a counter offer, because simply it is always a trap. You can always take it, but you will for sure regret it.

In case you're a bad resource, you might be tempted to point fingers. "It's all Sara's fault", "John was uncooperative", "Working under you was very stressful". Sure you will feel better for the next 5 minutes or so, but it'll make you feel stupid for the rest of your life because you simply burnt your bridges, and quite frankly, there is no gain whatsoever in doing that.

If available, discuss your resignation package. Make sure to get all your rights very calmly. You might want to kiss some hands here & there, but remember, this is for you own good

3 Lessons From My Levi's
One of the things I like about giving presentations to companies is meeting a new group of people and exchanging ideas with them. After a recent talk, several attendees and I had a great discussion about the power of branding.Later while changing my clothes, I was reminded how Levi Strauss & Company is one of the best in the business at branding. Just before I stuck my legs in the jeans I noticed a printed message on the outside of the inside flap of the pocket. From this short note, I’ve pulled three lessons that can maximize your brand.Be Different: Often when you buy clothes the only message you get is a piece of paper telling you that it’s been approved by Inspector #5 or worse, a sticker that ends up sticking to you! Some companies do have attached messages about their products. But they’re gone once you remove them.

You know it's time, you feel it, you've been lazy for so long, you dream about something else, you just have to leave. You made your calculations and you felt that it's the right time to do it, maybe you found a better job, maybe you didn't, but you can't stay anymore: staying is hurting you. Finally you decide to resign, but little did you know that your resignation day is the most important day in your current job. Granted, resignation is not usually an easy thing to do, but doing it properly will maintain a good view about you among your workmates and your bosses forever. In theory, resigning is very easy, you just have to submit that resignation paper, and you're free as a bird. However, if you were a good resource, your responsible will feel cheated, and will act a bit on the offensive side. He/she might also try to tempt you with more money and/or a higher position. On the other hand, if you were a bad resource, you would feel very tempted to point fingers, to talk about how bad you were treated, and of course, to jog memories of old stories.

Resigning professionally, on the other hand, requires carefulness.

For starters, keep the resignation decision to yourself until you make it official. Though it's very tempting to tell your favorite workmate about that new job offer that you had, or how you're going to settle things straight with the company both of you always hated, you'd be placing your workmate in a situation where he/she will feel betraying the company.

Once you decide on the resignation, schedule a closed meeting with your boss, but just before that, make sure you prepare the resignation letter. The most professional resignation letter I found (and used), is the following:

Letter of Resignation

Date: [Current Date] To: [Name Of Your Boss]

Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation from [Name Of The Company], effective [Current Date]. The associations I've made during my employment here will truly be memorable for years to come.

I hope a one-month notice is sufficient for you to find a replacement for me. If I can help to train my replacement or tie up any loose ends, please let me know. Also note that I would like to remain associated with the company as an independent contractor in case extra resources are required.

I thank you for giving me the opportunity to work for [Name Of The Company]. I wish the company continued success in present and future endeavors.

Sincerely,

[Your Name & Signature]

The nice thing about this resignation letter is the strong English, and that it maintains an open channel with you and the company (I would like to remain associated...). Note that depending on the region you're in, your responsibilities, and the number of years you spent in the company, the notice period can be anything between 1 week and 3 months. In North America, 2 weeks notice is the standard, on the other hand, in Europe and elsewhere, 1 month (and up to 3 months in some cases) is the norm.

Now in the closed meeting the first thing you have to do is to give your boss your resignation. It is very critical to remain calm, even if your boss loses his/her temper. If you're really a good resource, then your boss will try his/her best to know why and to where you're leaving (never reveal such information). Your boss might also tempt you with more money and/or higher position. Keep in mind, however, that this a trap, and you have to answer YES for ALL the the following questions before taking his offer:

1. Will you be able to work normally after resigning and then un-resigning? (the answer will always be no to this one)

2. Do you really think it's professional to make such an important decision and then take it back (After all, you're not 10 years old) ?

3. Are you 100% sure that they're not buying time just to find a replacement?

4. Was money and/or authority (depending on your offer) the only reason(s) you were leaving the company for?

5. Are the changes to your salary/position clear and immediate?

6. Are the changes to your salary/position really worth it?

7. Are you OK with not taking the other offer that you had from another company (if available)?

8. And finally, if you answered YES to all the above (and I seriously doubt you will), will you always have to resign just to get what you want?

Be very careful with a counter offer, because simply it is always a trap. You can always take it, but you will for sure regret it.

If available, discuss your resignation package. Make sure to get all your rights very calmly. You might want to kiss some hands here & there, but remember, this is for you own good

Are You Sure Business Data Entry Work At Home Jobs Are Right For You?
Sure, you want that data entry work at home job that its simple, easy and fast to do. Yes, there are some legit companies that you can work for and get paid well for working it as a business data entry work at home job.However, you should not rely on just one work, take a look at the different possibilities online and what you can really do and take advantage of. The first mistake most people make is to just go for the well paid venture or work that will help them increase their income.Although you can do the job as data entry from home, if you are not passionate about what you do, you will get tired quickly and frustrated on working on something that you don't enjoy. That is the reason that there is so much people that have well paying jobs and are frustrated.So, what should you do? If you think business data entry work at home jobs are th

course, to jog memories of old stories.

Resigning professionally, on the other hand, requires carefulness.

Letter of Resignation

Date: [Current Date] To: [Name Of Your Boss]

I thank you for giving me the opportunity to work for [Name Of The Company]. I wish the company continued success in present and future endeavors.

Sincerely,

[Your Name & Signature]

1. Will you be able to work normally after resigning and then un-resigning? (the answer will always be no to this one)

2. Do you really think it's professional to make such an important decision and then take it back (After all, you're not 10 years old) ?

3. Are you 100% sure that they're not buying time just to find a replacement?

4. Was money and/or authority (depending on your offer) the only reason(s) you were leaving the company for?

5. Are the changes to your salary/position clear and immediate?

6. Are the changes to your salary/position really worth it?

7. Are you OK with not taking the other offer that you had from another company (if available)?

8. And finally, if you answered YES to all the above (and I seriously doubt you will), will you always have to resign just to get what you want?

Be very careful with a counter offer, because simply it is always a trap. You can always take it, but you will for sure regret it.

If available, discuss your resignation package. Make sure to get all your rights very calmly. You might want to kiss some hands here & there, but remember, this is for you own good

What Your Yellow Page Ad is Missing (Part 5 of 5)
Have you looked at your Yellow Page ad recently? You know, the one you’ve had for years. Has it changed much? Is it getting all the customers you want? Are you really tracking the results? Perhaps you are doing everything you can or don’t have the time to do anything at all. The day will come when the rep calls to renew the ad and you should take a few moments to make sure it’s working hard for you. Besides a headline that excludes your name, unless it’s a brand-name, and a picture that ties back to this headline, have you given much thought to the copy? This is the critical area that can make or break a sale. And it’s probably missing from your current ad. So what should it contain?Start with the whole concept of the ad. It should fill a need and offer features and benefits. So a carpet cleaner removes allergies. A plumber keeps water flowing. A mover tr

ne-month notice is sufficient for you to find a replacement for me. If I can help to train my replacement or tie up any loose ends, please let me know. Also note that I would like to remain associated with the company as an independent contractor in case extra resources are required.

I thank you for giving me the opportunity to work for [Name Of The Company]. I wish the company continued success in present and future endeavors.

Sincerely,

[Your Name & Signature]

1. Will you be able to work normally after resigning and then un-resigning? (the answer will always be no to this one)

2. Do you really think it's professional to make such an important decision and then take it back (After all, you're not 10 years old) ?

3. Are you 100% sure that they're not buying time just to find a replacement?

4. Was money and/or authority (depending on your offer) the only reason(s) you were leaving the company for?

5. Are the changes to your salary/position clear and immediate?

6. Are the changes to your salary/position really worth it?

7. Are you OK with not taking the other offer that you had from another company (if available)?

8. And finally, if you answered YES to all the above (and I seriously doubt you will), will you always have to resign just to get what you want?

Be very careful with a counter offer, because simply it is always a trap. You can always take it, but you will for sure regret it.

If available, discuss your resignation package. Make sure to get all your rights very calmly. You might want to kiss some hands here & there, but remember, this is for you own good

How to Make 5S Work - Part 2
Even if most of your employees want to adopt the principles of 5S, active participation and total involvement in the program is the key to its successful implementation.If you do it right, you will not just benefit from smooth-running business operations, but also having highly-motivated employees eager to continue on with the change process.So how could 5S be effectively implemented? Based on my experience, the following steps are the key treads that would best guarantee the successful 5S implementation:1. Choose a department to start with. As 5S will use resources, you should begin somewhere where the payback time is shortest. Do it right so that you have a good example to set for the next. Duplicate. Replicate.2. Conduct 5S training workshops. In a production plant, the training involves all production personnel, ma

the first thing you have to do is to give your boss your resignation. It is very critical to remain calm, even if your boss loses his/her temper. If you're really a good resource, then your boss will try his/her best to know why and to where you're leaving (never reveal such information). Your boss might also tempt you with more money and/or higher position. Keep in mind, however, that this a trap, and you have to answer YES for ALL the the following questions before taking his offer:

1. Will you be able to work normally after resigning and then un-resigning? (the answer will always be no to this one)

2. Do you really think it's professional to make such an important decision and then take it back (After all, you're not 10 years old) ?

3. Are you 100% sure that they're not buying time just to find a replacement?

4. Was money and/or authority (depending on your offer) the only reason(s) you were leaving the company for?

5. Are the changes to your salary/position clear and immediate?

6. Are the changes to your salary/position really worth it?

7. Are you OK with not taking the other offer that you had from another company (if available)?

8. And finally, if you answered YES to all the above (and I seriously doubt you will), will you always have to resign just to get what you want?

Be very careful with a counter offer, because simply it is always a trap. You can always take it, but you will for sure regret it.

If available, discuss your resignation package. Make sure to get all your rights very calmly. You might want to kiss some hands here & there, but remember, this is for you own good

Your Dream Job is Waiting - For You
Your work place is getting boring and you have a boss not quite from hell, but close. Your co-workers are ready and waiting to stab you in the back to get ahead. You know this is not where you want to be, so why stick with it? Are you ready for the challenge that will truly get you your dream job? Many are, and it's not the most difficult thing to do.Life isn't about a routine of day in, day out in some job you didn't really want. It's awful to feel stuck, when you realize you've still got the rest of your working life to come. Life is about living and feeling alive, so make some changes and realize your full potential! No one is forcing you to stay in a job you hate and no one is holding you back from your dreams – except yourself, that is.And the fact, the honest truth that it's all down to you is often the bitterest pill to swallow.So, wh

6. Are the changes to your salary/position really worth it?

7. Are you OK with not taking the other offer that you had from another company (if available)?

8. And finally, if you answered YES to all the above (and I seriously doubt you will), will you always have to resign just to get what you want?

Be very careful with a counter offer, because simply it is always a trap. You can always take it, but you will for sure regret it.

If available, discuss your resignation package. Make sure to get all your rights very calmly. You might want to kiss some hands here & there, but remember, this is for you own good.

Now that your resignation is official, you still have the notice period where you have to spend time in the company under totally different conditions. Usually this period is hell. You will feel you are being treated differently (in the negative sense), you will have more restrictions on your PC than you can shake a stick at, and most of your workmates will avoid having conversations with you (they don't want to be suspected as your accomplices, after all). Normally, you won't have to be really productive during this period, all you usually have to do is to probably sit down with the person who's gonna take over your responsibilities explaining to him/her what to do, and that's about it.

On your last day, it is very important to have little chats with all the people that you think you hurt and/or had misunderstanding with during your stay at the company. Apologizing to a person always makes both parties feel great. You can turn a fierce enemy into a helpful friend in about 5 minutes with this strategy. Once that day ends, say bye to all your workmates and your bosses in a very nice and short way, and prepare yourself to face the world again.

Always remember, do not burn bridges; you will never know when you're going to need these people again. I remember this job I resigned from, where the owner of the company told me while I'm leaving: "So Fadi, good-bye, and hopefully we will meet again", "We will meet again", I replied, "after all, it is a small world". He looked at me with a smile on his face and replied: "It IS a small world!". Few years later I met him in Amsterdam where he gave me a much better job offer than the one I originally had. Although I didn't take the offer, I was wondering if he would have given me that offer had I burnt my bridges when leaving. I was also wondering how very small the world is becoming.

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