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Showing posts with label job security. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

The Perks and Perils of Working Multiple Jobs - 10-01-2012 : METRO article contact: Davis Erin Anderson articles for METRO in New York, NY US METRO

The Perks and Perils of Working Multiple Jobs - 10-01-2012 : METRO article contact: Davis Erin Anderson articles for METRO in New York, NY US METRO

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Working more than one job is something many people, including information professionals, have found necessary to do over the past few years. Some are working full-time and want another job for additional income or other reasons. Others work multiple part time jobs, but reluctantly; a full-time job is their preferred work situation but such positions are still hard to find. Still others prefer to have more than one job and seek out multiple employment opportunities eagerly. These multiple or additional jobs may be part-time, and/or project, temporary, contract, or consulting positions (also known as contingent work). They may entail working at a physical office or workplace, working from home, or occasional one-off events such as a speaking engagement or teaching a workshop. Read more...
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Ten Surefire Ways to Get Promoted

Ten Surefire Ways to Get Promoted

1. Get a Mentor
Four of every five promotions involve an employee who is being mentored by a superior.





















Do you feel like you've hit the proverbial glass ceiling, promotion-wise? The reality is that advancing in an organization involves far more than just being extremely competent at your job. Politics will play a role, of course, but you'll gain an even more advantageous position by finding ways to make yourself more well-rounded and valuable to your entire company—as opposed to just being the resident tech whiz. Creating this edge inevitably involves taking part in interdepartmental meetings and projects and attending industry events. It requires you to seek out internal influencers and make a valid case that you are capable of taking on other tasks and responsibilities. And it also may require you to ditch your jeans-and-sneakers wardrobe for clothing that’s more appropriate for business. For the following tips, we turned to professional resources such as Quintcareers.com and Your-career-change.com
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