Wondering how do you write the dreaded job interview thank you note?

Should you shoot a quick email to your new boss, or write a powerful piece of prose on fancy embossed letterhead?

Consider these thank you note facts. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you get disgusted when you receive a co-worker’s email filled with grammatical errors and text message symbols?

Or, do you wish you could give your coworkers a class on email etiquette instead of clenching your fists and screaming at your computer screen?

Well imagine how a recruiter or hiring manager feels when you send a poorly written email in response to a job posting. Read the rest of this entry »

I’m Need A New Job or Raise, But I Ain’t Gonna Beg You

Can you successfully negotiate a job or pay raise without begging?

Improper English aside, who wants to beg for a job, is not another jungle reality TV show on FOX. I’m against begging in all circumstances. And you should be too.

Skilled negotiators know that begging for anything kills any chance of future leverage and respect. Read the rest of this entry »