Linda Matias
10 Signs of Career Burnout
OVERWORKED AND STRESSED OUTA misconception exists that careers in social service or postal work are the only fields that experience worker burnout and stress.
Date Posted: December 18, 2005
Calculating the Human Costs of Downsizing
Downsizing is never an easy decision. There is an inherent conflict between protecting the companys interests and that of employees. This balancing act can be a real dilemma for an organization as it tries to insure its long-term survival, and...
Date Posted: November 17, 2005
Follow-Up Letters Win Job Offers
A surefire way to separate yourself from a sea of other qualified candidates is to write a follow-up letter after an interview. Most job seekers neglect to write a letter, assuming that once they leave the interviewers office the interview is...
Date Posted: November 14, 2005
Interview Like a Pro in Five Easy Steps
It's an inescapable fact that interviews are the "make or break" factor on whether one lands the job. So it is surprising to find that most job seekers approach interviews with a cavalier attitude, without any preparation - they...
Date Posted: April 14, 2005
Excellent References Can Be the Clincher
"Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me." This childhood chant is familiar to many. It is probably the most famous comeback line in playgrounds across the country.
Date Posted: April 14, 2005
You resigned. You were given a counter offer. Now what?
Breaking up is hard to do. To gear up for the fateful day, the dumper usually plays the scenario over and over in his or her mind until the perfect break up line is found; a line that has the right balance of honesty and diplomacy.
Date Posted: April 12, 2005
When Well-Written Resumes Don't Work
Job seekers spend more time fretting over their resumes than any other process during a job search. This is because most believe that the resume serves as a magic bullet.
Date Posted: April 08, 2005