The more global the world becomes, the more diversified the workplace becomes. This means working with and understanding a variety of people from other cultures. Expanding your cultural knowledge will become even more important in the future. In my own business I work with people in over 20 countries on a daily basis, so I get to learn a lot from them about their culture and … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Expand Your Cultural Knowledge
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The Job Market is Still a Buyer’s Market
A buyer's market is when supply exceeds demand. This means that purchasers have an advantage over sellers and can negotiate lower prices. We usually hear this term applied to the housing market when the buyers have the advantage over sellers in the market and have their pick of choices at lower prices. Like the housing market, the term buyer's market can also apply to the job … [Read more...] about The Job Market is Still a Buyer’s Market
Proof the Offline Job Search Still Works
The Street Smart Job Search\" I\'ve been telling people for years that you can\'t simply hide behind a computer and email out a resume. You must make a human connection. A business research company called Whale Path recently conducted a survey to find out how employees found their employees. I\'m happy to say that my gut instinct was right all along and gives me some proof … [Read more...] about Proof the Offline Job Search Still Works
What Job Seekers in the U.S. Can Learn From Job Seekers in China
Don\'t be the first to name a price - This is simple negotiating 101. If you name a price too high you may not get the interview. If you name a price too low, they will negotiate from there and try to get it even lower. I know, it\'s kind of a damned if you do and damned if you don\'t situation. Let them start the negotiation. Start at the bottom - Yes, I know you just spent a … [Read more...] about What Job Seekers in the U.S. Can Learn From Job Seekers in China