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How to Ask for a Raise

Brad — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:24:15 +0000

Would you like a nice hike in your salary? Then don’t commit one of the fatal mistakes highlighted in our latest newsletter: Want a Raise? Don’t Commit Salary Suicide.

We’ll show you why a recent USA Today survey reported that 59% of the women who asked for a raise got a “no” and 41% of men failed, too. But more importantly, you’ll learn the secrets to success that can greatly improve your chances of achieving your goal.

Discover what you need to know when asking for a raise!

How Twitter Can Help Your Career

Brad — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:39:48 +0000

From finding out what your favorite celebrity is up to to finding expert advice, Twitter has proved to be a fun and useful resource for many people. But sometimes it can be a little overwhelming to sort through the clutter to find good information.

So we’ve done it for you!

To help you weed out the good advice from the bad, we’ve put together a quick list of Tweeters you may want to add to your follow list. These are people that continually share helpful information–from interview best practices to tips on landing a promotion.

We hope you find these Career-Minded Tweeters helpful!

Cover All Your Bases With a Well-Crafted Cover Letter

Brad — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:25:51 +0000

Double-digit unemployment means that competition for available jobs is tougher than ever. In a time when a single job opening can yield literally hundreds of responses, what can you do to help move your resume to the top of the stack?

You can start by always including a cover letter. To help ensure you have a memorable cover letter, be sure to follow the 11 essential tips for your cover letter in our most recent newsletter.

The Keys to Getting a Job Promotion

Brad — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:52:32 +0000

Have you ever noticed that some people always seem to end up climbing the career ladder faster than everyone else? While it could be because Mom or Dad is the boss, more than likely it’s because they work hard and follow these five tips:

Always display a positive attitude.
Your attitude can be a powerful self-fulfilling prophecy. If you have a negative attitude, 9 times out of 10 you will fail. But, if you bring a positive attitude and display confidence, strength, and determination, you WILL be successful.
Stay educated.
The best way to ensure success is to stay one step ahead. Research your industry. Know what’s happening and what the experts say will happen. Look for trends. When you find them, start to train yourself in these areas. Knowledge is power.
Create a personal elevator pitch.
First impressions mean a lot. If you only had 30 seconds to convince someone you were a hard-worker and a leader, what would you say and do? Plan this ahead of time; you never know when it will be needed.
Learn to network.
Unfortunately sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know (at least to begin with). Learn to network. You can even network within your own company. Invite co-workers to lunch. Take the time to walk by someone’s office to say hello. And actively seek out opportunities to network outside of work by joining organizations, groups, etc. You start by seeking out your local chamber of commerce to learn of upcoming events.
Be open to new opportunities.
Read trade publications. Listen to people in your network. When a new opportunity presents itself, don’t sit back and wait. Take the initiative to inquire more–and don’t be shy!

And speaking of new opportunities, if you’re in the market for a new job or just curious about what is out there, please call us today. As San Marcos’ leading employment agency, we offer a variety of excellent jobs.