The Employment Post

"Can you tell me about a failure in your past and how you handled it?" Immediately your heart starts pounding. With sweaty, shaky palms you wipe your brow, hoping to buy some time. The  hiring   manager stares at you, anticipation in her eyes. "Can't think of one." You say with a smile. There you go! Let them think you've never failed in your working life. Let them be impressed by your supposedly perfect record and hire you on the spot. Except most  hiring  managers won't buy it. On the off chance that you've never experienced failure in your career, you'll still be lumped in with the 99.9% of us who occasionally make mistakes. Instead of hiding behind false pretenses, it's time to open up and be honest. Having a vulnerable conversation about your previous failures can be challenging, particularly within the stress-ridden confines of a job interview. However, it doesn't have to be. Change your perspective; focus on the lessons learned ...

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Get ready to start networking! If you’re uncomfortable with the process or unfamiliar with the best ways to go about it, don’t worry. These fail-safe tips will help you effectively develop a network of IT professionals. Put yourself out there: The first step of any kind of networking is to put yourself out there. When people don’t know that you exist, you can’t build relationships with them. For the best results, blend your networking across multiple platforms. Attending a handful of networking events with your coworkers is a good start, but it only addresses one of the potential areas of networking that you should be participating in. According to Business Network International’s Misner, participating in a networking group breaks down into four types. 1) Casual contact networks (networking events or industry mixers) 2) Knowledge networks (professional associations) 3) Strong contact networks (groups that meet frequently specifically to build professional relationships) 4)...

Nowadays, all most everybody worries about what will happen in the future in regards to their job. The prospect of not knowing if you will be downsized can be very stressful. As a result, here is a list of techniques and suggestions on how to manage the fear of losing your job. The first step is to get into the habit of always updating your skills just in case something would happen. Learning how to use a computer or learning how to use the latest software are ways to keep abreast in today's market. Continuous education in your field of work will also help you. If for some reason you do lose your job, having the proper skills will reduce the fear of being unemployed. Stay active in your current job. Communication with your employer and coworkers is very important. If you communicate with your boss and coworkers, you should have a general idea on how safe your job is. Knowing where you stand in your company can help predict whether your job is safe. Always keep the lines of co...

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