The Employment Post

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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...

Copyright (c) 2011 Disagreeing with other people, without taking a body count or courting disaster, is something most people try to avoid as much as possible. Nevertheless, we recognize that we can't always agree with everything that comes our way - even if it comes from the boss. Many of us think that disagreement with the boss is one of those career-limiting moves to be avoided as all costs. Think again. Most managers want to think they've hired brilliant people who can think and act well on the company's behalf. That includes not letting them or anyone else drive off a metaphorical cliff. That means you are being paid to use your brain AND mouth. The diversity that takes place in the workplace isn't just about race or religion; it's about ideas, perspectives and insight. If you are truly engaging in what is taking place at work, it's not possible to agree with the boss 100% of the time. You can disagree with the boss and make that disagreeme...