No matter where you work or how far you are on the corporate ladder, there will be times where you are frustrated with your job. You may feel like you are no longer challenged, you have no room for growth, or you may be frustrated with coworkers or colleagues.
There are some major career choices that, if you make them today, you could come to regret 10, 15, or 25 years from now. Here are some career choices you can make today that you could regret in the future.
There is a ton of interview advice out there on what to do in an interview, but what about what NOT to do? What about those interview no-nos that can kill your chances of getting the job? Watch Marketing Recruiter Catherine Lund break down 5 things NOT to do in an interview, and what to do instead.
You own your career. You choose which path to take, which decisions to make, and at the end of the day, nobody cares about your career more than you do. While it’s great to have supporters and people in your corner when you really take a look at it, the only person you can really count on is YOU and you alone.
Just because the job is yours to lose doesn’t mean it cannot be lost. It’s never in the bag until you sign the employment contract; and even then, things can go wrong. Too many candidates, believing they are the perfect candidate, let down their guard a bit, get a little cocky and even greedy.
For many people, especially those who are out of work and searching for a job, it’s important to maintain a positive attitude and outlook to get some (Irish) luck on your side – and secure a job interview, call back, or even get a job offer.
Prior to using any social platform, especially LinkedIn, where you are making connections with people who could have an impact on your career, it’s a good idea to make sure you know how to use the site properly, and perhaps more importantly, know the faux pas and big no-no’s for interacting on LinkedIn.
Marketing is not just marketing anymore. It has evolved to be so much more than communications, print ads and the marketing mix. In fact, it’s become far more technical and IT focused, making it vital for marketers to also have strong IT skills and abilities.
IQ PARTNERS would like you to get to know some of our recruiters. Each month we ask one of them the same 10 questions about their lives, the headhunting business, and what you should know as a job seeker or hiring manager. This month, meet Toronto Recruiter Steven Petroff.
