At Workopolis, we love the Internet, and we love social networking sites like Facebook. However, that doesn’t mean that people who use them shouldn’t be careful. Here’s how several people landed in hot water over their Facebook pages and how you can protect yourself.
One increasingly common reason for letting someone go is by simply using that “you just don’t fit with our company culture” statement. Sometimes that actually ends up being a good thing for you; sometimes it is a cop out for the employer. Find out how to protect yourself.
It turns out that some of the words that are used to describe women positively are actually causing them harm in their careers. Being too ’supportive’, ‘affectionate’, and ‘nurturing’ may not be the best way to climb the corporate ladder.
There is a dramatic difference between men and women in their likelihood to negotiate for what it is that they want. The fact that women often don’t ask for things can end up costing them a shocking amount.
Hard of hearing and deaf candidates are successfully landing jobs across most industries at all levels of career ladder. The Canadian Hearing Society can help you work out the simple solutions that work for you and your potential employer. Find out how!
We’ve all heard the conventional wisdon cliches such as ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ many, many times. If you don’t judge books by their covers, how will you know who wrote them and what they’re about? It ’s time to start ignoring the advice we’ve always been given.
Along with the career effects of facial hair, there are numerous key pieces of information that are often overlooked (or wilfully ignored) by most career advisors. Colleen Clarke lets you in on the hidden career tips that many people miss.
It is important for employers to have clear Internet usage policies in place and for employees to understand the consequences of violating those policies. (As one supervisor finds out when his pornography viewing habits land him in court.)
People’s average length of employment for any one company is now less than three years. Given that, you’re probably going to face quite a few job changes over the course of your career. Find out how you can plan them right and make sure each step is in the right direction.
Sure a bigger pay cheque will help you buy a nicer car, bigger house, nice meals at expensive restaurants, but would it really make you any happier? A recent study suggests that there’s a dollar limit to how much a higher salary can improve your life. What’s the cut off?
