Rabu, 21 Oktober 2009

Salary Negotiation

Before deciding to sign an employment contract, salary negotiation process is the most decisive moment to be able to get a salary according to expectations. Although there are standard benchmarks in the company payroll, you have very clever to get the best deal.

There are some things you need to consider when negotiating salary.
1. Find out the standard corporate salaries
Before you mention the number of digits, used to investigate how the standard salary in the company. It is feared that if you do not know, you could just mention the number far below the company standard, so you'll be sorry because there are other colleagues who compared your salary even the most minor. Conversely, if you set a salary well above the company's standards, it is feared the company could not fulfill your demands and eventually you may not be accepted as an employee.

2. Knowing 'selling' themselves
Origin of determining salaries without knowing how your quality is actually a big mistake, if your quality is mediocre but you set a good salary, certainly does not fit. Vice versa, so you are not wrong 'set price', know the quality and abilities.

3. Display a professional image appropriate salary
With the amount of salary figures you mentioned, you should also look smart and professional, Improvised performances and discussions that do not necessarily doubt weighing the employer to give you a big salary.

4. Salaries can be negotiated
Decision of the amount of salary is agreement between both parties, although there are certain limits established by the company.

5. Do not negotiate salary over the phone
This is foolishness. In addition unprofessional, negotiate salary was also impressed by telephone is very rude, So, if the company contacting you by telephone to discuss salaries, resist. Tell them that you will come directly to talk about it, in order to avoid misunderstandings that might occur on the telephone.

Minggu, 11 Oktober 2009

Prepare Them-selves in facing the Global Crisis

Crisis and the global recession that is now sweeping the United States and increasingly spread to all parts of the world, to make anyone nervous, The crisis that started with the collapse of Lehman Brothers, which had stood since 1850 provides a valuable lesson that no one company that really safe and can secure a career for their employees.

This situation is similar to the monetary crisis that has ever happened in some Asian Region a few years ago, which led many companies to go bankrupt and terminate the employment (FLE) or laying off employees. As an employee, you need to understand what types of employees the first time will be sacrificed, to be more on guard.

Employees who contribute at least and that did not show a good performance, No matter how many years he had worked, would be removed first. Loyalty to the company without a good performance there will be no price. Company will respect and if possible will surely retain employees who have good work performance and achievement.

Therefore, try to be a loyal employee to the profession and achievements, which are not complacent in the comfort zone after he was appointed as permanent employees.

A professional who is loyal to the profession and work performance are continuously working hard since the first day of work until his last day, He also continues to sharpen and deepen their knowledge and skills in the field, so keep the "selling power" both in the company they worked or in any other company.

Employees of this type, even if eventually laid off, will not be too much trouble finding new jobs. Especially when during the work, she diligently to develop networking and always stay close to sources of information about career opportunities. Do not ever hesitate to try new opportunities that promise, but of course, with fixed consider it logically.

Kamis, 08 Oktober 2009

Why Must Love Me to Work Together?

Love can grow anywhere, including in the workplace. Especially for singles who spend most of his time in office. Love story too, no need to stay away from work place. Nothing wrong indeed, fancy work together, But you must be careful not to hamper or even destroy the romance a career that never was built with ease.

There are good and bad side if you are involved in romance at the office. Well, you do not have to bother with the time to meet with him, because every day, you can see her in the workplace. In addition, you become more familiar with their activities.

However, if you can’t maintain relationships, romance in the workplace will only hinder you, especially if you're feeling too comfortable with them, so you no longer want to associate with other colleagues. This will allow you both to squirt and do not know the development office. Your friends will stay away.

Or, if you decide not to cover them-selves, a sense of jealousy may arise. When he did not have lunch with you, and spend time with his friends, jealousy is definitely there, have different levels in different people. Should be recognized sooner or later more relationships with colleagues will influence the working atmosphere. You may no longer feel part of one big team, but a small team with a lover. This certainly affects work productivity and professionalism.

Consider your level of position two. If he was your boss, think about it before deciding to date him. Going out with the boss would sparked envy from other colleagues. Consequently, you should be ready to work hard to prove the skill and professionalism in order not to be accused as the golden boy and he was accused of favoritism. He will also feel the dilemma if one day, he must notify that you got fired, for example.

If she and you are on my level, career competition could also lead to conflict in relationships. Are you ready to compete with your spouse? Or he's ready to see you rise to the top of it faster?

Relationships at work is not easy, therefore, many companies prohibit the marriage of the employee. This also should be a consideration both of you, especially if you and he already have a coveted position in the company now.

Conversely, if your relationship does not run smoothly, try to remain professional. Do not do anything that you regret later, like crying at the office or to tell everyone about ugliness.

Rabu, 07 Oktober 2009

Angry? Leave your job for a moment

Tight work deadlines, high demands, plus a compact group that did not work, huh, a splitter with anger, when you have this, sooner rather than complete, even endless finished job. Most people will choose it harbored anger, and forced himself to continue the work and tasks. However, this does not exactly in reality, because when you hold on to anger, any action or decision you make is often inaccurate.

There is also a direct 'explode "because of his anger, and blame on every person met. Clearly, this is much worse than the first reaction. Anger is the reaction of the body that is triggered by frustration, hurt, or worry. As anger mounted, the body will feel the stress, heart rate increased to 120-150 beats a minute, the blood from the front of the brain, which is central to logic, flowing down to protect the heart. This is what causes us less logical when struck by anger. You must have experienced, the decision or word you say when angry, then produced back in the days of regret.

If you feel that 'blood is boiling', try to control yourself not to speak or make important decisions. Instead, calm yourself first. If necessary, get out for one to two hours of every business. Is not that name to avoid responsibility? Of course not, because you committed will be back after a specified time, when you say two hours, it must be kept. Unlike when you leave your job just like that without any confirmation. Evade while to calm down much more effectively than force myself to continue the work but has not been maximized.

Then, why should be one to two hours? Is not that too long? Again, no. It takes ninety-five minutes to restore blood flow to the brain center of logic and normalize the heartbeat, so you can act normally and not be careless.

Minggu, 04 Oktober 2009

Carefully Choosing Your E-mail to Employment Affairs

Your job application letter has rejection? Most people would've been there, Maybe you're wondering, what is the cause of rejection, when you feel you meet all the qualifications. Have you ever imagined, it turns out the cause of failure because you are only an email address that sounded 'weird'?


So large a role the e-mail address to be able to determine whether or not received your cover letter? Yes, e-mail address is very influential, because it shows who you are. Therefore, be careful choosing a name. Do not use strange names like ghost@yahoo.com. Name that will shape your impression of people who were categorized as sensational, so not suitable for certain positions in the company you want.

Manager's position for example required someone with strong leadership traits. HRD might think a thousand times for your vote, if the resume listed an e-mail address momdaughter@hotmail.com.

In the field of creative industries, e-mail address is also decisive. Suppose you apply for talent management for example, never include your email address selebstalker@gmail.com. It makes the artist for which you apply to antipathy.
If you think that it is not fair, because the judge something from the outside, you're wrong. Everything is always assessed from the outside. You have no doubt well aware, the appearance should be neat when applying for work, because it will affect the assessment. Well, same thing applies with your e-mail address.

Then, how should the email addresses created? For professional goals, create an e-mail address that sounded official. Many companies prefer a basic email address that shows your real name, For example, astimuchtar@yahoo.com. If you are feel unsure, ask for opinions from your friends.

After working for some time, and your boss know your capacity, may just show your real character full of humor. It will not affect the assessment against your boss. However, before reaching that state, try to "play safe".