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- The Right and Wrong Ways to Compete for JobsYesterday
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People often complain about freelancers being too competitive—but that’s not such a bad thing.
As a freelancer competing for jobs, you have to make it a point to stick out from the rest. And as long as you’re professional about things, there’s nothing wrong with maintaining an edge.
Here’s how to—and how not to do it!
DO: Make your marketing collateral flawless. These days, a simple click to your website by a prospective employer could mean the difference between getting the gig and getting passed up. So make sure that your logo is solid, and your branding carries across things like your brochure, business card and website. Content matters just as much as design, and you’ve got to have both to compete against
DON’T: Ask colleagues for specific referrals. While there’s nothing wrong with seeking out a mentor, I think it’s vital not to try to step on their toes. I’ve had plenty of people ask me for specific leads and referrals—and it wasn’t the way to enlist my help. Stick to asking others for advice on how to do things and don’t try to dig for anything more, such as asking them who some of their clients are. They’ve gone through tons of hard work to get their connections and it’s only fair that you do the same.
DO: Keep learning. It’s vital to stay on top of your game—and that means staying on top of your industry, too. Whether you read books or attend seminars, it’s always great to learn the newest te
- 3 ways to keep the job you haveNovember 28
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Recently I have been surveying career advice pros about how to keep your job in an uncertain job market. Here's what once expert writes.
The following are keys to keeping a job, especially during tough times.
1) Make sure your skills and competencies are aligned with the company's business needs, i.e. are
of value to the company. Make your boss and your boss' boss aware of your
value by calling their attention to accomplishments and contributions that demonstrate those
skills and competencies.
2) Create a pleasant and positive work environment. Cooperate and collaborate with all internal
and external customers. Go the extra mile to support others.
3) Plan for the best and prepare for the worst. Keep your network alive and plan financially
should circumstances out of your control lead to job loss. It is important to remain confident
by exercising control where you have it. You do not want to appear needy or insecure to your
boss and colleagues.
Sandra Naiman is an executive coach and organizational consultant with over 20 years experience working with individuals and Fortune 500 companies all over the world regarding career management. Her book The High Achiever's Secret Codebook: The Unwritten Rules for Success at Work (JIST publishers) will be out in February, 2009. - 做一个不可替换的人November 25
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裁员风波在全球经济危机的阴影下是越刮越猛，从事各种职业的人都在担心自己是否能够幸免遇难（也许猎头也包括在内）。这种工作的不确定性导致很多人都在思考自己的职业发展规划是否正确。岁数大的人在害怕这个将如何影响到自己的退休计划，而年轻的学生则在为人生的第一份工作而苦恼。近日有个美国学者出了一本新书，名为《最抗跌的150种工作》，关于哪些工作我这里不一一列举了。但作者特别强调的话却很有代表意义：”Even when layoffs are imminent, you may be able to hang on to your job if you’re the irreplaceable worker. To make yourself irreplaceable, it’s important to focus on the core mission of the business; be exceptionally productive; be visible; acquire a mentor; and be pleasant.”
译文为：你能够在辞退风潮来临之际依然保持你的工作，如果你是一个不可替换的人员。为了让自己不可替换，很重要的就是要专注于企业的核心目标；特别的高效率；让周围人都注意到；获得一个导师；并礼貌待人。
其实做到这一切，并不是那么难。
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- When Was the Last Time You Made a Career Deposit?November 24
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When I was a child, my mother often talked about living through the Depression. As the oldest child, she was sent to live with relatives when her family could no longer afford to feed all three children. Even though her time away from the family only lasted about a year, it greatly affected her life.
She hated antiques. She thought of them as old, and old stuff meant poverty. She wasn't a tightwad, but neither did she spend money she didn't have. She carefully monitored the family finances every month, and was meticulous in balancing the checkbook and making sure that something went into savings every month.
She never forgot the lessons of such a difficult period in her life, even though she was only about 6-years-old.
I've been thinking of her stories about what she learned from the Depression as I've watched -- along with everyone else -- the devastation many people are experiencing because of this economic mess. And what I see makes me realize that when we have gotten past this difficult time, we will not only have learned economic lessons that will govern the rest of lives, but career ones as well.
How many of us have kicked ourselves for not being better networkers so that when the layoffs came, we didn't have many places to turn for help? How many of us have regretted that we didn't promote our skills and abilities better so that when bonuses were scarce, we didn't garner one for ourselves? How many of us regretted not attend - 劳动派遣的是是非非November 23
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日前在和政府行政官员的一次关于劳动法意见的交流活动中，得出的印象就是新劳动法的目的之一就是减少或压制劳动派遣这一用工形式。但在日益严峻的就业环境和经济环境下，这个出发点也必须拿出来重新思考。
董保华是劳动关系研究中的务实派代表人物，他对这个问题有很详细的阐述，拿来和大家一起分享：
作者：董保华
作者说明：华东政法大学教授,博士生导师;中国劳动法学研究会副会长,中国劳动学会常务理事,上海市劳动学会劳动法专业委员会专业委员,上海市法学会劳动法研究会总干事。