Career News and Advice
Dice TV: A Good Time to Change Careers?
Okay, so you're thinking of making a change - a drastic change - in the direction of your career. You know the old saying "look before you leap?" It was invented for this.
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Posted at 07:56AM Nov 18, 2009 in DiceTV | Comments[1]
DiceTV: Making Meetings Worthwhile. Yes, It Can be Done
In meetings, some people are afraid that if they open their mouths, they'll show off their lack of technical skill. So they just listen and take a lot of notes. But you know that old saying, "90 percent of life is showing up?" That's exactly what everyone in the room has already done. Here's how you can do more.
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Posted at 09:30AM Nov 11, 2009 in DiceTV | Comments[4]
Itching to Jump Ship? First, Remain Calm
A lot of folks are thinking about making a move - if not now, then as soon as they sense a real shift in the economy. If you're one of them, be careful: You don't want to get fired because of a bad attitude or slipping performance, especially if you haven't lined up a new job.
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Posted at 06:07AM Nov 04, 2009 in DiceTV | Comments[15]
DiceTV: How the Career Crumbles
Have you ever looked back on some kind of disaster and wondered how you didn't see it coming? Cat Miller's got some warning signs to watch out for - so it doesn't happen again.
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Posted at 09:02AM Oct 28, 2009 in DiceTV | Comments[23]
DiceTV: Tips On Being a Better Writer
There's no getting around it: To get anywhere in the job market today, you have to be an effective writer. Your resume, cover letter, thank-yous, follow ups, presentations, even your daily e-mail are judged on how skillfully you arrange and rearrange the 26 letters of the alphabet into persuasive, lively extensions of your personality.
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Posted at 08:23AM Oct 21, 2009 in DiceTV | Comments[16]
DiceTV: If I Tell You, You'll Have to Kill Me
So you found a mistake in something created by the team you're interviewing for.
Do you find a way to mention it - to show how much you're on the ball? Here's the answer, according to Cat.
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Posted at 09:40AM Oct 14, 2009 in DiceTV | Comments[11]
Dice TV: Staffing the Modern 'Service Desk'
It's true companies expect more from their help desks nowadays - and their more ITIL-influenced cousins, the service desk. So what skills should you master to either make yourself more valuable, or move into a new position? Cat has the answer.
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Posted at 10:02AM Oct 07, 2009 in DiceTV | Comments[3]
DiceTV: Feeling Down? Smile Anyway
If you're out of work and feeling down about it, you still have to show your positive side during job interviews. That's not easy. But there are some tricks you can use.
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Posted at 10:18AM Sep 30, 2009 in DiceTV | Comments[17]
DiceTV: Contracting for the Reluctant
Are you looking for work, but your experience is all in full-time jobs? Especially in this economy, there are good reasons to consider a contracting position. It can keep your skills sharp, maybe lead to a full-time job, and will certainly give you a chance to network within a company. Most important: You'll have cash coming in, which means you'll be in a better position to wait for the staff position you really want.
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Posted at 09:41AM Sep 25, 2009 in DiceTV | Comments[22]
DiceTV: 'I'll Take Anything!'
You may feel desperate. In fact, you may very well be desperate. But blurt out, "I'll take anything!" at a job interview, and you may blow your chances of being offered a job.
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Posted at 07:00AM Sep 22, 2009 in DiceTV | Comments[16]
DiceTV: How to Answer 'Tell Me About Yourself...'
It's smart to think ahead about answering what seems to be a simple question. Go on too long, ramble too much, and suddenly you've lost the shine you've been trying to present to the person you hope is going to be your manager.
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Posted at 08:41AM Sep 02, 2009 in DiceTV | Comments[62]
DiceTV: Tailoring Your Resume Isn't Cheating
Do you ever feel pigeonholed when you're looking for a job? Well, make sure it's not you who's doing the pigeonholing. Some job-seekers paint their skills and experiences in identical language whenever they send out a resume or go to an interview. That's a mistake.
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Posted at 09:03AM Aug 26, 2009 in DiceTV | Comments[21]
DiceTV: 'Thank You' Still in Vogue
You might have hated it when your mother told you to say thank you. But the truth is it's good advice - even today, and especially during a job search. Not only are thank you notes an essential part of a job search, overlooking them could end up costing you an offer.
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Posted at 07:04AM Aug 19, 2009 in DiceTV | Comments[34]
DiceTV: What Hiring Managers Are Thinking
It's interview day and you're still sweating, because all you want to know is: "What's the interviewer thinking?" Surprise. The first thought that crosses an interviewer's mind isn't likely to be about how you're dressed. Instead, they're praying you're going to be the right person for the job.
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Posted at 10:25AM Aug 12, 2009 in DiceTV | Comments[35]
DiceTV: How to Call a Hiring Manager
If the thought of calling a hiring manager makes your palms sweat, you're not alone. Experts even have a name for it: "call reluctance." The good news: You can overcome it. Cat Miller, who was supposed to take some time off, sent this advice in from poolside.
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Posted at 09:39AM Aug 05, 2009 in DiceTV | Comments[21]