Questions Answered: Should I date my co-worker?

By admin, on December 5th, 2012

Question: I’m interning at my dream company for the fall and spring semesters. Things have been going really well, but here’s my question. There’s a guy in my department that I’m really into. He is definitely interested in me, too. He is a full time, regular employee. I asked around and there doesn’t seem to be any policy against dating. Would dating him ruin my chances of getting a full time offer at this company? – Lyanne, Lubbock, TX

Answer: First, congratulations on landing an internship at your dream company. Any time we try to mix our work and personal lives, things can get a bit tricky. The first thing I would suggest is getting in touch with your Human Resources department to get confirmation that a dating policy does not exist. Also find out if there’s a policy against employees dating interns, which may be considered a different situation than employees dating one another. Next, check with your school to find out if there is a college policy about interns dating co-workers. You just want to check all your bases.

There are a few other things to consider, as well:
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Top 8 Word Mistakes Made in Job Interviews

By admin, on December 3rd, 2012

Guest Author: Carole Martin
Website: http://www.interviewcoach.com

1. Using informal language

Too much familiarity can hurt your chances by making you look unprofessional. It is important to remember that you are interviewing for a job, not trying to make a new best friend. Too much familiarity can hurt your chances by making you look unprofessional.

Poor Phrase:
“I’m sure you guys are aware that the job market is in the dumps right now. It’s been one heck of an uphill battle for me for the past year.”

Perfect Phrase:
“Unfortunately, as I am sure you are aware, the job market is still tight, and there is a great deal of heavy competition for the same jobs.”

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4 Work From Home Careers for Today’s College Grad

By admin, on November 7th, 2012

Guest Author: Elyse Hartman is the owner and operator of an educational website dedicated to the medical coding profession. She welcomes your comments and questions at support@medicalcodingtrainingcertification.com
Website: medicalcodingtrainingcertification.com

The college graduate of today is a different breed of cat. This person is not content with just sitting in a cubicle, hoping for promotion someday. New college graduates are more likely to go an alternative route and perhaps be an entrepreneur or be employed in a less than traditional workplace. As such, work from home careers are increasingly common. Here are four options with plenty of appeal:

1. Medical Coding

Those with technically oriented degrees have the best chance of working from home. A medical coding career has always been an occupation with a home base flavor to it, and those college graduates of programs accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) will find the work is both satisfying and well-paying. Medical coding work is in the area of records keeping and the demand for accurate data, due to both billing and requirements mandated by law, are creating opportunities for people with higher levels of education. The demand for qualified medical coders is expected to stay fairly strong for the next few years, so there will be no want of employment.

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10 Top Tips For First Time Job Interviewers

By admin, on October 24th, 2012

Guest Author: Carole Martin
Website: http://www.interviewcoach.com

Somehow it happened too fast and you may not feel prepared to go out and get your first “paying” job. But the reality is here and the more you prepare yourself for the job search process the better the results will be. Read the full article with tips and resources here.

Here are ten tips to guide you through your self-inventory and preparation.

1.Give yourself some credit for completing college and graduating.

Did you know that as many as 43-50% of people who start college never finish? But “you” (the grad) are not one of them – you have a diploma and a degree.

2.Take stock – do an inventory of what you have to offer.

3.Prepare a personal statement – in fact, prepare two personal statements.

4.It’s never too soon to start to network – that means with everyone you know.

5.Research, research, research – companies, industries, trends.

6.Familiarize yourself with the types of questions asked in an interview.

7.Learn to make “small talk.”

8.Look like a Professional – regardless of the industry

9.Accept The Fact That You Will Be Nervous

10.Practice, Practice, Practice.

Basis Rule: Preparation = Confidence = Good Interviewing Skills = Job Offers More information please click link:
www.interviewcoach.com

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.
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