| Today we tend to communicate via the written word as much as we do verbally, and typically we’re in a hurry, quickly dashing off e-mails with typos and grammatical shortcuts. While you may (or may not) be able to get away with a slip during a verbal conversation, that’s definitely not the case with written word.We do more than ski, snowboard and hike here in Colorado; we are also one of the states with the highest percentage of college educated people in the U. S. yet we continue to commit the most heinous of grammatical crimes in e-mails, blogs, reports, memos, and other professional documents. Unfortunately these indiscretions become part of the personal record and can paint us as being careless, clueless or just not too sharp.Pay attention people; we live in a world where Word screams error with the omnipresent squiggly line underneath any misspelled or misused word, and Outlook is telling us to Always Check Spelling before Sending yet we still send emails that read like we’re mildly retarded.That being said we all need to take just a little extra time to avoid mistakes and make sure there’s no confusion about what we’re saying, and hopefully we can perpetuate the false impression that we’re both professional and reasonably bright! |
Grammer Matters
March 2nd, 2008 · No Comments
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Colorado Job Seekers Resolutions for 2008
March 2nd, 2008 · No Comments
| Improve Your Skills & Marketability | |
| Determine where you want to be at the end of 2008, set a goal and identify exactly what you’ll need to do to accomplish your mission. Look within your industry and and identify where the business is growing and what skill sets will be most important moving forward and focus on those areas. This will help you differentiate yourself from the competition during your job search and be an advantage on the job day to day. | |
| Work to Your Strengths | |
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| Presentation, Presentation, Presentation | |
| In real estate its location, location, location and when it comes to a job search the final piece is presentation. Take the time to improve your presentation skills so when you meet with a prospective employer you make the most positive impression possible. Remember that when you interview you are selling yourself and your qualifications; come prepared, dress appropriately and be prepared to speak to your resume and your experience.p. smurf |
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Difficult Co-Workers
March 2nd, 2008 · No Comments
| Difficult co-workers are (unfortunately) the standard in the workplace — not the exception.Although the folks in Denver, along the Front Range and across Colorado are some of the best people in the world ever, there’s ALWAYS (at least) one annoying co-worker in every office. We’ve all met them whether it’s the talker, the ass kisser, the gossip or the omnipresent TMI who insists on telling you the most inappropriate and often disturbing details of their twisted lives. Difficult co-workers pretend they’re oblivious to their heinous behavior and avoiding them is out of the question since that’s another one of the irritating things about them, they’re always nearby. Eventually you’ll crack and have to say something and when you do they’ll stare at you like you’ve got three heads but have no fear! This person has been driving you insane for months — maybe even years — and it’s time to do something about it. Killing them may seem like the only option left to you but it’s still against the law and it looks like it will stay that way so let’s explore some more peaceful options.
“Everyone is going to have some sort of mannerism that bothers you so to some extent we have to deal with it, but when things get out of hand and your medication isn’t doing the trick anymore there’s only a couple of ways to REALLY address the problem. Discuss the problem (s) with your co-worker: Depending on how heinous the behavior is that’s bothering you it never hurts to engage the offender in a friendly conversation. That being said we need to try to be delicate and approach the discussion in a non-judgmental, non-confrontational way. For example: I don’t know if you noticed but, (insert your issue of choice here) and it’s making my life kind of suck. This gets things out in the open and starts a dialogue with the offender and a reasonable co-worker will usually be receptive to your feelings. If that approach doesn’t work out you can always revisit the idea of having them eliminated or sanctioned with extreme prejudice. I can’t recommend this as a solution especially if career advancement is important to you; always try to act professionally in the workplace regardless of what an annoying co-worker might do, Speak with your supervisor: If your friendly overture and the polite one-on-one doesn’t work or turn out to be so friendly then another option is to bring up the issue with your supervisor. |
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How Best To Work With A Search Firm
February 25th, 2008 · Comments Off
| When a Recruiter Calls
Colorado search firms are paid to identify the best quality candidates they can find for the jobs they represent so don’t be surprised if you get a call. If you’re not ready to make a change right now it never hurts to know what’s happening in the market and you may have a friend who is interested in making a change. The chances are that you’ll be looking to make a change at some time in the future so it can’t hurt to have a relationship with a reputable search firm. Keep track of the recruiters you speak with and use them to provide you with insight into the employment market you can’t find anywhere else. Recruiters aren’t perfect so if you’re not interested in a position that a recruiter presents to you don’t waste your time or the recruiter’s time by pretending that you are! We’re not the job police so always speak candidly regarding any concerns or questions you may have regarding a position or a client. We’re here to answer your questions and don’t want to waste time if you’re not really interested, you owe it to yourself to hold out for your dream job. Interviewing Interview with your recruiter the same way you interview with an employer; be polished, positive, honest, knowledgeable and confident. Recruiters can make great advisors and mentors; so let them know where you see yourself and the specifics of the type of job you’re looking for and they will be able to provide valuable advice and insights to the market. Last be not least please always be honest about other opportunities, interviews or offers that you may be entertaining so we can stay informed as to where you are in the process. Stay In Touch Look at the search firm as a tool once you’ve made initial contact and don’t hesitate to keep us informed of any changes in your employment status you feel we should be aware of. We have new jobs presented to us every day; we could have your dream job on our desk tomorrow and then you can get the 75 day a year on the slopes you need and want. We’re here to help so please don’t hesitate to ask!! |
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