Showing posts with label Workplace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Workplace. Show all posts

Sunday, September 7, 2008

What to consider in Finding a Job

Finding a job is what occupies lives of many people nowadays. Where to find and how to find are the two questions to consider in searching for a job. Here are some tips on what to consider in finding job:

In newspapers, there is a section meant for those searching for work. Often small and local companies place their ads in local papers, while international companies are likely to post vacancies through national papers. However, online search for jobs is so common these days, arranged by categories and in every country. This is not bad at all, what is bad is to wait too long for response or invitation for interviews. And even wait in vain, I personally experienced this; and I was really frustrated. Since names are stored in a database, so you will likely wait until the employers search your record. Be careful, and it is better to subscribe and receive or get the latest job vacancies through your email.

It is of course best to apply in a job where you understand and know your responsibilities. You will be likely more confident, to apply in a work that matches your experience and educational attainment. The first thing to put in mind in finding a career - you like what you will be doing. Even you will be earning lower wage, it isn’t a big thing as long as you are enjoying in what you are doing. Less stress and you are happily looking ahead to work each day. BE HEALTHY!
on picture - im with donna & arni

Thursday, September 4, 2008

How to deal with your Complicated Boss

One of my dearest friends, Gadiel Gabriel who is based in Dubai, shared with me how bad he felt when his boss uttered unkindly words for him. He was so annoyed and sad of what happened, and didn’t really expect such behavior from his superior. How are we supposed to handle and how are we going to work with complicated boss? Take some of these advices:

Since you are in a place of work, don’t take it too personal. As long as you know what your duties and responsibilities are, don’t easily get frustrated. There might be some reasons beyond your work that makes your boss annoyed. Yet there are supervisors or big bosses that didn’t undergo management training, if this is your case, then talk to them, clarify and know their expectations from you and ask them how you and they can work together as a team.

There are kind of boss whose habit is to shout and humiliate their employees. If these are your kind of superior, explain how such practice has big blow with your performance. If you have a part on the conflict, admit and suggest some resolutions for you to be productive on every assignment.

Try also to recognize and deal with your own negative reactions. But this doesn’t mean you blame yourself, instead evaluate your job performance and if needed try to improve your manners.

Never ever think you are the only person to deal with this kind of boss, irritating, arrogant, or whatever negative that best describe them. Find your shock absorber or a mentor that will guide and advice you all the way. But if you think enduring your boss’s attitude will spoil your career, then take this advice - Quit!