Getting Older Stinks » career http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog Grey, fat and middle aged is no way to go through life. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:31:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Asking for a promotion http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2012/02/08/asking-for-a-promotion/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2012/02/08/asking-for-a-promotion/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:31:08 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2012/02/08/asking-for-a-promotion/ Asking for a promotion or raise too soon is one of the biggest downfalls for people looking for career advancement.

You never want to seem pushy, especially if you really do not deserve to be advanced.

From: monster.com

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From: monster.com

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From: kiplinger.com

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From: askmen.com

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From: airarticles.com

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From: kiplinger.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/10/27/letting-other-save-face/feed/ 0 Planning for conversations http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/09/12/planning-for-conversations/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/09/12/planning-for-conversations/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:00:38 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/09/12/planning-for-conversations/ As you prepare for a function, come up with three things to talk about as well as four generic questions that will get others talking.

If you’ve met the host before, try to remember things about her, such as her passion for a sport or a charity you’re both involved in.

From: careerbuilder.com

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Find a day or weekend once a year — more often if you feel the need or if you’re planning a major career change — and schedule a retreat for yourself.

From: quintcareers.com

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Leadership is not the exclusive preserve of the wealthy and educated. Leadership is a matter of personal conviction and believing strongly in a cause or aim.

From: businessballs.com

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]]> http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/09/becoming-a-leader/feed/ 0 Top tip for improving your resume http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/02/top-tip-for-improving-your-resume/ http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/02/top-tip-for-improving-your-resume/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:00:21 +0000 dlumerman http://www.gettingolderstinks.com/blog/2011/08/02/top-tip-for-improving-your-resume/ A proven way to advance in your career is to be continually acquiring new knowledge.

Stay on top of trends or developments in your field and make sure that your current resume reflects those needed skills.

From: allbusiness.com

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