by Margaret Buj | Jan 17, 2014 | a job, Blog, salary negotiation
Here’s a little secret you might not know: Employers hardly ever make their best offer first, and candidates who negotiate their salary generally earn more than those who don’t. (Click here to tweet this thought.) Also, very often people who at least attempt to ask...
by Margaret Buj | Jan 17, 2014 | a job, Blog, career, Career Advice, Career Development, Job Search, job seeker, jobs
Want a new job or a career this year? Follow my three simple tips to help you make a career change faster… As a lead recruiter and Interview Coach, I’m seeing that many professionals make the mistake of posting their resume/CV online, or sending their resume to...
by Margaret Buj | Dec 16, 2013 | achievement, Blog, career, Career Advice, goal setting, goals
Every year in December, I review my personal progress for the year. Would you like to play along? Here are some examples of questions I ask myself: What did I do that worked well? What am I grateful for? What did I attempt that didn’t work? Did I meet my goals? If not...
by Margaret Buj | Dec 12, 2013 | Blog, CEO, management, management job
You’ve worked long and hard to get where you are in your career. And as your company’s CEO, it falls on your shoulders to keep costs low and productivity high. While running any business comes at an expense, it is possible to trim costs with relatively...
by Margaret Buj | Dec 5, 2013 | a dream job, a job, Blog, career, Career Advice, Career Development, Career Planning, interviewing, job interview, job interviews, Job Search, jobs, management, work
This article is part of the “Interview Questions tips” series.If you are interviewing (especially for senior level positions), do you know how to make yourself stand out from other candidates? As an experienced professional, every one of your competitors... by Margaret Buj | Dec 4, 2013 | a dream job, a job, Blog, career, Career Advice, Career Development, Career Planning
Everyone has their own unique skills and interests, and an ideal career is out there for everyone—if, of course, you know where to look. Finding that perfect career can be a challenge so job seekers should take note of the tips and resources available to connect...