This weekend brings us the spectacle of the 83rd Academy Awards--where actors, directors, musicians, editors, makeup artists, cinematographers, and all those other movie-industry types get rewarded for doing their jobs exceptionally well.
Most of us never get these levels of applause for our work--but we can dream! And we can take a lesson from the way people behave when they accept their Oscars: the best speeches show us how to best accept the praise we get in our workaday life: say thank you, share credit liberally, stay humble, and be brief--don't hog the spotlight.
Here's another lesson we can take from Hollywood folks: Even while actors, directors, producers, and crew are working on one project, they're thinking about what's next: the next film, the next screenplay, or the next pilot. And we'd all do well to keep in mind that a job search doesn’t end once you find a job. It's ongoing: the most favorable time for networking, polishing a resume, and maintaining professional relationships (and so on) is while you have a job. Devote a little bit of time each week. If your career meets an unexpected plot twist, you'll be better able to make your way to a happy ending.
Take a look at five of our favorite career-advice articles from this week:
5. We all know these job-interview basics: show up on time, bring a copy of your resume, make sure your breath is fresh, and so on. Time to take it to the next level. Read "Job Interview? 9 Great Tips to Get You to Round 2."
4. A great career doesn't just happen--it requires planning and forethought. Are you ready? Read "6 Career Decisions You'll Have to Make."
3. Speaking of Hollywood--how would you like to work with Ashton Kutcher, as his VP of Pop Culture? OK, even if the job isn't right for you, this article has tips on how to shine in any job application. Read "Job-Search Tips That Really Pop."
2. What's even harder than making a great first impression? Undoing the damage of a bad one. Read "Seven Networking No-Nos."
1. This week, one of our followers on Twitter asked for help preparing the questions he wanted to ask before a job interview--and we advised him to read "Nine Good Questions to Ask at a Job Interview."
Do you need job-search advice? What job-seeker topics would you like to see covered? Leave a message for us in the comments section below, or find @monstercareers on Twitter and send a message.
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You are so right about taking the time to get the little things right when applying for a job! I spend a lot of time interviewing prospective employees and very few present themselves well, believing that their CV or resume will make all the impression they want. Unfortunately, first impressions really do count and a good, clean and tidy personal presentation goes a very long way with an interviewer. Oh, and those who remember to smile and make eye contact with me are the ones that get the best of my attention and go to the top of my shortlist of possibles.
Posted by: Melona Cutts | Mar 1, 2011 11:51:49 AM
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