Are you ready for a raise? Preparation is one of the most important factors in successfully requesting a raise. Getting the timing right, structuring the request, and justifying your raise are all components of a successful request for a raise. Over the next couple of weeks, we will look at a 14-day challenge will help… [Read More]
Questions to Ask in Your Review
Questions to Ask in Your Review Here is a brief list of questions to ask in your performance review: On a scale of 1 to 10, where 10 is someone about to be promoted, and 1 is someone about to be fired, what number would you rate me? How are you measuring my success in… [Read More]
Jobseeker’s Guide to Preparing for a Performance Review
Performance appraisal. Your annual review. This once-a-year process usually involves a self-assessment as well as feedback from a manager. If this is your first appraisal at this company, find out how it’s typically handled — and what it involves — either by asking co-workers or your manager. If this is not your first review, get… [Read More]
How to Handle Unemployment After 50
Here are some tips to help you if you find yourself unemployed during your 50s and 60s 1. Don’t wait to start looking. According to a 2015 survey conducted by the AARP Public Policy Institute, jobseekers who start their job search immediately tend to be more successful in landing a new job than those who… [Read More]
When You’re Not Ready to Retire
When You’re Not Ready to Retire There are some professions with mandatory retirement requirements — for example, airline pilots, air traffic controllers, and public safety workers. For many workers, however, they’re not ready to — or financially able to — retire at age 59. Traditionally, full Social Security benefits were available at age 65, with… [Read More]
New Premium Services from All★Star Career Services
All★Star Career Services prides itself on staying on the leading edge of current trends in the career services industry and being a one-stop-shop for all your career services needs. Introducing a new line of premium add-on services for new and existing clients of All★Star Career Services. PREMIUM ADD-ON SERVICES Concierge LinkedIn Service – $200 This… [Read More]
Formula for a Quick Introduction
“Tell me about yourself,” the interviewer says. “So, what do you do?” asks the person you just met at a networking get-together. You find yourself on an elevator with a person you’ve wanted to meet. What do you say? Be ready to say something! It’s smart to prepare a brief summary of your background and… [Read More]
The Great Resignation: Career Crisis or Something Else?
The Great Resignation: Career Crisis or Something Else? If you’ve read a newspaper or watched the news recently, you’ve probably heard about the large number of people considering a career change … or outright quitting their jobs. If you’re one of those contemplating quitting — or if you’ve actually done it, you’re not alone. It’s… [Read More]
How Do I Include Personal Pronouns on My Résumé and/or LinkedIn Profile?
How Do I Include Personal Pronouns on My Résumé and/or LinkedIn Profile? You may have noticed pronouns (he/him/his, she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/hir/zir) being included on social media profiles, email signatures, and in the job search process in general. Including pronouns can prevent accidental misgendering, helping you avoid having to correct a hiring manager or recruiter using… [Read More]
Creating Your Contact List
There are four basic categories of networking contacts. Each has its own unique value and a good networking campaign will draw from each category. You can use the forms on the following page for further brainstorming and as tracking for who you will contact. 1. People you know well: friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers. This… [Read More]
