Success at Work

Some articles on Careerbright blog that help you accelerate towards success at your workplace.

Important Tips on Seeking Recommendation

Letter of references or recommendation verify your claims of “good teamwork” “high profitability to an organization” “skilled leader” or “technically exceptional” in your resume or in the interview. So make sure that you read these tips before you [...]

All Things At ONCE

“Some of us are wired for work. It’s in our bones. Some of us are wired for family. And some of us are wired for all of it.” Mika Brezenski in All things at Once.
It is tough to strike a balance between work and family life and Mika tells her story in an honest and [...]

Hey boss, don’t be so Bossy

What we all do not like about bossiness is the control and micromanagement that comes with the word “bossy”. Environment which stifles your imagination and becomes mechanical over time is not conducive to growth and innovation. In all likelihood no one likes to work under someone bossy or overbearing.What’s wrong in being Bossy?
All in all [...]

Career in Human Resource Management

In the Careers series on Careerbright Blog, we feature an interview with Alan Collins, President & CEO at SuccessInHR.com and author of: “Unwritten HR Rules: 21 Secrets For Attaining Awesome Career Success in HR“. Alan was formerly VP HR with Pepsi and Quaker Oats – with 25 years of field, managerial and executive leadership experience [...]

I’m not Productive Today – 5 Tips to make the best of a Low Day

Have you ever had a day when you felt like nothing was falling in place? A day when the energies are low and there is no motivation to get to work? A day when the mind and body are tired and say “no” to the workplace?
The reasons might vary from physical or mental tensions or [...]

Now this is cool – Simply Hired and LinkedIn Integration

If you are searching for a job and you now the power of networking, what would be the first question that comes to your mind when you see a suitable position advertised for your dream company ABC Inc. and now you want to apply right away?
Answer: Do I know someone who is currently at ABC [...]

Latest News on Employment from the US

Here is a compilation of some recent news on job/employment news from the country.
From CNBC:
Green Jobs Success Will Take Major, Long-Term Commitment
By Trevor Curwin,, Special to CNBC.com 19 Jan 2010
The Obama administration may be tempted to wage a two-front war on climate change and joblessness by pushing for green jobs in the renewable energy sector, [...]

Important Tips on Seeking Recommendation

How Important is getting Recommendation from someone?
It is that important that it is not an alternative, it is a requirement in most jobs and getting into an undergraduate or graduate school. As you progress through your career you will find the true meaning of why people say “don’t burn your bridges” it is mainly for [...]

Micromanaging can be Good for the Team

Usually micromanaging has been seen as detrimental to business management, and rightly so. It implies distrust and tight control which of course is negative in most terms.
According to Wikipedia: In business management, micromanagement is a management style where a manager closely observes or controls the work of his or her subordinates or employees. Micromanagement is [...]

What do we need most – Inspiration or Motivation?

We all hope for something good as the new year begins, better salary at the job, or just keeping the job this year, hoping that the kids do better at school, our savings increase, the DOW stays positive and moving upwards and overall peace everywhere. Most of us hope well and plan for the year [...]

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