Author Archive: Grant McElmury
Grant McElmury is a 12-year IT Job professional, specializing in career advancement and work-life satisfaction.
This Week in IT Career Advice: July 6 to 11, 2016
Every week, the ITJobsWeb.com Employment Blog revisits the week’s top career articles. This week, we review raises, wimpy managers, and frustrating interview processes.
This Week in IT Career Advice: June 13 to June 19, 2016
Every week, the ITJobsWeb.com Employment Blog revisits the week’s top career articles. This week, we take a look at workplace friendships, career milestones, and the right LinkedIn keywords. How Do You Choose The Keywords In Your LinkedIn Headline? Learn how to select the right keywords for your LinkedIn profile for maximum visibility. The Art of Being Friends […]
This Week in Career Advice: May 9 to 15, 2016
Every week, the ITJobsWeb.com Employment Blog revisits the week’s top career articles. This week, we review failure, low-ball salary offers, and job-hunting while pregnant. Corny, But So True: 3 Life Lessons Failure Teaches You There are some lessons in life that can only be learned from failure, like the value of persistence. How To Successfully […]
This Week in Career Advice: May 2 to May 8, 2016
Every week, the ITJobsWeb.com Employment Blog brings you the top career articles with the best advice. See what’s trending this week: Ten Good Reasons To Quit Your Job This article from Forbes’ career expert Liz Ryan reminds us that we’re never trapped in a job, regardless of how we feel. Need permission to quit your job? […]
This Week in Career Advice: April 25 – May 1, 2016
Whether you’re quitting, job-hunting, or interviewing – this week’s top career articles have something in store for you! How to Turbocharge Your Productivity, According to a New York Times Reporter Who’s Literally Written Books on the Topic New York Times reporter Charles Duhigg reveals his strategy for being more productive, and how to use Disney’s […]
This Week in Career Advice: March 7 to 12, 2016
Are you in introvert, or a control freak? This week’s top articles can help you improve regardless of whats holding you back. How To Answer Eight Sticky Salary Questions From “How much are you earning now?” to “What’s the minimum you’d be willing to accept,” this article answers 8 tough salary questions you can expect […]
This Week in Career Advice: February 29 to March 6, 2016
Learn how to avoid bad workplaces, get the job using LinkedIn, and how to properly disagree with your boss. How to Disagree With Your Boss (Without Getting Fired) Learn how to open disagree with your boss in a way thats constructive and non-condescending. 4 Ways To Be Memorable On LinkedIn With so much competition on […]
This Week in Career Advice: February 22 to 28, 2016
From standing out from the pack when job-hunting, to learning to love your job – here are some of the top career articles shared this week! 10 Ways Employees Can Be More Proactive At Work Proactivity at the office can lighten your workload and alleviate workplace stress. Try these 4 ways to be more proactive […]
This Week in Career Advice: February 15 – 21, 2016
From tips on dealing with an indecisive boss, to answers to commonly asked interview questions: here are the top career articles shared this past week! Five Signs That Say ‘Take This Job At Your Own Risk’ How can you tell if the company you’re interviewing with is moments away from shutting its doors? Look for […]
This Week in Career Advice: February 8 to 14, 2016
Change your life in 2016, speak up in meetings, and learn the uncomfortable truth about your terrible boss – all in this week’s top career articles! “Don’t be a D*ck” & Other Career Tips that People Don’t Usually Tell You Sometimes non-conventional career advice is the best type to receive, like these 11 real-world tips! […]