Is your email letting you down?

You may not know it but your email address could be letting you down big time by getting you rejected from the job of your dreams.

Well all probably have a funny or cheeky email address which we use and it doesn’t seem a problem when emailing friends or entering your details on to online shops, yet this email address could be stopping you from getting that new job, especially now in a highly competitive jobs market.

If you don’t think there is anything wrong with your address try putting yourself in the place of your prospective employer. They have just used a recruitment services company to advertise a position and have been inundated with highly qualified applicants. When it come to whittling down these applicants to chose those to interview who do you think they will prefer, someone with a straight forward professional email address of the first and last name, or someone who has a cheeky email address which mentions the size of his package. Most employers are of course going to choose the former candidate, even if you might well be far better in the interviews.

So to avoid this situation it well worth creating a new email address made up of your first and last name to place of your CV and job applications, this way you might just get that slim advantage over other candidates which could help you clinch that job.

How to Ask for A Raise

Asking for a raise is one of the most difficult things to do in a work environment. Although we put so much effort into our workplace, it can be difficult to ask others to acknowledge this contribution in the form of a raise in the amount which we are paid. Although asking for a raise is difficult in most cases, here are some ways that you can ask for the raise and ensure that it is granted:

• Demonstrate the milestones and work that you have completed within the company. This can be done by demonstrating with a list of accomplishments or simply by offering letters of recommendations that have been written by other members of the management and staff. This can help to give merit to the fact that you deserve a raise.
• Dress professionally. In most cases, you should place your best foot forward when asking for a raise. Asking for a raise should include professional attire to demonstrate a professional attitude. When making an appearance to higher staff, it is important to look the part. Mirror their wardrobe to demonstrate your willingness and eagerness to become a part of the upper levels of the company.

Be confident. When asking for a raise, it is essential that you display confidence through the entire process, from making the initial request to speaking with management staff and asking about the status of the raise. Confidence will ensure that management takes you seriously.