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Ten Reasons I'm Grateful To The Managers Who Fired Me
I got fired several times in a row, early in my career. I was on a subsistence budget anyway, so getting fired really put me in a financial bind. Each time I got fired, I had to hustle to get a new job. I didn’t have time to mope about having been fired.
I had to react fast just in order to pay the rent!
Computer and Information Systems Managers
If you're a computer-savvy problem-solver who loves technology, this might be the career for you. Computer and information systems managers (often called information technology managers or IT project managers) coordinate the work of computer professionals and help top managers make crucial business decisions. These individuals are an important part of the technology and administration of their company, and in some cases, they are top managers.
Résumé-Writing Tips For Managers And Executives
Job seekers often communicate a first impression through their résumés. In the newly updated edition of "Expert Résumés for Managers and Executives," authors Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark stress the importance of a strong résumé for all applicants.
"A vital component of your career management plan is your résumé, which must instantly position you as a well-qualified and highly competitive candidate," the authors say. "The easiest way to accomplish that objective is by developing a powerful, performance-based résumé."
In their book, Enelow and Kursmark provide numerous résumé samples, divided by career field, that are aimed at people at all levels of management, from front-line supervisors to top-level executives. They also offer nine strategies for writing effective résumés:
1. Write for the job you want: "You cannot write an effective résumé without knowing, at least to some degree, what type or types of positions you will be seeking."