Don't Over Do it at Your Next Office Party

Every year it may happen in your city. There is an office party and some wise guy sounds of to a person in a higher position or acts out after he has way too much too drink. The next week he finds out he is out of job because he violated the rules of business etiquette and embarrassed himself and the company. This is definitely not a good way to conducts yourself at an office party. We have compiled a list of what you might want to avoid doing in order to maintain not only your job but the respect of your peers

Make sure you dress appropriately. What type of office party is it? Are costumes appropriate or are a suit and tie required? Most office parties have generally been formal. Make sure you don’t show up in a superman costume unless this type of dress in required.

Are any guests invited? Remember that the guest you may bring may directly impact you. Don’t bring your buddies who are drunk and make loud comments and use four letter words. A friend who is polite and dresses is quiet may be more appropriate.

Make sure you are also present for the party. If your bosses are expecting you to show up make sure you are present in a timely manner. You may not have to stay all night but a "showing" will do more than good.

Spend enough time meeting and speaking with the guests. This will present you with opportunities to meet new people within the company and network. Who knows maybe this will lead to a new promotion within the company.

Keep your conversations and your mood focused on a positive setting. People will remember the person who was in a bad mood and this will be a poor reflection upon that individual. Loosen up and show your other side. When you see your employers the next week they may feel differently about you if you took the time to meet with them.

Here are a few don't you will want to avoid

Don't drink too much. This will only lead to a bad situation for you. Just have a few drinks. People will notice if your near the bar the entire night.

Don’t talk strictly about business. Show people that there is more to you than just the workplace.

Don’t spread rumors or talk negatively about fellow colleagues. This is a big no no. It is unprofessional and can get you in big trouble.

Keep in mind most companies care about you and you should act accordingly.

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Should You Opt for Extreme Job-Hunting Tactics?

There is no doubt that the job market is tougher to squeeze into than ever. For some, finding a job has turned into a month-to-month, or even year-to-year process. When you are out of employment for an extensive amount of time, you may feel tempted to take some extreme routes to get your foot in the door of a company, but is this something you should really consider?

What Are Extreme Job-Hunting Tactics?

Extreme job-hunting tactics are those that have probably never crossed your mind before. Okay, well maybe they have. Let’s test this theory. Have you ever thought about writing up a sign on a huge piece of construction paper that displays your name, phone number, and skills, then walk up and down your city’s downtown? Well then, have you ever thought about taping copies of your resume all over the outside of your car?

If you have thought about doing either of these then you may have been a sanely desperate job seeker ready to work. However, if you have actually done either of these then you are an extreme job hunter – and someone who may be a bit insanely desperate. At least this is what some think of those who have taken on similar strategies to find work. Now the real question is does this really work?

Should You Take This Route?

Depending on the career you’re looking for, it may not hurt to take this route. For instance, a cab driver living in New York taped his resume to the back of his cab’s passenger-side seat in case any occupants were looking for help. While his attempt was bold, it still was subtler than other tactics and could actually work.

But it’s good to keep in mind that there’s no proven track record showing that extreme job hunting works. Essentially, you will probably hear about the rare cases where the bold individual was able to snag the job of a lifetime only to become a successful businessperson and millionaire (everyone’s dream, right?). But this is by no means the norm. Most employers aren’t going to take you seriously if you stand on the corner with your resume taped to your chest. Instead, they may toss you some change and keep walking by.

So How Can You Find a Job?

The tried-and-true ways to find work include applying the traditional way and networking. While the economy is going through a tough time, leaving many employers at a stand-still when it comes to hiring, there are still jobs available. This means, if you’re qualified, you can get hired. Tweaking your resume, building a professional presence online through social networking, and stepping away from the computer to network in person can help get your foot in the door. If you take all of these steps, you are more likely to find a job faster than participating in an extreme job-hunting strategy.

So are you ready to get out there and snag the job you want? Then don’t wait another minute. Get started on your resume and cover letter, catch up with your old contacts for networking purposes, and update your online profiles. You’ll get that job you want in no time flat.

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Di Jepang, Twitter Kalahkan Facebook

Pengguna Internet yang menggunakan Twitter 16,3 persen, di atas AS yang 9,8 persen.

Jack Dorsey, Evan Williams, dan Biz Stone mungkin tak pernah membayangkan Twitter, media sosial yang mereka dirikan pada 2006, justru menemukan rumah di Jepang. Ketiga orang Amerika Serikat ini mungkin akan bingung mengetahui persentase pengguna internet yang memakai Twitter justru lebih tinggi di Jepang daripada di negara asalnya.

Pada 19 Juni 2010 ini, Twitter telah menjadi situs nomor 13 terbanyak diakses di Jepang menurut Alexa.com. Jauh lebih tinggi daripada Facebook yang hanya mendapat tempat di urutan ke-26 di negeri Sakura ini. Untuk diketahui, di Indonesia, Facebook adalah situs nomor satu.

Kesuksesan Twitter ditunjang dengan munculnya versi Bahasa Jepang, lengkap dengan aksaranya pada tahun 2008. Oktober 2009, muncul pula versi mobile Twitter dalam bahasa Jepang. Sejak itu, semua orang Jepang sepertinya jadi sibuk "berkicau".

Di televisi, ditayangkan berbagai "kicauan" para tweeps. Bar memasang layar khusus yang memampangkan "kicauan" di Twitter mengenai Piala Dunia. Mantan Perdana Menteri pun ikut asyik tweeting.

Proporsi pengguna Internet yang menggunakan Twitter melesat mencapai 16,3 persen, jauh melampaui Amerika Serikat yang 9,8 persen. Twitter menjadi media sosial terbesar kedua di Jepang setelah mixi, sebuah media sosial lokal yang mirip Facebook.

Namun Nielsen Online menyatakan, pada April lalu, Twitter sempat melampaui mixi. Sehari, hampir 8 juta tweeps muncul di Jepang atau 12 persen dari total pengguna twitter sedunia per hari.

Sementara itu, hanya tiga persen pengguna Internet menggunakan Facebook. Bandingkan dengan 62 persen di Amerika.

"Orang Jepang menikmati bentuk paling beragam dan paling kaya dari Twitter sebagai alat komunikasi," kata Daisuke Tsuda, seorang penulis yang memiliki 65 ribu follower di Twitter. "Twitter seperti penemuan ulang Internet," ujarnya kepada the Associated Press.

Mengapa bisa begitu?

Jawabannya adalah bahasa Jepang itu sendiri. Lebih banyak yang terucapkan dalam karakter Jepang di 140 karakter yang disediakan Twitter. Kata "informasi" dalam bahasa Jepang hanya membutuhkan dua karakter. Jelas, akademisi dan politisi bisa memberikan informasi yang panjang lebar melalui sebuah tweet.

Kemudian, Twitter memungkinkan seseorang tetap anonim. Anonimitas merupakan aturan yang umum di situs populer Jepang.

Ketiga, Twitter terbukti juga alat bisnis yang efektif. Perusahaan-perusahaan memanfaatkan Twitter untuk menjangkau konsumen dan mendapatkan masukan; sebuah aplikasi yang berdaya jangkau luas dan murah.

Dengan kata lain, kata Rocky Eda, manager komunikasi Digital Garage, yang menyokong operasi Twitter di Jepang, warga Negeri Sakura merasa "Twitter sangat Jepang," (kd)

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