Everyone Deserves A Chance, Even Your Boss

Have you ever left a company, transferred, or just flat out quit a job because of a not-so-great relationship with your manager? Do you call your best friend, significant other, or anybody willing to listen to you vent about your boss day after day; the moment you get off of work?  Do you find yourself re-routing the walk to your desk the moment you spot your boss; hoping to miss out on an interaction with them?

It's been said that employees don't leave companies, they leave managers.  So...if any of my questions struck a chord or two, it's alright.  You're not alone.  But, I want to ask you just one more question.  

Have you ever had at least one honest conversation with your boss to discuss how you feel?  I realize it's a pretty radical idea, and such an action could have catastrophic results.  But, just stay with me for a few more paragraphs.

Everyone vents or complains to co-workers, family members, and friends about their bosses.   Nothing wrong with that.  Getting things off of your chest is always better than allowing them to sit and fester. Not to mention seeking feedback from a third-party; someone that can be provide objective input, is a great way to ensure that you’re evaluating the situation from all angles...not just your own.

To Make Waves In This Tough Job Market, You Need A Tough Resume!

According to a report published by the U.S. Department of Labor last month, the total number of private sector job openings has been steadily increasing since this number reached its lowest point in July 2009.  Now...this is definitely something to celebrate, especially given the financially tumultuous years that the U.S. has just fought its way through.

Now, here’s the rub…

The job opening-per-job seeker ratio is also the highest it’s ever been.  At the very beginning of the recession…in other words, before the stock market crashed in September 2008, there were 1.8 unemployed persons per job opening.  By the time the recession “ended” in June of 2009 there were 6.2 unemployed persons per job opening.  The most current data shows that today there are 5.1 unemployed job seekers per job opening. 

Hold on…it’s a little worse.

This number just divides the total number of unemployed job seekers by the total number of job openings reported nationally.  The number doesn’t factor in the total number of job applicants seeking any one position, for example the total number of employed in addition to the total number of those that are unemployed.  It also doesn’t factor that job seekers apply for multiple open positions.