Dear Savvy,
I'm wondering what you think is the best method for getting into a company. I am looking for a job in my area, and there is a specific company that I want to work for.
My knee-jerk reaction is to apply for any job that I am capable of doing, but the more I think about it the more I think that it may not be a good idea.
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While being a supermodel is hands-down out of the question for most of us, Heidi Klum's business sense is something that can inspire and motivate any working girl. She's smiling on the cover of InStyle's December issue and inside the magazine she spells out her five rules for success. The rule below is my favorite.
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You're not fooling anyone with the lies on your resume, and you're only hurting yourself by submitting a deceptive résumé to a prospective employer. Experts know that during a time of high unemployment like we have now, candidates are more likely to misrepresent their credentials, especially education. Applicants may feel they need to lie in order to get an interview, but you're wasting both your time and the employer's if you aren't who your résumé says you are.
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Severance packages are like parting gifts from an employer that say 'sorry things didn't work out.' Forty-five percent of you said you'd volunteer to give up your job if your boss asked for volunteers, and if that were reality you'd be rewarded with a severance package.
Because most companies use their own formulas for determining severance, it's difficult to predict how much severance you'd get should a pink slip come your way.
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Last night, Michael, Andy, and Oscar took a business trip that got them out of The Office and took them to Canada. While Michael is off with the concierge from their hotel, Andy and Oscar get drunk together and enjoy each other's company. Andy tries to play Oscar's wingman by approaching two men in the bar he thought were gay, and Oscar encourages Andy to drunk dial Angela and ask her why she won't "do him."
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Doing what you can to prepare for a performance review puts you in the best position possible for a smooth experience, but unexpected bumps can certainly arise. If you and your boss haven't been communicating well, that leaves an open door for surprise comments that could shake your confidence. Don't let these minor moments distract you from getting the most from your review.
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Annual performance reviews often coincide with the holiday season, and that's at least true for Sugar HQ. While there's nothing to really be scared about, it's natural to try and think about what negative feedback you could be facing by over-analyzing the smallest mistakes from the past year. It's more productive to brush up on the positive details rather than be consumed by the negative, so replace any ounce of dread you have by being confidently prepared.
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It's a troubling time for the publishing industry, and the largest US company of them all, Time Inc., is reacting by cutting jobs from its magazines. Time has asked for 100 volunteers from its editorial staff at a handful of publications, including Time, People, and Sports Illustrated, to volunteer to give up their jobs.
Volunteers would of course leave with severance packages (terms undisclosed to the media).
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Barack Obama is my boss. How would you like to be able to technically say that? If you're serious about wanting a job under the Obama administration, now is the time to apply. 
