10 Most Common Blunders People on the Job Make

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

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Ditch the Cold Call, Send an Approach Letter First

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT

Help employers find you! Check out all the jobs and post your resume.

Cold Calls are...

5 Steps to Becoming a More Active Listener

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT
OK, You Can Talk, But Can You Also LISTEN?!
By Skip Freeman, "Headhunter" Hiring Secrets

Weve all...

Are YOU Time-Management "Challenged"?

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Skip Freeman, "Headhunter" Hiring Secrets

How well are you managing your valuable, irreplaceable time? Do you consistently...

Career Checklist for Your LinkedIn Profile

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT
A DIY LinkedIn Profile Audit Checklist
Set yourself up for professional networking success on LinkedIn
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10 Signs It???s Time to Break Up With Your Job

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Heather Huhman, Glassdoor.com

Is your current job leaving you feeling blue?

Even...

Top Reasons to Continue Hunting for a New Job

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT
Why You Should Always be Hunting for a New Job
By Erin Kennedy, Certified Professional Resume Writer...

3 Common Resume Problems ??? Does Your Resume Fall Prey to One of These?

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Jessica Holbrook Hernandez, Expert Resume Writer

Are you overlooking common

Is 2013 the Year YOU Start MAKING Things Happen?

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Skip Freeman, "Headhunter" Hiring Secrets

By the time this blog is posted 2012 will be all but over. As we enter...

Introvert Tip ??? Top 3 Innate Strengths for Public Speaking

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Patricia Weber, Business Coach for Introverts

The...

Is Your Resume Ready for 2013? Think Again!

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:00:00 AM GMT

Think Your Resume's Ready for 2013? Read This First
By Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer

Determined to...

2012 Highest Paying Biotechnology Jobs

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:00:00 AM GMT
The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the field of biotechnology as growing at 31 pct, much faster than other fields, with a median salary of $79,000. There are and will be a wide variety of employment opportunities that range from...

4 Things Not to Say to Your Boss

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:00 AM GMT
Things You Should Not Say to Your Boss
By Angela Rose, BioSpace.com

A survey by The American Psychological Association (APA) revealed that work significantly impacts the stress levels of 62 percent of Americans. Fifty...

Your Attitude: 6 Things You Need to Know for Your Job Search

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:00:00 AM GMT
6 Things You Need to Consider About Your Attitude When Looking for Work
By Bob McIntosh, Career Trainer...

What's All the Fuss Over Introverts?

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Bob McIntosh, Career Trainer

There are many self-help books for introverts - Self-Promotion for Introverts, Ancowitz; Networking...

9 Ways to Limit Distractions at Work

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Angela Rose, BioSpace.com

How many times are you distracted at the office on an average day? What do you think these interruptions cost you in productive work time? The answer is probably more than you think. According to a survey of more than 500 workers conducted by uSamp, more than 50 percent of workers waste an hour or more each day on interruptions. Sixty percent are regularly interrupted...

Occupy Wall Street Protesters Destroy Their Job Hunting Prospects

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Michael Mercer, Ph.D.

Occupy Wall Street protesters will have a hard time getting jobs, declares Michael Mercer, Ph.D...

Should You Relocate for a New Job?

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Angela Rose, BioSpace.com

With 14 million Americans still unemployed, and the unemployment rate holding at 9.1 percent according to August Bureau of Labor Statistics data, relocating for a new job may seem like an increasingly worthwhile proposition to many. In fact, according to a survey by consulting firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas, 9.4 percent of job seekers relocated for...

8 Traits Employers are Really Looking for

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Angela Rose, BioSpace.com

With almost 14 million Americans still unemployed, competition for available jobs is vigorous. Hiring managers and human resources departments often receive...

How to Reinvent Yourself in a Changing World

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Angela Rose, BioSpace.com

Change is inevitable. And if there is one thing the recent recession has taught all of us, its that no job lasts forever. While cutbacks and layoffs have occurred across the board, some industries have been harder hit than others. Its no secret that the biotech industry has seen massive layoffs. A June 2011 article in the New York Times pointed to drug...

How to Make a Great Impression at Your New Job

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Angela Rose, BioSpace.com

Whew... the hard part is finally over. Youve found a new job and it should be nothing but smooth sailing from now on. You have earned that sigh of relief, but dont get too comfortable. In these days of at-will employment and probationary periods, landing the job doesnt necessarily mean keeping it. Its essential that you make a great impression as soon as...

Ignore These 10 Outdated Pieces of Career Advice

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Job-search advice that worked a decade or more ago isnt always effective today. In fact, some of it can hurt your chances.

Here are 10 pieces of job-search advice that are now outdated and you should ignore:

Take Your Talent to Work Day

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Peter Weddle

You are destined to be nothing special, so you might as well accept it. That was the message from a prominent career counselor writing in a major news magazine this week. As he blithely put it, Failures may help you realize you are average; not everyone can be a star. And then, just to smack you down a little further, he adds the following obtusely patronizing observation...

4 Ways to Overcome Job Search Depression

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Angela Rose, BioSpace.com

Dont Give Up! Keeping Your Spirits up During a Long Job Search

The economy sucks. Despite governmental best intentions, the unemployment rate was holding steady at 9.1 percent as of May 2011. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (and they should know), the total number of unemployed Americans has reached 13.9 million. The group categorized...

The Weak Link Syndrome (LinkedIn)

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Peter Weddle

It was partly my own fault. I realize that now. I naively accepted an invitation on LinkedIn to connect with someone I didnt know. I did confirm that this person was in the employment field, and since Im terrible at remembering names, I...

Warning Signs You May Need a New Job

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Warning Signs You May Need a New Job

By Angela Rose, BioSpace.com

Sunday Nights Fill me With Dread...and Nine Other Signs its Time to Look for a New Job

Anyone familiar with the movie "Office Space" knows the phrase "a case of the Mondays" (as well as the...

5 Ethical Ways to Search For a New Job While Employed

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
5 Ethical Ways to Search For a New Job While Employed

By Angela Rose, BioSpace.com

Job Searching on the Company Dime and Other Routes to the Unemployment Line

Ethics-shmethics, who needs em? The answer is YOU do, especially if youre searching for your next...

Pitfalls to be Avoided by Experienced Job Seekers

Thu, 12 May 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
One might conclude that experienced people seeking employment are not likely to make mistakes in the job interview because they have been there before.

Unfortunately, it is not true. Experienced people can be just as prone to mistakes as their younger counterparts. Whatever lessons the individual may have learned in previous job hunts may be overlooked in the latest quest for employment...

Three Hiring Practices That Should Be Illegal

Thu, 12 May 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Finding a job is hard enough these days, as evidenced by the stubbornly high unemployment rate in the U.S., which ticked up to 9% in April 2011, according to the Labor Department. As if massive downsizing, intense competition for jobs and outsourcing weren't enough, American workers must also contend with misguided hiring practices that are prevalent in virtually every industry in the country. Following...

Improve Your Observational Skills to Get the Job

Thu, 05 May 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Weve all heard the saying, You have two ears and one mouth for a reason, meaning its more important to listen than it is to talk. Never underestimate listening skills when it comes to career success. However, we also have two eyes; have you considered how to improve your observation skills? A true leader (and a successful job seeker) not only listens well, but also develops a keen sense of what...

6 Myths About Credit Report Checks by Employers

Thu, 05 May 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Competition for decent jobs is fierce these days, but are employers weeding out undesirables by analyzing every applicant's credit report? Forget what you think you know about employers' credit check process --the reality may surprise you. Myth No. 1: Most employers pull all applicant's reports: If you do have credit problems, you just may be safe from scrutiny. The 2010 Society for Human Resource...

Want a Job? Ignore These Outdated Job-Hunting Beliefs

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Want a Job? Ignore These Outdated Job-Hunting Beliefs

By Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW, BS/HR...

What Do Employers Seek From Job Seekers?

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Is there really a secret formula to win the hearts of employers? This must be one question that plagues the minds of job seekers and graduates looking out to secure their first job with an employer. If there is some confusion in matching the aspirations of the employer with the job seeker it is purely on the grounds that there is a void in the two entities and what is important is that both employer...

Survival Skills in the Chemical and Pharma Industries

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Every morning, John K. Thottathil puts on a suit and tie and prepares for the long workday ahead. Hes up earlier than anyone else in his house, and hes the last one to go to bed. Thottathil, a Ph.D. organic chemist who lives in the Chicago area, has been looking for a full-time position for the past three years. As a result of industry mergers and acquisitions, Thottathil was laid off in 2005 from...

How To Explain You Got Fired From Your Last Job and Other Job Seeking Hurdles

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Many job seekers have similar problems that hinder their job search and push back their career progress. Funny enough, the main deterrent that prevents people from achieving the results they desire from their job search is self-fulfilling: Paranoia that they will not get a job coupled with a steeply declining level of self-confidence can be a vicious cycle. Here are some common situations that lead...

Use the Side Door to Enter This Tough Job Market

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
With the new realities of this job economy you can't rely on posted positions to land career opportunities. Innovation, creativity and strategic thinking are the most sought after competencies by employers, so use these skills to get into organizations where the front door is clearly locked. A side door entry is possible and will distinguish you as a resilient career builder that found an alternative...

Where Will You Be in Five Years?

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
If you dread facing this question, you're in good company. But you have to answer it. Fear notwe can help. Most people have been asked that perennial, and somewhat annoying, question: "Where do you see yourself in five years?" Of course it is asked most often in a job interview, but it may also come up in a conversation at a networking event or a cocktail party. Knowing and communicating your career...

Is the 'Mommy Track' Still Taboo?

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
In Saturdays WSJ, writer Virginia Postrel has a retrospective on the Mommy Track. She takes us back to a controversial 1989 Harvard Business Review article by Felice N. Schwartz called Management Women and the New Facts of Life. Schwartz started with the fact that not all working women want the same things. Some are chiefly career-focused, making the same trade-offs traditionally made by the...

The Upside-Down Job Market

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
The biggest changes in family life sometimes happen gradually. New employment data suggest one such seismic change is upon us: Job-holding patterns between the generations have turned upside down. In the past, Grandma and Grandpa tended to retire to a life of leisure in their sixties, while teenagers were expected to work. As recently as 2000, boys ages 16 and 17 were far more likely to hold paying...

More Than Half of New Managers are Blind Sided by The Job

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
More Than Half of New Managers are Blind Sided by The Job

By Scott Erker, Talent Management...

Recruiter Reveals What Makes a Bad Job Candidate

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Dont Be That Guy The Bad Candidate. Yup, I said it right out loud there are bad candidates out there. I take my job very seriously. When I started this career way back in the early 90s, my first boss taught me to respect the process and to respect my candidates. I learned that I was dealing with a persons CAREER and if I screw up their reputation, I am screwing around with their ability to...

3 Social Networking Profiles That Will Determine Whether Or Not You Get Hired

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Social networking platforms have risen in popularity over the past few years, so much so that some employers are looking toward these profiles as a determining factor in the hiring process. Candidates are now expected to have -- and actively update -- their social networking profiles so recruiters will know whos the right fit. In order to be on par with your competition, heres how you can optimize...

Consider These Questions Before Pursuing an Advanced Degree

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Pursuing an advanced degree has long been considered a good career move. While the decision often depends on an individual's field of work, most employers are impressed by applicants with advanced degrees. In the current economic climate, however, the value of advanced degrees has become a point of contention. With so many people unemployed, one argument goes that an advanced degree can make a given...

Tips for Avoiding Recruiters??? Blacklists

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
There are reasons why recruiters or hiring managers do not call back some job seekers: blacklists! In todays tough job market, desperate job seekers are pursuing what little jobs are available. Hiring managers have plenty of applicants to choose from, so they are justifiably selective and quick to record any negatives they discover. If you are blacklisted, recruiters do not submit you to jobs today...

Marketing Overqualified to Your Advantage in the Job Search

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
If you are lucky enough to land a job interview in this difficult market, make sure you are in control of your message. This is especially important for seasoned candidates who often hear that they are overqualified for a position. With a generation of experienced individuals that were laid off in the recession, organizations are seeing a lot of senior candidates apply for roles below their typical...

Jobless In 2010? Six Tax Breaks You Can't Miss

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
If you were one of the millions of unemployed individuals in the United States in 2010, you may be entitled to some tax deductions designed to benefit those who are temporarily out of work. Here are six tax breaks that anyone who was jobless during 2010 might be able to take advantage of, when filing 2010 taxes. (Rebounding from a stint of unemployment can be a frustrating thing to do. These tips should...

Job Search for the New Decade: Seven Secrets to Embracing Change and Building a Fulfilling Career

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Job Search for the New Decade: Seven Secrets to Embracing Change and Building a Fulfilling Career

Presenting a Consistent Image During Your Job Search

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Theres an old adage in communication: Tell the audience what youre going to tell them, then tell them, and then tell them what you told them. In other words, preview, present, and review. The objective of this communication strategy is to make sure your message gets across. While saying something five times may seem redundant to you, you can be sure that it will stick in the mind of your listener...

Marketing Overqualified to Your Advantage in the Job Search

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
If you are lucky enough to land a job interview in this difficult market, make sure you are in control of your message. This is especially important for seasoned candidates who often hear that they are overqualified for a position. With a generation of experienced individuals that were laid off in the recession, organizations are seeing a lot of senior candidates apply for roles below their typical...

Are You Cut Out for Management?

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Q: Youre very good at your job and although you didnt ask for it, you have been promoted into a management position for the first time. How different will it be from your current job?

A. They may call it a promotion, but moving into management is really like changing careers. Its a field unto itself, says Billie G. Blair, an organizational psychologist and C.E.O. of Change Strategists...

The Main Reason You Won't Find a Job

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Its not big news that finding a job is difficult these days. Dependent upon which area of the country youre in, it can be almost impossible with some areas having employment higher than the national average of 11%. But in my experience as a career coach, the main reason that people are not finding a job is not because there are no jobs. It is because of their attitude. The majority of job-seekers...

Over 55 and Looking For A Job? Five Strategies From a Top Career Coach

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Dont ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. Maggie Mistal, career coach and Sirius XM radio host, loves this quote from Theologian Howard Thurman. But Mistal has heard enough corporate castaway tales from her clientele and radio-call-ins to know that soul searching is the first step to making a successful...

I Failed the Personality Test - How Can I Recover?

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
I Failed the Personality Test - How Can I Recover?

How to Use a Job Rejection to Your Advantage

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
If youre job-searching, you know all too well the awful feeling of realizing that you didnt get a job, especially if it was one you really wanted. Even great candidates find themselves striking out again and again in this market, simply because there are far more job seekers than jobs available. But if youre like most people, you probably dont realize that you can actually make productive use of...

7 "No-Brainer" Job Search Mistakes Too Many Jobseekers Make

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Those jobseekers who do not read this article will very likely make one, or more, of the seven job search mistakes about to be mentioned in this missive, and it will cost them the job offers they were hoping to find. Guess what... so will most of the people who do read this job search article make some of the same mistakes; mistakes that will usually cool any warmed interest by an employer-of-choice...

How to Work With a Recruiter to Find a Job

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
For job seekers, working with a third-party recruiter often raises questions. Who exactly do they work for? Whats the best way to use their connections to your advantage? And more specifically, what should you do if youre contacted by more than one recruiter who represents the same company? Unlike internal recruiters, who work directly for a company thats looking to hire, third-party recruiters...

Be Yourself - Show Employers What Makes You Different

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
When you're applying for a new job, don't try to be something you're not. Instead, make the most of what you are. That's the message Leslie Davies, president of Impact Image Essentials Group, will tell people who attend her image consulting presentations at the Career Show.

21 Ways to Avoid Job Interview Anxiety

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Career experts often offer helpful tips for reducing job interview anxiety. But you dont want to reduce job interview anxiety; you want to avoid it altogether. Before you say, But thats impossible! lets clarify: You dont actually have to eliminate the anxiety. You only have to avoid letting it show. Anxiety is a turn-off. In a job interview, you want to come across as confident, competent, and...

Employer Credit Checks on Job Seekers Draw Scrutiny

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Checking the credit histories of job applicantsa common practice among employersis coming under fire. Four states have passed laws in the past three years that limit the practice, and similar bills have been introduced in 20 other states and Congress. The issue has surfaced in the wake of the recession, which has left many unemployed workers with tattered credit.

What Employers Owe Internal Applicants

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
One of the most frustrating characteristics of employment promotions is the lack of candor. Consider this scenario: An employee has been applying for various promotional opportunities for the past five years. Each time she has been turned down, she has received a letter thanking her for her interest and noting that a highly qualified candidate was selected. The people on the oral board have been warned...

10 Questions to Ask Before You Quit Your Job

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
The economy may be rebounding, but employee morale levels have not. Many workers are doing more for the same or less compensationon top of having lost their administrative help, retirement matches or bonuses. They may have survived layoffswatching friends and leaders walk solemnly out the doorbut they arent as happy about it as employers might expect.

Job Satisfaction vs. a Big Paycheck

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
DOES earning a higher salary make you happier? Its an issue that tugs at many of us: the tradeoff between a satisfying job and a satisfying paycheck. Students have to ponder the question when considering a college major or embarking on a career. Workers are concerned about it when weighing a promotion that would bring longer hours and more stress along with higher pay.

Beware the Interviewer in a Soft Chair

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
US News -- If you'd like your interviewer to think of you as a stable choice for the job, you'd better hope he's sitting in a hard chair. New research indicates that the characteristics of the objects an individual is touching can unconsciously influence their thoughts and perceptionssuch as how a hiring manager might perceive a job candidate.

Hiring Managers Share Secrets Of Landing A Job

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Ever wonder what the human resources folks collectively have to say in regards to landing a job? Over the past couple years at Capital Area Michigan Works! we have compiled what we call "Straight Talk" from employers. We've shared these tips and comments with our staff and job seekers, and now we'd like to share with you, straight from the employers' mouths, what you need to do to get a job:

How Not To Embarrass Yourself When Doing Your Elevator Pitch

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Business Insider -- Its embarrassing, isnt it? Doing the elevator pitch feels so awkward, embarrassing and unnatural like youre hawking a product on a late night infomercial. Yet its such an important part of the job search that everybody has to have one.

Do You Really Know How People Perceive You?

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Do You Really Know How People Perceive You?

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The No. 1 Quality For Career Success

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
US News -- Do you want to pursue your passion? Do you want a career that makes you feel alive? Here is a quote that, in one sentence, sums up the secret recipe to making it happen. Its a quote that gets to the essence of what it takes to create a passion-filled career (and a passion-filled life, for that matter).

Avoid These Mistakes and Impress Hiring Manager

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
What Not to Do and Say on the Important Interview Day. It's hard enough landing an interview, so when you do, you don't want to blow it. Here are 10 mistakes to avoid when sitting in the hot seat to win over the hiring manager.

5 Reasons You Didn't Get The Job

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
With the unemployment rate still at 9.5% in the United States, you may find yourself in the position of applying, interviewing and still remaining jobless. You may have thought it was a sure thing; you may have left the office laughing and joking with the interviewer. So why was someone else hired and you weren't? These five reasons may shed some light on the situation. (Read Taking The Lead In The...

5 Unconventional Ways to Find a Job

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Even with hints of economic recovery in the air, getting a hired into a new job has never been harder, even for the fully qualified. I know many people who are or have been on extended periods of unemployment in the past year and one common theme is that the usual methods of getting hired arent working. Read

Can't Work, Can't Get Work: The Unemployment Trap

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Two years ago, Alexandra Jarrin had a corporate job outside of New York City that paid $56,000. Now she's out of work and, having depleted 99 weeks of unemployment benefits, out of money, too. The New York Times profiles Jarrin today and, in so doing, does more than provide just another case study in struggles of unemployed Americans.

Behavior and Attitude, Not Competence, Got You Fired

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Being fired comes as a shock to most people. Whether its because of downsizing, re-engineering, acquisition or merger, most people who are fired believe they just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. More often, though, it has to do with behaviour and attitude.

Older Workers Toughest Goal: Selling Themselves

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Older workers must first understand the realities of the career world as it exists today before they are ready to pitch themselves to employers. Your goal is to convince employers youre not a vestige of a bygone work era but a high-energy chameleon who quickly adapts to any environment. Picture yourself walking out a revolving door then walking back in with a new attitude and a new take on life.

How Will The Age of Women Affect The Workplace?

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
For the past century womens progress has been cast as a struggle for equality. But what if equality isnt the end point? What if modern post-industrial society is simply better suited to women? Thats the question Hanna Rosin posed in a provocative article in The Atlantic Monthly.

Our Male Identity Crisis: What Will Happen to Men?

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
We are experiencing a male identity crisis in Western Society, brought into sharp focus by the global economic downturn.First, we are seeing a significant shift in the nature of education and employment trends which will have a huge impact on male identities. Boys are seriously under-achieving in public schools in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia, according to several recent research studies...

You're the Perfect Fit, So Why Did the Hiring Manager Say, "No"?

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
You're the Perfect Fit, So Why Did the Hiring Manager Say, "No"?

Poll: How Much Is Beauty Worth at Work?

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
NEWSWEEK surveyed hiring managers and job seekers about the role of beauty in the workplace. The bottom line? It pays to be good-looking. Weve all heard the stories about how pretty people have it easy: babies smile more around good-looking parents; handsome kids get better grades and jobs, and earn more money; the list goes on. Still, wed probably all like to think that weve earned our jobs on...

Smart Employers and Smart Job Applicants Seek the Same Thing

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Smart Employers and Smart Job Applicants Seek the Same Thing

Seven Ways Not to Use Your Connections to Get a Job

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
US News -- Most of us know by now that using connections is the best way to find a job. Open jobs are simply so hard to find that our best hope often rests in our friends, neighbors, acquaintances, and even relatives. They hear about the openings before we do. Many articles tell you how to use your connections to find a job, but few tell you what not to do. Here are seven ways you shouldn't use your...

Over 50 and Making it in Today's Job Market

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM -- Many 50-somethings, long-established in their professional careers, have recently lost their jobs. They have been blind-sided and completely unsure of what to do next. Many don't even have resumes and have not been on a job interview in over 20 years. They are, understandably, overcome by fear and procrastination.

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