Archive for August, 2005
Boomers may lead next start-up boom
Posted on 26. Aug, 2005 by Bill.
Boomers may lead next start-up boom
Maybe it’s not such a bad thing seniors are rejoining the workforce in droves.
At least that’s the take on a new report out of outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, which tracks layoff activity and hiring trends.
The country, it would seem, is standing at the precipice of another explosion in [...]
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Women Who Step Out of the Corporate World Find It Hard to Step Back In
Posted on 25. Aug, 2005 by Bill.
Women Who Step Out of the Corporate World Find It Hard to Step Back In
Women executives who leave the corporate world when they hit a glass ceiling, want to raise a family fulltime or decide to focus on other interests, encounter frustrating roadblocks in their attempts to re-enter the workforce, according to new Wharton research.
To [...]
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As Entrepreneurs, Seniors Lead U.S. Start-ups
Posted on 24. Aug, 2005 by Bill.
As Entrepreneurs, Seniors Lead U.S. Start-ups
Once dominated by young, highly-driven, technology-oriented entrepreneurs, startup activity is quickly being taken over by individuals who, while still driven and tech-sawy, happen to be in their 50s, 60s and 70s.
As companies outsource more and more functions, they will wind up hiring senior entrepreneur firms, possibly including people [...]
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Many jobs seldom advertised
Posted on 24. Aug, 2005 by Bill.
Many jobs seldom advertised
Job searching and interviewing can be tricky business. Here are answers to some common questions.
Question: What should I wear to an interview?
Answer: The last thing you want to be remembered for is what you wore. You can ask the recruiter at the time of the interview for the company dress code, but [...]
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Job seekers over 50 shouldn’t despair of finding work
Posted on 23. Aug, 2005 by Bill.
Job seekers over 50 shouldn’t despair of finding work
Nobody will say it to your face _ but if you’re job-hunting and you’re over 50, beware.
Many employers could be biased against you because of your age. Make a concerted effort to battle their presumptions.
Their minds are filled with stereotypes _ that “old” means you’ll have health [...]
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Increase Your Chances of Surviving a Job Layoff
Posted on 22. Aug, 2005 by Bill.
Increase Your Chances of Surviving a Job Layoff
No matter what kind of job you have, you can sometimes increase your chance of keeping your job in tough times.
At the very least, three actions can help you recognize your own accomplishments and feel better about your work. They could even help you get a promotion. And [...]
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How To Find A Job From Away
Posted on 17. Aug, 2005 by Bill.
How To Find A Job From Away
hile it is easier to find a job when you reside in the area, most people don%u2019t have the luxury of moving without a job. So, if you need the job to make the move, you will have to conduct your job search from a distance. Here are tips [...]
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20 secrets to win that first professional job
Posted on 16. Aug, 2005 by Bill.
20 secrets to win that first professional job
1. Define your goal. Yes, a job. Now, beyond that, if you could do anything, what would you do?
“The person who says, ‘I’m willing to take anything,’ has a much more difficult time,” says Tory Johnson, co-author of “Women for Hire.” “They think it makes them look flexible. [...]
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Job Search Strategies: Pros and Cons
Posted on 15. Aug, 2005 by Bill.
Job Search Strategies: Pros and Cons
There are many ways to look for a job, some of which are better than others. Presented below are some of the most popular ways, as well as helpful hints and pros and cons of each.
Want Ads
Strategy
Scan want ads. Mail resume with cover letter tailored to specific job qualifications.
Tools
Newspapers
Journals
Newsletters
Trade magazines
Cover [...]
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More execs quit jobs to decide what’s next
Posted on 15. Aug, 2005 by Bill.
More execs quit jobs to decide what’s next
It’s becoming more common, and more acceptable, for executives to take some time off to re-evaluate their lives. After more than 25 years in public relations, working many 80-hour weeks, Mary Trudel craved a complete rest from her job. In March last year, she quit her senior management [...]
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How to ace that job interview
Posted on 15. Aug, 2005 by Bill.
How to ace that job interview
How not to impress a recruiter: 1) Send your CV to all 25 jobs advertised; 2) Send your resume by email, fax and snail mail; and 3) Don’t specify which job you are applying for.
Some tips for impressing recruiters are obvious, but others are more subtle. For example, most [...]
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Going toe-to-toe on office etiquette
Posted on 15. Aug, 2005 by Bill.
Going toe-to-toe on office etiquette
Even though he was never given a dress code, rising Syracuse University junior Michael Swartz knew enough not to turn up on the first day of his summer internship on the Kalamazoo (Mich.) Gazette design desk wearing sandals and iPod earbuds. Yet by the second week the sandals were on and [...]
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Age Vs. Youth
Posted on 11. Aug, 2005 by Bill.
Age Vs. Youth
If you wear a necktie to work while most of your co-workers show up in t-shirts, face it: You’re on the road to geezerhood.
The mix of older and younger workers often plays out in clashing values, different pay scales, occasional resentment and sometimes lawsuits alleging “ageism.” It shouldn’t. With a [...]
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