Archive for December, 2005

Higher Starting Salaries, Better Compensation Packages and More Flex Time in 2006

Posted on 29. Dec, 2005 by Bill.

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Higher Starting Salaries, Better Compensation Packages and More Flex Time in 2006
Planning to add a new job or better paycheck to your list of New Year’s resolutions? This may be the year to cash in on a bigger, better deal, according to a study of more than 1,300 hiring managers nationwide by CareerBuilder.com and [...]

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Networking shouldn’t ever take a holiday

Posted on 29. Dec, 2005 by Bill.

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Networking shouldn’t ever take a holiday:
Yes, much of the business world appears to have shut down for the holidays, but that doesn’t mean you should. The holidays are a prime time to network and build relationships that will pay off in 2006.
College seniors and graduate students who are positioning themselves to enter the workforce should [...]

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Five keys to finding a new career

Posted on 28. Dec, 2005 by Bill.

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Five keys to finding a new career:
Have you been feeling like it’s time for a big change lately?
Do you get the sense that your career is not the right fit for you?
If you’re feeling frustrated, unchallenged and unfulfilled in your work, the time might be right for you to make a major change. Changing professions, [...]

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Seven New Rules for Savvy Online Job Searching in 2006

Posted on 28. Dec, 2005 by Bill.

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Seven New Rules for Savvy Online Job Searching in 2006:
“We’ve used the Internet to find jobs since 1994, but the rules for conducting a safe and successful job search have changed,” said Susan Joyce, Webmaster of Job-Hunt.org. “Now, identity theft over the Internet is a significant problem, and there is tough competition for every job [...]

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Job Etiquette Is Key; You Can Shake On It

Posted on 27. Dec, 2005 by Bill.

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Job Etiquette Is Key; You Can Shake On It:
That name tag? It goes on the right so that when people shake hands (firmly, but not as if it’s a contest), they can read one another’s names more easily.
The handshake? Crucial. Grasp the hand firmly, hand turned on its side, thumb up.
And maintain eye contact. Don’t [...]

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New Year, new job

Posted on 26. Dec, 2005 by Bill.

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New Year, new job:
People whose New Year’s resolution is to find a new job should start putting together a game plan now. You’re miserable at work and you’ve had it. Or maybe you’re just starting out and haven’t quite gotten around to finding meaningful employment. You’ve vowed that 2006 will be your year — the [...]

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Many job seekers trip over own tongues

Posted on 26. Dec, 2005 by Bill.

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Many job seekers trip over own tongues:
About one-third of executives said job candidates make the most mistakes during the job interview, according to a survey of 1,400 chief financial officers.
Job seekers who agonize over their résumés and cover letters might consider working on their interview skills instead.
About one-third of executives said job candidates make the [...]

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Make the case to telecommute

Posted on 25. Dec, 2005 by Bill.

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Make the case to telecommute
I obtained permission to work at home 50 percent of the week. I am much more productive without the office distractions. But after three weeks, my boss called me in and said I had to come back to the office and work regular hours because the other employees see me as [...]

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On the job hunt, preparation is the key

Posted on 25. Dec, 2005 by Bill.

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On the job hunt, preparation is the key
On the job hunt, preparation is the key
Could it be that Christmas is a good time to search for a job?
That’s what a representative of Lee Hecht Harrison, an outplacement and career services firm, says. “During the holidays, competition is reduced and most organizations have developed their budgets [...]

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Are you ready for a job interview?

Posted on 23. Dec, 2005 by Bill.

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Are you ready for a job interview?
According to some experts the holiday season is a great time to look for a job. The question is: Are you ready for the job interview? If not, my column today might help you.
Jeff Taylor and Doug Hardy, authors of the Color of Money Book Club selction for this [...]

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Matched talents can make job sharing work

Posted on 22. Dec, 2005 by Bill.

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Matched talents can make job sharing work
Martha Mensch works three days a week as the director of strategic development in the finance department at Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. in Washington.
And so does Andrea Pesta.
After years of struggling with trying to be mother and executive, hoping to hang on to a career in finance while also [...]

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Be careful searching for new jobs while you’re on the job

Posted on 22. Dec, 2005 by Bill.

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Be careful searching for new jobs while you’re on the job
One of the big don’ts in searching for a new job is insulting your most recent employer.
That holds true when in interviews with a potential new employer and when conducting your job search.
It’s in poor taste to openly search for a new job while at [...]

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Job Web sites just part of a smart search plan

Posted on 19. Dec, 2005 by Bill.

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Job Web sites just part of a smart search plan
Whenever I’m asked for my advice on the best Web site for finding a job (which is about five times a week), I feel my blood pressure rise. It’s understandable that you’d want to know. It’s just that no one ever likes my answer, which is [...]

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