Archive for April, 2006

A recruiter comes clean

Posted on 16. Apr, 2006 by Bill.

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A recruiter comes clean
Brad Karsh has thrown away stacks of resumes with barely a glance.
He has judged people in an instant, based on what they were wearing and the strength of their handshake.
And he still expected them to send him a thank-you note.
World-class jerk? Nah, just a former recruiting director. And if you’re looking for [...]

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Ten Reasons for Not Accepting A Counter Offer

Posted on 12. Apr, 2006 by Bill.

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Ten Reasons for Not Accepting A Counter Offer
Ten Reasons for Not Accepting A Counter Offer
1. Question how much the company actually values what you do. Would they have made the counter-offer if you were not leaving?
2. From where is the money for the counter-offer coming? Is it your next raise early? (All companies have strict [...]

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Get job, not fleeced

Posted on 09. Apr, 2006 by Bill.

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Get job, not fleeced
With a click of your mouse, you can post your résumé for millions to see. You can store five different cover letters at once and send out different versions without printing a single page. You can apply to hundreds of employers without ever getting in a car or picking up the phone.
You [...]

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Search for a new job won’t be a cakewalk

Posted on 09. Apr, 2006 by Bill.

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Search for a new job won’t be a cakewalk
Question: For someone new to the job search, could you answer these three questions, please? What is the best way to find out who’s hiring? What is the best way to market myself to employers? What is your advice on the best approach to get employers to [...]

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Job hopes flame out

Posted on 06. Apr, 2006 by Bill.

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Job hopes flame out
A bartender looks for a new place to serve drinks because she wants to get as far away as possible from someone who was once near and dear. “Due to issues with my x-husband, it is time for me too move on,” she wrote.
A bodyguard wants work that “keeps me busy but [...]

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How you can make a portfolio career work

Posted on 06. Apr, 2006 by Bill.

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How you can make a portfolio career work
“You should write a column about portfolio careers,” my breakfast companion Ed said.
Why?
“Because I think they are becoming more common, and the idea is especially appealing to baby boomers,” he said.
As we discussed it, I decided Ed was right. (Of course, we’re both boomers and portfolio careerists, so [...]

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