Archive for July, 2006

Getting the inside scoop on a future boss

Posted on 17. Jul, 2006 by Bill.

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Getting the inside scoop on a future boss
There are now more ways to get the inside scoop about an employer – before you are hired.
In the latest expansion of the Web phenomenon of social networking, more sites are launching features that make it easier for job seekers to connect with the employees of prospective hirers. [...]

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Workers go online for career networks

Posted on 17. Jul, 2006 by Bill.

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Workers go online for career networks
Roger Akers hasn’t stopped handing out his business cards.
But the Sacramento, Calif., venture capitalist has found another tool for expanding his network of contacts — and this one’s online.
Akers is one of more than 6 million worldwide who are members of LinkedIn.com, a networking site often described as the MySpace [...]

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8 Best Careers for Job Satisfaction

Posted on 13. Jul, 2006 by Bill.

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8 Best Careers for Job Satisfaction
Management consultants, social workers, and hospital managers are among the eight best careers for job satisfaction, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal’s CareerJournal.com.
CareerJournal.com used a survey, analysis of government data, and interviews with experts and people in the workplace to come up with a list of the [...]

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‘Digital Dirt’ Derailing Job Seekers

Posted on 12. Jul, 2006 by Bill.

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‘Digital Dirt’ Derailing Job Seekers
More than one-third of employers have eliminated a candidate after digging up “digital dirt,” according to ExecuNet.
In a recent survey of 100 executive recruiters, 35 percent said they dropped a job candidate because of information uncovered online. That is up from 26 percent just one year ago, according to ExecuNet, [...]

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FBI Warns Job Hunters Of Online Scams

Posted on 11. Jul, 2006 by Bill.

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FBI Warns Job Hunters Of Online Scams
Be extra careful when looking for work in cyberspace. The FBI is investigating some cases that involve fake job interviews and offers of employment that are actually ways to lure people into helping crime rings.
Job candidates should be cautious when seeking employment online, according to the FBI.
The FBI has [...]

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Tech workers plugging back in, but for some jobs power has faded

Posted on 09. Jul, 2006 by Bill.

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Tech workers plugging back in, but for some jobs power has faded
A growing economy is producing the first sustained high-tech hiring surge since the dot-com stock boom’s collapse threw hundreds of thousands of technology professionals out of work five years ago.
Yet even though a cyclical recovery is creating good opportunities for many workers as employers [...]

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How to Stay Motivated and Focused During a Tough Job Search

Posted on 05. Jul, 2006 by Bill.

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How to Stay Motivated and Focused During a Tough Job Search
The job market ebbs and flows, and it’s easy to get discouraged when the market has little to offer. However, it’s important for you to stay focused and motivated during this difficult time. Here are tips to help you through this professional lull, according to [...]

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Committed To The Job

Posted on 02. Jul, 2006 by Bill.

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Committed To The Job
Bonnie Ayres tugs at the red bracelet around her wrist with the words “Be Strong” inscribed on the band. The gift from her grandson serves as a reminder to the 66-year-old to maintain her health and keep working.
Her grandson, 14, wears a bracelet given to him by his grandmother from Children’s Miracle [...]

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