Archive for September, 2006
Some firms value seniors’ wisdom
Posted on 17. Sep, 2006 by Bill.
Some firms value seniors’ wisdom
When Ben Loughry wanted to expand his firm, he decided to recruit some of the best college graduates he could find.
But Mr. Loughry, who’s in charge of a national real estate consulting company’s Fort Worth office, quickly realized that his younger staffers needed a better grasp of the business.
“In our industry, [...]
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Job-hunting tips, just in case you need them
Posted on 15. Sep, 2006 by Bill.
Job-hunting tips, just in case you need them
For some reason, job-hunting is on our mind this morning. Here are some tips from The Morning File’s outplacement, outsourcing and downsizing division.
Don’t make misteaks
Your resume is key, but there’s always the danger that prospective employers will actually read your cover letter, as happened to these language-challenged applicants:
“As [...]
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Conducting an Authentic Job Search
Posted on 14. Sep, 2006 by Bill.
Conducting an Authentic Job Search
Scientists and engineers sometimes reveal how scary the job search feels to them when they talk to recruiters. Often this comes couched in complaints about “how the job market works.” It’s true that the job search does take us out of our comfort zones.
But not all of that fear is justified. [...]
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10 Tough Questions & How to Answer Them
Posted on 14. Sep, 2006 by Bill.
10 Tough Questions & How to Answer Them
Before Stephen Baird interviewed for the position of VP of corporate security for United Rentals in 2004, he did his homework. Sure, he checked out its financial filings and the stability of the executive suite, and he networked with a few peers. But Baird also went a step [...]
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11 Reasons to Find a New Job That the Interviewer Shouldn’t Know
Posted on 13. Sep, 2006 by Bill.
11 Reasons to Find a New Job That the Interviewer Shouldn’t Know
The American worker will change jobs for several reasons. The most popular reasons to start over include being underpaid to personality conflicts with the boss. However, when you’re interviewing for your new job you don’t want to tell the interviewer that you didn’t get [...]
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Despite Favorable Job Market, IT Pros Stay Put
Posted on 13. Sep, 2006 by Bill.
Despite Favorable Job Market, IT Pros Stay Put
Ever since the early 2000’s economic downturn, IT pros have endured the slings and arrows of an employer’s marketplace. Employers slashed benefits, eliminated perks, froze—or increased only modestly—salary and compensation levels, and through it all placed more responsibilities on the already brimming plates of their employees. Don’t look [...]
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Dare to be honest in your job hunt
Posted on 10. Sep, 2006 by Bill.
Dare to be honest in your job hunt
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Should you or shouldn’t you? Say you’re sitting in a job interview, controlling your nerves and selling yourself hard. Do you tell them that you train for triathlons, have two toddlers, or will die if you can’t leave early on summer Fridays to beat the beach traffic? Deciding [...]
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50 best companies for employees over 50
Posted on 07. Sep, 2006 by Bill.
50 best companies for employees over 50
This year, the AARP’s list gives special preference to companies that offer flexible hours. Plus, job sites for people who want to keep working through ‘retirement.’
The AARP’s latest list of the top places to work for people over 50 includes some household names, like Volkswagen of America (#6), drug [...]
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How To Get Fired Like A Man
Posted on 07. Sep, 2006 by Bill.
How To Get Fired Like A Man
Forced out of her Hewlett-Packard CEO role, Carly Fiorina, America’s most powerful businesswoman walked away with a severance package totaling more than $21 million, plus millions more in stock options, salary and bonuses. She’s not the only savvy female business leader packing a golden parachute. Edna Morris negotiated a [...]
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Job Interview Tips — Why Preparation Pays Off
Posted on 06. Sep, 2006 by Bill.
Job Interview Tips — Why Preparation Pays Off
If you’ve won an interview for a job, that’s cause for celebration in itself. It shows that your prospective employer considers you to be a viable candidate for the position you want. Now it’s time for you to brush up your interview skills and get ready to show [...]
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Five ways to find a job
Posted on 06. Sep, 2006 by Bill.
Five ways to find a job
Career experts say most job seekers do not know how to effectively seek employment. Understanding the five major ways can help you develop a search strategy.
Each of the five major ways utilizes traditional methods and today’s technology. Each one has advantages and disadvantages.
The traditional methods are newspaper employment classifieds, personal [...]
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How to Avoid IT Interview Flubs
Posted on 01. Sep, 2006 by Bill.
How to Avoid IT Interview Flubs
A study released the week of Aug. 28 by Menlo Park, Calif., staffing firm Accountemps found that one of the most common mistakes made by candidates in job interviews was having little or no knowledge of the company, according to 47 percent of the senior executives surveyed.
While IT recruiters and [...]
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