Archive for September, 2007

What to Do When You Hate Your Job

Posted on 21. Sep, 2007 by Bill.

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What to Do When You Hate Your Job By Marty Nemko
Do you dread going to the office on Monday morning? If so, you’ve got lots of company.
With the unemployment rate quite low, you’d think job satisfaction would be high, since employers, theoretically, would have to coddle their workers to avoid losing them. But the opposite [...]

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Straight Talk on a Tough Subject for Job Seekers – Resume Fraud

Posted on 20. Sep, 2007 by Bill.

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Straight Talk on a Tough Subject for Job Seekers – Resume Fraud by John O’Connor
So in Las Vegas, Nevada, at a casino in March of 2005 I found an attorney talking about résumé fraud, prosecutions and lies. As a certified professional resume writer and career coach, I paid good money to attend a conference [...]

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Technology on Top as Greatest Industry Potential for New Jobs and Income Growth

Posted on 20. Sep, 2007 by Bill.

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Many clients, especially young professionals just starting out, often ask about future trends for employment and opportunity. My answer is always the same it depends on current supply and demand. Population and population trends are the biggest contributors to determining supply and demand of employment opportunities for the future.
With automation and advancing technology the some [...]

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Tips for the 50-plus job seeker

Posted on 20. Sep, 2007 by Bill.

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Tips for the 50-plus job seeker
Question:
I am 54 years old with 10 years experience in mental health and 13 years as a headhunter. When I was in the employment industry, I would send a younger job applicant for an interview. Now my karma has caught up with me. I could go on, but I will [...]

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Find A Job In A Week

Posted on 19. Sep, 2007 by Bill.

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You need a job. Keep these three tips in mind and you’ll likely get hired for a satisfying job within only one week. If you’re sick of living off unemployment insurance benefits, read this short article.
It’s true. If you were to even move out of state today, these tips will score you a job almost [...]

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America’s Deadliest Jobs

Posted on 19. Sep, 2007 by Bill.

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America’s Deadliest Jobs
Overall, workplace fatalities edged down last year to 5,703 from 5,734 in 2005, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For many of us, the most dangerous part of the workday is the commute, but for many others, each workday is risky business.
The nation recently watched rescuers’ efforts to reach six trapped workers [...]

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How to Get a Better Job Without Really Trying

Posted on 18. Sep, 2007 by Bill.

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How to Get a Better Job Without Really Trying
f you recoil from networking events, never get around to putting out feelers and have no clue how to “work a room,” congratulations! You’re the ideal candidate for a terrific new job.
In human-resources lingo, you’re a “passive” prospect–and a hot commodity these days because employers know that [...]

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Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Make Your Next Career Move

Posted on 18. Sep, 2007 by Bill.

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Extensive thought should always be given to the expectations and ramifications of a career change. Whether you are an entry level professional or have been working for decades, a career change can result in major life changes. Although I heartily agree that you should love what you do, careful thought and planning will ensure a [...]

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Pre-Job Interview Thinking – Knowing What You Want Question – “When have you been most motivated?”

Posted on 17. Sep, 2007 by Bill.

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This question is more than an interview question; it is a question that you should be asking yourself before the interview. When have you been most satisfied in your work? When did you feel like you were making a difference or making a contribution? Basically, it’s about knowing what you want.
A simple exercise that will [...]

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Balancing kids and careers

Posted on 17. Sep, 2007 by Bill.

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Balancing kids and careers
Samantha Yatwa often brings daughter Alexandra Lynch to work with her. Kimberly Coleman juggles work and sons.
Kimberly Coleman juggles work and sons.
On days when she commutes from Bayside, Queens, to her office in New Jersey, Samantha Yatwa barely sees her 2 1/2-year-old daughter Alexandra.
But two days a week, Yatwa, 29, gets [...]

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Resume Tips To Nail That Job Interview

Posted on 16. Sep, 2007 by Bill.

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Resume Tips To Nail That Job Interview by Belinda Sinclair
Your resume is extremely important. Think about it. In the span of a few pages, you need to convey that YOU are worthy of at least being considered for that job vacancy. It really doesn’t matter if you are applying for a manager job or [...]

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Older workers a valuable resource, not a plague

Posted on 16. Sep, 2007 by Bill.

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Older workers a valuable resource, not a plague
Prejudice comes in many forms. It is often subtle and only slightly noticed at first.
Such appears to be the case with a report by the New England Council, a business and government think tank whose leader recently bemoaned the aging of New England’s work force.
James Brett, in an [...]

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Women who leave careers face hard road back

Posted on 15. Sep, 2007 by Bill.

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Women who leave careers face hard road back Looking for a job isn't easy, but getting back into the work force after being out for years can be overwhelming. Julie Printz's journey back hit a wall as she took her first steps. When she first mentioned returning to work after a 5 1/2-year [...]

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