Archive for April, 2008

How to Handle Phone Interviews

Posted on 11. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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How to Handle Phone Interviews – Lifespy.com by Alex
Fresh graduates and job hunters, I think it would be best for you to read this. Personnel hiring and all the stuff that goes with it costs a lot for companies. And that’s not just about money but also time and other important resources as well. But [...]

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Resume Writing in the Computer Age

Posted on 11. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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In this modern age of computers, resume writing had never been faster and more efficient. Gone were the days when you had to go to the post office to mail an application. All you ever do is sit in your computer, upload your resume using the employer’s web site or send your resume to them [...]

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The Thin Line Between Job Interview Confidence and Arrogance

Posted on 10. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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We all know what the perfect job interview candidate is supposed to be like – well qualified, immaculately presented, and most importantly – confident. Working in the travel recruitment sector, I’ve heard a fair share of interviewers fed up of dealing with brash, arrogant candidates – enough to know they’re seldom welcome. The trouble is [...]

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How To Turn An Employment Rejection Into A Golden Second Chance

Posted on 09. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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“Who wants to know about the best way to lose?” one of my opinionated relatives barked over New Year’s dinner.
I tried not to roll my eyes as he passed the dish of macaroni and cheese. “Not everyone gets hired for a job,” I said, careful to keep a steady tone. “It’s just a way of [...]

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Companies find ways to retain expertise of older workers

Posted on 09. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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Companies find ways to retain expertise of older workers
Sally Hass is director of retirement education at Weyerhaeuser and works with the company to keep older workers. Company research found that 40 percent of employees nationwide would be eligible to retire by 2010.
Dave Gromala was able to go part time at Weyerhaeuser while still accumulating a [...]

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How To Write An Executive Resume

Posted on 08. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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You already know that having an effective resume is an important part of finding a job. What you may not realize is that the higher the stakes, the more vital it is to have a good resume. Executive-level jobs are harder to find and generally have more competition, so an attention-getting executive resume can make [...]

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After a Baby, Full Time or Part?

Posted on 07. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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After a Baby, Full Time or Part? – Amy Joyce, Washington Post
I love my new job. It was absolutely the right choice for me.
But — isn’t there always a but? — when I come in to work, I have to leave a little guy at home who has just learned to wave bye-bye with his [...]

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Older workers: The hot new thing

Posted on 06. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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Older workers: The hot new thing
I write a blog called “Aging Disgracefully.” In an attempt at so-called humor, I’ve created a fictional persona to crack the jokes. She’s a 50-something woman who prefers to think of herself as a red-hot babe instead of a graying baby boomer.
Did I say fictional?
In reality, I have no problems [...]

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Career coaching Getting ahead with some professional help

Posted on 05. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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Career coaching Getting ahead with some professional help – by Taylor Lindstrom SFGate
No matter what profession you work in, there always seems to be people who are able to reach their career goals with little to no effort. While everyone else is slogging it out in the trenches trying to go the “extra mile” to [...]

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It Consultants Get Double Pay For Going Back To Corporate America

Posted on 04. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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Many IT consultants left their corporate jobs to cash in on the promise of huge money as a freelance consultant. But those who only found risk and additional cost are now seeing the cash as they get double pay for returning to Corporate America.
Under estimating the impact of the 3 C’s prevented many good consultants [...]

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Should You Decline A Job Offer – Know Top Reasons For Rejecting A Job Offer

Posted on 03. Apr, 2008 by Bill.

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You may be faced with a job offer or advancement and are unsure whether you should accept it or not. You may be in a situation where the offer is a less than desirable offer and you may want to weigh the pros and cons of accepting the offer. If the offer requires you to [...]

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