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• How to choose a career if your interests are wide

  Penelope Trunk Blog

  Penelope Trunk

  8 May 2012 | 11:04 am

  I’ve spent the last five years learning about farming. At first I couldn’t even tell the difference between a hay field and an oat field. Now I can tell when a planting is late. I have learned enough about cattle to sort them for breeding. I don’t do as good a job as the Farmer of course, but I won’t miss any that are really bad. I have learned how to milk a goat, even though I’m terrible at it. Now it’s spring, and the farm is incredible. There are baby animals everywhere. The farmer is letting the piglets slip out of their pen. The piglets run all over…

• What are Some New Job Interviewing Trends: Different Creative Job Application Processes?

  Job Interview & Career Guide

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  19 Apr 2012 | 7:01 am

  What are Some New Job Interviewing Trends: Different Creative Job Application Processes? It’s a competitive world out there, so staying ahead of the other applicants is important if you want to be the one to land the job. There are a number of creative job application processes that are being seen with new job interviewing [...]

• How to Remove Lies From Your Resume (and LinkedIn) Without Getting Fired...

  The HR Capitalist

  Kris Dunn

  15 May 2012 | 8:24 am

  So you've distributed a lie on your resume.  Maybe a big one, maybe a small one. Still, if you've been following the saga of Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson, any lie on your resume should give you cause for pause.  Consider the rundown of Thompson's alleged character issue via a resume lie from the San Jose Mecrury News: "Yahoo (YHOO) CEO Scott Thompson will step down from the helm of the Sunnyvale Internet company after a furor resulting from a false degree on his company bio, according to a Sunday report. Thompson, who took over as head of the struggling company less than…

• Questions to Ask the Employer If You Don't Get the Job

  Jobacle.com Blog

  Jennifer Smith

  14 May 2012 | 6:01 am

  You have completed your application and are delighted to be invited for an interview and think it has gone really well. Everything is looking good, and then you find out… you didn’t get the job! If you are not successful at an interview it is worth asking for feedback from the employer. Turn a failed interview into a learning experience and plan for your next interview. This will increase your chances of a successful interview and getting the job you want. Rather than trying to guess the reasons why you didn’t get the job, being proactive and asking could…

• Hiring manager: “How old are you?”

  CareerDiva

  CareerDiva

  16 May 2012 | 5:41 am

  It’s a question that comes up often and it came up yet again yesterday: “Can an employer ask a job candidate how old they are?” A colleague of mine at MSNBC.com, economy reporter Allison Linn, got this type of question from a reader on Facebook and we both pondered whether it was legal or not. My gut feeling was this was a no no under the nation’s labor laws, but it turns out it’s not that cut and dry. “You’d think there would be a simple yes or no answer, but there really isn’t,” said Justine Lisser, senior attorney at the Equal…

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  Penelope Trunk Blog

• Attention to problems matters more than solutions to problems

  Penelope Trunk

  11 May 2012 | 12:22 am

  Fortune magazine has started reporting about family in corporate life. We all know corporate jobs are messed up. Fortune magazine is a monument to how messed up corporate life really is. In November, Fortune wrote that the company that Sheryl Sandberg, a working mom, runs, has employees “on lockdown” and their kids come to the office to say goodnight before bed. In December Fortune reported that to get his almost-top spot at GE, John Krenicki relocated his family 11 times while the kids were growing up. Working at GE requires the same type of sacrifice from a family that the US expects…

• How to choose a career if your interests are wide

  Penelope Trunk

  8 May 2012 | 11:04 am

  I’ve spent the last five years learning about farming. At first I couldn’t even tell the difference between a hay field and an oat field. Now I can tell when a planting is late. I have learned enough about cattle to sort them for breeding. I don’t do as good a job as the Farmer of course, but I won’t miss any that are really bad. I have learned how to milk a goat, even though I’m terrible at it. Now it’s spring, and the farm is incredible. There are baby animals everywhere. The farmer is letting the piglets slip out of their pen. The piglets run all over…

• What we can learn from the lies people tell

  Penelope Trunk

  4 May 2012 | 1:46 pm

  I love watching people lie. I know that I probably have the same feelings the liars do, the feeling of being stuck. I like to think about what I do when I have that feeling, how people cope with it, and how much pain we can handle before we become our worst selves. Lately, I’ve been thinking about these lies and the feelings that provoke them: 1. The lie about expectations.  Have you heard of Ashley Madison? It’s the site that caters to married people who want to cheat on their spouse. We could debate about the ethics of that business model (or this one), but I think Ashley Madison…

• How to make amends for bad behavior

  Penelope Trunk

  1 May 2012 | 7:38 am

  Photo by Roz Joseph c. 1970 It used to be that the reason people hated me was because I offended them. Poor social skills. I’m sure you can imagine, but if you can’t, here’s the post about how I spoke at a women in business blogging event and I offended everyone by telling them that their blogs sucked and how to fix them. Maybe I should set up a coaching business where I tell people how to fix their blogs, but really, most people don’t want to know. It’s like going to couples therapy. It’s a lot of work. And there’s always the hope that great sex can make up for everything else.

• 5 tips for business travel

  Penelope Trunk

  27 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am

  In the airport a fight attendant said to my six-year-old son, “Where are you going today?” He said, “California.” She said, “You’re a lucky boy!” He said, “Actually, I’m really tired of going to airports with my mom.” This is because I’ve been taking him on all my business trips. And he is learning something important about business travel: It’s really, really hard to do a lot of it, and you need a strategy. To be sure, there are people who travel almost every day of the year. I think they’re nuts. They don’t have a life. I’m talking about…

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  Simply Hired Blog

• Tips on How to Build Your Referral Network

  Simply Hired

  16 May 2012 | 1:12 pm

  By Tom Demers Building a referral network should be the number one priority on your list if you are a business owner or freelancer. Many businesses thrive from their referral network. While cold calling and marketing can help bring in new people, old customers are your best assets. They cost less to keep as customers, and they can work as your personal marketing army. Use these tips to help build up your referral network. Set Goals Setting goals for networking events or any other events can help you stay on track. For example, set a goal of talking to 20 people at your next networking event.

• 3 Resume Challenges Veterans Face When Looking for a New Job

  Simply Hired

  15 May 2012 | 11:16 am

  By Gerrit Hall Tens of thousands of military veterans who have returned home to civilian life face a tough transition into the workforce. Not only are the amount of job opportunities limited in today’s job market, but competition is fierce. This means that vets need to learn quickly how to position themselves for success on the job search. As your initial introduction to potential employers, your resume is one of the most important pieces of your job search puzzle -- but many veterans struggle to draft something that truly communicates their value to employers. Here are some common…

• Career Spotlight: Addiction Therapist

  Simply Hired

  8 May 2012 | 1:04 pm

  By Rachel Oda Addiction is one of the hardest things a person may have to overcome. Because of this, the specialization of addiction therapists are needed desperately. The road to becoming an addiction therapist varies depending on what exactly a person wants to do. Education: Some positions in addiction therapy, which is also known as a substance abuse counselor (many would generally categorize the occupation as “social work”), only require some training classes programs and internships at online or community college classes or an Associate’s Degree. Other positions, may include…

• 4 Reasons to Start Looking For a Freelance Job

  Simply Hired

  7 May 2012 | 11:30 am

  By Sean Weinberg More employers are continuing to do more with less, which is not necessarily great news for job seekers. If you’ve been looking for a job for a while, you probably realize that the traditional job market is still tight. The good news, though, is that growth of online workers (consisting of independent workers, freelancers, and contractors who work remotely) actually doubled in the first quarter of 2012. Are you a veteran searching for a new job? Have you been unemployed long-term and can’t seem to find any opportunities using your skills? Listen up: freelancing might be…

• Practice Economic Disobedience in Your Job Search

  Simply Hired

  3 May 2012 | 11:05 am

  By Peter Weddle What would you do if you were approached by a secret online group of workplace activists who said vulture capitalists had rigged the job market against you?  And, how would you react if they also told you that the only way to protect yourself was to practice “economic disobedience?” Those are the questions explored in my new book A Multitude of Hope: A Novel About Rediscovering the American Dream.  It’s the story of three out-of-work Baby Boomers trying to make sense of today’s demeaning and demoralizing world of work. What’s “economic disobedience?”  It’s…

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  On the Job by Anita Bruzzese

• How Tribridge is Growing Its Own Talent

  14 May 2012 | 11:18 am

  As the economy starts to improve, more workers who have felt overworked and underpaid may be ready to jump ship.But in looking for greener grass, where will these employees land?A good bet is that workers will look not only for better paychecks, but for companies where they can grow their individual talents. After the job market of the past several years, workers are more aware than ever that they need to keep their skills up to date if they want to stay viable in the marketplace.For companies, the improving economy means that they will be competing more and more for top talent, especially in…

• Do women talk too much?

  11 May 2012 | 8:36 am

  Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg became a hero to many women when she publicly stated that she leaves the office at 5:30 p.m. every day to be with her children. Not only was this a call for the 40-hour week many of us have abandoned, it was a statement from a powerful, successful woman.Unfortunately, according to a new study, not enough top-level women like Sandberg are speaking up – about anything.A Yale School of Management study finds that women executives don’t express their views as often as their male counterparts because they fear they will be seen as too outspoken.“When men talk a…

• What Makes a Great Leader?

  9 May 2012 | 8:14 am

  I've interviewed many leaders over the years, and the one thing that comes up consistently is that great managers don't have to use a bunch of fancy voodoo to motivate or inspire workers. They don't have to offer cool perks like parachuting off the office building during lunch hours to get the most from employees. It just comes down to being a genuine person who really listens to workers and shows some humility. But based on the number of Wall Street types who have been doing the perp walk over the last several years, this may be a lesson worth revisiting as I did in this column for…

• How To Deal With Negativity at Work

  3 May 2012 | 8:43 am

  Sometimes there is nothing more irritating than those trite phrases like “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” When you’re having a tough time in life, your first inclination may be to tell those full of such homespun logic to go suck a lemon.Those people don’t have to deal with an ogre boss or a long commute, you think, so they don’t know that it’s difficult to just be so darn positive all the time.But what if there was a way to flip the switch in your life? To start seeing negative aspects of your work in a way that helped you be happier and less eaten up by guilt or…

• Asking the Right Question Could Be a Career-Booster

  1 May 2012 | 8:18 am

  I was recently with family who had several young children. It was fascinating to watch how curious they were about everything. It seems every sentence started with "why" or "how."Even though it drove their parents a bit nutty, I really wish we could hang on to more of our curiosity and a need to learn and understand.Here's a story I did for Gannett/USAToday on why you may want to tap into that inner 5-year-old at work....If you think always having the right answer is the key to career success, you may be wrong.According to Andrew Sobel, having the right questions — not just the right…

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  Jobacle.com Blog

• 5 Ways To Reduce Your Stress Levels

  Jennifer Smith

  16 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Stress is a word we hear a lot these days. For many people stress and work are closely linked. Whether it is about dealing with the boss from hell or managing a work load, there are many opportunities for stress to present itself in the workplace. Here are some suggestions to help you deal with and reduce your stress levels: 1.       Clarity What is making you stressed? Rather than just thinking it is “everything about your job”, narrow it down and try to get to the bottom of what is causing you anxiety. Being clear about what is the problem is…

• 5 Ways To Make Yourself Unpopular At Work

  Jennifer Smith

  15 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Obviously, no one wants to be unpopular at work so I have put together a list of common pitfalls that could make you unpopular at work, so we can all avoid them! 1.       Gossiping A little harmless gossip doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing, but be careful about talking about your colleagues behind their backs (especially being negative) and getting the reputation as the office gossip.  Being seen as a gossip could mean people are less likely to trust you and makes it easier to become embroiled in office politics! Keeping things simple means…

• Questions to Ask the Employer If You Don't Get the Job

  Jennifer Smith

  14 May 2012 | 6:01 am

  You have completed your application and are delighted to be invited for an interview and think it has gone really well. Everything is looking good, and then you find out… you didn’t get the job! If you are not successful at an interview it is worth asking for feedback from the employer. Turn a failed interview into a learning experience and plan for your next interview. This will increase your chances of a successful interview and getting the job you want. Rather than trying to guess the reasons why you didn’t get the job, being proactive and asking could…

• How to Not Waste Your Life

  Andrew G. Rosen

  11 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  In high-school you are told to get good grades to get into a good college. In college, you are told to get good grades so that you can get a good job. As a student, you live semester to semester, report card by report card: a structured set of measurable grades which disappear the second you graduate. But, what if the career path you set for yourself during you student days was not at all what you expected? According to Harris Interactive, only 20% of employees are very passionate about their jobs. Most of us don’t know what we want, what our passion is, and will end up hopping from one…

• Using Your Blog to Help Launch a New Career

  Andrew G. Rosen

  10 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Blog this, blog that. It seems like everyone has a blog these days, and that's not too far off – millions of blogs have been started (and just about as many abandoned) in the last decade. Have you been toying with the idea of starting your own blog? Does the desire to be part of this vast universe of cyber-talking appeal to you? The good news is you can - there is no quota for blogs. However, there are some things you need to do first before you post that first article, and the very first one is to know the goals of your blog, which can be determined by two very basic questions:  …

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  Brazen Careerist

• How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Go Virtual

  Sarah Greesonbach

  16 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Are you making the seven deadly mistakes job seekers make online? Find out in our How to Get a Job online and on-demand bootcamp. When I first starting dreaming about working from home full time, visions of a clean house, on-demand gourmet lunches, and selling my car clouded most of my reasoning. So, my first draft of my request looked something like this: Me want home work. Now me want work in no pants. Yes. I ran this request by a few friends and fortunately they got me back on track. Because while the benefits of going virtual are obvious, how to get your boss to see those benefits can…

• 3 Common Obstacles to Starting a Social Media Business and Why You Shouldn’t Let Them Stop You

  Alexis Grant

  15 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Interested in using your social media skills to make money? Sign up for a free Brazen webinar with social media strategist Alexis Grant, author of How to Build a Part-Time Social Media Business. If you’re social-media-savvy, you’re staring in the face of opportunity; so many brands, both big and small, need help growing their online community. But even if you know you want to use your social media skills to make money, it’s not always clear where to start. Since launching my ebook How to Build a Part-Time Social Media Business, I’ve talked with lots of young professionals who want to…

• Your Graduation Pep Talk: I Feed Myself, and So Can You

  Danielle Kurtzleben

  14 May 2012 | 12:00 pm

  Editor’s note: After 3 Things No One Tells You About Graduating from College went live last week, we received many responses, some in agreement with the author and others that offered a completely different perspective. Here’s one smart take. It’s graduation season, when colleges nationwide deliver one final flying roundhouse kick to the face of heavily indebted students by making them shell out $80 for one-time-use robes and hats. Downer? Yes. Now let me add to it: for nearly everyone I know, leaving college was uncomfortable, often profoundly so. This is a time of change, after all,…

• The 5 Biggest Myths About Networking

  Pete Leibman

  14 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  If you’re getting ready for graduation, or if you’ve already graduated but you’re looking for a new job, you probably know you need to spend a lot of time networking. But, do you really know what networking is and what it’s not? During my teenage years, I was painfully shy, and I thought networking was a practice used only by the elite and powerful, a group I definitely did not feel part of. What I learned was the opposite. Networking is for anyone and everyone. If you’re generous, reliable and willing to put in the effort needed to build relationships, you can be great at…

• How To Achieve Full-Time Success With Part-Time Hours #BrazenStuff 5.11.12

  Team Brazen

  11 May 2012 | 12:00 pm

  Find out if your resume will land you in the resume black hole, or make you stand out. Get our top 5 resume tips now! It’s Friday (as if anyone needed a reminder about that…) and that means it’s time for #BrazenStuff, our awesome roundup of links and more from across the web! Check these out: 1. Advocacy groups compete to lead the young and jobless 2. Wall Street Journal columnist to class of 2012: tone down your egos, shape up your minds (h/t Brazen reader Adam Tannenbaum) 3. Aspiring PhD? Some advice for you from two unusual graduating PhDs 4. The 6 types of motivation 5.

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• Why Do Employers Check Credit History?

  16 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Why do employers check credit history? Employers use credit reports to judge how responsible and financially stable candidates for employment are.     The results of an employment credit check can hinder your chances of getting a job offer if your credit report isn't top notch, especially when the company is hiring for a position in finance. What do employers look for and what can hinder your chances of getting hired?  Take a look at these credit history red flags that could knock you out of contention for a job. Read Full PostWhy Do Employers…

• How to Ask for a Job Referral

  16 May 2012 | 4:00 am

  A referral for a job can make all the difference in the world when you're job searching. A referral not only gets your application noticed. Getting referred is also like getting an automatic recommendation for a job - in advance....Read Full Post

• College Grad Job Interview Attire

  15 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  You're about to graduate from college and you're getting ready for your first interview for post-graduate employment. What should you wear? It depends on the type of company and the type of job you are interviewing for....Read Full Post

• Interview Thank You Letters

  15 May 2012 | 4:00 am

  Do you really need to send an interview thank you letter? Yes, you do. In fact, not sending a thank you letter can have a negative impact on your application.  On the flip side, sending a thank you letter which reiterates your interest in the job, mentions any qualifications you wish you had brought up during the interview, and, of course, thanks the interviewer for considering you for the job can give you an edge over other candidates....Read Full Post

• How Should I Send My Resume?

  14 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  One of the most frequently asked questions I get is "How should I send my resume?"   Job seekers aren't sure what file format to use, whether they should send an attachment and, if so, what kind of attachment....Read Full Post

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  The Work Buzz

• Summer job forecast: Partly cloudy, with improving hiring conditions

  Debra Auerbach

  16 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, many workers yearn to leave the constraints of their offices or cubicles and enjoy the outdoors. But if you’re unemployed during the summer months, chances are you’d be happy to trade in the mild temps for the office environment. Summer job seekers, you’re in luck. Hiring conditions are steadily improving, according to CareerBuilder’s annual Summer Job Forecast. The survey found that 29 percent of U.S. employers plan to hire workers this summer, up from 21 percent in 2011 and an average of 22 percent over the past four years. Hot…

• Companies hiring this week

  Debra Auerbach

  15 May 2012 | 10:03 am

  It’s college graduation season, and more 2012 graduates are leaving school with a job or job prospects than their 2011 counterparts did at this time last year. According to a recent survey from The National Association of Colleges and Employers, 44.2 percent of 2012 grads who applied for a job received at least one offer, up from 41.4 percent of 2011 grads who applied for and received an offer. Not only have this year’s grads received more offers than last year’s, but more have accepted those offers as well. In fact, 25.5 percent of the 2012 grads who applied for a job have…

• America’s in-demand jobs: Financial analyst

  Justin Thompson

  14 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  Last week we profiled health-care case managers, one of the six most in-demand jobs in the U.S., according to information from CareerBuilder’s database. Today we’re highlighting another in-demand job: financial analysts. People with these jobs provide guidance on investment decisions for businesses. They assess performance of investments and help decide what moves the company should make when it comes to a portfolio. These workers are often employed at banks, insurance companies or securities firms. According to CareerBuilder’s Supply & Demand Portal, the average national…

• College majors with the highest-paying starting salaries

  Debra Auerbach

  11 May 2012 | 10:32 am

  College students pick their majors for any number of reasons — interest in a particular field of study, ability to get a job post-graduation, amount of education or training needed, and more. Another factor students often consider is how much they might earn once they enter the workforce. While it’s hard to imagine that any student would actively seek a low-paying major, some students may weigh salary heavier than others when making a decision on a degree. According to the most recent salary survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the average starting salary for…

• Survey: Working moms feel torn between family and career

  Anthony Balderrama

  9 May 2012 | 12:32 pm

  Parenting is tough on any given day, and it does not get easier when one or both parents work outside the home. As you might expect, working moms have their own unique situations to confront, according to CareerBuilder’s annual survey of working mothers. Like all workers, today’s competitive workplaces, demanding positions and financial obligations affect how much time working mothers get to spend at home. Balancing work and life Workers often struggle with knowing how much time to spend at the office and when to clock out and head home. The survey found that 25 percent of working moms…

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  Escape From Cubicle Nation

• Announcing … Fantastic lineup of Spring classes from Power Teaching students

  ssanders

  16 May 2012 | 12:56 pm

  In April, I ran another session of my Power Teaching class. Another extremely smart and enthusiastic group joined in intensive study of effective training design and development, and worked on real, live classes that they are launching this Spring. I love teaching this class for three reasons: It is exceptionally energizing to share my passion for teaching with completely open and eager participants They really worked their hearts out to apply great design to their classes, ensuring a superior learning experience for their students They were extremely generous with each other, sharing ideas…

• Expand your comfort zone, expand your market

  Pamela

  14 May 2012 | 4:04 pm

  Isn’t it wonderful to get to a place in your business or career where you don’t have to work very hard to make a happy, healthy living? Jim Collins calls it the “sweet spot” and Martha Beck calls it “The Promise Land” in her four-square model of change. Before you get to this spot, you long for it. You work hard to make it happen. And then when you reach it, and hang out there for awhile, a funny thing happens: you get itchy to get to a new place. You start to yearn to grow, and to leverage the success you have had to date in new and interesting areas. My…

• How blogging changed my life

  Pamela

  27 Apr 2012 | 1:14 pm

  Once upon a time, I was sitting in my home office in Mesa, Arizona with a tiny baby boy in my arms, and a big idea in my head. “What if I could help all those people I met in my years consulting in large corporations who wanted to start a business?” It felt like crazy talk. I imagined disguising myself and going into the cafeterias of Silicon Valley companies and handing out flyers. I had no idea where to begin. Thankfully, through Andrea Lee, I met Suzanne Falter-Barns. Her course about building an online presence had an assignment to start a thing called a blog. I didn’t…

• Small Town Rules That Can Help Your Business, No Matter the Size

  Pamela

  26 Apr 2012 | 6:04 pm

  Becky McCray and Barry Moltz have just released their new book Small Town Rules: How Big Brands and Small Businesses Can Prosper in a Connected Economy. It is a fascinating resource with genuinely new insights for everyone in business. In my 20-minute interview with Becky McCray, we discuss: Common misconceptions people have about small, local businesses What large corporations can learn about branding from small business The formula for instant social media success (I am only sort of kidding – the way that Becky explained it made so much sense!) Download the podcast here:…

• Calling on your inner badass to step up to the plate

  Pamela

  24 Apr 2012 | 1:52 pm

  Dine’ (Navajo) Chief Manuelito In the seven years that I have been parenting, I have had a few less than proud moments. Like the potato chip for dinner situation. And the losing the birthday invitation that my 4-year old had been looking forward to all week, resulting in a missed party. And, well, I don’t want to make this too long of a blog post. You get the idea. But sometimes I have what could be construed as a not-so-proud moment with one of my kids that turns into something that is actually quite profound. The potty mouth badass recognizing moment The other day, I was driving…

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  CareerDiva

• Hiring manager: “How old are you?”

  CareerDiva

  16 May 2012 | 5:41 am

  It’s a question that comes up often and it came up yet again yesterday: “Can an employer ask a job candidate how old they are?” A colleague of mine at MSNBC.com, economy reporter Allison Linn, got this type of question from a reader on Facebook and we both pondered whether it was legal or not. My gut feeling was this was a no no under the nation’s labor laws, but it turns out it’s not that cut and dry. “You’d think there would be a simple yes or no answer, but there really isn’t,” said Justine Lisser, senior attorney at the Equal…

• Gen Y! Employers want you to intern

  CareerDiva

  10 May 2012 | 10:54 am

  So, employers looking to hire younger workers want many of you to have had internships. Only problem, most of the same employers don’t provide such internship opportunities. Great graphic by Millennial Branding on what employers are looking for in Gen Y candidates:

• Do we need another pregnancy bias law, or just a bigger hammer?

  CareerDiva

  9 May 2012 | 5:56 am

  If women stopped getting pregnant the world would eventually cease to exist. So why is it so hard to get equal rights for the pregos among us already? The Pregnancy Discrimination Act was signed into law in 1978 but it seems that wasn’t enough to stop employers from discriminating against pregnant workers. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, charges of pregnancy bias have been hovering at the 6,000 mark since 2007. “A few employers have forgotten, or never learned, that it’s against the law to discriminate against women because of pregnancy,” David Lopez, the…

• Iron Man had “shitty” job

  CareerDiva

  7 May 2012 | 8:41 am

  I love comeback stories, and there are few as good as drug-addicted jailbird Robert Downey Jr.’s story. The actor is now at the top of his game, and the huge opening of “The Avengers,” in which Downey stars as Iron Man, is only going to propel his career further. I took my nine year old son to see the movie yesterday and we both agreed Iron Man was the best thing about the flick. That’s why I was so excited to read the latest issue of Esquire with Downey on the cover, and I was even more excited when I read some of his advice about work and careers, which espoused the…

• Today’s Workplace Truth: A Female Fleecing

  CareerDiva

  3 May 2012 | 4:21 pm

  Sometimes a graphic is worth a thousand blog words:

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  Employee Engagement with David Zinger

• Employee Engagement Dialogues: Happiness and Engagement

  David Zinger

  15 May 2012 | 4:11 am

  Employee Engagement Dialogues: Alex Kjeulf and David Zinger Recording and transcript. Here is the recording and transcript for a 20 minute dialogue with Alex Kjeulf on happiness and engagement. Alexander is the founder of Woohoo inc. and one of the world’s leading experts on happiness at work. He has a masters degree in computer science from The University of Southern Denmark and is the author of 3 books including the international bestseller Happy Hour is 9 to 5 – How to Love Your Job, Love Your Life and Kick Butt at Work. In his spare time Alexander reads. A lot. He also does Crossfit…

• Employee Engagement Dialogue: Magnetic Engagement

  David Zinger

  10 May 2012 | 5:15 am

  A conversation with Kevin Sheridan and David Zinger I encourage you to listen to this 20 minute conversation with Kevin Sheridan about his views and experiences with employee engagement. There is also a transcript for the recording with time stamps you can use to go to specific sections of the dialogue. Kevin Sheridan and David Zinger on Magnetic Employee Engagement from David Zinger on Vimeo. David Zinger: Hi, my name is David Zinger. I want to welcome you to a brief dialogue on engagement with Kevin Sheridan and myself on magnetic employee engagement. It’s really my honor and privilege to…

• Employee Engagement: Fly with Spirit – Be the Gateway – Never Quit

  David Zinger

  8 May 2012 | 5:15 am

  3 “Show-Me” state lessons from St. Louis Here are 3 lessons for employee engagement I derived from a recent visit to St. Louis. Thanks to Recognition Professionals International for inviting me to their annual conference and offering me the opportunity to visit St. Louis and derive 3 lessons from the geography and history of this fine city. Fly with Spirit.  Charles Lindbergh flew the Spirit of St. Louis on May 20–21, 1927, on the first non-stop flight from New York to Paris. The plane is famous and Lindbergh literally took the spirit of St. Louis overseas. The middle…

• The Employee Engagement Revolution

  David Zinger

  24 Apr 2012 | 4:40 am

  Work is now revolving around employee engagement and recognition. The engagement revolution. I believe we are witnessing and participating in the advent of a revolution in work and how we organize for work.  This is not so much a revolution that is started by a few people but rather new movements within work. We don’t so much start this revolution as acknowledge it, support it, participate in it, and move to a stronger way of connecting to each other, work, and our organizations. The revolution is not a Luddite-like uprising against technology rather a personal, social, and…

• Employee Engagement, Recognition Professionals International and St. Louis

  David Zinger

  17 Apr 2012 | 5:15 am

  The Recognition Professionals International conference will begin in St. Louis April 27th. There is an eclectic and engaging agenda of speakers. I look forward to my half hour on Sunday evening updating the association on the Employee Engagement Network and inviting a revolution in employee engagement and recognition. To attend the conference and join the revolution, click here.

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  All Things Workplace

• Change: What Gets In The Way?

  Steve Roesler

  7 May 2012 | 8:29 am

  Defending the status quo. "That will never work."  "... That said, the labor laws make it difficult for us to do a lot of the suggestions [you] put out. And we do live in a lawsuit oriented society.""  "Can you show me some research that demonstrates that this will work?" These are just a few of the real-life quotes about defending the status quo from a Seth Godin post that I saved about six years ago. Given that our work here always includes organizational or individual change, we've heard most of them more than once. How about you? Tip: When you hear any one of these, ask this question:…

• Do You Use Verbal White Space?

  Steve Roesler

  23 Apr 2012 | 11:01 pm

  Graphic designers know how to focus your attention.They frequently communicate through the use of white space. Less is more. The message is clear. There's no clutter. Use Verbal Whitespace You can increase your verbal impact  the same way. How many times have you wished that someone would just "say what they mean?" Boss says: "We finished the senior level meeting and it looks as if we have to increase our numbers. We've been working hard on that project for a long time. I told the management team about the obstacles, how much overtime people have been putting in, and what the client has…

• "What Do I Want To Be?" or "What Do I Want To Become?"

  Steve Roesler

  15 Apr 2012 | 11:01 pm

  Which question are you asking yourself? Your choice will help determine the depth of your life as well as the comfort-level of your career. I've been watching a new CEO client begin his tenure at a global company. He is very comfortable listening, talking, giving direction, and saying "I don't know. That sounds good to me. Go ahead and do it." (Whatever the "it" is). What I'm really seeing is a man who has, over a lifetime, decided to "become" the kind of person he wanted to be. I know for a fact that he didn't set out to be a CEO. In fact, he was invited into the role. The reason he received…

• Meetings: The First 15 Minutes Matter

  Steve Roesler

  9 Apr 2012 | 5:40 pm

  Beginnings make a huge difference  Meetings offer a perfect example. I was working with a VP who started off her 3-day, first quarter meeting with a 20 minute introduction. In that 20 minutes she crisply and energetically laid out: The purpose and expected outcome of the three days Three highlights and three lowlights from the previous year Why people were seated, by name card, at their six-person tables. (There were actually two reasons):     1. To include representatives of different functions at each table     2.  To have a new manager at each table who had never been with the…

• Wisdom, Integrity, Discernment and 1,000 Posts

  Steve Roesler

  1 Apr 2012 | 11:01 pm

  This is the 1,000th post here at All Things Workplace! Today's post was first published in 2007 and I decided to bring it back because its comments prompted an entire series to be generated as a result. I hope it adds meaning to your day and your career. ________________________________________________________________________________________  How often do you hear the terms wisdom, discernment, and integrity used during the business day? And just what are organizations looking for when they are hiring or promoting? We hear words like intelligent, problem-solver, action-oriented,…

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  Jon Gordon's BlogJon Gordon's Blog | Developing Positive Leaders, Organizations and Teams

• She Transformed her Store with a New Approach

  Jon Gordon

  15 May 2012 | 7:57 am

  Success Stories (Ideas to Inspire YOU!) Dear Jon, I’m a single mom and we’ve been through some pretty intense stuff, but one of the things I prided myself on was my passion for my job. I’m a pharmacy tech at Walgreen’s and 6 months ago I transferred to the roughest store in the city. My passion quickly fizzled out from difficult customers and negativity in the pharmacy. I was ready to throw in the towel, but I really didn’t want to start over at anther job, and I truly love my job, I knew something had to change. So I thought of you and your books. Over the last…

• 14 Simple Strategies to Be More Positive

  Jon Gordon

  14 May 2012 | 7:02 am

  With the release of The Positive Dog a lot of people have asked me where the inspiration for the book came from. It was inspired by the story about a man who travels to a village to speak to a wise man. He says to the wise man, “I feel like there are two dogs inside me. One dog is positive, loving, kind and optimistic and then I have this fearful, pessimistic, angry and negative dog and they fight all the time. I don’t know who is going to win.” The wise man thinks for a moment and responds, “I know who is going to win. The one you feed the most. So feed the positive…

• The Positive Dog: A Story About the Power of Positivity

  Jon Gordon

  30 Apr 2012 | 8:29 am

  Save 50% at BN.com Today Only – April 30th Only $8.47 Per Book We all have two dogs inside of us. One dog is positive, happy, optimistic, and hopeful. The other dog is negative, mad, sad, pessimistic, and fearful. These two dogs often fight inside us, but guess who wins the fight? The one you feed the most. So begins the story about a negative mutt named Matt and a big dog named Bubba who teaches him how to feed himself with positivity each day and in the process Matt transforms his own life and the shelter they call home. For anyone looking to overcome negativity and challenges to…

• And the Winners Are…

  Jon Gordon

  27 Apr 2012 | 3:26 pm

  Thank you to everyone who participated in the giveaway for signed copies of THE POSITIVE DOG: A Story About the Power of Positivity. Your response was amazing! The giveaway is now over and winners have been selected. To be fair we decided to pick 5 winners from Facebook and 5 from Twitter, all at random from everyone who Tweeted, Posted and Commented. And the winners are… Kim Jentsch Young Chenda Moore Greg Williams Robin Tatz Forney Daniel Gilbert Valerie Atkins Dr. Justin Tarte Ron Swanson Ellen Tidwell Valerie Futch Reed If you were one of the winners noted above, we sent you a…

• I’m Giving Away 10 Signed Copies of My New Book

  Jon Gordon

  24 Apr 2012 | 8:42 am

  To celebrate the release of The Positive Dog: A Story About the Power of Positivity next week, I’m going to give away 10 personalized, signed copies. For a chance to win, do one (or more) of the following: 1. Follow me on Twitter and Tweet “I believe in the Power of Positivity! @jongordon11 www.FeedThePositiveDog.com” – Click Here to Tweet Now 2. Follow me on Facebook and Post a Note on Your Wall with something to the effect of “Looking forward to @jongordon’s new book, The Positive Dog. Overcome negativity, be more positive! www.FeedThePositiveDog.com” – Click Here to…

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  Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog

• You Earn Passive Income by Being More Generous

  Steve Pavlina

  14 May 2012 | 7:28 pm

  Now that we’ve covered setting your passive income goal and a bit about the mindset of passive income — I hope you enjoyed the humor in the last post — let’s explore the details of how to actually create passive income streams. We’ll start out fairly high-level here and then drill down into the specifics in future posts. Here are the 3 basic parts of an income generating method: Value creation Value delivery Payment Notice that these same 3 aspects can be applied to any basic income generation method. When you work at a regular job, for instance, you’re…

• Jobs vs. Passive Income

  Steve Pavlina

  11 May 2012 | 12:49 pm

  Many people have the limiting belief that passive income is weird, unusual, complicated, or confusing. As I’ve mentioned previously, passive income isn’t particularly difficult in practice. In many ways, earning a living through streams of passive income is easier than earning a living through a job or as an independent contractor, especially in the long run. The difficult part has to do with getting comfortable with a passive income mindset. To tackle this mindset issue, let’s turn this around and look at it from the other side. Suppose you were already very comfortable…

• Commit to Your Passive Income Goal

  Steve Pavlina

  7 May 2012 | 8:30 pm

  Now that you’ve set a specific passive income goal (as per the Set Your Passive Income Goal post), it’s time to strengthen your connection to this goal. The idea here is to begin believing in your goal so that it becomes more real and solid, not just some airy fairy fantasy. Put Your Goal in Your Face Try this for starters. Grab a piece of paper, write your goal on the paper in a positive, personal, present tense format, and then post this piece of paper somewhere that you’ll see it every day, such as on your living room wall or your bathroom mirror. You can even post it…

• Set Your Passive Income Goal

  Steve Pavlina

  30 Apr 2012 | 11:19 am

  As we transition into the how-to aspect of passive income creation, let’s begin by having you set a goal for what you want to accomplish here. Why are you reading this series? Is it just for entertainment’s sake? Do you hope to learn something that you might apply later? Or do you actually want to create at least one new stream of passive income this year? Let me suggest a simple meta-goal for starters: By the time you’re done reading this post, set a clear goal for what you want to gain from this series. Do not close your browser window or move on to something else until…

• The End Game of Passive Income

  Steve Pavlina

  27 Apr 2012 | 7:23 am

  Let’s talk about the reality of what it’s like to create streams of passive income and how it compares to working at a regular job. What I’ll share here may surprise you. With a typical job, you’re more or less directly trading your working hours for dollars. You may receive an hourly wage, a salary, and/or bonuses for the time you put in at work. Your ongoing pay depends on your continued presence at work. If you stop working, your paycheck stops as well. With passive income you’ll often get paid nothing at first. Initially you work to create and/or leverage a…

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  Career Upshift

• Resolving an Obama – Romney controversy

  Paul Freiberger

  3 May 2012 | 9:56 pm

  There’s a controversy between President Obama and Governor Romney that I can resolve right here and right now by applying a bit of resume writing know-how. Romney objects that President Obama is taking credit for his decision to order the raid, which resulted in the demise of bin Laden, the man who orchestrated the attack that killed thousands at the World Trade Tower. President Obama is running for re-election and his campaign developed a video about the historic event. After explaining that many of his own advisors recommended that Obama not give the go-ahead to Seal Team Six, the video…

• Kate Upton Creating Big Surprise in NFL Draft

  Paul Freiberger

  26 Apr 2012 | 5:16 pm

  Jets QB, Mark Sanchez, rumored to be scouting Kate Upton. Kate playing in a Direct TV exhibition Like Deion Sanders, she also plays baseball. As the universe waits with breathless anticipation for the start of the NFL draft, the two top picks seemed to be foregone conclusions until the last possible moment. Now, teams are frantically shuffling their boards. Suddenly there is a dark horse candidate, overlooked by scouts and notably absent from the NFL Combine, storming the draft. Renaissance woman Kate Upton, previously known for her modeling and, lately, for her acting, has branched out,…

• Three Stooges Celebrate Work

  Paul Freiberger

  23 Apr 2012 | 1:53 am

  Full appreciation for getting the job. We can all appreciate it, especially in this day and age.   Click here to view the embedded video.  

• Three Stooges offer career comeback inspiration and lessons

  Paul Freiberger

  22 Apr 2012 | 11:57 pm

  After a nearly 40 year absence from the silver screen, a trio of actors has made a remarkable career comeback, earning over $17 million at the box office in their cinematic return. The Three Stooges So what if Moe, Larry and Curly have all passed on? The personas that they created way back in the 1930′s are as big as ever, only now they are being played by Sean Hayes, Chris Diamantopoulos and Will Sasso. Now, if you’re currently suffering from a lull in your own career, you obviously don’t want to wait until nearly four decades after meeting your maker in order to once again…

• When to seek out a professional resume writer

  Paul Freiberger

  29 Mar 2012 | 10:29 pm

  Job seekers might be tempted to go it alone when it’s time to get their resumes in order. New grads might feel that there just isn’t much to say. Old hands might decide that they know their fields so well that writing resumes is simplicity itself. People who are between jobs, struggling to make ends meet, can see professional help as a luxury that is beyond their limited means. In reality, all of these people can benefit from the kind of highly specialized help that a professional resume writer offers, and the do-it-yourself approach, especially in today’s difficult job market, is…

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  CollegeRecruiter.com

• Resume Keyword Mistakes – Are You Making One?

  William Frierson

  15 May 2012 | 12:22 pm

  Appropriate keyword use is a big deal for job seekers working on their resumes. Many employers now use some form of scanning software as an initial screener that helps them determine which candidates are obviously qualified for the job. Even when your resume makes it passed the screening process, if a hiring manager can’t glance [...]

• Wrong Way! Take a Right Turn to Get the Job

  William Frierson

  15 May 2012 | 12:13 pm

  Where exactly is your job search going? Hopefully, you are on the road to success, but it is possible to make a wrong turn along the way. In order to get a job, you need to avoid certain tendencies that can slow you down. According to one expert, these include: Being under-prepared- Never take anything [...]

• Returning to the workforce after an extended absence. Interview Tips From The Interview Coach, Carole Martin

  William Frierson

  15 May 2012 | 11:56 am

  1. Be able to explain why you have decided that now is the time for you to return to the work force – why now? Have a convincing statement about your goals or intentions of staying in the work force after being away for a period of time – this is best done by scripting [...]

• Video of Omar Epps Sharing First Summer Job Experience

  William Frierson

  15 May 2012 | 11:22 am

  In the following video, Actor Omar Epps, shares his first summer job experience as a pizza delivery person.  Listen to what he learned about responsibility on the job, as well as on a personal level. CollegeRecruiter.com is proud to participate in the White House Summer Jobs Initiative.  This effort calls on business leaders and communities [...]

• Video of Valerie Jarrett Sharing First Summer Job Experience

  William Frierson

  15 May 2012 | 11:15 am

  In the following video, Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President, talks about her first summer job as a clinic coordinator at a medical center.  Find out what skills she learned that help her in the White House. CollegeRecruiter.com is proud to participate in the White House Summer Jobs Initiative.  This effort calls on business [...]

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  Execupundit.com

• Common Workplace Activities

  Michael Wade

  16 May 2012 | 8:48 am

  Reading to the deaf. Juggling on the street corner. Sweeping back the waves. Asserting that a cat is a cow. Pleasing a madman. Writing fiction. Seizing territory. Rationalizing the irrational. Pretending to act. Consulting high priests. Outsourcing wisdom. Getting fingerprints. Inventing titles. Searching for a magic button.

• Losing Money is a Crime?

  Michael Wade

  16 May 2012 | 7:51 am

  The Wall Street Journal Law Blog on the J.P. Morgan case. An excerpt:Should investigators even bother? asks Yale Law Professor Jonathan Macey, in an op/ed in today‘s WSJ.“We appear to be on the verge of making it a crime for a business to lose money,” he writes, adding that bank’s losses should only concern “J.P. Morgan stockholders and a few top executives and traders who will lose their bonuses or their jobs in the wake of this teapot tempest.” And it shouldn’t even concern shareholders that much, he adds, considering J.P. Morgan still had $127 billion in equity…

• Reading, Writing, and Rewards

  Michael Wade

  16 May 2012 | 7:43 am

  Nicholas Bate, who should be a daily read, has the grid on reading and writing.

• Quote of the Day

  Michael Wade

  16 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Character is destiny. - Heraclitus

• Entertainment Break

  Michael Wade

  15 May 2012 | 7:11 pm

  The trailers for:"Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure""Get the Gringo""The Comedy of Terrors""The Appaloosa""The Counterfeiters"

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  WebWorkerDaily

• ProofHQ CEO: Remote work is bad for startups? Oh, please!

  Jessica Stillman

  16 May 2012 | 10:54 am

  Remote work may be going increasingly mainstream with more and more companies letting staff work flexibly, but as with any major shift in how we work, there are bound to be holdouts. And the start-up scene is home to its fair share. Early-stage companies, particularly in the tech sector, have a long-standing mythology of (usually young and personally unencumbered) teams sleeping under their desks to get products to launch, with many wearing the hothouse atmosphere and extreme hours as a badge of honor. Remote working still raises eyebrows among some. Zaarly exec Shane Mac, for example,…

• Design tips for home offices in small spaces

  Jessica Stillman

  15 May 2012 | 8:03 am

  Constant connection and the blurring of the lines between rest and work that it sometimes causes is one of the clearest downsides to the otherwise pretty awesome phenomenon of remote and flexible working. Tech tools that block distractions can help keep the spheres separate and give your brain a chance to recharge, as can shifting company culture to encourage rejuvenating off-time. But can space design also play a role? If you have a huge pad then keeping your spaces for work and for chilling physically separate is a non-issue – just locate them in different parts of your home and simply…

• Freelancer.com CEO: The future is bright for online outsourcing (but not niche sites)

  Jessica Stillman

  14 May 2012 | 10:14 am

  Australian Matt Barrie, CEO of Freelancer.com, has been racking up the frequent flyer miles lately, traveling to pick up a second Webby award for his company and speak at The Next Web Conference in Amsterdam among other appearances. GigaOM caught up with him in London to chat about his company and his views on the future of the sector. In a word, he’s optimistic. Why? Barrie explained that as hard as it is for perpetually plugged-in Europeans and Americans to imagine, only about 30 percent of the world’s seven billion inhabitants are online, leaving billions of potential…

• Can’t we all just get along? Employees, freelancers, entrepreneurs and coworking

  Jessica Stillman

  11 May 2012 | 8:03 am

  Coworking, originally a movement dominated by freelancers and entrepreneurs, is increasingly attracting the attention of larger companies. And as these firms and their employees take notice, more and more remote corporate employees are joining the mix at coworking spaces. Do their expectations line up with those of freelancers and entrepreneurs? Do they get as much out of the coworking experience? The Second Global Coworking Survey aimed to answer these questions, with the results published recently in DeskMag. The findings confirm that the number of employees working out of coworking spaces…

• How to make time zone separation work to your advantage

  Jessica Stillman

  10 May 2012 | 8:02 am

  Technology might be collapsing distances and allowing folks spread across continents to work together, but no matter how good collaboration tools get, none of them can alter the course of the earth around the sun and eliminate the hassles of time zone differences. And anyone who has ever worked with a colleague half-a-world away knows of the occasional necessity of late night calls to bridge time differences, but besides knowing how to brew yourself a strong cup of coffee and operate your alarm clock, is there anything you can do to make working across many time zones less painful and more…

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  The HR Capitalist

• A Great Add to Your Leadership Training: "Memento Mori" (aka, stay humble, #$#$#)

  Kris Dunn

  16 May 2012 | 8:46 am

  In ancient Rome, when a victorious general paraded through the streets, legend has it that he was somtimes trainled by a servant whose job it was to repeat to him, "Momento Mori: Rembember You Will Die."  The reminder of mortality would help the hero keep things in perspective, and perhaps instill some humility. Sounds like a great add to any leadership training to me.  Enjoy the good times, but don't expect that it's your birthright they will last. Ask Yahoo.  Ask MySpace. Ask Netscape. Ask Kodak.   Ask <insert your company here>.

• How to Remove Lies From Your Resume (and LinkedIn) Without Getting Fired...

  Kris Dunn

  15 May 2012 | 8:24 am

  So you've distributed a lie on your resume.  Maybe a big one, maybe a small one. Still, if you've been following the saga of Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson, any lie on your resume should give you cause for pause.  Consider the rundown of Thompson's alleged character issue via a resume lie from the San Jose Mecrury News: "Yahoo (YHOO) CEO Scott Thompson will step down from the helm of the Sunnyvale Internet company after a furor resulting from a false degree on his company bio, according to a Sunday report. Thompson, who took over as head of the struggling company less than…

• WEBCAST: 5 Ways to Use Video in Your HR Practice - and Look Great Doing It...

  Kris Dunn

  14 May 2012 | 9:01 am

  Short version: I'm doing a webinar next week (Wednesday, May 23rd - 1pm EST) on using video in your HR practice - sign up here. You'll be glad you did. Long version: This just in: The use of internet video is exploding.  People are reading less on the web and "watching" more." You knew that. More importantly, have you thought about how the trends in online video impacts how you build your HR practice?  That's the key right?  Here are a couple of stats to help you know how important it is that you consider how to use video as an HR pro: --Americans streamed…

• "Welcome to Moe's" and the Psychology of the Standardized/Forced Greeting and Thank You at Your Company...

  Kris Dunn

  10 May 2012 | 12:23 pm

  For those of you who don't live in the Southeast, you may or may not have experienced two fast food/fast casual eateries: - Moe's Southwest Grill - Chick-fil-a What's common about these two places?  They both force employees to use a standardized greeting or thank you - the employees have to do it a certain way as part of the gig: - At Moe's:  Somebody on the food prep line has to yell "Welcome to Moe's" every time someone comes through the door.  With enthusiasm. - At Chick-fil-a:  When you say "thank you", the folks at the counter have to say…

• A Test To See If You Really Care About Your Employee's Career...

  Kris Dunn

  9 May 2012 | 11:35 am

  Can you say this? "You know, our job (in addition to getting the work done) is to give you a bunch of experiences that you couldn't get elsewhere that are going to make you more valuable.  I hope you're here a long time, but if the time comes where you need to cash in on those experiences by moving to another company, that's OK.  I hope we can give you the career path, but if not, we'll be better for having you on the team for a couple of years.  Maybe you'd even come back when our growth catches up to your career"... Can you say that? No?  You're…

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  Tammy Erickson

• Collaboration Will Drive the Next Wave of Productivity Gains

  Tammy Erickson

  2 May 2012 | 2:25 pm

  Increasing productivity — making more with less — is at the core of any company or any economy's economic progress. From a societal view, productivity drives higher living standards and increases shared resources — for example, providing a government with more resources to invest back into its citizens. For a company, increasing productivity has the same result — increasing profitability that can either be used to increase the wealth of employees and shareholders or invest back into the future of the organization. The logic behind productivity improvements is…

• Gen X Hits Another Bump in the Road

  Tammy Erickson

  23 Apr 2012 | 12:30 pm

  Here's the bad news for Gen X: at each point thus far, you've drawn a pretty short straw. Your timing — at least in the context of contemporary generations, and through no fault of your own — could hardly have been worse. Not only did your childhood years coincide with social changes that significantly eroded trust and idealism, but during the early years of your adulthood, you have hit various economic landmarks at unfavorable points in the cycle. You invested significant time and money in education and are today the most credentialed generation yet — but, unlike Boomers',…

• How Mobile Technologies Are Shaping a New Generation

  Tammy Erickson

  18 Apr 2012 | 11:40 am

  The cohort I like to call the "Re-Generation" began to take shape around 2008. Individuals at the formative ages of 11 to 13, those born after about 1995, were part of a substantively different world than the one that had shaped 11 to 13 year olds over the preceding fifteen or so years. In an earlier post, I discussed the impact the Global Financial Crisis had on the formation of this new generation. Technology, of course, has also been a powerful influence on the Re-Generation, so much so that Bill Gates proposed that we call this next wave Generation I, for Internet. Gates has used the term…

• The Biggest Mistake You (Probably) Make with Teams

  Tammy Erickson

  5 Apr 2012 | 9:09 am

  Throughout most of my career, I've made a big mistake in the way I've lead teams — and wouldn't be surprised if you have, too. Which is more important to promoting collaboration: a clearly defined approach toward achieving the goal, or clearly specified roles for individual team members? The common assumption — and my personal approach for many years — is that carefully spelling out the approach is essential, while leaving the roles of individuals within the team open and flexible will encourage people to share ideas and contribute in multiple dimensions. But our research…

• Post-Financial Crisis, a New Generation's Views on Money

  Tammy Erickson

  29 Mar 2012 | 1:08 pm

  In 2008, adult conversations shifted. After nearly a decade of headlines on terrorism and the resultant wars, suddenly signs of financial trouble demanded top attention. Within months, the global financial crisis, considered by many economists to be the worst financial downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s, settled in around the world. Typical American families did not fare well. Between 2007 and 2009, the total wealth of 63 percent of all Americans declined. As of November 2009, one in seven mortgages was delinquent. By March 2010, one in four people were "under water"; that is,…

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  Evil HR Lady

• Use social media? Memorize these vital 12 words

  Evil HR Lady

  16 May 2012 | 11:28 am

  Anyone who blogs, tweets, or otherwise expresses themselves online should keep this policy in mind for using social media. To keep reading click here: Use social media? Memorize these vital 12 words

• What moms really want on the job

  Evil HR Lady

  14 May 2012 | 7:57 am

  Instead of flowers, find out what working moms really want. Click here: What moms really want on the job

• Zero tolerance for tardiness in the workplace

  Evil HR Lady

  14 May 2012 | 7:55 am

  Dear Evil HR Lady, Our company recently implemented a policy that has quite a few people perturbed, myself included. If an employee is late for any reason what-so-ever; traffic, weather, sick kid; the employee is forced to use their PTO time. We have for YEARS had the option of staying late to make up this time or use PTO. We are now forced to use PTO in order to curb excessive tardiness. A case of a few bad apples spoiling the bunch. I was stuck in over 20 minutes of traffic this morning. Upon arriving late at the office in a bundle of nerves I sent an email to HR letting them know of my…

• Resume problem: Is it your fault?

  Evil HR Lady

  9 May 2012 | 2:58 pm

  Is it your fault your resume stinks or the recruiter’s fault for being too dumb to understand it? To read more click here: Resume problem: Is it your fault?

• Explaining time off

  Evil HR Lady

  8 May 2012 | 5:23 am

  Dear Evil HR Lady, I left my previous job at the end of December, 29th to be precise. It was a one year renewable contract which I did not renew with my company. Basically, I had a bad boss under whom i did not see any growth and also the hike they gave me was peanuts. Plus I was overworked. A lot. Our team initially had 5 techs which was cut down to 2 due to budget constraints. So all the work came upon me usually at the end of the day. The thing is I thought i will take a month off and start looking for a job after that hiatus. In the meantime thought I would give some certifications. But…

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  CAREERBRIGHT

• 5 Reasons You Aren’t Getting Any Job Interviews

  Shweta

  16 May 2012 | 12:45 pm

  Most of us have been there. We’ve sent out what seems like a thousand resumes without receiving even so much as a kind refusal – only the desolate sound of crickets. Why is that? Of course there are hundreds of reasons, many of which likely pertain only to your personal situation and so can’t readily be explained. That said, there are reasons that are more or less common factors for everyone who can’t manage to get a foot in the door. Below we take a look at five reasons why you’re aren’t getting any job interviews.   1. The Economy If you haven’t heard, unemployment is…

• The pros and cons of working for a Charity

  Shweta

  16 May 2012 | 12:01 pm

  Charity jobs can be highly rewarding. With opportunities to give back to a community, or to contribute to a broader national and international charity effort, charity work can represent challenging but beneficial employment. Whether as a voluntary or a paid worker, charity work can lead to a range of specialist roles, and can also generate long term rewards and career stability. However, charity work can also be stressful, time consuming, and vulnerable to changing public funding policies.   The following list expands on these pros and cons of working for a charity:   1 – Add…

• 25 Inspiring Quotes for Career Success

  Shweta

  10 May 2012 | 4:42 pm

  Make the most of every failure. Fall forward. ~ Unknown Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not one has better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on one’s ideas, to take a calculated risk – and to act. ~ Andre Malraux The way to get ahead is to start now. If you start now, you will know a lot next year that you don’t know now and that you would not have known next year if you had waited. ~ William Feather Successful business people don’t get ahead by wishing they had someone else’s job title, corner office, company car…

• 5 Ways You can Support a Job Seeker

  Shweta

  10 May 2012 | 4:05 pm

  Job search can be stressful and is almost to be treated a full-time job to reduce the search time. Job seekers can be more productive with some help from family and friends. A support system also hugely cuts down on the stress buildup. If your family member or friend is in the job search phase, here are some ways you can help them out:   1. Know first, offer thereafter Ask the right questions first – What areas of your job search do you think I can help you with? Or to offer help tell them what you are good at. For example, I know a career coach who helps job seekers accelerate their…

• Earn a scholarship worth up to $20,000 from Strayer University to help with the completion of a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree

  Shweta

  8 May 2012 | 4:14 pm

  Strayer University offers Associate, Bachelors, Masters and undergraduate certificate programs in a wide range of academic courses. They provide flexible class schedules, and with more than 92 convenient campus locations in the US as well as online learning options support working students. Here’s a chance to earn one of three scholarships through the Strayer University 120th Anniversary Student Scholarship program. That’s a scholarship worth up to $20,000 to help 3 driven students further their education! It’s simple to participate: Step 1: Like. Like Strayer University on Facebook.

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  Michael Lee Stallard

• Is Facebook Making Us Lonely?

  Michael Lee Stallard

  18 Apr 2012 | 3:55 pm

  Check out this excellent article in The Atlantic entitled “Is Facebook Making Us Lonely?”  Some eye-popping statistics and quotes from the article include: In 1950 less than 10 percent of American households contained only one person.  By 2010, nearly 27 percent had just one person. A 2010 AARP survey found that 35 percent of adults older than 45 were chronically lonely as opposed to 20 percent a decade earlier. Roughly 20 percent of Americans — about 60 million people — are unhappy with their lives because of loneliness. “Across the Western world, physicians…

• Is Your Workplace Killing You? WCBS News Radio Interview

  Michael Lee Stallard

  31 Mar 2012 | 10:22 pm

  New York City’s WCBS News Radio 880 ran portions of an interview I did with daytime host Pat Farnack.  Here are links to the segments and full interview: Is your workplace killing you? Worse than Toxic Snakes in Suits Nick the Doorman How to Flourish Full Interview (14 minutes)

• Sympathy is NOT Empathy

  Michael Lee Stallard

  24 Mar 2012 | 11:43 am

  Connecting with people requires empathy i.e. you feel the emotion another individual feels.  This is different from sympathy where you recognize the emotion but don’t feel it. In Fired Up or Burned Out, I wrote about the company Cranium and how it designs “high five moments” into its games.  High five moments are times when people connect via the shared empathy of joy (remember that we define “the force of connection” as shared identity, empathy and understanding).  When you are interacting with people you want to connect with, feeling and expressing emotion…

• Articles, Media on Leadership, the Science of Connection, and Taking a Creative Risk

  Michael Lee Stallard

  6 Mar 2012 | 6:33 pm

  Last week I met Frances Hesselbein, head of the Frances Hesselbein Institute, over a delightfully long lunch at the Waldorf Astoria.  Peter Drucker once called Mrs. Hesselbein America’s best leader.  I’ve written about her remarkable leadership of the Girl Scouts of the USA.  At one point in our lunch I mentioned a quote from Psalm 78:72 about King David’s leadership of Israel.  The New Living Translation of the Bible states it this way: “he cared for Israel with a true heart and led them with skillful hands.”  It’s a variation of the “Task…

• New Media on Connection

  Michael Lee Stallard

  17 Feb 2012 | 5:10 pm

  Tomorrow I fly back to the U.S. after a 10-day trip to Amsterdam, Brussels, London and Edinburgh where I taught seminars for the Institute for Management Studies, spoke at ITV, saw several friends and spent a couple days on vacation with my wife, Katie. While here, I learned about several new items of media coverage related to connection. Several items came from my friends Sean Witty and Jay Morris. Here are the items below. Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk’s research on the importance of connection to babies and their ability to connect Mental Heath Foundation of the UK report on rising loneliness…

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  msnbc.com: Careers

• The little things: Managing a micromanager

  16 May 2012 | 12:23 pm

  Often a micromanager’s need for control stems from insecurity: lack of confidence, workplace instability and pressure to produce – both individually and as a team.

• Day care cost hikes derail women's careers

  16 May 2012 | 7:26 am

  Clarissa Doutherd, 30, was able to lift herself out of poverty and climb the ladder of success at a nonprofit. But last year the high cost of child care stalled her ambitions.

• How to get a job if you're overqualified

  15 May 2012 | 11:50 am

  Analyze your reasons for taking a step down the career ladder. Be honest with yourself and your potential employer.

• For women in the workplace, it's still about looks

  15 May 2012 | 8:15 am

  For women and their careers, it’s often not about what they do but how they look. Hillary Clinton made headlines around the world not for anything she did but because she appeared without makeup.

• As commuter marriages soar, so do costs

  14 May 2012 | 3:58 pm

  Last year, 3.5 million couples 18 and older were part of a commuter marriage, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's current population survey. That's up about 17 percent from 2001.

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  Gautam Ghosh on Human Resources

• Interviewed by @Forbes' @shelisrael for a profile as a #SocialMedia Thought Leader

  Gautam Ghosh

  13 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  Image via CrunchBase I know Shel from the time he started his blog to crowdsource his book on business blogging that he wrote with Robert Scoble - called Naked Conversations. I had left a few comments on his blog and was kicked to find out that my blog url was listed in the acknowledgements section. Last year, I finally had a chance to meet Shel after knowing him online for 7 years, when he was invited by NASSCOM for the Product Conclave at Bangalore. I was a panelist in one of the sessions and finally met what is called IRL ("in real life") Shel writes a column on Forbes called the "Social…

• Stories and Branding and what it means for Employers

  Gautam Ghosh

  2 May 2012 | 8:54 am

  The Best Science Fiction Stories: 1950 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Every marketing campaign is built around a story. Often advertising professionals are actually only storytellers. Which is why examples of creative heads in advertising like Balki and Prasoon Joshi turn scriptwriters, lyricists and directors of movies. Every statement you believe of yourself adds up to a story. And stories are power enough to become self fulfilling prophecies. Stories like "I am a fighter" or "I am a rebel" or "I am the follower of rules" are often derived from personal experiences and form patterns of behavior.

• Video of my talk at #IndiaSocial12

  Gautam Ghosh

  25 Apr 2012 | 3:41 am

  If you want to talk to me about a story or a speaking engagement, contact me on gautam@gautamblogs.com or call me at +91-97422-39954 | Twitter | BraveNewTalent | Facebook Page

• Social Recruiting presentation at social media conference #IndiaSocial12

  Gautam Ghosh

  5 Apr 2012 | 6:45 am

  This is the presentation I made this week at the India Social 2012 Summit yesterday Feel free to download and share it Social recruiting india social summit 2012 by gautamghosh View more PowerPoint from Gautam Ghosh If you want to talk to me about a story or a speaking engagement, contact me on gautam@gautamblogs.com or call me at +91-97422-39954 | Twitter | BraveNewTalent | Facebook Page

• Speaking on "Social Recruiting" at #IndiaSocial12

  Gautam Ghosh

  27 Mar 2012 | 9:25 am

  India Social, India's premier "social media" event returns this year with the theme "Social is Business" and I would be taking a session for an hour on "Social Recruiting" (and related themes like social learning and talent communities) on 4th April. If you attend the talk it would focus on why HR people need to think like marketers, how  to identify the right employees as your advocates, and why communities of practice matter. If you make it , you can get to hear an amazing group of people from the client, vendor and agency side. My talk, I think would be the only non-marketing talk. If…

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  Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel

• Flexibility Steers You Toward Increased Sales

  Elinor Stutz

  16 May 2012 | 4:30 am

  Putting a professional foot forward each and every time we conduct business is certainly ideal. But one of the best things you can do for yourself is to recognize everyone is human and we all make errors; yes, even us. Have you ever been late to show up at a meeting or phone someone, or even worse, double booked and needed to reschedule. Mistakes happen Should we be the one making the error, the best strategy is to quickly apologize to get past the embarrassment and heal the wound. The next step is to then ask for forgiveness. In the case where you recognize ahead of time you will be late,…

• Be My Guest: Hosting Guest Bloggers

  Heather Huhman

  15 May 2012 | 12:30 pm

  If you are an expert in your field, chances are you are taking advantage of commenting on other blogs in your area, searching for opportunities to write for other outlets, and posting links to your blog to every possible social network in your name. Each of these strategies aims for one goal: to build your personal brand by increasing online traffic. A reversal to the common approach of building brand awareness by seeking out opportunities to be featured as a guest blogger for other sites within your area of expertise may be one to reflect on. Guest blogging has been proven to build brand…

• Why Fear Leads To Career Fouls

  Nance Rosen

  15 May 2012 | 4:30 am

  At Pegasus Media World, I publish an author who deals with the silent killer of success: FEAR.  It’s the stealth nature of fear that makes it so dangerous. You don’t typically recognize the majority of times when the deadliest emotion you can have in business is exactly what’s behind the self-sabotaging actions (or lack of actions) you take. Fear is often hard to recognize, because you think fear should feel like quaking in your boots – like how most people feel about public speaking. People who fear speaking to groups, feel this hair-raising, gut wrenching, dry mouth, heart pounding…

• How To Get Clients From A Conference Or Trade-show

  Jun Loayza

  14 May 2012 | 2:00 pm

  Over the course of a year, my company spent over $25,000 on conferences and trade-shows.  Quite a lot of money for a start-up, but something that we found to be absolutely necessary to generate enterprise-level client leads and expand our pipeline.  To see a return on our investment, we would need to generate over $25,000 worth of deals from these conferences. A feat that we achieved with flying colors. My company has built recognition in the franchise restaurant world because my team and I hustled extremely hard at each conference.  We didn’t let the business come to us; instead, we…

• Creating Good Karma For Your Personal Brand

  Maria Duron

  14 May 2012 | 4:30 am

  Managing your personal brand is essential to your success. You want to stand out among the crowd, be noticed, be invaluable. You don’t want to be someone who is easily replaced and easily forgotten. You want to be someone who people will listen to, look up to, and most importantly be remembered. To be a strong and successful personal brand, one of the most important things you need to have is a network of contacts. And it’s essential that you manage your relationship with those contacts well, to ensure that you have a smooth and hassle-free working relationship. As your brand or small…

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  Information Technology Dark Side

• Re-imagining TroopTrack in a Use-Case-Centric Architecture

  David Christiansen

  16 May 2012 | 9:07 am

  Please read this first if you are a TroopTrack user My blog is read, not only by coders like me, but also by a pretty decent number of TroopTrack users. I just put them through a fairly horrible major release, after which I swore I would never do an X.0 release again, so I need to start this post with an assurance. Please don’t interpret this post as a sign of things to come regarding TroopTrack. This is merely a hypothetical discussion to help me understand a concept being advocated by a fellow programmer whom I respect but whose ideas have troubled and frustrated me for the last year…

• Dear Uncle Bob: Please, please show me the code

  David Christiansen

  15 May 2012 | 3:43 pm

  Focusing on the Use Case Appeals to Me I really liked your recent post about use-case-centric architectures. It’s not the first time I’ve witnessed you rant about your frustration with database-centric architectures, but for lots of reasons this time it resonated with me more than in the past. In my view, this was the best explanation of your viewpoint yet and I appreciated the lack of theatrics and irrelevancies that are common in rants. It was a well-reasoned rant. Or is that an oxymoron? Also, like the previous times I’ve been exposed to your mantra, I found myself…

• Kick Sprint Reviews to the Curb

  David Christiansen

  11 May 2012 | 3:28 pm

  User Stories Suck for the Last Mile Yeah, that’s right. I said it. User stories suck for the last mile. What’s the last mile you say? It’s a term borrowed from my telco days, when Sprint had a U-verse-like offering that was way ahead of its time and you could only get in Kansas City. It was awesome. But it died, because getting the last mile of networking was proving to be too expensive. The last mile, in this case, was the distance between Sprint’s closest network terminal and your house. For user stories, the last mile is the distance between the story being…

• Predicting who will convert from a trial customer to a paying one

  David Christiansen

  19 Apr 2012 | 10:48 am

  Like a lot of Software-as-a-Service products, TroopTrack gives potential users a chance to try it out for free for thirty days. After 30 days, if the customer likes, they buy a subscription. TroopTrack conversion rates vary from month to month, but at a minimum, 10% of my trial customers convert to paying customers. I’ve been trying to figure out ways to improve that number over the years and some of my experiments have yielded fruit. For example, if I am able to reach a trial customer by phone early in the trial they are dramatically more likely to convert than those I never talk to.

• Notes on Deploying Rails

  David Christiansen

  12 Apr 2012 | 8:53 am

  I’m going to update this post as I come up with new stuff – I just want a place to keep common things I need to remember the details for. Configure garbage collection settings for ruby Starting with Ruby 1.9.3 you can configure the GC for rails in environment variables. Ruby GC defaults are way too low for rails, so it helps a great deal to bump them up. I use the defaults that come with REE, namely: RUBY_HEAP_MIN_SLOTS=600000 RUBY_GC_MALLOC_LIMIT=59000000 RUBY_HEAP_FREE_MIN=100000 Set up Nginx to cache assets for a really long time Thanks to the new asset pipeline and the…

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  Career Opportunities

• The little truths we need to tell ourselves – Podcast

  Douglas Welch

  15 May 2012 | 2:43 pm

  Telling the truth, especially in situations that require it, is important to every career. The truth can be hard. It can be dangerous to your job. It can also raise you above others who have decided to ignore the problems that are right before them. Sure, we all tell little white lies to smooth our interactions with others, but in the end, the truth is usually the most powerful tool we own. Listen to this Podcast Subscribe to Douglas’ YouTube Channel Visit the video archives and see when each new video is uploaded Also, visit the Career Opportunities playlist — the home for all my…

• Elsewhere Online: How to Legally Work With an Intern at Freelance Switch

  Douglas Welch

  15 May 2012 | 11:23 am

  Thinking of working with an intern? Check out this great overview. My first and most important rule is…pay them something, anything! It really makes a difference. Only slightly less important, second, the intern MUST learn something immediately useful to them once they return to school or to the job market. Treat your interns as you would like your children treated if they were interns somewhere. Think of yourself as a teacher who is getting some assistance from a student, not simply someone to answer the phone. How to Legally Work With an Intern School is coming to an end for another…

• Video Archives: Production, Promotion and Proactivity in Your Career

  Douglas Welch

  15 May 2012 | 9:30 am

   Douglas E. Welch (http://douglasewelch.com), wirter and producer of Career Opportunities Column and Podcast, presents to Tuesdays with Transitioners, a career group in Northridge, California (http://tuesdayswith transitioners,ning.com) Can’t see the video above? Watch “Production, Promotion and Proactivity in Your Career” on YouTube Subscribe to Douglas’ YouTube Channel | Watch the Career Opportunities YouTube Playlist Subscribe to the Career Opportunities podcast using iTunes Video Archives: Production, Promotion and Proactivity in Your Career is a post from…

• Jobs Available – Listings at Jobs.WelchWrite.com

  Douglas Welch

  11 May 2012 | 2:23 pm

  Looking for a job? There are a host of job listings available on Jobs.WelchWrite.com every day. Enter the keywords you are searching for and your location to get fresh and focused listings. Jobs.WelchWrite.com Jobs Available – Listings at Jobs.WelchWrite.com is a post from Career Opportunities Subscribe to Career Opportunities via RSS | Follow @careertips on Twitter | Like Career-Op on Facebook Related posts: Job Listings from Career Opportunities Job search by Simply Hired Post a Job! $40 for... Need a job? Listings from BarCampLA-5 BarCampLA Job Postings Originally uploaded by dewelch…

• Video: Career Tip – Stop adversarial Hiring Practices

  Douglas Welch

  10 May 2012 | 3:36 pm

  In this Career Tip – Douglas asks employers and job candidates to “partner” and  work towards making hiring a win-win for everyone involved. Can’t see the video above, watch “Career Tip – Stop adversarial hiring practices” on my YouTube channel. Subscribe to Douglas’ YouTube Channel | Watch the Career Opportunities YouTube Playlist   Subscribe to the Career Opportunities podcast via iTunes Video: Career Tip – Stop adversarial Hiring Practices is a post from Career Opportunities Subscribe to Career Opportunities via RSS | Follow…

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  Bailey WorkPlay

• An Ode to Fellow Late Bloomers

  Chris Bailey

  13 May 2012 | 6:14 pm

  One of my favorite children’s books that I fondly remember reading to my two daughters is called Leo the Late Bloomer. It’s the story of a young tiger cub who learns to do things on his own timetable. When all his other young animal friends are reading, talking, and writing, Leo feels sad and frustrated because he can’t do any of those things well. His dad is concerned and asks Leo’s mom, “Are you sure Leo’s a bloomer?” She lovingly replies, “Patience. Leo is just a late bloomer.” While written for children (and their worried parents) who…

• Dreams Of Being An Architect

  Chris Bailey

  7 May 2012 | 8:03 am

  Remember the character George Costanza from Seinfeld? You may not know it but me and him, we have much in common. We both (still) have a little thing for Marisa Tomei. We both have a better than average shot at making idiots of ourselves in public. And we both wish we were architects. When I was a kid, I loved building things. I remember my grandmother had a couple of small streams around her house. You’d often find me building dams on those streams with pebbles and mud. When the dams fell apart, I’d just rebuild and try to make them stronger. I had a closet full of Erector Sets,…

• On Lemons and Uncertainty

  Chris Bailey

  5 May 2012 | 5:46 pm

  I just did something that pisses me off about myself. I managed to suck all the joy out of what should otherwise be a fun business venture for my daughters. Tomorrow is Lemonade Day. If you don’t know much about it, it’s a great way for kids to learn about business and entrpreneurship (learn more). In preparation, my gals are going through the workbook doing the math and exercises needed to figure out how much material they’ll need in order to make their goal. How do I choose to contribute to this process? By making it far more difficult, overwhelming, and anxiety-ladden…

• Why Great Writing May Not Be Enough To Win Blog Readers

  Chris Bailey

  16 Mar 2012 | 1:09 pm

  The genesis of the tweet below (and this blogpost) was a realization late last night that I am my own enemy to growing my blog. Bailey WorkPlay has existed since 2004 in various incarnations. To date it contains nearly 500 posts, some of which have been featured on AllTop, The Social Customer, and The Customer Collective. Over the past few months, I was getting more and more angry about my relatively low readership and lack of general awareness. is it possible to write a blog that’s both well-done and sucks at the same time? answer is yes and proof is my own blog. today that changes…

• Can Your Startup Succeed Like Pinterest? Only If You Understand People

  Chris Bailey

  14 Mar 2012 | 2:11 pm

  I’ve been talking with startups in Austin (and a few who made the trip here for SxSW) about how they incorporate the customer into their business. The conversation usually begins at a high-level, where I learn they have someone covering customer support. Then they mention they’re monitoring social media and eventually they realize they think about the customer in their UX design. This is good. It’s the baseline any company – startup or mature – should bake into their operations. But is it enough to differentiate a startup from the competition? In an interview at…

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  JobMob

• 20 Tools to Find Local Networking Events Quickly

  Jacob Share

  15 May 2012 | 1:44 pm

  Where to schmooze your next boss or someone who can lead you to them. Networking events are great for: learning of new job opportunities and sharing some with others practicing your elevator pitch and learning from others’ handing out business cards and receiving others And more. Plus, you get these benefits even if the event isn’t industry-related, or even if it’s not technically called a “networking event” at all. Here are 20 websites that you can use to find local job fairs, networking groups, industry events or any other kind of event that can help your job…

• 3 Crucial Things You Never Learned in School

  Jacob Share

  10 May 2012 | 11:30 am

  Are you one of those people who say they never learned anything in high school? Me neither. I learned a lot in high school, but there were some critical topics that the teachers never mentioned. 1) Parenting Carrying an egg around for a week isn’t parenting. The sad thing is just doing that class assignment would have already put you “in the know” compared to most other high school graduates. Looking at how you were raised by your parents will rarely prepare you for the real thing, which is why so many people agonize before having kids and then get stressed out when they do.

• 100+ Salary Surveys, Guides and Calculators For 2012

  Jacob Share

  2 May 2012 | 1:25 pm

  A handy reference for your pre-job interview research. Why you can trust this list First of all, I was very careful to only choose sites that are credible so you can believe their numbers. I was also careful to choose sites that have their own numbers, and aren’t simply using reports from global sites like Payscale.com Finally – different sites have different sources, so compare results across sites for the best ideas Click a flag to jump to that country’s results:   Don’t see your country’s flag? Click the globe icon to check the International section. 2012…

• How To Cope With A Bad Job Interviewer

  Jacob Share

  25 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am

  Sometimes a bad job interview doesn’t mean you were a bad job interviewee. This is a guest post by Will Kerr. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. When you’re preparing to launch yourself into the lion’s den of a job interview, you’ll usually be entirely focused on your own performance, from planning out your dress, to ensuring you’ll look your best, to perfecting your handshake. While all of these preparations are undoubtedly vital, they make it all too easy to lose track of the fact that an interview is a dialogue and, by its…

• The Longest List of iPhone Job Search Apps Ever

  Jacob Share

  18 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am

  100+ apps for job search success with your iPhone. This awesome list is brought to you by Surc, a hard case that snugly turns your iPhone into a handy universal learning remote that can control almost any infrared device or appliance. It’s time to toss out that pile of remotes! On to the list… The apps are categorized for easy browsing and each app includes its official description. All the apps are free unless their description says “(Paid)”, and all apps are in English unless another language is specified. What are your favorite iPhone apps for your job search? Tell…

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  The Career Key Blog

• My Mom's Careers: A Celebration

  Juliet Wehr Jones, GCDF, J.D.

  11 May 2012 | 3:21 pm

  Jeanine Wehr Jones, ESL TeacherI'd like to take a moment to celebrate my mom's career paths: mother, elementary school teacher, librarian, ESL teacher, and Career Key supporter (helping my father, Dr. Lawrence K. Jones).  Thanks to her, I had a great childhood and an excellent role model. Being a mom, making a living, and keeping a household running smoothly is challenging. To read the whole story of Mom's career choices, please see my original Mother's Day post in 2010.But I left out a critical part of the story - her part-time Berlitz International position teaching English as a Second…

• Will You Be Shut Out of Popular Education and Career Choices? 3 Tips for Career Planning Success

  Juliet Wehr Jones, GCDF, J.D.

  12 Apr 2012 | 3:34 pm

  When changing careers or choosing a career, you may be considering a career option in which many people are interested. What if a required education program has too many applicants, a lot of prerequisites, or is just very selective?Competition to get into some education programs required for in-demand careers can be stiff.  Funding is being cut for community colleges and public universities, making the situation worse. Take, for example, these statistics for a top career options like nursing:American Association of Colleges of Nursing says 75,000 qualified nursing school applicants…

• Career Key Career Test & New Career Information Links to the 2012-2013 Occupational Outlook Handbook

  Juliet Wehr Jones, GCDF, J.D.

  2 Apr 2012 | 1:19 pm

  The Career Key's valid career test and online career assessment now links to the latest career information from the new 2012-13 Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) released late last week. When Career Key test takers create their personal job option list of matching occupations, each job or career is linked with career information (job requirements, education and training, salary, etc) from the new OOH.New entry and look for "High School Teachers" in the Occupational Outlook Handboook.Our career information update was also made to one of our most popular articles, "Match Your…

• Join Career Key on Facebook to Share Fun, Interesting Career Choices

  Juliet Wehr Jones, GCDF, J.D.

  29 Mar 2012 | 3:00 am

  Starting today, Career Key is inviting our fans on the Career Key Facebook page to share success stories about people and their career choices who they think showcase Holland's Theory of Career Choice in action.  Our first suggestion is a person who combines his Social/Artistic personality with an occupation he created --  "Educating Rapper" - come watch the video! Sound interesting? Come and participate (we are offering free Career Key products to early birds). Embracing Facebook's new timeline look, Career Key's Facebook page has recently changed so if you haven't visited in…

• Exploring Career Clusters and Career Pathways by Holland Personality Type

  Juliet Wehr Jones, GCDF, J.D.

  27 Mar 2012 | 1:12 pm

  Need to choose a career cluster or pathway? If you'd like choose one based on your interests and strongest Holland personality types, look no further than Career Key's "Choose a Career Cluster, Field or Pathway" article.The article guides you through the five steps of a good decision, including a free downloadable Career Key map of Career Clusters (see right).You can also explore occupations listed by Holland type and Career Key work group, and their assigned career clusters.Realistic Occupations and Their Career ClustersInvestigative Occupations and Their Career ClustersArtistic Occupations…

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  Bob Sutton

• "I believe in my heart, I would have worked for an asshole"

  Bobsutton

  12 May 2012 | 11:37 am

  The No Asshole Rule emphasizes that one of the best ways to avoid the negative effects of workplaces that will leave you feeling demeaned and de-energized is to carefully assess your boss and colleagues during the interview and recruitment process.   Guy Kawasaki and I had fun with this challenge a few years back when we developed a list of 10 signs that your future boss is likely to be a bosshole.  In this spirit, I got a remarkable note the other day from a fellow who used his job interview to determine that his future boss was likely to be an asshole. Note the often…

• New Research: Thinking About Your Mortality Makes You A Better Person

  Bobsutton

  2 May 2012 | 10:37 am

  A pointer to this from Australian Chris Barry came in my email this morning.  Here is what Ken Vail and his co-authors found: Contemplating death doesn't necessarily lead to morose despondency, fear, aggression or other negative behaviors, as previous research has suggested. Following a review of dozens of studies, University of Missouri researchers found that thoughts of mortality can lead to decreased militaristic attitudes, better health decisions, increased altruism and helpfulness, and reduced divorce rates. Some of the specific effects were quite interesting -- everything from…

• The Narcissistic Personality Quiz

  Bobsutton

  26 Apr 2012 | 4:56 pm

  I sent out a tweet the other day about a study showing that men who score high on a narcissism test appear to experience more stress than those who score low (but not narcissistic women).  Stress was measured by "cortisol levels,"   a hormone that  "signals the level of activation of the body’s key stress response system, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis."  You can see a report about study here.  I thought the most interesting part was the link to the 40 item Narcissistic Personality Quiz, which is based on the measure in…

• Politicians and Persuasion: When to Use Abstract Versus Specific Messages

  Bobsutton

  26 Apr 2012 | 1:37 pm

  As I was reading research this morning for our scaling project, I came across a series of studies that has implications for both politicians and -- perhaps organizational leaders --- who wish to persuade others to like and support them.  The question tackled by these studies in paper by Hakkyun Kim and his colleagues in the Journal of Consumer Research was when "influencers" are better of using vague, abstract high level messages -- ones that are more about "why" -- versus concrete, specific, implementation oriented messages -- ones that are "how" to get…

• Powerful Men Talk More, Powerful Women Don't Because It Damages Their Likeability, Power, and Effectiveness

  Bobsutton

  20 Apr 2012 | 12:24 pm

  The depths of societies ingrained sexism -- and the degree to which successful women understand it is a fact of life that requires constant vigalance and adjustment -- never ceases to amaze and trouble me.  A new study in the Administrative Science Quarterly (Volume 56, pages 622-641) by Yale faculty member Victoria L. Brescoll presents a trio of studies that examine gender, power, and volubility (talking time).  The headline above contains the upshot.  Here are some details: 1. In a study of United States senators (using data from 2005 and 2007), more powerful male senators…

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  Three Star Leadership Blog

• Boss's Tip of the Day: Think small

  Wally Bock

  16 May 2012 | 9:25 am

   Subscribe to the Three Star Leadership Blog Working Supervisor's Support Kit A collection of tools and information that will help you do a better job as a boss.  Contact Wally  about coaching, consulting, or speaking to your group. If you're a boss, you know that every day is a challenge to do better. This tip is based on the same research I used to develop my programs and the Working Supervisor's Support Kit . Think small The common advice is to think big and stretch your boundaries. That's good advice, but there are times as a boss when it's best to think small. Catch…

• 5/15/12: By and About Leaders

  Wally Bock

  15 May 2012 | 3:00 pm

   Subscribe to the Three Star Leadership Blog Working Supervisor's Support Kit A collection of tools and information that will help you do a better job as a boss.  Contact Wally  about coaching, consulting, or speaking to your group. I think that's one the best ways to learn leadership isn't studying "leadership" at all. Instead, study individual leaders in their natural habitat and decide what they do that you want to try. Articles by and about leaders and interviews with them are mini-case studies that show you an actual leader in a real situation. That's why, every week,…

• Boss's Tip of the Day: They pay attention

  Wally Bock

  15 May 2012 | 9:25 am

   Subscribe to the Three Star Leadership Blog Working Supervisor's Support Kit A collection of tools and information that will help you do a better job as a boss.  Contact Wally  about coaching, consulting, or speaking to your group. If you're a boss, you know that every day is a challenge to do better. This tip is based on the same research I used to develop my programs and the Working Supervisor's Support Kit . They pay attention You may think they're not paying attention, but they are. If you're the boss, your team members listen to what you say and they watch what you…

• The CEO as Liar

  Wally Bock

  14 May 2012 | 3:00 pm

   Subscribe to the Three Star Leadership Blog Working Supervisor's Support Kit A collection of tools and information that will help you do a better job as a boss.  Contact Wally  about coaching, consulting, or speaking to your group. The Wall Street Journal headline doesn't say it all, but it does say most of it: "Thompson Resigns as CEO of Yahoo." The short story is this. Scott Thompson was hired as CEO by Yahoo in January. They evidently didn't take a real close look at his credentials. Thompson claimed a computer science degree that wasn't even offered by his college…

• Boss's Tip of the Day: Remember who you work for

  Wally Bock

  14 May 2012 | 9:25 am

   Subscribe to the Three Star Leadership Blog Working Supervisor's Support Kit A collection of tools and information that will help you do a better job as a boss.  Contact Wally  about coaching, consulting, or speaking to your group. If you're a boss, you know that every day is a challenge to do better. This tip is based on the same research I used to develop my programs and the Working Supervisor's Support Kit . Remember who you work for You work for an organization that has rules and a culture. Your actions should follow the rules and match the culture. That's how you…

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  Bigg Success

• The People Who Hate the Janitor

  bigginfo@biggsuccess.com (bigginfo@biggsuccess.com)

  15 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Today we want to talk about an incredibly inspiring success story. More importantly, we want to talk about the people who hate the janitor. Graduation season is always full of high hopes and BIGG dreams. We always enjoy hearing or reading about all the great convocation speeches. But this year’s biggest inspiration didn’t come from any of the high-powered speakers. It came from a janitor. You may have heard about Gac Filipaj. He’s the 52-year old graduate from Columbia University. What a success story – he fled to America to escape civil war and ethnic cleansing in his…

• How to Live Big – Part 3

  bigginfo@biggsuccess.com (bigginfo@biggsuccess.com)

  12 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  We’re wrapping up our conversation with Josh Hinds, a pioneer of personal development online, and author of the book – It’s Your Life, Live BIG. Last time, we talked about why ability isn’t the reason many people don’t feel successful…it’s money. In this segment, we talk about his GCS (Goal Cards System), a simple yet effective way to achieve your goals. Click a player to hear Josh talk with George & Mary-Lynn on The BIGG Success Show Podcast. (Duration 4:50) iPhone/iPad/Mobile Podcast Player Find out: What makes Josh’s system unique. How following this system…

• How to Live Big – Part 2

  bigginfo@biggsuccess.com (bigginfo@biggsuccess.com)

  10 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  We’re continuing our conversation with Josh Hinds, one of the pioneers of personal development online, and author of the book – It’s Your Life, Live BIG. Last time, Josh told us  how overcoming the challenge of having Tourette’s helped to shape his philosophy of living BIG. In the first chapter of his book, Josh says – ability isn’t the reason many people don’t feel successful…it’s money. Click a player to hear Josh talk with George & Mary-Lynn on The BIGG Success Show Podcast. (Duration 4:55) iPhone/iPad/Mobile Podcast Player In this segment we discuss: Why…

• How to Live Big – Part 1

  bigginfo@biggsuccess.com (bigginfo@biggsuccess.com)

  8 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  We’re happy to welcome Josh Hinds back to The BIGG Success Show. Besides being one of the best people you could ever hope to meet, Josh is one of the pioneers of personal development online. He’s here today to talk about his new book – It’s Your Life, Live BIG. The book will be released in June, but Josh gave us a sneak peak and we LOVE it. But we wanted you to hear about it straight from the man himself. Josh’s book opens with a very frank revelation. He has Tourette’s. And of all things he could have chosen to do, he decided to be a public speaker! Not a combination most…

• How to Be a Success and Feel Empty

  bigginfo@biggsuccess.com (bigginfo@biggsuccess.com)

  3 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  In regards to the economy, while we haven’t faced a full-blown depression, author Umair Haque over at the Harvard Business Review Blog wonders if we’re in psychological recession. Listen to this post! Click a player to hear George & Mary-Lynn on The BIGG Success Show podcast. (Duration 8:55) iPhone/iPad/Mobile Podcast Player He cites some statistics from a study about our general state of being, or our level of happiness. Here’s what it shows: 9.8% of adults strongly agree that their life is close to their ideal. 19% of adults strongly agree that they are satisfied with…

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  Marketing Headhunter.com

• Response Mine Interactive (RMI) seeks an Account Director (Atlanta, GA)

  Harry Joiner

  16 May 2012 | 12:03 am

  ATLANTA, GA - EcommerceRecruiter.com is the leading contingency-based executive search firm serving the Shop.org, Ad:Tech, and IR-500 communities. To subscribe to the "Ecommerce Job of the Day," click here. We are working with Response Mine Interactive (RMI) in their search for an Account Manager. RMI uses advanced direct response marketing strategy and interactive media optimization to help clients expand their customer acquisition marketing. Founded in 2001, RMI serves leading brands in the travel, health care, home services and retail sectors. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, RMI delivers…

• Charming Charlie seeks a VP of Ecommerce (Houston, TX)

  Harry Joiner

  14 May 2012 | 2:00 pm

  HOUSTON, TX - EcommerceRecruiter.com is the leading contingency-based executive search firm serving the Shop.org, Ad:Tech, and IR-500 communities. To subscribe to the "Ecommerce Job of the Day," click here. To connect with Harry Joiner on Linkedin, visit LinktoHarry.com and use Harry.Joiner [at] EcommerceRecruiter.com. We are working with Charming Charlie in its search for a VP of Ecommerce. Founded in Houston in 2004, Charming Charlie is a unique retail concept that specializes in women's accessories - featuring thousands of fashion jewelry pieces, a wide assortment of handbags, belts, and…

• Maclaren seeks a VP of Marketing (Norwalk, CT)

  Harry Joiner

  26 Apr 2012 | 9:46 pm

  NORWALK, CT - EcommerceRecruiter.com is the leading contingency-based executive search firm serving the Shop.org, Ad:Tech, and IR-500 communities. To subscribe to the "Ecommerce Job of the Day," click here. To connect with Harry Joiner on Linkedin, visit LinktoHarry.com and use Harry.Joiner [at] EcommerceRecruiter.com. We are working with Maclaren in its search for a VP of Marketing based in Norwalk, CT. Maclaren is a world-renown manufacturer of baby buggies and strollers, founded in 1965 by Owen Maclaren, the inventor of the first umbrella-fold stroller. Today, strollers based around Mr.

• Lands' End seeks a VP of Digital Marketing (Dodgeville, WI)

  Harry Joiner

  14 Apr 2012 | 11:31 pm

  DODGEVILLE, WI - EcommerceRecruiter.com is the leading contingency-based executive search firm serving the Shop.org, Ad:Tech, and IR-500 communities. To subscribe to the "Ecommerce Job of the Day," click here. To connect with Harry Joiner on Linkedin, visit LinktoHarry.com and use Harry.Joiner [at] EcommerceRecruiter.com. We are working with Lands' End in its search for a VP of Digital Marketing based in Dodgeville, WI. Lands’ End is a premier source of apparel and gear for women, men, kids and the home, sold by catalog, online, and at nearly 300 Lands’ End Shops at Sears. Since 1963, the…

• VP of Ecommerce & Digital Business

  Harry Joiner

  8 Apr 2012 | 12:03 am

  COSTA MESA, CA - EcommerceRecruiter.com is the leading executive search firm serving the Shop.org, Ad:Tech, and IR-500 communities. To subscribe to our searches, click here. Alternatively, follow EcommerceJobs on Twitter. To add your resume to our confidential database, click here. To like us on FB, please click here. We are working with Volcom in their search for a VP of Ecommerce & Digital Business based in Costa Mesa, CA. The Vice President of ebusiness is a new strategic, senior level leadership position for the company. The VP of E-business will be responsible for the entire…

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  Business Pundit

• 5 of the Biggest Lottery Scandals

  Gerri

  11 May 2012 | 2:04 pm

  Share Playing the lottery is a bleak and hopeless abyss of wasted money and discarded scratch offs. Regardless, people can’t seem to stay away from it. There are two types of lottery players: the addicted and the entrepreneurs. While some richer folk prefer to purchase lottery tickets in bulk (thus beating the odds out with all their money), others take the low route by scamming and scheming their way into heaps and heaps of gold bullion. It works the other way around, as well — no one wants to dole out millions of dollars to some random ticket holder, and businesses have been…

• Book Review: Paid, Owned, Earned

  Drea

  7 May 2012 | 9:39 pm

  From TV spots to social media, the tools of modern advertising have become diffuse. With so many channels available, where do you start? Should you sacrifice old media for Twitter? How do you get something to go viral? The truth, according to “Paid, Owned, Earned: Maximizing Marketing Returns in a Socially Connected World,” is that new media hasn’t replaced old media. Rather, advertisers are operating in a new digital ecosystem, one based around networks, behaviors and people. The idea is to build a media system that optimizes your brand’s presence. There are three main components at…

• 10 Best Business Conference Hotels

  David

  5 May 2012 | 5:01 am

  Whether you want to teach a seminar, maximize your profits, reach out to investors, introduce new products, or host your most valued employees for a week-long retreat, the properties on this list have everything you need. These top 10 hotels offer the best locations, accommodations, spaces, facilities, meals and high-tech amenities. 1. Seaport Hotel. Boston, MA A luxury hotel only 10 minutes from Logan Airport. Seaport offers more than 40 flexible meeting and event spaces, it offers some of the most varied options in the city, from intimate boardrooms overlooking the waterfront to a large…

• The Evolution of Business Cards [infographic]

  David

  5 May 2012 | 4:24 am

  Since the 1500 hundreds in China, to the 21st century Business Cards have evolved in a world where technology has advanced business cards are still very common. Moo has put together a great infographic that details the rise, and continued use of the business card.

• Running A Startup

  David

  5 May 2012 | 1:20 am

  Running A Startup is a humorous tumblr someone has setup that takes everyday moments in the life of a startup, and turns it on it’s head and makes them comedic. Trust me humor is the best way to deal with the rigors of running an online business, or starting your own business. This should keep you laughing this weekend!

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  Moneyland

• Wednesday Is For Lovers of Cheap Wine

  Brad Tuttle

  16 May 2012 | 10:28 am

  On a Wednesday not long ago, the flash-deal wine specialty site WTSO (WinesTilSoldOut) sold more than 87,000 bottles in a single day, grossing over $1 million in sales. Another Cheapskate Wednesday is set to take place on May 16.

• Google and Apple Top List of Companies Grads Most Want To Work For

  Josh Sanburn

  16 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  While America’s leading tech companies (again) top the annual list of popular employers for soon-to-be graduates, you may be surprised at three companies that rose from the grave of popular opinion in 2012. Every year, employer branding organization Universum releases its IDEAL Employer Rankings based on responses from tens of thousands of college students in the [...]

• Gas Prices Get Screwy, Dropping 14¢ in One State, Rising Over 14¢ in Others

  Brad Tuttle

  16 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  A week ago, a federal agency announced its latest forecast for gas prices, which are expected to remain stable through the summer, averaging under $3.80 nationwide. While the overall average may indeed stay fairly flat, prices in individual states could fluctuate dramatically. That’s just what’s happened in the past week, with prices in one state [...]

• Want to Buy a Foreclosure? Here’s What You Need to Know

  Martha C. White

  16 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Foreclosures are up in 26 of the 50 largest metro areas in the country, according to a quarterly report released by foreclosure site RealtyTrac.com. This is good news for bargain hunters and intrepid home buyers who want to get a cheap house. If you're planning to buy a foreclosed home, though, there are some things you need to know before taking the plunge.

• The Future of Retirement? 401(k)s That Look Like Old-Fashioned Pensions

  Dan Kadlec

  16 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  One of the biggest flaws in most people’s retirement plan is something that previous generations rarely worried about: monthly income guaranteed for life. But the fix is in, and before long your 401(k) may look a lot more like your dad’s pension. That’s a good thing. Traditional pensions that pay a set monthly income to [...]

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  Career Hub

• What do you really know about a prospective employer?

  Louise Garver

  15 May 2012 | 9:05 am

  The internet has made easy work of finding potential candidates through social networking sites like LinkedIn and Facebook. Executive membership sites have thrived in the last ten years providing executives with job search information and recruiters with a database of...

• Job Loss: He Said What?

  billiesucher

  10 May 2012 | 3:02 pm

  In graduate school, I recall taking a Stress Management course. I also recall learning that next to death and divorce, job loss is a leading stress inducer. And with the loss of a job, all shapes and sorts of emotions...

• Kuh-hoh-neys and Your Job Search

  billiesucher

  9 May 2012 | 3:47 pm

  I love listening to my clients – they always keep me thinking. And what I have been thinking about of recent is this word: kahonies – a word a client used to describe her former boss. She said that her...

• 5 Ways NOT to Let Your Network Know about Your Job Search

  Jc

  8 May 2012 | 2:15 pm

  Avoid these easy but unhelpful ways to let folks know you are in job search mode: 1. Send out a mass email. 2. Only put an update on LinkedIn 3. Tell them you are looking for a job and ask...

• Can Executives be Perceived as “Too Smart”?

  Louise Garver

  8 May 2012 | 12:14 pm

  Executives rise to the top of an organization for a variety of reasons that include: thinking outside the box, vision, business savvy, strategies, and the intelligence to see the big picture and drill it down to deliverables. These are attributes...

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  EveryJoe

• Thunder Smash Lakers in Game 1

  Kori Ellis

  15 May 2012 | 1:48 am

  The Oklahoma City Thunder versus the Los Angeles Lakers is the series everyone has been waiting for in the Western Conference. However, despite the hype, Game 1 turned out to be a laugher. The Thunder got up early and then destroyed the Lakers by a final score of 119-90. Russell Westbrook was the player of the game, scoring 27 points, dishing out nine assists and puling down seven rebounds in only 27 minutes of play. He hit 10-of-15 shots from the field and only turned the ball over once. The big run by the Thunder happened in the third quarter. With OKC already up by 15 points at the half,…

• Chris Bosh Injury Update – Ab Strain

  Stephen Kersey

  14 May 2012 | 7:52 pm

  The Miami Heat are the favorites to win the NBA championship. However, their chances took a hit when Chris Bosh got injured in Game 1 of the Heat’s series against the Indiana Pacers. Although the Heat were able to win the game, they have lost Bosh to an abdominal strain. While the team hasn’t given a specific timetable yet, they are saying that Bosh is out indefinitely. If you read between the lines, it sounds like Bosh will miss the rest of this series against the Pacers. “This season has to be extended for me to play again,” said Bosh. “That’s…

• Kobe Drops 43, Lakers Still Lose

  Stephen Kersey

  9 May 2012 | 12:04 pm

  The Los Angeles Lakers were attempting to eliminate the Denver Nuggets in Game 5. However, despite 43 points from Kobe Bryant, the Nuggets were able to survive by beating the Lakers by a final score of 102-99. Denver was led by Andre Miller and JaVale McGee, who both came off the bench. Miller had 24 points and eight assists on 8-for-11 shooting from the field. McGee added 21 points, 14 rebounds and two blocked shots on 9-for-12 shooting. Bryant added six rebounds, five assists and two steals to go along with his 43 points. He shot 14-of-32 from the field and played 43 minutes. Even with the…

• Josh Hamilton Hits Four Homers

  Kori Ellis

  9 May 2012 | 9:25 am

  For only the 16th time in baseball history, a player has hit four home runs in one game. That player was Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers, who did it Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles. All four of Hamilton’s homers were two-run shots. Said Hamilton after the game: “Obviously it’s, other than being in the World Series, the highlight of my big-league career.” Hamilton’s home runs came in the first inning, third inning, seventh inning and eighth inning. He also added a double in the fourth inning. For the game, Hamilton was 5-for-5 with four runs and…

• Video: Rajon Rondo Cameraman Fight

  Stephen Kersey

  8 May 2012 | 10:25 pm

  Rajon Rondo and a cameraman got into an altercation after Tuesday night’s game between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks. Apparently Rajon Rondo didn’t want to be on camera and went to the cameraman and told him to his face. You can watch the Rajon Rondo cameraman video below to see how it unfolded. The Celtics ended up losing to the Hawks, with Rondo failing to come through on the final play. The Hawks were up one and Rondo couldn’t get a good look for himself or a teammate and the Celtics were defeated. I’m assuming that’s part of the reason why Rajon Rondo…

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  Today's Opinion Columns

• Is John Edwards a criminal?

  Ruth Marcus

  15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  The prosecution has rested in a case that should never have been brought: the ghastly soap opera better known as the criminal trial of John Edwards. The testimony has been salacious, mesmerizing and revolting. Edwards has been proved to be what everyone already knew beyond a reasonable doubt: an egocentric cad. How big a cad? His daughter is set to testify about his love for her late mother. Read full article >>

• Obama’s popularity contest

  Kathleen Parker

  15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Apresidential race recently focused on high school has come to resemble a popularity contest of the same vintage. Hence, we read that women like Barack best (except when they don’t). This week, a New York Times/CBS News poll shows women tilting toward Mitt and voters overall favoring him by 46 percent to 43 percent. But you know how girls are. A month ago, according to a CNN/ORC poll, women loved Obama 55 percent to 39 percent. Next week, check your Magic 8-Ball. Read full article >>

• Where have all the candidates gone?

  Dana Milbank

  15 May 2012 | 6:59 pm

  The nascent third-party movement called Americans Elect assembled a dream team of prospective presidential nominees: Mike Bloomberg! Colin Powell! Chris Christie! Mitch Daniels! Read full article >>

• It’s time to break up the big banks

  Katrina vanden Heuvel

  15 May 2012 | 6:38 am

  Consider $2 billion lost on a bad bet, plus billions more as investors dumped the stock, a providential warning. When Jamie Dimon, the imperious head of JPMorgan Chase, revealed that the bank had lost so muchon a derivatives trade gone bad, it was clear warning that, four years after blowing up the economy, the big banks are still playing with bombs. Read full article >>

• A marriage battle that states can’t win

  Ruth Marcus

  15 May 2012 | 6:15 am

  President Obama is walking a tightrope on same-sex marriage, teetering between his stated view that marriage is the province of the states and his legal position that refusal to recognize same-sex marriage can violate the Constitution. Read full article >>

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  Lisa Rosendahl

• Human Resources, Complacency and Making Mistakes

  Lisa Rosendahl

  15 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  There's no room for complacency in my HR. In a recent Fast Company article, Why RIM Lost Its Crew, Its Groove, the author writes that complacency was one of the factors killing RIM. That's big. {If you weren't aware, RIM makes Blackberry. No worries, I own a Blackberry and didn't always know that either.} A complacent satisfaction with present knowledge is the chief bar to the pursuit of…

• Primula, Présumé and Tactile Learning: A Day in the Life Sunday

  Lisa Rosendahl

  13 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Nothing like a shot of Baileys and coffee made in my Primula Coffee Press to start off a lazy Sunday morning. We have the requisite coffee maker for guests but the husband and I don't use it. Grinding, scooping, smelling, brewing, and pressing our way to the perfect cup of coffee is so . . . tactile. Sharing my love for Moleskine, my friend Trish McFarlane wondered in a recent post, "Miss Being Tactile? Is There an App for That?  I have Evernote at home, on the Blackberry and on the iPad (complete with wireless keyboard) but given the choice, I reach for the…

• Top 20 HR Mentors for Students

  Lisa Rosendahl

  11 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  It all started with a conference and some construction. There I was, making my way through Minneapolis construction to the 1st ever MN Bloggers Conference and I met Josh Braaten holding up a sign directing attendees to the parking lot. One thing lead to another and Josh unofficially became my official Big Picture Web Squarespace connection. Josh introduced me to Grant Tilus via an offer to guest post and Grant developed this list of Top 20 Mentors for Students to Learn from on Twitter. It starts off like this: "As a student studying to become a human resources professional it is important to…

• Employee Relations, Communication and Precision

  Lisa Rosendahl

  8 May 2012 | 6:01 am

  Researching federal employee relations case law can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. And communicating findings effectively can sometimes be even more challenging for human resource professionals. When I am developing an action that is new or has a twist we had not encountered before, you can find me combing cases. Yet, I drew a complete blank when I was recently asked about decisions I encountered that changed my recommendations. A complete blank. What's that all about? Could it be that I am not as diligent as I could be? That I don't know the case law? Say it isn't so. It isn't…

• Girls and Math: A Day in the Life Sunday

  Lisa Rosendahl

  6 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  "'Math is hard,' a talking Barbie infamously whined. And math is tough for many people, but a new study from the Girl Scout Research Institute finds encouraging news about girls' interest in (and confidence about) science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Actually, the widely-repeated Barbie quote above is incorrect; she really said "Math class is tough." And like the Barbie quote, the perception that girls don't feel smart enough to do math (or aren't interested in it) isn't quite true either: The study finds that 74 percent of teen girls are interested in STEM subjects." Until this…

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  The Chief Happiness Officer

• Working time through the ages

  Alexander

  30 Apr 2012 | 8:39 am

  Wikipedia delivers again, this time with a great overview of working time – from the stone age to today. A few nuggets from the article: …early hunter-gatherer societies enjoyed more leisure time than is permitted by capitalist and agrarian societies;[5][6] For instance, one camp of !Kung Bushmen was estimated to work two-and-a-half days per week, at around 6 hours a day.[7] Aggregated comparisons show that on average the working day was less than five hours.[5] … The automobile manufacturer, Henry Ford, was an ardent proponent of shorter work hours, which he introduced…

• Ed Diener’s FAQ on happiness is all kinds of awesome

  Alexander

  24 Apr 2012 | 7:07 am

  Often you Google one thing and end up with something else and that’s how i discovered that Ed Diener (one of the world’s leading researchers in positive psychology) has an FAQ on Subjective Well-Being and that it is awesome! It’s quite comprehensive (which is great) but it’s also nuanced and doesn’t try to give easy answers when there aren’t any. Here’s an example: Q: What is your advice to those who want to be happy? A: As I have said repeatedly, I have no simple, easy answer that will make everyone happy. Some people with serious problems need to…

• The brain likes surprises

  Alexander

  23 Apr 2012 | 1:49 am

  According to research, we become a happier when good things happen to us (duh!) but the effect is even bigger when good things happen to us unexpectedly: Emory University and Baylor College of Medicine researchers used Magnetic Resonance Imaging brain scans to measure changes in human brain activity in response to a sequence of pleasurable stimuli. They used a computer-controlled device to squirt fruit juice or water into the mouths of 25 research participants. The patterns of the squirting were either predictable or unpredictable. The researchers found that the MRI scans showed a brain area…

• Weekend Woohoo

  Alexander

  20 Apr 2012 | 3:00 am

  I just found this video of a Disney World cast member (which is what they call employees) rocking out during a parade: That’s happiness at work right there :o) Also check out the comments on the video: This lady always dances her heart out every single time that parade passes through. Way to go Barbara! Lots of fun to work with her on Main Street. She out performed the parade performers! Get it girl!!! Do you ever do your job in a way that is worthy of filming and putting on YouTube?

• Vroooooom

  Alexander

  18 Apr 2012 | 12:42 pm

  One problem with electric scooters is that they’re just too silent – other people have no idea you’re coming. Fortunately, you can fix that problem, advertise your business AND make people laugh at the same time. Here’s how: What would your company’s motor-sound be like?

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  Managing Leadership

• Reverse-engineering leadership

  Jim Stroup

  4 May 2012 | 2:27 pm

  Have you ever had a boss that clearly had his (or her, of course) act together? He seemed to have all the answers, could grasp the core issue of a problem and resolve it on the fly, and understood every aspect of the business from everyone’s perspective – employees, vendors, customers, even prospects. This all made him the focal point of everyone’s attention. Everything emanated from him, and everything that was sought but not found could be asked of him. This is all pretty heady leadership material, isn’t it? But wait, there’s more: In spite of these superlative…

• All about the leader

  Jim Stroup

  16 Feb 2012 | 3:13 pm

  We have been reviewing the argument against individual leadership in modern organizations. We have discussed the problems with the concept being associated with the person rather than the work at hand or the organization, the stoutly advanced but wholly unproven contention that the extraordinary qualities of individual leadership touted by the modern leadership movement (MLM) can be taught, the disturbing disjunct between the aims of personal leadership and those of organizations – and, certainly, between the presence in an organization of MLM-style leadership and organizational…

• A Baker’s Dozen for 2012

  Jim Stroup

  1 Jan 2012 | 3:04 pm

  It is time once again for the always pleasant task of offering a New Year’s list of recommended additions to your daily reading. While the Mayan calendar may be winding down this year, the value of these authors and their insightful writing surely won’t – I expect they will remain valuable sources of thought-provoking and actionable insight, as they have been for many years for me, and as I hope they will be for you for many years to come. Please do bookmark this page and give them all a thorough visit over the next week or so. You undoubtedly will be glad you did. Here they are, in…

• Pod people

  Jim Stroup

  18 Dec 2011 | 10:44 am

  As the modern leadership movement’s (MLM) many and various advocates compete for attention, we inevitably find ourselves being bombarded with simplistic insights, each one, its “discoverer” will argue, the very cornerstone of a brave new world that can be built only on its foundation. As it happens, if you can dismiss the ludicrous promises made for many of these, what is left may still be useful to peruse, even thought-provoking and helpful. Unfortunately, though, the intensity of our angst over how we each individually relate to the pseudo-vital subject of leadership can…

• Real people

  Jim Stroup

  17 Oct 2011 | 2:26 am

  The purpose of this current discussion is to identify the key and fundamental problems with the notion of individual leadership in modern organizations as it is professed and propounded by the modern leadership movement (MLM); to outline the case against this misguided concept. Many of these have been addressed to one extent or another, as well, in other discussions on these pages. But today’s subject is one that belongs firmly in our current topic. It is easily among the most astoundingly ill-conceived, and even dangerous, of the many bafflingly preposterous claims made by the MLM. It…

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  Six Degrees from Dave

• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-11

  Dave Mendoza

  11 May 2012 | 6:25 pm

  Off to Singapore This Saturday to present at the HRO Summit APAC: TRACK 4: Talent Mapping: How to Apply Competitive Intelligence into Actio… # AT&T Says Facebook is 'Major Force' in Mobile Business http://t.co/9GxWuJpb # Google and Baidu Battle for Market Share in the Search Engine Industry http://t.co/tjV8xW9V # The DNA of “El Dave”: Honoring Thomas A. Fuentes & The Honorable Life : Six Degrees from Dave – Ta.. http://t.co/utmIjezK # Looking forward to presenting @talent42 June 13-14, 2012 Bell Harbor International Conference Center Seattle, WA http://t.co/qpb8PyX3…

• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-04

  Dave Mendoza

  4 May 2012 | 6:25 pm

  The DNA of “El Dave”: Honoring Thomas A. Fuentes & The Honorable Life http://t.co/Yhj1FY8P # The DNA of “El Dave”: Honoring Thomas A. Fuentes & The Honorable Life : Six Degrees from Dave – Ta.. http://t.co/utmIjezK # RT @davemendoza Boost HR Efficiency with JD Edw.. http://t.co/C1Wif0ms #client #service #consulting #enterprise #resource # Question: Is there an application to allow Mac Address book to customize Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter urls within contact info? # Today I wrote a eulogy for a friend in advance of his passing http://t.co/C3m2ArFN # @mporfilio @SIFEUSA…

• The DNA of “El Dave”: Honoring Thomas A. Fuentes & The Honorable Life

  Dave Mendoza

  30 Apr 2012 | 10:45 am

  By Dave Mendoza My Personal Tribute to a Great Man: Leader of Community, Knight of Malta honor, and a founder of the Second Harvest Food Bank. In 1988 I recall attending a leadership summit for young adults. I was a lanky kid with bleached blonde hair, without owning a tie or dress shoes. It was at that time I recall growing up in a household which was economically rated at best, lower middle class. In my pre-high school years, my father worked at times two to three jobs to earn enough savings towards our first home in Huntington Beach, California. Orange County itself was an education,…

• Boost HR Efficiency with JD Edwards ERP

  Dave Mendoza

  30 Apr 2012 | 9:27 am

  The human resources department has not been left behind when it comes to the use of technology for automation purposes. In fact, one of the areas where Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software can be of great help is the HR department. There are automated systems for managing employee files, handling payroll, recruiting new talent, minimizing hiring costs among other things. Using a good ERP system will help a company streamline all such processes, reduce busywork and allow the HR department to focus on what matters most; people. People play a crucial role in determining the success of a…

• Peter Clayton’s TotalPicture Radio Interviews Informatica’s Brad Cook. Big Data. Big Difference. Big Purpose.

  Dave Mendoza

  19 Mar 2012 | 5:09 pm

  Peter Clayton’s> world renown, TotalPicture Radio Podcast Show featured Brad Cook, Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition at Informatica. Peter opines … “The recruiting buzz last year was social media and mobile. This year? It’s Big Data.” Why does this matter? I provided my own testimonial about Brad as follows: “There are few who can answer with substantive evidence – that ‘…when all is said and done, what did you accomplish?’ Brad can say he made ideas reality. He is someone rarely satisfied with yesterday’s achievements,…

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  Lindsey Pollak Career Blog

• Guest Post: 4 Simple Career Tips for College Grads

  Lindsey Pollak

  14 May 2012 | 9:54 am

  Are you graduating this year or thinking about your post-college career prospects? Check out these simple, effective tips from Lauren Berger, the “Intern Queen,” who completed 15 internships (!) throughout her four years of college. Berger is now CEO of www.internqueen.com, a free internship site where students can both apply for top-notch opportunities and read Lauren’s blog on how to make the most of them. Lauren is also the author of the new book, All Work, No Pay: Finding An Internship, Building Your Resume, Making Connections, and Gaining Job Experience. 1. Determine what…

• Lurk First (and 4 More Tips on Getting the Most out of LinkedIn Groups)

  Lindsey Pollak

  30 Apr 2012 | 9:53 am

  Interested in finding a new job, switching careers, attracting more clients or building a stronger professional network? LinkedIn Groups is the place to be. Groups provides opportunities to meet and engage in discussions with members of your industry, your alumni community or other professional interest areas. Becoming active in LinkedIn Groups is like attending a professional conference every time you log on. To join a group, start exploring the Group Search page, which has recently been updated to make it easier for you to find the most valuable places to network. Then click “Join” for…

• Ask Your Career Questions! Join Lindsey on April 25 for a Twitter Chat with the U.S. Department of Education

  Lindsey Pollak

  20 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am

  I’m excited to announce that I will be answering your questions during a one-hour #AskFAFSA Twitter chat on Wednesday, April 25, at 4pm EST, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education. Here is their announcement and details on how to participate: In honor of National Financial Literacy Month, the U.S. Department of Education’s @FAFSA will hold a special #AskFAFSA Office Hours with guest host Lindsey Pollak, a bestselling author, keynote speaker and internationally recognized expert on next generation career trends. We’re excited to have Lindsey join us at such an important…

• How LinkedIn Company Pages Can Help Your Job Search

  Lindsey Pollak

  5 Apr 2012 | 2:22 pm

  According to a recent LinkedIn poll, the single biggest job interview mistake people make is not knowing enough about the company to which they’re applying. With all of the research tools available on the Internet and elsewhere, it is now easier than ever to avoid this mistake. You should always visit a potential employer’s own website first. Then, for additional information and up-to-the-minute insight, proceed directly to LinkedIn Company Pages. A LinkedIn Company Page is a centralized location to learn about a company’s operations, current news, products and services, employees,…

• On the Harvard Business Review Blog: How to Curate Your Own Personal Job Feed

  Lindsey Pollak

  21 Mar 2012 | 10:36 am

  Remember the days when looking for a new job involved the Sunday newspaper classified section and a black magic marker? Thanks to technology, looking for a job today seems to require an advanced degree in data analysis. There are millions of positions posted online across an ever-changing landscape of job boards, company websites, social networks, apps, and more. What’s a job seeker to do? You have to become a curator of your own personal job feed, narrowing down all of the various websites and listings to a truly personalized stream of opportunities. The best way to do this is to set…

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  The AntiPimp

• Scotch tasting event. (Taken with instagram)

  15 May 2012 | 7:05 pm

  Scotch tasting event. (Taken with instagram)

• Take your daily dose of each.

  15 May 2012 | 4:01 pm

  Take your daily dose of each.

• Morgan Freeman’s Face Reminds Me Of A Chocolate Chip...

  14 May 2012 | 8:08 pm

  Morgan Freeman’s Face Reminds Me Of A Chocolate Chip Cookie

• How are you?

  14 May 2012 | 8:53 am

  Sorry. I didn’t even ask you how you are. How are you? Oh yea? Oh good. That’s great. What? Oh man. That’s tough. I’m sorry… Oh well that sounds like you handled it well, though. So. Yeah. Yeah. I know. I know that’s… yeah. Well… Just remember, time will go by and that’ll just be on the list of shit that happened to you. You’ll be okay. Yeah. Huh?… Oh. Really? HE DID? Oh my GOD! hahaha!! That’s CRAZY! No. no. I won’t tell him you told me. Of course not. Alright well… uhuh? Oh wow. yeah. Alright well.. I really…

• Demon Drome. Plymouth Tattoo Convention 13-05-12

  13 May 2012 | 6:27 pm

  Demon Drome. Plymouth Tattoo Convention 13-05-12

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  HR Daily Advisor

• Wellness: Everyone Wins—Including the Lawyers

  stevebruce

  16 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Wellness programs—win-win and no legal hassles, right? Actually, there are a number of legal pitfalls awaiting the unwary wellness manager.

• Perks, Imputed Income, and Phantom Stock—Exec Comp’s Tools

  stevebruce

  15 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  In yesterday’s Advisor, consultant David Wudyka offered insights on designing executive pay plans; today, more of his tips, plus an introduction to a unique guide just for smaller HR departments.

• Executive Pay—Different Pay Strategy Required

  stevebruce

  14 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Executive compensation is sometimes called the “third payroll,” says consultant David Wudyka. There’s a general compensation strategy for exempt and nonexempt, but execs are paid differently, he adds.

• Here's to the Crazy Ones

  stevebruce

  11 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  I’ve been reading Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs, says business and leadership blogger Dan Oswald. Jobs was a polarizing figure, revered by many and hated by others. But regardless of how anyone might feel about him, there’s no denying the man was a creative genius.

• Tricky Administrative Exemption Trips Up the Best

  stevebruce

  10 May 2012 | 2:06 am

  The Administrative Exemption: it’s where the greatest number of employers go wrong and no surprise, says attorney Susan G. Fentin—it’s the broadest and most ambiguous exemption of them all.

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  WordPress.com News

• Stay In The Conversation

  Beau Lebens

  15 May 2012 | 6:01 pm

  It’s now much easier for you and your commenters to keep track of the conversations you’re involved in across WordPress.com. Some recent tests have shown that by subscribing commenters to new comments by default, they are more likely to stay engaged and come back and comment more on your blog. With that knowledge, we’ve changed the default comment following behavior to help you get more conversations going on your blog. We made the initial changes last week and after great feedback from you we just launched an update. Here’s how it works: By default, posting a comment…

• Look at These Gorgeous Blogs

  Sheri

  15 May 2012 | 1:05 pm

  We’ve added a user showcase where you can view stunning customizations made by people just like you. From complete redesigns with CSS to adding pizzazz with Custom Fonts to clever use of options like background and header, this showcase will spark your imagination and inspire creativity. Discover details about what each showcase blog is doing with WordPress.com themes and customizations by clicking a thumbnail to see a colophon-style list of credits on the left. We’ve also updated footer links so blog owners can show off the types of customizations they’ve made and visitors can…

• Photo Blogging 101, Part 1

  Erica V.

  14 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  Spring is in the air. With the weather warming up, now is a great time to get started on a photo blog. Creating a photo blog is a wonderful introduction to blogging on WordPress.com or an opportunity to refresh your current site. Ready to get started? You can sign up for a new blog right over here. Getting started Photo blogs, sometimes called phlogs, use pictures instead of words. While many photo bloggers choose a type of photo that they want to focus on, such as portraits, others use their photo blog to document their life’s events. Photo blogs come in a variety of styles, including…

• New Themes: Just Desserts and Oxygen

  Michelle Langston

  10 May 2012 | 8:11 am

  Happy Thursday! We’ve added some exciting new themes to our ever-growing collection, and we’re happy to tell you all about them. First out of the oven is…Just Desserts. Yep, that’s a theme! Designed by Andy Rutledge, Just Desserts is a deliciously stylish premium theme that’s perfect for blogs centered on food. With its responsive, single-column layout and unique presentation of images and posts on the front page, Just Desserts gives you a delectable canvas on which your mouthwatering photos and text can really shine — even when viewed on smaller mobile devices…

• Find Friends Who Use WordPress

  Nick Momrik

  1 May 2012 | 2:32 pm

  Are you curious to see how your friends are using WordPress? Give the new and improved Friend Finder a try to connect with your Twitter, Facebook, and Google contacts who have WordPress sites! After authorizing WordPress.com to use your Twitter, Facebook, or Google account to find your friends (don’t worry — none of this account information is saved!) you’ll see a list of people you know who have WordPress sites. Click Follow and each time your friend publishes a new post it will show up in your Reader under Blogs I Follow. If you have multiple blogs, make sure to set the…

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  CEO Blog - Time Leadership

• The Winner's Brain

  Jim Estill

  15 May 2012 | 6:49 am

  I have always had a keen interest in the brain -  how it works and how to improve it.I read a great book The Winner's Brain - 8 Strategies Great Minds Use to Achieve Success by Jeff Brown and Mark Fenske.  It is about maximizing the brain for success.One of the points is the ability to thrive despite adversity.  I have always ascribed to Fail Often, Fail Fast, Fail Cheap.   And having a failure does not make you a failure.  True failure is not trying.  Although I ascribe to those, it is always worthwhile to have practical tips to make these sayings become…

• Niche can be a Competitive Advantage

  Jim Estill

  7 May 2012 | 5:19 pm

  I have been a niche player all of my life.   I choose small markets and learn to be dominant in them.    I prefer to be big in a small market. Working in a niche allows focus on specialties.  The more you do of the same specialty, the easier, cheaper and faster you get.As I grow, the niches get bigger and bigger.   Just because you are a niche player does not mean you need to be small.I wrote a blog entry on the Canrock blog called "A Fat Wallet is the Enemy of High Investment Returns" (this is a Warren Buffett quote).  In that, I talk about the advantages of…

• How to improve Klout Score

  Jim Estill

  3 May 2012 | 8:28 am

   When I first heard about Klout I naturally assumed it was KKK speak for someone in the Klan with power.  Or perhaps the Klan enforcer who clouts people.Klout is a scoring system that weighs influence in social media.There is a great book Return on Influence - The revolutionary Power of Klout, Social Scoring, and Influence Marketing by Mark Schaeffer that inspired this post.  His book explains Klout and how it works in detail (although the nature of these things is they always keep a mystery about how they arrive at the numbers and they always change).My Klout score is 43 and…

• Rippling

  Jim Estill

  25 Apr 2012 | 8:20 am

  I tend to get much of my inspiration through reading.  It is fast, always available and easy.  I sometimes find a book resonates well with me but when I go back later, I wonder why I thought it was so good.  And sometimes I think is abook is bad but when I re-read it a year later, I love it.  I think different books speak to us based on the stage and current challenges we face. Beverly Schwartz wrote a book called Rippling - How Social Entrepreneurs Spread Innovation Throughout the World.Social media has changed the way most of us do things in a huge way in the past…

• Just Some Stuff

  Jim Estill

  23 Apr 2012 | 8:55 am

  Josh (my grandson) continues to thrive (need to start with the truly important stuff first)++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Great press for one of the Canrock investee companies HonestlyNow in Blogher.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Canrock was awarded a $4.5M funding from NY state to invest in start up businesses.   Now begins the work of finding (actually, that part is fairly easy), nurturing and helping them grow.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++While other people might think the weather is bad here (it is raining), the gardens desperately needed the rain.  A friend knows I am an…

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  Diggings

• Look For A Surprisingly Positive Jobs Report Tomorrow

  Toby Dayton

  3 May 2012 | 4:51 pm

  Despite the scare that ADP gave everyone this week, tomorrow’s jobs report from the BLS will be far better than the anemic consensus estimates for job growth in April. Economists are predicting that only 165,000 jobs were created in April in the U.S., but based on LinkUp’s jobs numbers in March, we are forecasting that 245,000 jobs were added last month. In March, new job listings in LinkUp’s jobs search engine (which only indexes jobs from company websites) rose 11% and total job openings rose 5%. (Because a job opening posted on a company website is a great predictor of a…

• U.S. Jobs Picture Continues To Brighten; Look Beyond Headline Numbers For Improving Employment Situation; ‘Green Shoots’ This Year Look More Like Buckthorn

  Toby Dayton

  5 Apr 2012 | 10:18 am

  Tomorrow’s jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will come in very close to the consensus estimates of roughly 200,000 jobs created in March. Based on data from LinkUp’s job search engine in February, a month in which new and total job openings on company websites throughout the U.S. fell by 11.5% and 2.1% respectively, we do not expect any significant surprises in March’s numbers. Unemployment might stay the same or even rise to some degree as formerly ‘discouraged’ job seekers are now re-entering the job market, therefore increasing the…

• Top 50 Job Openings on LinkUp In February

  Toby Dayton

  16 Mar 2012 | 10:49 am

  Below is the list of the top 50 job openings on LinkUp’s job search engine in February. LinkUp is the only job search engine on the web that indexes only jobs found on corporate websites throughout the U.S. Updated daily, LinkUp’s job search engine contains 860,000 job openings indexed from 22,000 company websites. Because LinkUp does not include any jobs sourced from job boards and does not allow anyone to post jobs directly to the site, the search engine does not include any garbage listings such as job scams, phishing posts, work-at-home-scams, or old listings. And because…

• Tomorrow’s Jobs Report Will Be Better Than Anticipated; Job Growth In March Will Falter

  Toby Dayton

  8 Mar 2012 | 11:02 am

  With a 57% jump in new job listings in January and a 23% jump in total job listings in LinkUp’s job search engine last month, we are forecasting that the U.S. economy added 260,000 jobs in February. While our forecast is above the consensus estimate of job growth of 210,000 in February, we remain confident that tomorrow’s BLS report will surprise to the upside. In part, our forecast is based on the assumption that the Department of Labor has overestimated job growth for at least the past 3 months, and that tomorrow’s report will revise downward the numbers for December and…

• Huge Job Listing Gains On LinkUp In January Point To Significant Job Growth In February

  Toby Dayton

  2 Feb 2012 | 3:20 pm

  It’s hard to imagine that the muddled jobs picture could possibly get any murkier, but it is. Between ADP’s ‘Purge Effect,’ archaic seasonality adjustments (i.e., UPS and FedEx are still not fully accounted for in seasonal holiday hiring models), constant backwards revisions from the Department of Labor (a game ADP is now even playing), and a baffling initial December jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is becoming increasingly difficult to get an accurate sense of what is going on with the nation’s jobs picture. And while tomorrow’s jobs…

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  Work Happy Now

• 6 Easy to Apply Tips to Giving an Effective Presentation

  Julie-Bradlow-7

  2 May 2012 | 7:24 am

  Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Julie Bradlow. Back in the 1980’s, it was common for interviewers to ask the now-cliched question: “What’s your greatest weakness?” The first time someone asked me this, I immediately quipped, “Chocolate.” While that was, and still is, true, I later learned that one is supposed to describe a former weakness that one has made over into a strength. So here is the story of my former greatest weakness – difficulty with public speaking. When a former boss, who was slowly going blind, wrote on my annual review that my presentation skills…

• How to Ask for Help at Work

  Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

  26 Apr 2012 | 3:03 pm

  Have you ever seen a young kid struggle to build up a tower of blocks only to have them fall at the same point every time? He seems to think if he can just find the right angle or go slower he’ll get past his previous height. Only to get more and more frustrated. He looks at you with tears in his eyes that says, “You better help me right now or I’m going to have a melt down!” So you go over to him and begin to show him his different options he has. You show him how he could build a wider foundation. He gets it. The pressure eases off of him. He’s happy again and pick up the next…

• Calling for Volunteers to Help with Work Happy Now

  Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

  2 Apr 2012 | 3:39 pm

  I need your help. As you probably know I’ve had Work Happy Now up and running since 2008. It’s been an amazing resource for myself and my readers. Many of you don’t know I was laid off last year, so I’ve been working hard on my marketing company Party Biz Connect, soon to be Domino Connection. It’s been taking up the bulk of my time. I’ve gained a lot of traction, but as many of probably know it’s not easy to get a company off the ground. I’m helping companies create a domino effect in their business through smarter marketing efforts. I’ve been unable to focus on generating…

• Timeboxing To Avoid Procrastination

  Guest Author

  2 Feb 2012 | 10:54 am

  Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Jon Rhodes Timeboxing is a clever little technique that I have been intuitively using for years before I even knew it had  name. It is great for helping those who are working for themselves to avoid procrastination and get things done. In a nutshell, it is giving yourself a deadline in which to complete a task, then doing it to the best you can with the time you have available. Here is an example of how I use this technique with my daughter to encourage her to tidy her room. Examples Of Timeboxing My daughter is 13 and not the tidiest of…

• Yes, YOU have Superpowers Now Let’s Use Them

  Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

  15 Dec 2011 | 4:04 pm

  I’m getting very tired of people not believing in their superpowers. It’s why I hate the word strengths. It’s the most overused word in business today. We focus on things we are good at instead of doing work that we care about. You may crunch numbers because you are good at it. You may sell toner because it’s what you know. You manage projects because people keep asking you to do it again and again. This is so wrong on many levels. You shouldn’t be doing work based on your strengths. Yes, this should be a factor, but not the whole basis of your work. It’s also why I hate strengths…

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  RiseSmart blogs

• Everything you need to know about RiseSmart’s inplacement solution – Redeployment Concierge

  Stephanie Fedler

  9 May 2012 | 1:55 pm

  In addition to our next-generation outplacement solutions, Transition Concierge, we offer a cloud-based inplacement solution called Redeployment Concierge, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that allows transitioning employees to find and fill open positions within their current company. Learn how it all works by watching the below video from RiseSmart CEO Sanjay Sathe.Tags: layoffscareer transitiontransition servicesRedeployment Conciergeinplacement solutionsoutplacement solutionstransition conciergeCategories: Advice for HR Managers

• How to tailor your resume for each application

  Stephanie Fedler

  3 May 2012 | 11:43 am

  A hiring manager filling an opening sees three kinds of resumes: the one-size-fits-all resumes, those that have been modified just slightly to fit the job opening, and resumes specifically tailored to the opportunity. If you were that hiring manager, which resume would most interest you? Crafting a resume specifically designed for each opportunity is one of the most important things you can do when applying for work. Tailoring your resume immediately sets you apart, and helps the hiring manager see rather than imagine how your skills and experience match the requirements of the job. Here’s…

• How to help relocating workers find jobs for their spouses

  Stephanie Fedler

  27 Apr 2012 | 11:34 am

  Two-thirds of American families rely on dual incomes and that means when one spouse is offered a job requiring relocation, it’s often a mixed blessing. While the husband or wife may have an opportunity for a new position with higher pay, the so-called “trailing spouse” can be left jobless in an unfamiliar city, with no connections or prospects. RiseSmart offers outplacement support for trailing spouses to ease these worries and help companies attract and retain top talent. Tags: spousal outplacementtrailing spousesoutplacement servicesoutplacement solutionsCategories: Advice…

• The difference between next-gen and traditional outplacement solutions

  Stephanie Fedler

  20 Apr 2012 | 2:00 am

  For companies undergoing change management initiatives, cookie-cutter outplacement services no longer meet the needs of today's workers. CEO Sanjay Sathe explains how RiseSmart is different from traditional outplacement firms.  Tags: outplacement solutionsnext-gen outplacement solutionstransition conciergecareer transitionCategories: Advice for HR Managers

• This Transition Concierge client is feeling like a winner

  Stephanie Fedler

  5 Apr 2012 | 2:00 am

  Greg Hes has a new iPad after winning the RiseSmart Challenge, the March Madness office pool for Transition Concierge participants. But he’s gotten something even better out of RiseSmart’s outplacement program: a second interview. Greg, who lives in Indiana with his wife and two sons, finds himself transitioning to a new career after 15 years at a Fortune 500 technology company. Greg’s also an expert in bracketology, the artful science of predicting results of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. “When I heard about the RiseSmart Challenge, it was a no-brainer to participate,”…

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  The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

• Tim Ferriss: A Day In The Life

  Tim Ferriss

  24 Apr 2012 | 1:15 pm

  (Trouble viewing? See Tim Ferriss: A Day In The Life on Hulu. If you’re international, try using Hotspot Shield first.) I’m often asked, “What does your typical day look like?” In an attempt to answer this difficult question, I met up with Morgan Spurlock’s film crew for an episode of “A Day In The Life.” The full Friday we shot (I reserve Fridays for in-person meetings) reiterates a point I’ve driven home before: The 4-Hour Workweek is, and always has been, about using time optimally, not being idle. It also shows how much I love my POS VW…

• How to Build an App Empire: Can You Create The Next Instagram?

  Tim Ferriss

  22 Apr 2012 | 9:01 pm

  Chad Mureta runs his seven-figure app business from his iPhone. (Photo: Jorge Quinteros). I first met Chad Mureta in Napa Valley in 2011. Two years prior, he had been in a horrible car accident. He’d lost control of his truck in at attempt to avoid a deer, hit a median, and flipped four times, nearly destroying his dominant arm in the wreckage. While in the hospital for a lengthy recovery, a friend gave him an article about the app market. Shortly thereafter, Chad began designing and developing apps. His results? “In just over two years, I’ve created and sold three app companies…

• Richard Feynman: The Pleasure of Finding Things Out

  Tim Ferriss

  19 Apr 2012 | 9:03 am

  Many times in the last five years, I’ve been asked: “If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be?” My answer is always the same: Richard Feynman. Right alongside Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic, Feynman’s book Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character) hugely impacted every aspect of my thinking when I first read them circa 2005. Since then, I have studied Feynman’s letters, teaching style, discoveries, and beyond. How many Nobel Prize winners also safe crack and play bongos in bars for fun? The above…

• Playing B-Ball with Obama: 6 Steps to Crossing Anything Off Your Bucket List

  Tim Ferriss

  4 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am

  Let us start with a quote, often misattributed to Goethe: “Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do, or…

• Reinventing the Office: How to Lose Fat and Increase Productivity at Work

  Tim Ferriss

  12 Mar 2012 | 3:33 am

  (Photo: watz) If you’re a white-collar worker, hacking your body isn’t limited to the gym. In fact, what you do outside of the gym might be more important that what you do inside the gym. Recent research suggests that those who sit from 9-5 (more than 6 hours daily) and exercise regularly are more likely to have heart disease than those who sit less than 3 hours per day and don’t “exercise” at all. ff Venture Capital, a New York early-stage technology venture capital fund, recently moved into a new NYC location, and they’ve documented their experiments and…

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  One Day, One Job

• Crate and Barrel

  Willy Franzen

  16 May 2012 | 11:36 am

  Furniture shopping brings out the worst in me. I tend to revert back to my childhood when my sister and I would team up (by fighting of course) to make our parents miserable so that we could leave the furniture store sooner. Luckily, my fiancée loves going furniture shopping with me. She’s found that if she creates conditions for success (making sure that I’m in a good mood and have recently had a meal), I can actually act like a human being at places like Crate and Barrel. In case you’ve never been to a Crate and Barrel, it’s a giant furniture and housewares store…

• Sparkpr

  Willy Franzen

  15 May 2012 | 12:03 pm

  I get a ton of PR pitches every day (I just got another one while I was writing this). They typically range from very bad to downright terrible, so I either ignore them or send a nasty reply asking the person to remove me from their list. I checked my e-mail archives, and I’ve never received a pitch from anyone at Sparkpr, but my guess based on their reputation is that they’d actually take the time to send me a decent pitch if it was appropriate. They’re a San Francisco, CA PR firm that was started in the late 90s “at the height of the Internet explosion in Silicon…

• Shoptiques

  Willy Franzen

  14 May 2012 | 11:40 am

  I do as much of my shopping online as possible, but that’s because I don’t really enjoy shopping. It’s all about minimizing my time doing something that I don’t want to do. For some people online shopping is great for the opposite reason–it allows them to spend even more time shopping (at work, on the train, walking down the street, on the couch, etc.). The big problem with online shopping is that the experience feels a bit homogenized–you’re typically buying from major retailers or e-commerce companies. Shoptiques is a New York, NY based company that…

• Queens Botanical Garden

  Willy Franzen

  13 May 2012 | 11:35 am

  Happy Mother’s Day! While the best gift that you could possibly give your mother is for you to get a job, flowers, brunch, or a card will have to do for now (not many people get hired over the weekend). I think flowers make a pretty awesome gift, but it sucks that they are eventually going to die. Why not give your mom a flower experience instead? Take her somewhere like the Queens Botanical Garden, which is a Flushing, NY based “urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs and demonstrations of…

• National Ability Center

  Willy Franzen

  12 May 2012 | 11:33 am

  I absolutely love playing sports and participating in other outdoor activities. Physical activities are great because they provide nearly immediate feedback. You have a great idea of how you’re performing and how hard you can push yourself. That’s why the National Ability Center in Park City, UT uses activities like “alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, swimming, cycling, waterskiing, horseback riding, rafting,” and more to aid the “the development of lifetime skills for people of all ages and abilities.” By using specially designed equipment and…

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  One Day, One Internship

• Crate and Barrel

  Willy Franzen

  16 May 2012 | 11:42 am

  Furniture shopping brings out the worst in me. I tend to revert back to my childhood when my sister and I would team up (by fighting of course) to make our parents miserable so that we could leave the furniture store sooner. Luckily, my fiancée loves going furniture shopping with me. She’s found that if she creates conditions for success (making sure that I’m in a good mood and have recently had a meal), I can actually act like a human being at places like Crate and Barrel. In case you’ve never been to a Crate and Barrel, it’s a giant furniture and housewares store…

• Sparkpr

  Willy Franzen

  15 May 2012 | 12:07 pm

  I get a ton of PR pitches every day (I just got another one while I was writing this). They typically range from very bad to downright terrible, so I either ignore them or send a nasty reply asking the person to remove me from their list. I checked my e-mail archives, and I’ve never received a pitch from anyone at Sparkpr, but my guess based on their reputation is that they’d actually take the time to send me a decent pitch if it was appropriate. They’re a San Francisco, CA PR firm that was started in the late 90s “at the height of the Internet explosion in Silicon…

• Shoptiques

  Willy Franzen

  14 May 2012 | 11:43 am

  I do as much of my shopping online as possible, but that’s because I don’t really enjoy shopping. It’s all about minimizing my time doing something that I don’t want to do. For some people online shopping is great for the opposite reason–it allows them to spend even more time shopping (at work, on the train, walking down the street, on the couch, etc.). The big problem with online shopping is that the experience feels a bit homogenized–you’re typically buying from major retailers or e-commerce companies. Shoptiques is a New York, NY based company that…

• Queens Botanical Garden

  Willy Franzen

  13 May 2012 | 11:38 am

  Happy Mother’s Day! While the best gift that you could possibly give your mother is for you to get a job–flowers, brunch, or a card will have to do for now (not many people get hired over the weekend). I think flowers make a pretty awesome gift, but it sucks that they are eventually going to die. Why not give your mom a flower experience instead? Take her somewhere like the Queens Botanical Garden, which is a Flushing, NY based “urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs and demonstrations of…

• National Ability Center

  Willy Franzen

  12 May 2012 | 11:38 am

  I absolutely love playing sports and participating in other outdoor activities. Physical activities are great because they provide nearly immediate feedback. You have a great idea of how you’re performing and how hard you can push yourself. That’s why the National Ability Center in Park City, UT uses activities like “alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, swimming, cycling, waterskiing, horseback riding, rafting,” and more to aid the “the development of lifetime skills for people of all ages and abilities.” By using specially designed equipment and…

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  Cube Rules

• Why you need to get more impressed with your work

  info@cuberules.com (Scot Herrick)

  8 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  Your resume should show business accomplishments from your work. Yet, when you sit down to figure out what those accomplishments are, your mind turns into a blank slate. Nothing there. Can’t think of anything. While some of that is because we just don’t do a good job of writing down our accomplishments when they occur, there’s another sneaky little villain holding many of us back: ego. Yes, many of us have egos that beat ourselves up if we start to think our work is important. Or that the accomplishment is, in fact, ours and not everyone else’s. That we were just lucky…

• Two communication types are the key to performance reviews

  info@cuberules.com (Scot Herrick)

  30 Apr 2012 | 3:00 am

  Many people think performance reviews are all about the year-end rush — writing them, delivering them, and reviewing them. What is key about the year-end rush, though, is not the rush. It’s the content that goes into the performance review during the rush. Great employees know that their self-review is an important tool to help solidify their performance review with their manager. But if your year-end communication about your job performance is all you do, including your self-review, you are missing two types of communication that will help that performance review rating.

• Dice.com — How to avoid office distractions and actually get work done

  info@cuberules.com (Scot Herrick)

  4 Apr 2012 | 9:10 pm

                                      My post on “How to avoid office distractions and actually get work done” is now up on Dice.com. Don’t get distracted — check it out! photo by: underminingme Related posts: Dice.com — How to update your resume for 2012 Dice.com – The Secret to Networking Dice.com – 5 tips for video interviews 30 Career Management Tips — Control Distractions

• The ultimate performance review influencer

  info@cuberules.com (Scot Herrick)

  21 Mar 2012 | 3:00 am

  It’s a long way from your performance review. But that end-of-the-year spectacle will come up quicker than you think. The killer? Most people think they have no ability to influence their performance review — even with their performance. The truth is, we all can influence our performance review — if we have anything resembling reasonable managers. If we don’t, well, that’s a completely different story. Here’s the ultimate influencer: the self-review. I know. Great let-down, right? The self-review? Yup. The lousy work done on them gets thrown out the window…

• Dice.com – To Contract or Not to Contract

  info@cuberules.com (Scot Herrick)

  20 Mar 2012 | 3:00 am

  My latest at Dice.com blogger’s network: To Contract or Not to Contract. “Contract positions can be appealing due to increased flexibility, higher pay (at times) and as a foot in the door at a company, among other reasons. Before making the jump to contract, there are significant differences you should be aware of between being a contract and full-time employee.” Check it out! No related posts.

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  Epic Living - Well-Being Expert, Life Guide and Coach, Inspiration to People, Author, Man on A Mission

• My Best Intentions

  Epic Living

  16 May 2012 | 6:29 am

  Thinking tonight about best intentions, the "my" variety. We don't give people the benefit of this type of doubt. You and I are alike, we give things a shot and sometimes find ourselves not feeling good playing the game at hand. Trick is to not fake it for the poser in us or an audience made up of many characters. If you have to walk away from the court or field you just have to do it. I'm speaking about what you're supposed to be doing on the planet. Best intentions indeed apply here. If you haven't figured it out yet, consider that Shakespeare was right:  "All the world is a stage..." In…

• The Collision of Profit Motive and Meaningful Work

  Epic Living

  14 May 2012 | 8:55 am

  I'm all for profit, wished I had more.  And I'm very into meaningful work. The problem is found in the collision of profit motive and meaningful work. The problem rears its ugly head when the profit motive starts taking greed steroids.  Meaningful work exits when this happens.  I wish this scenario was rare, but you and I know it's not.  The crazy part is profit and meaningful work can coexist and thrive. In many ways we live in a tale of two cities.  One city is a place where management (entry to executive) is focused on profit, expenses, quarterly news, and the like.  The other city…

• The End of Trust

  Epic Living

  11 May 2012 | 5:50 am

  Who do you trust? What do you trust? How do you trust? This is a difficult time for trust in America. Seems like just about everyone is pitching an angle or spin. Many have shrugged and found themselves saying hello to their jaded self. We've arrived at the end of trust. It's not so strange when you look back over the last 30 years. In my land of America, we made the mistake of thinking trust didn't need attention. We thought it would take care of itself. Like so many other things in life, trust doesn't just take care of itself. It requires priority and work. I'll never forget a mentor…

• What Do You Fear?

  Epic Living

  9 May 2012 | 6:59 am

  If you're like me, my fears are ever present. This is not a confession that I live in daily fear, just a confession that, like you, I do battle with them. Part of the human condition I suppose. I wish more people would be willing to do battle in this area. Fears are so paralyzing. The trick or method is not giving into our fears. Easy for me to write, eh? Well, consider this reality from my life. I had a nightmare a few months ago where I was at the end of my life. I knew I was at the end because someone was with me in a waiting room representing God. He told me he was sad to tell me that I…

• Thoughts on The Synergist by Les McKeown

  Epic Living

  4 May 2012 | 6:56 am

  Very excited to share some thoughts on a new book titled, The Synergist: How to Lead Your Team to Predictable Success by Les McKeown. I must say the book is a must for anyone involved or interested in organizational development and teamwork. Mr. McKeown articulates a reliable way for groups to form and perform as a team. As someone who thinks the word team is as worn out as the word leadership, it's refreshing to read a thought leader who truly understands what the word means in the real world. I am biased in my fondness for this book because he described me, personally, in one of the…

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  The Change Blog

• The Free Resource that Can Help You Cope With Anything

  Wendy Aron

  16 May 2012 | 7:30 am

  By Wendy Aron When I had my comic memoir published by an award-winning independent press in 2008, I thought it would be the pinnacle of my professional writing career. But after my publisher went bankrupt one year later, taking with him most of my dreams, that celebratory moment turned into one of despair. Standing in our basement, looking at the five big crates of unsold books we were left with after the experience, my husband wondered aloud what we were going to do with them. I said to him: “We can always make a bonfire and toast marshmallows.” Suddenly, the tension seemed to lift. I…

• How To Break Free Of Limiting Cultural Beliefs

  Thomas Maurer

  14 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  Photo by Fayez By Thomas Maurer “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” – Mark Twain Limiting cultural beliefs operate in much the same way to limiting personal beliefs. A lot has been written in the personal development and self help fields about overcoming perceptions in the mind that hold you back from achieving your goals. Negative self talk such as “I’m not brave enough, strong enough, beautiful enough, dedicated enough…” Self imposed limitations are self…

• Right Rejection and Happy Acceptance

  Om Swami

  12 May 2012 | 9:28 am

  By Om Swami Once upon a time, Buddha, with his monk disciples, stopped by a village. His intentions were to deliver sermons and spread the message of righteousness and liberation. Some of the villagers however did not receive him well. They called him an atheist, used abusive language and asked him to leave the village. Buddha, however, remained quiet and peaceful as ever. He did not respond to any of the verbal abuse. His face expression did not change. His disciples could not bear their master being abused, they could not see him treated that way. They felt bad and hurt. Taking cue from…

• Saying Yes to Change: An Interview with Alex Blackwell (+Book Giveaway)

  Peter Clemens

  10 May 2012 | 8:23 am

  By Peter Clemens Today I’m very happy to feature one of my longtime blogging friends, Alex Blackwell. Alex is the founder of the popular blog, The Bridgemaker, and has just released his first book, Saying Yes to Change: 10 Timeless Life Lessons for Creating Positive Change. I have two hard copies of the book to give away, but first I would like to share with you an interview I recently did with Alex: 1. Alex, what led you to write this book? It’s been a story in the making for the past nine years. In 2003, my life was at a crossroads. On the verge of losing my wife, I decided it was…

• Nothing Lasts, But Suffering Makes It Worse

  Larry Wharton

  8 May 2012 | 7:30 am

  Photo by h.koppdelaney By Larry Wharton The Buddha spoke of impermanence, that nothing lasts, and that failing to understand the real nature of impermanence means suffering. Most of us would agree that impermanence, or change, is a fact of life. If I ask if the weather, a river, or a mountain will always be the same, most will say no. If I ask if we as individuals will never change, again most will say no. But here is the rub. Our sensitivity to impermanence shows up in our attachments to wishing for the world to be other than it is, unchanging. We exist in a conflicted state where…

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  Alexandra Levit's Water Cooler Wisdom

• Being an Introvert in an Extrovert's World

  Alexandra Levit

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Sherrie Haynie, a consultant with CPP, Inc., the publisher of the Myers-Briggs assessment, had this to say regarding introverts: “Often, introverts describe how they interact with the outside world as a performance, and acting is work.  Similar to professional actors, introverts may appear enthusiastic, lively and entertaining.  However, many describe the experience as being ‘on stage’ – for an introvert to spend a significant amount of their day using non-preferred characteristics requires a great deal of energy.” Wow.  I couldn’t have said it better myself, and…

• What Will Young Workers in 2030 Be Like?

  Alexandra Levit

  10 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Did you know that there’s another baby boom on?  Since the mid 2000s, the fertility rate in the U.S. has been at its highest since 1971, meaning that the generation preliminarily known as Generation Z is actually larger than its predecessor, the mammoth Generation Y.  The new boom is thought to be caused by a confluence of factors including a greater number of procreating immigrants and a high population of childbearing-age women – including those who have put off having children until their 40s. Generational expert Neil Howe coined the term “Homelanders” to describe…

• A Manager's Guide to Mentoring

  Alexandra Levit

  7 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  I swear by mentoring as one of the best ways to teach your team members what they need to know to be productive and send the message that you think they’re important and care about their growth. Obviously, an official mentoring program is great to have, but what if your company hasn’t gone down this road before?  The Mentoring Group says that before implementing a formal initiative, you should consider how much support mentoring has from executives and employees, the time and resources people have to spend, and the overall health of the organization. For other preparation and…

• How to Survive a Scandal

  Alexandra Levit

  3 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  While writing my recent book Blind Spots, I had the opportunity to meet Patrick Rodgers.  Patrick was a lawyer who had been a notable member of his community since he was young, participating in the Kiwanis Club and his local Chamber of Commerce.  But one year, when Patrick’s brothers both passed away from cancer, Patrick neglected some important client paperwork and was disbarred. It took him four hard years to regain his credibility and return to public service.  Patrick can’t change what happened in the past, but he now strives to remember his mistakes and incorporate…

• Should You Gamble on the Next Business Fad?

  Alexandra Levit

  30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 am

  Corporate America as fun and games?  Maybe, now that gamification has come on the scene. Gamification is defined as the use of game design techniques to engage audiences. Gamification encourages players to engage in desirable behavior by dangling the carrot otherwise known as “winning.” The reason we like online gambling so much is that apparently, human beings have a psychological predisposition to gaming. And many organizations are jumping on the gamification bandwagon in order to motivate employees and combat disengagement.  What's gamification all about?  Find…

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  Minnesota Headhunter

• Minnesota Recruiter Jobs

  MN Headhunter

  15 May 2012 | 4:41 pm

  The following have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page: Candidate Advocate - Full Time Job - The Nerdery Recruitment Manager - Full Time Job - Aimia Recruiter - Full Time Job - Vascular Solutions Corporate Recruiter - Full Time Job - SIRVA Check out Minnesota Recruiters. An informal group of 3,100+ corporate, consulting and search firm recruiters - you must be in Minnesota to join.       If you are using a RSS Feed click Minnesota Recruiter Jobs.   Connect with me by clicking: Check out HireCast Consulting:

• Resume Keyword Mistakes - Are You Making One?

  MN Headhunter

  14 May 2012 | 11:43 am

  The following post is courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap: Appropriate keyword use is a big deal for job seekers working on their resumes. Many employers now use some form of scanning software as an initial screener that helps them determine which candidates are obviously qualified for the job. Even when your resume makes it passed the screening process, if a hiring manager can’t glance at your resume and determine through your use of keywords that you mesh with the position you’re applying for, you resume will likely land in the decline stack. The best way to ensure your resume will be…

• Minnesota Recruiter Jobs

  MN Headhunter

  10 May 2012 | 4:54 pm

  The following have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page: Sr. Recruiter - Full Time Job - Goodrich Corporation Senior Recruiter - Full Time Job - Prime Therapeutics Recruiting Specialist - Full Time Job - Natural Resource Group Search Consultant - Full Time Job - Andcor Companies Check out Minnesota Recruiters. An informal group of 3,000+ corporate, consulting and search firm recruiters - you must be in Minnesota to join.       If you are using a RSS Feed click Minnesota Recruiter Jobs.   Connect with me by clicking: Check out HireCast Consulting:

• How To Use Keywords On Your Resume

  MN Headhunter

  9 May 2012 | 2:47 pm

  The following post is courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap:   All this talk about keywords on your resume everywhere you turn, but how do you know when and where to use them? Applicant tracking software picks up certain search terms within your resume and returns those results to the person conducting the search. So while you want to have the right keywords in your resume, you also don’t want to just stuff your resume with an excess of words either. First, you need to determine the right keywords Where do you find them? Look within the job description or ad posting first. Many times…

• 3 Steps To Creating An Attention-Grabbing Resume

  MN Headhunter

  4 May 2012 | 1:47 pm

  The following post is courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap:   In a time when millions of workers are unemployed and competition for positions is higher than ever, you want to make sure that you’re able to stand out among your competition.  But how can your resume make an impact when so many others are applying?  Take a look at these three steps to creating an attention-grabbing resume: Start with Visual Attractiveness It may seem that creating a visually attractive resume isn’t important, but nothing could be further from the truth. While you don’t need to spend your time…

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  FreelanceFolder

• Why You Can’t Afford to Be an Undercover Freelancer

  Laura Spencer

  14 May 2012 | 10:09 am

  I love detective movies. I really do. There’s nothing more thrilling than when the detective goes undercover by blending in with the bad guys. You spend the rest of the movie holding your breathe to see whether the hero gets caught or catches the bad guys. Going undercover makes for great entertainment. Unfortunately, going undercover isn’t so great if you’re a freelancer. You see, as a freelancer, the absolute last thing you want to do is blend in with everybody else. You can’t hide your talent and succeed. In this post, I’ll discuss the importance of standing…

• How Delegating Routine Tasks Can Raise Your Freelance Income

  Laura Spencer

  11 May 2012 | 12:25 pm

  Could you use a little more income? If you’re like most of us, you probably answered “yes” to that question. Which of us wouldn’t want a little more coming in each month? In this post, I’ll share a surprising technique to help you earn more freelance income–delegating your routine tasks. When to Delegate We freelancers are an independent breed. We like to “do it ourselves.” That’s probably one of the reasons many of us struck out on our own in the first place. However, sometimes doing it yourself just doesn’t make sense. It may seem…

• How Much Money Can You Earn as a Freelancer?

  Laura Spencer

  9 May 2012 | 11:58 am

  “How much can you earn as a freelancer?” I’m probably asked this question more than any other question when people hear what I do for a living. It’s also a question I dread because there’s no set answer and there are certainly no guarantees. When I worked in a corporate job, I could easily give a salary range for what I did. I could even state my exact salary if I wanted to. As a freelancer, it’s not quite so simple. In this post, I’ll take a closer look at some of the very real issues behind the question of “how much can you earn as a…

• Don’t Overlook these 5 Great Free Resources at Your Local Library

  Laura Spencer

  7 May 2012 | 9:09 am

  Freelancers often overlook the resources available to them at their local library. This is a shame, because most library resources are free to library cardholders. You may remember the library as the place where you did research for your school assignments, but there’s a lot more to most libraries these days. In this post, I share a few free resources from the library that freelancers will find helpful. Most (but not all) local libraries offer these resources to local residents and/or library cardholders. Resource #1: Books and Publications It may seem obvious, but the library is a…

• How to Freelance with Kids

  Laura Spencer

  3 May 2012 | 10:32 am

  Many people are drawn to freelancing because they feel the flexible lifestyle will give them more time to spend with their kids. With summer just around the corner, many schools are about to end their school year and freelancers with school age kids will once again find their kids at home. While it’s true that freelancing work can be flexible, it can also be challenging to get work done while the kids are home. Just how challenging depends on the kids and the freelancer… But there are ways to make freelancing with kids easier. In this post, I’ll provide some easy tips for…

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  Keppie Careers

• Are you telling your own online story?

  Miriam Salpeter

  15 May 2012 | 3:34 pm

  I was watching one of the Sunday morning political shows this week, and I couldn’t help but be inspired to write about some of the topics they discussed that mirror personal and professional issues we all face. Maybe you’ve heard the news that, as a teenager, Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, was involved in some activities we would identify as bullying. Whether or not you believe how someone behaved as a 17-year old should affect what we think of them almost 50 years later, the discussion is yet another reminder of how bad behavior can easily come back…

• What a difference a day makes

  Miriam Salpeter

  14 May 2012 | 1:32 am

  You have been working so hard at your job search or trying to start a business. Maybe you feel kind of like a newly-hatched chick? Did you know it can take 24 hours for a chick to hatch its way out of a shell? That is a lot of hard work…No wonder it looks practically lifeless upon emerging into the world! The chick incubator was always one of my favorite exhibits at Chicago’s Science + Industry Museum when I used to visit as a kid. (Although, in those days, I am pretty sure there was no + in the museum’s name!) It’s pretty amazing seeing a new life come into the world…

• A Mother’s Day tribute

  Miriam Salpeter

  13 May 2012 | 1:30 am

  In honor of Mother’s Day, I dedicate this post in memory of my mom. Few people doubt the important role mothers serve. A book by Stephan Poulter, The Mother Factor: How Your Mother’s Emotional Legacy Impacts Your Life, suggests that “There may be a direct link between our career success and our mothers.” (Hat tip, Anita Bruzzese.) Alexandra Levit blogged about Anita’s post about our mothers’ influence on career success: The book’s thesis is that, whether we acknowledge it or not, our mothers leave an indelible impression on the people we become. Our ability to function in…

• How to find a job when all you can see is fog

  Miriam Salpeter

  12 May 2012 | 7:59 am

  Last week, I traveled to Chicago to speak at the CFA Institute’s annual conference. Traveling into the city from the airport, I knew I should be able to see the skyline…Maybe I am biased (having grown up in the area), but I think Chicago has one of the most lovely skylines of any city. My family moved away from Illinois after I graduated from high school, so even though I haven’t been back in many years, I knew enough to know what I should be able to see! No luck. I started to doubt myself and assume, for some reason, the direction I was traveling meant I would not see that…

• Networking tips to help you land your first job

  Miriam Salpeter

  2 May 2012 | 1:49 pm

  Are you planning a transition “from college to career?” You won’t want to miss out on advice from Lindsey Pollak, a recognized expert on next-generation career trends. She recently released a new edition of her terrific book, Getting from College to Career.  In this second of a two-part Q & A with Lindsey, she outlines some best practices for networking, following up, and transitioning to your first job. (Don’t miss part I of our interview.) In addition to LinkedIn, what online tools do you think are most helpful for new grads to improve their networking potential? Lindsey: I…

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  JibberJobber Blog

• Happy Birthday JibberJobber! 6 Years Old!

  Jason Alba

  15 May 2012 | 10:30 am

  Today we celebrate our six year birthday/anniversary. The last six years have been a roller-coaster ride… it has been extremely fast, with highs and lows (although none of the lows were like the lows in my job search). When I realized the idea for this online job search organizer I got a second chance at a career.  I was depressed, my job search was going nowhere, I was losing hope, and didn’t see any end in sight. Then, this idea came, I pursued it, and we launched JibberJobber.com on May 15, 2006.  It was going to be a side project while I pursued my hunt for my dream job. The…

• #1 Most Effective Way To Get A Job? Cold Calling?

  Jason Alba

  14 May 2012 | 12:10 pm

  I kind of disregard the stats about how people find jobs.  I think the survey is too old, and too general.  It all boils down to networking anyway, no matter how you look at the stats.  I tend to say anywhere from 60 – 95% of jobs are found through networking … with a number of variables (like, the type of job, industry, etc.). I think informational interviews are the bomb.  THE BOMB.  Most people bomb them, though, because they don’t know what they are doing. I also think Micheal Webb developed one of the best systems to find a job I’ve ever heard of.

• LinkedIn for Job Seekers DVD, Third Edition!

  Jason Alba

  10 May 2012 | 12:00 pm

  Making the LinkedIn for Job Seekers DVD is really easy! Okay, actually it’s NOT easy at all. There is a lot involved in getting a DVD that you can put into your DVD player and watch. After many, many hours of planning, preparation, recording, editing and technical stuff, I finally burned an “image” of the DVD from my video team.  I’m testing in a few more devices, and then will send it to the “replication” company, which will burn and shrink wrap about 1,000 copies. I hope to start shipping this DVD by mid-June.  Here’s what’s on the DVD:…

• How To Organize Your Job Search

  Jason Alba

  10 May 2012 | 7:26 am

  I did a search on Google for how to organize your job search, and JibberJobber came up on the second page.  I thought that was pretty lame, so I figured I’d write a simple post on how to organize your job search. Why would you want to organize your job search?  I sometimes think organizing your job search is like balancing your checkbook… boring, mundane, unnecessary. Well, it can be those things.  But I found in my job search that I had to keep organized, or I would quickly forget too much, especially who I was supposed to follow-up with.  Here are some reasons WHY you should…

• How To Keep Track of Unemployment Benefits Reporting Information

  Jason Alba

  9 May 2012 | 11:24 am

  When I lost my job I didn’t want to file for unemployment benefits.  I thought I would have a job before my unemployment insurance (aka, the weekly check I got from the state) would kick in.  Plus, it was only a few hundred bucks per week, if I remember right. But I did.  I took the time to apply. As days of unemployment turned into weeks, and then months, I was glad for that few hundred dollars here and there.  It wasn’t close to replacing my previous income, but it saved my family. In Utah, I had to report every week that I was in a real job search.  Among other things, I…

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  Delightful Work

• Start a Business & Quit Your Job – Enough Talk

  Tom Volkar

  2 May 2012 | 9:58 am

  Copyright © 2012 Tom Volkar. Visit the original article at http://www.delightfulwork.com/business-startup/start-a-business-quit-your-job-enough-talk/.Haven’t you talked enough? Isn’t it time to quit your job and start a business? I recently sent an inquiring email to a past coaching client and friend (we’ll call him Joe) asking for an update on a dream business he’s wanted to start. He’s been talking about getting this business started for 7 years. The thing is, I did this guy a disservice by the way I asked about his plans. The subject line read: Ready to talk yet?

• Five Essentials to Choosing the Right Business

  Tom Volkar

  19 Apr 2012 | 6:49 am

  Copyright © 2012 Tom Volkar. Visit the original article at http://www.delightfulwork.com/business-startup/choosing-the-right-business/.How did you choose your business?  Did you choose it based on who you are or did you allow the circumstances and relationships in your life to choose it for you? If you think you may have chosen incorrectly or if you haven’t even chosen yet – these five essentials will show you how to choose the right business. I work with corporate employees who want to confidently quit their jobs and start a business.  Choosing a business that brings you alive is…

• Starting Over With Honor

  Tom Volkar

  7 Mar 2012 | 7:05 am

  Copyright © 2012 Tom Volkar. Visit the original article at http://www.delightfulwork.com/getting-unstuck/starting-over-with-honor/.Starting over no matter how far you’ve fallen, is more surely accomplished with self-honor. Self-honor begins with telling the truth to yourself about what’s really happening in your life. Self-honor is making the decision you are most afraid to make. Self-honor is asking for help when you know another perspective would illuminate possibilities. Self-honor is taking the time to understand what you really, really want so you can declare that you want…

• What if they have it all wrong?

  Tom Volkar

  18 Jan 2012 | 2:19 pm

  Copyright © 2012 Tom Volkar. Visit the original article at http://www.delightfulwork.com/business-startup/business-success/.What if what the experts have been telling you about their success formula is something that mostly only works for them? What if successful marketing and business success strategy was totally unique to the individual? I am a big fan of uniqueness.  It is no accident that we are all so distinct from one another. What if that uniqueness came into play not only with the gifts and talents we have to give but also in how we operated our own small business? I’m coming…

• Three Ways To Build Self-Confidence

  Tom Volkar

  8 Dec 2011 | 12:41 pm

  Copyright © 2012 Tom Volkar. Visit the original article at http://www.delightfulwork.com/getting-unstuck/three-ways-to-build-self-confidence/.We create unnecessary pressure in our pursuit of career or business success. Since both fulfillment and money are attracted to confidence, building your natural confidence is essential. Here are the three most powerful ways to do so that I’ve learned in thirteen years of coaching. 1). Seek wisdom within, not without. Before you can start an authentic business you must believe in yourself enough to make the move. Beliefs determine possibility.

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  Carve Consulting

• The New Facebook

  Malik

  10 May 2012 | 9:49 am

  How all the changes announced bring major advertising possibilities

• The FIRM event 26 April 2012

  admin

  30 Apr 2012 | 11:58 am

  Thanks to Emma Mirrington and Gary Franklin who invited Paul to speak at the recent FIRM (The Forum for In-house Recruitment Managers) event on 26 April 2012.

• #Plan75: Carve supporting Plan for its 75th Anniversary

  kate

  20 Mar 2012 | 8:53 am

  Today, 20th March, Plan International is celebrating its 75th Birthday by organising several parties for children all around the world. Carve Consulting is very happy to support this action by providing Plan with advice on the best way to use Social Media. You can find pictures and videos of all the parties [...]

• Community Analyst

  admin

  16 Mar 2012 | 8:44 am

  We’re currently recruiting a Community Analyst. COMMUNITY ANALYST Social Business Consultancy | Clerkenwell, London | £18k Carve Consulting is a social business consultancy: we help organisations derive business value through the strategic use of social, professional & mobile networking. We’re currently recruiting a graduate Community Analyst to join our London practice, playing a key tactical [...]

• Facebook Timeline Help Sheet

  Malik

  9 Mar 2012 | 9:43 am

  The Facebook Timeline is great to improve the branding of your page thanks to the Cover picture and the Milestones events. But having a play with it, you’ll quickly realize that the pictures you’ll have to upload require a precise resolution to fit in their allocated space. The tip sheet below highlights the optimal size of [...]

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  Lance Haun

• The LA Riots And How Sports Can Help Understand The World Beyond It

  Lance Haun

  30 Apr 2012 | 8:37 am

  I remember the LA riots but I shouldn’t. I was 10 when the riots happened 20 years ago and I lived another world away in Portland. Other events from that time are a bit hazy (the first Gulf War, my parent’s divorce) but I remember the LA riots for some reason. Why? Sports. Specifically, my Portland Trail Blazers were playing the hated Los Angeles Lakers the night the riots broke out. Arash Markazi at ESPN has a great breakdown of its impact on the Lakers and Clippers. But for me at least, it helped underscore the way sports can help people understand the world, current events and…

• Break Your Routines

  Lance Haun

  17 Apr 2012 | 8:40 am

  My wife and I are moving again. This time, it’s not very far. About 5 miles from where we live, to a better neighborhood that’s closer to my wife’s work. We’re excited to move out of our small, outdated apartment into a newer townhouse with a garage, lawn and patio. Not to mention a gas stove because a year of trying to cook on standard electric burners has left me exasperated and feeling like I had the ultimate first world problem. I’ve moved six times in eight years. I was pretty sure that was a huge number until my buddy George LaRocque told me he moved five…

• The Beauty Of Imbalance

  Lance Haun

  11 Apr 2012 | 8:14 am

  Anyone can give a balanced opinion on any matter. Research the different sides of an issue and then present all of those different sides in an intelligent manner. It’s not always easy to do but executing on it isn’t a problem if you know how to properly research and write. If you are unsure, you can have multiple people look at it to make sure you have balanced the issues correctly. Of course, the idea of fair and balanced is rightly mocked when it clearly isn’t so but even truly balancing the issues leaves something to be desired. I can’t tell you the number of times…

• Hero Or Villain? In Greg Smith’s Case, It Doesn’t Matter

  Lance Haun

  21 Mar 2012 | 8:07 am

  Many words have been written about Greg Smith’s resignation letter from Goldman Sachs that was published in the NY Times last week. Many story lines emerged from it but the one that intrigued me the most was the debate of whether he held the moral high ground or if he is just a publicity hound, happy to throw his co-workers under the bus on his way out? Several things should be noted. First, not too many people can just walk off the job and napalm the bridge on their way out. Smith made good money and even a reasonable amount of savings over the course of those dozen years could…

• Your Opinions Are Your Own? A Few Reasons Why That Disclaimer Is Ridiculous

  Lance Haun

  15 Mar 2012 | 8:24 am

  “Opinions are my own.” It’s a standard disclaimer on many of the Twitter accounts I see out there. You’re an HR or recruiting pro in the great wide world and you hear that you should get on the Twitters from some person at a conference or in a publication somewhere. Only, one of two things happen: 1. You create the account without checking and think that by putting that disclaimer there, you are somehow protecting yourself and company OR 2. You check and your boss or PR person requires you put the disclaimer on there, somehow protecting the company I’ll tell you…

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• Walking A Tightrope

  Chuck Csizmar

  16 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  No one has ever said that management was easy. When you’re responsible for a group of employees, no matter how many, experienced managers will tell you that they often find themselves walking a tightrope, balancing the needs and demands of the company against their own personal wants and those of their employees. Think of a circus high-wire act, absent the flashy costumes and painted faces. The left hand On the one hand you have a manager’s natural desire to do “whatever needs to be done” to make themselves and their staff (often in that order) a success. These…

• Don’t snoop on recruits Facebook profiles

  Adi Gaskell

  8 May 2012 | 12:00 pm

  News broke last month of recruiters requesting the Facebook login details of job candidates in order to screen profiles prior to offering them a position. The news set off a firestorm of controversy about what recruiters had the right to ask for. The debate soon broadened with news reports that a teaching assistant was fired by her employer for not allowing them access to her Facebook profile. This rapid progression of controversy has prompted some states to sponsor bills that would make such requests illegal. What’s driving this invasive trend is the perceived importance of what gets…

• Pitfalls of online recruitment test

  Adi Gaskell

  3 May 2012 | 1:26 pm

  Despite recent research suggesting that a cursory glance over a candidates Facebook profile is more effective at predicting future career success than an online recruitment test, such test still remain enduringly popular with HR departments. Online tests for recruitment are widely used and routinely result in specific feedback to applicants in order to communicate decisions, emphasise the pedigree of the process to forestall complaints and to benefit the candidate. But does it deliver on these fronts, particularly when candidates have failed to meet the required threshold? Sonja Schinkel and…

• What’s The Fuss about Cost of Living?

  Chuck Csizmar

  29 Mar 2012 | 12:00 pm

  “Why doesn’t my company consider inflation when determining my pay increase?” What this employee is asking is, shouldn’t my annual increase percentage at least match the cost of living? And as management is forever touting the company’s ”pay-for-performance” philosophy, shouldn’t my increase be higher than that, given that I’m a good performer? Have you ever been in a situation where an employee complains to you that their pay increase is no better than the inflation rate? Or worse, that it’s lower? As a further aggravation they might ask you how the company can…

• Employee Engagement through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives

  Patrick Bradshaw

  27 Mar 2012 | 12:00 pm

  Interview with Carol Sinclair, Senior Director, People & Organization at VON Carol Sinclair answered a series of questions written by marcus evans before the forthcoming 3rd Internal Branding & Employee Engagement Conference, April 30-May 2, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. All responses represent the view of Ms. Sinclair and not necessarily those of VON. What are some of the remarkable programs VON is currently working on to drive the internal culture and engage employees? CS: VON Canada business strategy has at its core a focus on being the best place to work and volunteer for our 5,000…

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  Punk Rock Human Resources

• Punk Rock HR is Never Coming Back

  Laurie

  25 Apr 2012 | 3:39 pm

  Thank you for asking but I’m not going to start Punk Rock HR again. Here’s why. One person’s “over 35 punk rock” is another person’s “white trash.” It’s a fine line. — Laurie Ruettimann (@lruettimann) April 13, 2012 I have a blog called The Cynical Girl. That’s where I am. You can buy text links on this site, though. Just email me.

• This Blog Is Retired

  Laurie

  8 Jun 2011 | 4:43 pm

  You can find me here.

• Ken Ruettimann Ends Punk Rock HR

  Laurie

  26 Aug 2010 | 5:45 am

  Today’s guest post is from Ken Ruettimann who still doesn’t tweet. Hello readers of PRHR! Laurie has given me the opportunity to contribute to Punk Rock HR on her final day of blogging. I suspect that she just wants to slack off a day early, but whatever her motives, I am happy to have the chance to write this last post. I have been here from the beginning. Laurie started blogging in 2004. I really didn’t understand what she was doing and I had no idea why anyone would read it, but I was her biggest fan. She was having fun and learning something new. By the way, her first blog was named…

• Longest Goodbye EVAR

  Laurie

  25 Aug 2010 | 5:45 am

  Tomorrow is my last post on Punk Rock HR. I keep getting asked, “What the hell are you doing? Why are you leaving Punk Rock HR?” My goal is to have a portfolio career. You should have one, too. I will still blog about my life izmir escort and my thoughts. I am still attending conferences and speaking to HR professionals, recruiters, and job seekers. And crazy homeless people on the street. I am still writing for The Conference Board Review and a million other sites. I will continue my work as a Human Resources consultant. I am launching an event that will provide advice to…

• Punk Rock HR Blog Lessons: Boundaries

  Laurie

  24 Aug 2010 | 5:45 am

  I’m not very good with boundaries on the internet, which is a real pain-in-the-ass because I didn’t realize this problem until it was too late. I was well into my third year of blogging at Punk Rock HR before I realized, hey, maybe I need to be a little less friendly and a little more direct with people. I am an idiot. The problem starts and ends with the me. I like to meet new people and hear stories. I ask probing questions. I should really STFU and mind my mont own business, but I assume that everything will be fine. Most of the time, everything is fine. I meet new people and…

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• Hot Job: Junior Account Rep- S…

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  D.D. Johnice/Careersthatdontsuck.com

  9 May 2012 | 12:05 am

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• Stay In The Conversation

  Beau Lebens

  15 May 2012 | 6:01 pm

  It’s now much easier for you and your commenters to keep track of the conversations you’re involved in across WordPress.com. Some recent tests have shown that by subscribing commenters to new comments by default, they are more likely to stay engaged and come back and comment more on your blog. With that knowledge, we’ve changed the default comment following behavior to help you get more conversations going on your blog. We made the initial changes last week and after great feedback from you we just launched an update. Here’s how it works: By default, posting a comment…

• Look at These Gorgeous Blogs

  Sheri

  15 May 2012 | 1:05 pm

  We’ve added a user showcase where you can view stunning customizations made by people just like you. From complete redesigns with CSS to adding pizzazz with Custom Fonts to clever use of options like background and header, this showcase will spark your imagination and inspire creativity. Discover details about what each showcase blog is doing with WordPress.com themes and customizations by clicking a thumbnail to see a colophon-style list of credits on the left. We’ve also updated footer links so blog owners can show off the types of customizations they’ve made and visitors can…

• Photo Blogging 101, Part 1

  Erica V.

  14 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  Spring is in the air. With the weather warming up, now is a great time to get started on a photo blog. Creating a photo blog is a wonderful introduction to blogging on WordPress.com or an opportunity to refresh your current site. Ready to get started? You can sign up for a new blog right over here. Getting started Photo blogs, sometimes called phlogs, use pictures instead of words. While many photo bloggers choose a type of photo that they want to focus on, such as portraits, others use their photo blog to document their life’s events. Photo blogs come in a variety of styles, including…

• New Themes: Just Desserts and Oxygen

  Michelle Langston

  10 May 2012 | 8:11 am

  Happy Thursday! We’ve added some exciting new themes to our ever-growing collection, and we’re happy to tell you all about them. First out of the oven is…Just Desserts. Yep, that’s a theme! Designed by Andy Rutledge, Just Desserts is a deliciously stylish premium theme that’s perfect for blogs centered on food. With its responsive, single-column layout and unique presentation of images and posts on the front page, Just Desserts gives you a delectable canvas on which your mouthwatering photos and text can really shine — even when viewed on smaller mobile devices…

• Find Friends Who Use WordPress

  Nick Momrik

  1 May 2012 | 2:32 pm

  Are you curious to see how your friends are using WordPress? Give the new and improved Friend Finder a try to connect with your Twitter, Facebook, and Google contacts who have WordPress sites! After authorizing WordPress.com to use your Twitter, Facebook, or Google account to find your friends (don’t worry — none of this account information is saved!) you’ll see a list of people you know who have WordPress sites. Click Follow and each time your friend publishes a new post it will show up in your Reader under Blogs I Follow. If you have multiple blogs, make sure to set the…

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  TheJobBored.com

• An Insanely Good Power User’s LinkedIn Strategy

  admin

  10 May 2012 | 10:51 am

  Posted by Brian McCullough Speaking of LinkedIn, I stumbled across this the other day: How I Got 13 Interviews in 10 Weeks (Without Submitting a Single Application) In short, you keep hearing how LinkedIn is THE modern tool to use to find a job via networking, right? But maybe you’ve wondered exactly how you’re supposed to go about it. Well, this guy takes you step by step through his method. And it works as well for others as it did for him, he’s really spelled out how to use LinkedIn the right way. Amazing read.

• The New LinkedIn iPad App Is Fantastic

  admin

  26 Apr 2012 | 4:16 pm

  Posted by Brian McCullough Quick post because I’m busy. But the new LinkedIn iPad app is absolutely fantastic. In the iTunes app store here. Image courtesy of TechCrunch.

• When To Divulge Your Salary History

  admin

  17 Apr 2012 | 1:34 pm

  Posted by Brian McCullough When should you discuss salary in a job interview? It’s an old and well known job search strategy to let the employer name the salary first… if you can possibly get them to do so. The idea is that if you suggest the dollar figure first, then you might inadvertently end up getting less than the employer was willing to pay. Obviously, if the employer asks for your salary requirements in the job ad itself, you should be prepared to name a figure in the interview… but try to stall as much as politely possible. After all, in a sense, your past salary…

• Tips to Lengthen Your Executive Resume

  admin

  19 Mar 2012 | 10:14 am

  Posted by Brian McCullough By the time you reach the executive level, you have undoubtedly racked up a ton of skills and accomplishments. However, it’s not uncommon for your massive list to not translate well on the resume, leaving it too short. As an executive, you want to make sure that your resume fully represents what you’ve managed to accomplish over the years. So if yours isn’t long enough, here are some tips to help you stretch it out. Tell Your Story One way that you can stretch out your mini resume is to tell a story. While many resumes are typically thought of as…

• 7 Keys to Giving Constructive Criticism

  admin

  22 Feb 2012 | 12:13 pm

  Posted by Brian McCullough Regardless of how constructive criticism of another person is meant to be, most people, when criticized in any way, are put on the defensive the second they feel as though they have done something wrong. Combine this natural defensiveness with the constructive criticism being given in the context of one’s work, and the potential for the “criticized” person to be left feeling beaten up increases dramatically. To minimize this potential and maximize the effectiveness of any difficult communication, it is helpful to think about what is being said not…

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  EmploymentMetrix.com

• The BLS Numbers Are Out But What Did the Beyond.com Career Network See This Month?

  Julie Shenkman

  4 May 2012 | 8:18 am

  Today’s the day, the day that all focus turns to jobs. How many jobs were added in the previous month? Was the needle moved on the unemployment rate? Which industries are adding opportunities? And what does this all mean for...

• How to Survive Bring Your Child to Work Day

  Julie Shenkman

  26 Apr 2012 | 9:13 am

  That’s right today’s the day you either dread or love. I’ve heard mixed things from many people about how they feel towards this national day. Some feel like this while others can’t wait to show off their kids to their...

• It’s Official, I’m an Office Hoarder!

  Julie Shenkman

  17 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am

  It defeats me to say this— because in other aspects of my life I LOVE to throw things out—but I’m an office hoarder. When it comes to work, I just can’t seem to let go! But, I recently became so...

• May the Odds Be Ever In Your Favor

  Julie Shenkman

  6 Apr 2012 | 7:00 am

  For those of you who have read “The Hunger Games” or seen the movie, you are quite familiar with the phrase “May the odds be ever in your favor.” This is a common wish bestowed upon the citizens in the...

• Yay or Nay: Employers Asking for Candidates' Facebook Passwords

  Julie Shenkman

  28 Mar 2012 | 7:00 am

  I can’t let this topic slip by and not mention it. Employers are asking candidates for access to their Facebook accounts. Today, when a job seeker applies to a job they should not be surprised that an employer will scour...

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  Great Leadership

• The 6 Passages of Leadership and Management

  14 May 2012 | 11:30 am

  Unless you are an heir to a throne, people usually don’t begin their careers leading a large organization. There’s a progression of passages, or at least there should be. Charan, Drotter, and Noel wrote about six leadership passages in their classic book The Leadership Pipeline. However, they use the terms “leadership” and “management” interchangeably. There’s a big difference, right? What if we took a simplified version of the Pipeline model, and mash it with a distinction between leadership and management? We’ll call it The Great Leadership & Management Passages Model…

• Avoiding the Mistakes All Leaders Make

  11 May 2012 | 11:36 am

  This guest post by David Grossman wasn't meant as a response to Beth Armknecht Miller's recent The Top 5 Mistakes Leaders Make - the timing was just coincidental.  Someone tweeted in response to Beth's post: "I made all of these - does that make me a great leader?" I'd say it could help, as long as you learn by your mistakes. In that case, why not double down and make 10 mistakes? (-: Avoiding the Mistakes All Leaders Make In my experience, every large organization has at least one thing in common… There isn’t a single senior management team that doesn’t…

• New Study IDs Best Companies for Leadership​, Innovation

  8 May 2012 | 3:19 pm

  Hay Group just released its seventh annual Best Companies for Leadership Study. Is this just another one of those touchy-feely, nice to do awards? Not at all. The Best Companies for Leadership consistently outperform their peers. Over a 10 year period, the Top 20 companies produced a 5.39 percent shareholder return, compared to a 2.92 percent shareholder return generated by the S&P 500. Each year, I publish the list of companies and a summary of the findings (see below). This year, I also interviewed Susan Snyder, senior principal in Hay Group's Leadership & Talent Practice…

• The May, 2012 Leadership Development Carnival

  6 May 2012 | 6:16 pm

  Welcome to the May edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! For those of you that may not be familiar with the Carnival, here's a refresher: 1. A blog "Carnival" is typically a collection of recent blog posts organized around a common theme, in this case, leadership development. Although there are lot's of places a reader can go to get aggregated free content these days, my readers still seem to appreciate the monthly Carnival collection. Bloggers like them because it's an opportunity to reach new readers. 2. I've been hosting the Carnival for a few years, and for the last couple…

• The Top 5 Mistakes Leaders Make

  3 May 2012 | 11:22 am

  Guest post by Great Leadership regular contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: The Top 5 Leadership Mistakes: which one would your team members say you make? Over the years, I have worked with hundreds of leaders many who have displayed specific leadership shortfalls, that when improved, have had a positive impact on the effectiveness and profitability of the organization. Both new and experienced manager/leaders can make these top five mistakes; which one is your Achilles heel? And what is your plan to improve? 1. Focusing on the Urgent and not the Important How much time are you spending on…

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  The Accidental IT Leader

• The Power Industry Discovers The Importance Of IT Managers

  Dr. Jim Anderson

  10 May 2012 | 4:00 am

  Image Credit One industry that realizes the importance of an IT Manager is the power industry For far too long the role of IT managers within many companies has been almost an afterthought. Sure they all had IT managers, but unless the company was part of the IT sector then the IT manager was mostly relegated to making sure that the corporate email system was working, he or she was not considered to be an important part of the company. However, there is one industry where this is not the case – IT managers are being viewed as the key to the company’s long-term success. Which industry…

• IT Managers Need To Know: What Is A Master Budget?

  Dr. Jim Anderson

  3 May 2012 | 4:00 am

  Image Credit A master budget brings together all of your other budgets Who out there likes to create budgets each year? Probably nobody – it takes a lot of work! I’ve got some good news for you, there might be a simpler way to do all of this. All too often IT managers sit down and try to create a single master budget. This can be very hard to do. I’ve got a better way for you to accomplish the same thing in a much shorter amount of time! What Is A Master Budget? So just exactly what is this master budget thing? It turns out that no IT team works on just one project during a…

• Why IT Managers Can’t Believe All That They Read About Security Breeches

  Dr. Jim Anderson

  26 Apr 2012 | 4:00 am

  Image Credit Just because you can't keep them out, does this mean that IT Managers can ignore hackers? If an IT Manager picks up the paper, it seems like hackers are everywhere and getting into everything. Dare I say these modern day cyber pirates seem almost unstoppable? If it turns out that there is no way to keep hackers from breaking into the systems that your IT dream team is creating, then should a IT Manager really spend a lot of time and money trying to keep them out? The Myth Of The Super Hacker If you spend any time reading the newspapers, it can be easy to feel that every…

• 3 Different Types Of Budgets That IT Managers Need To Know About

  Dr. Jim Anderson

  19 Apr 2012 | 4:00 am

  Image Credit When it comes to budgets, one size does not fit all… The one management task that most IT managers fear the most is the process of creating a new budget for their team. One of the reasons that I believe that this critical task is feared so much is simply because most IT managers don’t realize that there are many different types of budgets that they can create. Once you know the 3 main types of budgets that exist, picking one to create becomes much easier. Short vs Long Term Budgets Traditionally, the budgets that most IT managers create for their team are 12-month budgets…

• The 4 Functions Of An IT Budget That IT Managers Need To Know

  Dr. Jim Anderson

  12 Apr 2012 | 4:00 am

  Image Credit Getting the money is only the start of managing your budget What you can accomplish as an IT manager is closely tied to how much money the company is willing to entrust you with. The more money that they are willing to give you, the more you’ll be able to get done. The way that you’ll get your hands on the company’s money is to create a budget and then manage it. Let’s talk about what you’ll need to know in order to do this correctly… Planning IT managers get to show leadership by starting their budget creation process by thinking about what their…

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• Executive Job Search Techniques THAT WORK

  admin

  11 May 2012 | 7:05 pm

  Are you an executive in the job market? Executive-level job changers seem to have the most difficult time out in the job market. Their reasons range from never having to actively look for a job before to simply not knowing where to start.  Typically executives begin by contacting a recruiter, connecting with one or two [...]

• FORBES: The Best Cities For Jobs

  admin

  1 May 2012 | 9:31 pm

  By Joel Kotkin and Michael Shires Throughout the brutal recession, one metropolitan area floated serenely above the carnage: Washington, D.C.  Buoyed by government spending, the local economy expanded 17% from 2007 to 2012. But for the first time in four years, the capital region has fallen out of the top 15 big cities in our [...]

• I was on San Antonio Living!

  admin

  6 Apr 2012 | 2:52 pm

  I was so excited to be invited to Channel 4’s San Antonio Living to do a short segment on job search tips! For those of you who comment that you never “see” me – well here I am! Share this:

• Poking fun at technology

  admin

  29 Mar 2012 | 12:18 pm

  My mom sent me this one and i just had to share with you all.. So Grandpa how do you like the new iPad we got you?   Share this:

• Free Job Search Help – Free Amazon eBooks This Week Only

  admin

  17 Mar 2012 | 1:25 pm

  This week only I am offering two of my ebooks on Amazon for FR’EE! Thank you for the opportunity to help you in your job search! Here are your two free ebooks:   The Career Artisan Series – The Hidden Job Market – Proven Strategies, Done-For-You Letters & Phone Scripts http://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Market-Perplexed-Artisan-ebook/dp/B0050VRNCC   The Career Artisan [...]

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• How Can I Look for a New Job Without Offending My Boss?

  J.T. & Dale

  16 May 2012 | 1:00 am

  Dear J.T. & Dale: I am currently employed, but am very unhappy with the unpaid hours that are expected. I’ve been submitting my resume to job postings on the Web, and I would like to attend an upcoming job fair and meet employers “in person.” Unfortunately, my current employer also will be attending the job fair. Is there any way I can go to the fair without offending my current employer? - Steve DALE: Being seen at a job fair is nearly as blatant as putting a stack of your resumes in a “Free, Take One” display in the lobby of your office building. Anytime…

• Hiring for H.E.A.R.T.

  Susan Ruhl

  16 May 2012 | 12:30 am

  The good news is that it appears more jobs are being created… the bad news is it appears more jobs are being created! Every day I read employers are going to experience a “War on Talent” as evidenced by employees not being “engaged.” Reports show as many as 66% of employees are “dis-engaged” with their organization and actively taking measures to make a change. In a recent Oi Partners survey, 90% of employers are concerned about losing high potential employees. Identifying, recruiting and developing talent is a key initiative for many organizations. The key is to find…

• Avoid Doing These 5 Things at an Interview

  Bruce Hurwitz

  16 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  In my previous article, “You Only Have 3 Seconds to Get the Job Offer,” I promised to explain how I know who should get an interview. The interview with me, a recruiter, is simple: If you meet the minimum qualifications to be considered, I’ll bring you in for the interview. Then the fun starts. There are a number of sure-fire signs that a person should not be submitted to a client. And I am not talking here about the basics: being late; being dressed inappropriately; smelling bad (from perfume, cologne, or cigarette smoke); bad mouthing current or past employers; talking about…

• How to Make $600K More in Your Life

  J.T. O'Donnell

  15 May 2012 | 11:30 pm

  In today’s economy, is it crazy to ask for more money when you get a new job offer? That depends. I honestly believe there are times when you should ask for more. I also think there are techniques you can use to get more. In fact, I wrote about it over at AOL Jobs. And then, I shot a video on it (below). In it, I explain: How negotiating $5K more now could result in $600K more in your lifetime. Why you need a valid business reason to attempt this type of salary negotiation. How gratitude can help you get the increase. What to do if the answer is “no.” If you hate the idea of…

• How Companies Can Lose Brand Momentum

  Dawn Rasmussen

  15 May 2012 | 12:30 am

  The other night, a couple of girlfriends and I got together to have an after-work walk, with drinks following afterwards to chat about work and life in general. One of them recently just left a business to take a job at a different company and was filling us in on the details of her new position. But then she paused. And provided a startling insight that many businesses often overlook… which is very shocking. At her previous employer, no one (still) has not bothered to check voice mails being left at her old extension, NOR on the business cell phone she had turned in. Messages coming into…

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• Robots.txt

  Director

  13 May 2012 | 10:43 am

  robotstxtrobotstxtSitemapxml Robotstxt?           Благодаря этому файлу, поисковые машины не тратят свое время на индексацию ненужных директорий, файлов и страниц вашего сайта. Если они будут все это индексировать, то могут упустить некоторые важные страницы на сайте. robotstxt   User-agent: Yandex Disallow: /wp-login.php Disallow: /wp-register.php Disallow:…

• Sitemap.xml-Что это за файл такой?

  Director

  9 May 2012 | 11:20 pm

  Sitemap.xml. Что же это за файл такой? Обратимся за помощью к нашему любимому источнику знаний – википедии. Итак, Sitemap – XML-файл с информацией для поисковых систем о страницах веб-сайта, которые подлежат индексации. Опять XML?! Мы не так давно с ним сталкивались, разбираясь с RSS. Тогда мы решили не заморачиваться с XML, но по ходу он…

• А во всех ли поисковиках ваш сайт есть в выдаче?

  Director

  27 Apr 2012 | 2:49 am

  wwwramblerru wwwmailru wwwaportru wwwyahoocom wwwbingcom При проверки выдачи своего блога в результатах поиска в этих поисковых системах выявил несколько наблюдений. Оказывается поиск Ramblerработает на технологии Yandex, и будет выдавать те же результаты. Но, тем не менее, в Yandexнашлось 29 ответов против 33 на Rambler, что хорошо просматривается на скриншотах.

• Срочно в номер 3

  Director

  25 Apr 2012 | 10:56 am

  Всем привет, сегодня я расскажу о том, почему так долго не было новых постов на блоге. Последний был опубликован 30 марта, если не считать вчерашнюю запись. Новых постов не было по нескольким причинам, главной из которых является то, что я просто-напросто не мог опубликовать новую запись. Блог подвергся атаке вирусов. И кому я…

• Как узнать проиндексирован ли сайт?

  Director

  24 Apr 2012 | 10:47 am

  Привет всем, давно не виделись! Перед тем, как рассказать об индексации сайта, я хотел бы анонсировать свою следующую  запись. В которой я объясню, почему так долго ни чего не писал в блог, а также как боролся с проблемами, возникшими на блоге. Но об этом совсем скоро, а сейчас – будет ли появляться сайт в результатах поиска?

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  Lindsay Olson

• Online Reputation Management is Not Just for Businesses

  Lindsay

  15 May 2012 | 6:39 pm

  A guest post from Rich Gorman.We like to tell ourselves that we don’t really care what others think of us — but of course, it’s never really true. The fact is, popular perception and public opinion matter a great deal — whether we’re seeking to sell a product, land a job, or simply get a date.That’s why the online reputation management industry has sprung up — because in the age of Facebook and Google, there’s never any telling what kind of information people are finding about you on the Internet. For major brands and small businesses alike,…

• Connect: Professional Women’s Network and LinkedIn Premium Membership Giveaway!

  Lindsay

  7 May 2012 | 11:56 am

  You’ve heard it time and time again: The key to a successful job search is networking… and not just when you are searching for a new position. Networking should be a constant activity you do throughout your career, whether you are searching for a new gig or happier than ever with your job.Recently, Citi and LinkedIn launched a new group for professional women called “Connect: Professional Women’s Network”. Geared towards professional women, the group aims to help women increase their network connections, and provide members with valuable tips and inspirational stories for…

• Will Social Media Background Checks Soon Trump Resumes?

  Lindsay

  3 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Traditionally, we’ve thought of the hiring process as one in which job applicants are judged based on their resumes, cover letters, professional appearances, references, and ultimately face-to-face interviews. With the rise of social media we’re seeing a new factor come into play for prospective employees looking to find a career: social media background checks. We’ve all heard stories about people getting fired for an untoward tweet or Facebook post.Even before being hired, many applicants are rejected because of negative material found online. In fact, a recent study…

• Finding Work Life Balance in PR

  Lindsay

  2 May 2012 | 9:58 am

  This is a post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney.Working in PR can be stressful. [Case in point: once again, PR made the ‘most stressful jobs’ list.] As PR professionals, we are providing a service to our clients or managers, and like other service providers, our work must cater to these clients. PR work is also opportunistic – meaning we have to stay on our toes, since opportunities can arise at any time.  The folks at MediaBistro’s PRNewser have five more reasons why PR is so darn stressful.Sometimes the work we do is for a great cause – or our work gives us great satisfaction.

• Getting a Recommendation Letter

  Lindsay

  11 Apr 2012 | 12:03 pm

  Many employers may ask for a written recommendation letter from a previous employer, professor or personal reference. Here are a few things to consider when it comes to reference letters.You should carefully consider who you ask to write a letter of recommendation. When you do, it’s important that you explain why you have chosen them and what unique relationship you have with that person that will allow them to effectively communicate your skill sets to your next employer.You should arm your former colleague with the tools she needs to write you a recommendation. It’s time-consuming and…

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  CareerSolvers

• CFO Gets Fired After Oversharing on Facebook and Twitter

  Barbara Safani

  15 May 2012 | 11:34 am

  Anyone who reads my blog regularly knows that I’m a big fan of blending the personal and professional on Facebook and Twitter  to create engagement and conversation. But Francesca Holdings CFO, Gene Morphis, recently went a bit too far with his blended approach on his public pages and he was fired because of it. Morphis posted several status updates where he shared proprietary company information such as “Board meeting. Good numbers=Happy Board” and “Roadshow completed. Sold $275 million of secondary shares. Earned my pay this week.” Top brass at Francesca…

• Yahoo’s CEO Shouldn’t Lie on His Resume and Neither Should You

  Barbara Safani

  14 May 2012 | 4:44 pm

  Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson resigned yesterday after it was discovered that he misrepresented his academic credentials. Thompson claimed to have a degree in computer science but he only holds a degree in accounting. Thompson’s certainly not the first person to lie on a resume. Many other high-profile executives, politicians, and sports and entertainment figures have bent the truth on their resumes only to have the situation backfire, yet the practice continues. While no one ever has a good reason to lie on a resume, Thompson’s case strikes me as a great example of a bad reason to lie…

• Office Romances on the Rise Among Young Employees?

  Barbara Safani

  19 Apr 2012 | 12:29 pm

  Every spring a new article about office romances seems to come out. I just read one from Fox Business that claims office romances are on the rise among young professionals. The article suggests that workers of previous generations were less likely to engage in an office romance. Really? I think that just about everyone I know from my generation had a relationship with someone at work at least once. I don’t think office romance is a generational issue at its core but I do think that it makes perfect sense that millenials would be likely to be in an office romance and here’s why.

• Take Control of Your Online Identity With BrandYourself

  Barbara Safani

  12 Apr 2012 | 9:39 am

  I recently caught up with BrandYourself’s CEO, Patrick Ambron, to learn more about the BrandYourself platform and its implications for helping job seekers take control of their online identity. What is BrandYourself? BrandYourself is the only “do-it-yourself” platform that makes it easy for anyone to take control of their own search results. It started when our co-founder, Pete Kistler, couldn’t get an internship in college because he was being mistaken for a drug dealer when prospective employers searched his name on  Google. We realized Google is an incredibly…

• 6 Ways to Fix Resume Formatting Mistakes and Save Space

  Barbara Safani

  10 Apr 2012 | 8:49 am

  Creating a resume where all the content lays out on the page in a way that is easy to read and visually appealing can be challenging. Sometimes in their quest to get all the content on one or two pages, the writer resorts to using design strategies such as a smaller font, tighter margins, or compressed spacing to trim the document. But these strategies are flawed and can make the resume harder to read. Others allow the content to spill over to a second or third page with just a few lines of text on that page. This looks unprofessional and on some level may suggest that you ran out of things…

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  Kontrary by Rebecca Thorman - Careers, Business, and Life Advice

• Behind-the-Scenes of My New Redesign!

  Rebecca Thorman

  13 May 2012 | 2:45 pm

  When I started writing on Kontrary, I wanted to update the site’s branding right away, but I decided to commit to writing first. If I could commit to a weekly schedule, a redesign would be my reward. And oh, how satisfying it has been. The old design was reflective of my mood at the time – a bit serious, but also clean and modern. For the new site, I wanted to keep the clean and modern, but dial up the happy factor. And in fact, this is the most color I’ve had on my site. Ever. And I love it, because it’s so much more reflective of who I am right now. Plus, the new site matches…

• How to “Fake It Until You Make It”

  Rebecca Thorman

  3 May 2012 | 5:28 am

  Quick background: I spoke at the meetup DC Tech earlier this week, which is a monthly event that rivals the NY Tech scene with more than 1000 attendees. My brief talk was about how you can “fake it until you make it” when learning how to code. It was so well received, and so many people requested the presentation notes, I thought I would share a special screencast version of the presentation created just for this blog. Also, the sound on this video seems loud to me, so you may want to turn down your volume a bit before watching. Transcript of this video: I am not a developer. No…

• The Quickest Way to a Better Career

  Rebecca Thorman

  25 Apr 2012 | 8:03 am

  You have the option to listen to this post: I hate meeting people. I would prefer to be holed up in my apartment, lovingly arranged to every last detail purely to make me comfortable, than to present myself to the world. It’s not that I actually dislike people, but the whole process. The getting ready, the logistics, scheduling a time, finding a place – nevermind if you can’t meet me in my preferred five block radius. If it’s raining outside, I will cancel. If I have a blemish on my face, I will cancel. If you want to meet for no reason, I will cancel. Meeting people is like…

• Why Instagram is Art

  Rebecca Thorman

  12 Apr 2012 | 6:00 am

  You have the option to listen to this post: I love Instagram. It gives me a great deal of pleasure. I’m not kidding. Ryan and I had a big argument about this. He said he felt like a lot of people were on Instagram – including himself – to satiate the human desire to fit in and not be left out. I said it’s because Instagram is art. Creating is fundamentally part of the human experience. Construction workers report high levels of satisfaction at their jobs (if the project is on time), because they can step back and look and see what they’ve done at the end of the day. And…

• The Grief of Growth

  Rebecca Thorman

  5 Apr 2012 | 5:45 am

  Liam (name changed) runs an online business where he sells digital goods on a subscription basis. After approaching nearly $1 million in revenue, he experienced a mindshift. The shift was subtle and unconscious; he didn’t realize the harm he caused until later. On the side, I consult for Liam’s company. For weeks, I tried to convince Liam to test changes on the site that could potentially increase sales to no avail. I couldn’t understand, why didn’t he want to make more money? Or at least try? Wasn’t that why he was paying me? Exasperated, I exclaimed, “You’re essentially…

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  Secrets of the Job Hunt

• Do You Have the Proper Resources to Find HR Work?

  CM Russell

  16 May 2012 | 12:20 pm

  While the job market remains tight for thousands and thousands of Americans, it does not mean there are not jobs out there to be had. One industry that can be appealing for many workers is landing employment in the human resources field or HR as it is known to many. In order to enhance your chances of locating a job in this field, it takes a level of education and expertise, depending on the post you are applying for. Among the typical skill set you will want to have includes a background in recruitment, employee management, payroll, and workplace health/safety and benefits compensation. Work…

• 3 types of lies!

  CM Russell

  16 May 2012 | 9:04 am

  Hello folks,  I wrote an article inspired by the recent events surrounding the former Yahoo CEO who had to resign because he lied on his resume. How embarrassing for him and Yahoo. With my Resume Makeover/Upgrade Crusade, I see lies all the time. I try to tell my client, a good HR person can sniff out most lies and we should use background checks for the others. Resumes are so important to your success, I do not advocate lying because you never know when a 3rd party firm is going to investigate your background and expose the lie. Here's a snippet of my article "In 2012, I launched a Resume…

• Should You Move Out of State to Find Employment?

  CM Russell

  11 May 2012 | 7:51 pm

  Some states have better economies than others, some have not seen the tremendous job loss and mass exodus that states like California have seen–or my home state of Michigan– while other states have a robust economy with opportunity for job growth. With unemployment averaging over 9.0%, finding the right job can be frustrating and time consuming, but one thing you might consider is looking out of state for employment options. You could find a job that suits your skill set, while allowing you or your family to branch out into a new area. Yes, it can be scary to pick up and move to a…

• 'job hunt to-do list' cartoon contest - win $50

  CM Russell

  11 May 2012 | 10:01 am

  Sometimes you just have to laugh about your job search! Come join the fun and help us create some funny cartoons. Here's a blank cartoon we need to fill in:You can enter the contest here: http://academy.justjobs.com/caption-contest-20/ Here are some similar cartoons for brainstorming purposes. Enjoy!

• If Job Hunt is Going Nowhere, Should You Consider Your Own Business?

  CM Russell

  9 May 2012 | 11:34 am

  You have been looking for work for weeks, months and even years in some cases, yet the well has come up dry. Is it time to consider becoming your own boss? For many individuals that have found the job search to be rather taxing, going into business for themselves can be a good alternative, especially if it means fulfilling a lifelong dream. But what happens when one wants to start their own business but money issues prevent them from doing so? While there are small business loan options etc. it is important for individuals to plan things out accordingly so that they do not get in financially…

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  TotalPicture Radio

• For The Betterment Of The People

  Peter Clayton

  7 May 2012 | 4:02 pm

  In this Big Picture Channel Podcast on TotalPicture Radio, Tim Garrett, former chief people officer of Honda of America Mfg, offers his first-hand experience leading his people function in such a way that Honda successfully evolved in an ever-changing global competitive environment.

• Recruiters: You Can't Afford "Unemployed Need Not Apply"

  Peter Clayton

  30 Apr 2012 | 8:20 am

  Ron joins us today for a special Big Picture channel podcast to present his argument for recruiting those who've been looking for a job for -- well -- way too long.

• Talent Decisions: Building A Social Media Recruiting Strategy From Scratch - Ken Lane, Cliffs Natural Resources

  Peter Clayton

  27 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am

  No, we're not talking about health bars or Cliff Notes. We're talking about mining; iron ore, coal and other natural resources. If you bought their stock a few years ago, you would be very, very happy. The only company that's had a greater appreciation to their stock price is Apple.

• Developing Talent Solutions Strategy Aligned with Business Goals

  Peter Clayton

  25 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am

  An Insights Amplified special presentation: How to plan the workforce, acquire the right talent, develop the right talent, retain and engage talent, and track results.

• JIBE: A Triple Play of Recruiting Tools Built for the Enterprise

  Peter Clayton

  23 Apr 2012 | 10:47 am

  In a white paper written by our guest, Joe Essenfeld, the CEO of JIBE, he states, "A recent Cisco study projected that the number of mobile-connected devices will exceed the earth's population by the end of this year."

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  The Young Professional Blogs Aggregator

• Besting the Booth Babe Trade Show Strategy

  March Communications

  16 May 2012 | 12:45 pm

  As you would expect from any major tech trade show, last week’s Interop event in Las Vegas generated quite a bit of buzz around new announcements, technology innovations and

• How to Play the Waiting Game Just Right

  .Freelancedom*

  16 May 2012 | 11:44 am

  Right now, I’m waiting for my attorney to call me back. I’m waiting for him to tell me that my husband and I are out of attorney review on the house we bid on, so that

• Don’t Overlook Utilities

  The Sizemore Investment Letter

  16 May 2012 | 10:53 am

  Utilities are the proverbial red-headed stepchild of stock market sectors.  During bull markets, so the thinking goes, utilities tend to underperform more aggressive sectors like

• Top 5 Joomla SEO Plugin Extensions

  HigherVisibility

  16 May 2012 | 9:39 am

  Downloading free plugins takes about two minutes, so it’s worth it for a small business owner or blog owner to try a couple different plugins until the website is perfect. SEO

• Open Letter To The Finite Physicist

  Weakonomi¢s

  16 May 2012 | 9:39 am

  Dr Murphy; I just finished reading your post on your dinner with an unnamed accomplished economist. One must admire your success in getting an economist to talk in circles. But

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  Rod Colon

• How to Own Your Career

  30 Apr 2012 | 8:49 am

  Colleagues, Regards from San Jose, California. I am excited to share that I am presenting our CEO of ME, Inc. methodology for an MBA curriculum in California.  Wish me luck! A dream come true. Below is my article on owning your career as the CEO of the wonderful and unique business called ME, Inc. The CEO of any company runs the company.  CEOs direct all critical operations such as sales and marketing, research and development, strategy, finance, corporate culture, human resources, community affairs, public relations, and so on. CEOs are primarily responsible for setting the…

• Think of the Value Proposition as a Qualifications Magnet

  20 Apr 2012 | 10:08 am

  Now, for a moment, put yourself in the position of a decision-maker. You’ve got two candidates who’ve submitted paperwork for “Position X.” One has a beautifully formatted generic resume that reads like a long drawn out testimonial of his or her most cherished accomplishments.  The other is a tightly worded targeted resume with a perfect match–up of business qualifications (within the critical 3 – 5 year time period) for all of the core skills in the job description. And it has a perfectly integrated high–impact cover letter (T–Letter) to boot. Which one will get your…

• Dig Your Well Before You Need the Water

  14 Apr 2012 | 2:54 pm

  Colleagues,This timeless axiom perfectly describes the mess you’ll be in once you’ve cycled through the 7 Step Job Search methodology, gotten the interview, received the job offer, accepted it, and started working at the target company without nourishing, expanding, and regularly pinging your network.For many, the problem is complacency. Once you’ve ended those horrible months of waiting for just the right position and then you get it, the tendency is to think like this . . .Well, I worked hard. Very hard. It was a long, uphill battle, but I fought my way to the top and now I’ve…

• You Don’t STOP being the CEO of ME, Inc. after Accepting a New Position!

  30 Mar 2012 | 7:24 am

  Contact Coach Rod Regards from Atlantic City, NJ (TRENDS in Trauma and Cardiovascular Nursing Conference). We’ve had some recent successes helping professionals land positions in less than 40 days from starting our 7-Step Job Search Program. Landing is only half the battle; securing the position and preparing for next steps is equally critical. During your first few months in a new position, you will obviously want to manage your workload carefully and make sure you have the answers from your management on these two questions: 1. What do I have to do to meet your expectations over the next…

• 10 Tips for Succeeding as the CEO of Your Career!

  28 Mar 2012 | 1:11 pm

  1. Own your career: think, speak, and act like a business owner 2. Be a leader: assume full responsibility. As the CEO of your career, you are in control  3. Adopt mental toughness. Use a positive mental attitude in everything you do: don’t just think it – do it!   4. Master the art of small talk. Make connections   5. Vigorously build and track your network   6. Networking is smart business: build your network before you need it:   7. Effective networking is always built on trust and reciprocity. If you understand and value both, there’s no…

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  Sweet Careers Consulting

• Returning to the workforce after an extended absence. Interview Tips From The Interview Coach, Carole Martin

  Sweet - aka Grace Kutney

  12 May 2012 | 9:22 am

  Guest Author: Carole Martin Guest Website: http://www.interviewcoach.com 1. Be able to explain why you have decided that now is the time for you to return to the work force – why now? Have a convincing statement about your goals or intentions of staying in the work force after being away for a period of time – this is best done by scripting and practicing your answer so that you feel confident saying it in the interview. 2. Make sure that you are up-to-date on changes that have occurred in your field in your absence. This may entail taking a brush up class or course. It is important…

• Resumes for High School Students

  Sweet - aka Grace Kutney

  7 May 2012 | 7:10 pm

  Whether you’re applying for a summer job, preparing college applications, or just writing one for a class assignment, it’s more and more common for high school students to need a resume. But, have you run into any of these issues as you start writing? most of the resume examples available are for experienced professionals or college students you probably don’t have much, if any, relevant work experience – yet you have skills you could offer different employers, but you’re not sure how to describe them Understand the Purpose of the Resume A lot of people think…

• From Student to Professional, an Interview with Darcy Eikenberg

  Sweet - aka Grace Kutney

  30 Apr 2012 | 3:24 am

  We had the opportunity to interview Darcy Eikenberg, founder of career and success site RedCapeRevolution.com, about how college students can best make the transition from student to professional. SC: Making the transition from college student to professional can be a daunting one. What should young professionals keep in mind as they make this transition? DE: The most important thing to know is that even though you’re no longer in school, you’re still learning. Don’t believe the graduation hype that says you’re fully prepared for the world of work—you’re not. Yet. (Sorry.) What…

• College Graduate Jobs

  Sweet - aka Grace Kutney

  13 Apr 2012 | 9:56 am

  Author: educationlinked.com Website: http://www.educationlinked.com Are you getting ready to graduate from college or considering a career change? Do you need a little help in getting started? If you’re a college senior or a recent graduate who is still seeking employment, don’t panic! Surveys report that hiring is up from last year, with many employers plan on hiring more employees than in the past. Start Your Job Search Now: If you’re a college senior or recent graduate, it’s a good time to be job searching. Do start your job search early. Don’t wait until the semester is almost…

• Job Board Review: JobsMiner

  Sweet - aka Grace Kutney

  2 Apr 2012 | 11:54 am

  Some time ago, I reviewed one of my favorite job aggregators, Indeed.com on Lawrence University Career Service’s blog. Almost as long ago, I shared a series of videos showing how to use Twitter for job search. That was three years ago, and social media sites like Twitter have come a long way in their roles in the job search sphere. As a job seeker, you know that you can turn to job aggregators like Indeed.com to scour major job sites for opportunities. But what about all the opportunities shared via social media? Hundreds of jobs are shared on sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and…

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  Success Circuit

• Karyn Colfer’s Interview – A Mum in a Million

  Michelle Baker

  16 May 2012 | 12:45 pm

  All families go through tough times and differing degrees of adversities but it takes some truly fantastic, compassionate human beings to be able to deal with this on a daily basis and not only survive but to thrive and use their knowledge to inspire and support others. Continue reading →

• Mike Hughes’ Meditation Techniques

  Michelle Baker

  15 May 2012 | 8:22 am

  True meditation is about discovering the truth and the first truth we discover, is the truth about ourselves. Our conscious minds are only the tip of a very large iceberg. The 90% below the surface often called the subconscious mind contains memories, resentments & negative emotions which affect us today although we don't realise it. Continue reading →

• Interview with Author Gabrielle Kimm

  Michelle Baker

  13 May 2012 | 7:57 am

  The poem is narrated by the fifth duke of Ferrara, Alfonso d’Este. He is talking about his late wife, and explains how her wilfulness and promiscuity and lack of respect finally proved too much for him, leading him to decide to have her permanently silenced. He ends the poem by proposing to go downstairs to meet the father of his new fiancée, and the reader is left terrified on behalf of the poor unsuspecting bride-to-be. Continue reading →

• Musings Regarding Gay Marriages

  Michelle Baker

  10 May 2012 | 5:08 am

  Who are we to tell couples that their love is wrong or disgusting? I would not be happy if it were said to me, would you?! Continue reading →

• Interview with Web Entrepreneur James Chartrand – Why He Wears Women’s Underwear.

  Michelle Baker

  7 May 2012 | 1:30 am

  I think what happened says less about my actions and far more about people’s perception of gender differences and the fact that we all have personal biases and filters through which we see the world. I think a lot of people were ignorant of the fact that sexism and gender inequality still exists, so I’m glad I shook that up and reminded them we still have a long way to go! Continue reading →

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  LUCareerCenter To Go

• What You Wish You’d Known Before Your Job Interview…

  LU Career Center

  16 May 2012 | 10:31 am

  Click the infographic to go to the source website (and check out the comments on the bottom for some informative reactions).

• James Cartwright, 2014, Health Development Initiative – Rwanda

  LU Career Center

  14 May 2012 | 8:40 pm

  The Career Center congratulates intern, James Cartwright, 2014 Health Development Initiative – Rwanda

• Reasons to Spend More Time on LinkedIn and Less on Facebook

  LU Career Center

  14 May 2012 | 10:12 am

  These days, chances are you’re spending more time stalking on Facebook than thinking about the future. But, if you want to prepare for life after Lawrence (and you should), it’s a good idea to start devoting some of your time to more fruitful pursuits. Below are some reasons why LinkedIn beats Facebook in helping you further your career. (Plus, click on the infographic to the left for some interesting stats.) (Read full article and more tips here.) 1. LinkedIn is a professional website. LinkedIn was created to connect professionals in online networking; Facebook was not. Although…

• Tara Jensen, 2014, Door County Land Trust

  LU Career Center

  13 May 2012 | 8:37 am

  The Career Center congratulates intern, Tara Jensen, 2014 Door County Land Trust

• Career Paths for Generation “I”

  LU Career Center

  9 May 2012 | 11:55 am

  A new career survey by Adecco Group provides a picture of the career trajectories and expectations of 22-26 year-old recent college graduates. The group dubs this population Generation “I” because people in this age group have a secure understanding of who they are and what they want – and won’t compromise to get it. Check out some these interesting findings from the survey… Want more? Check out the article here.

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  Dan Erwin

• Even the CEO Needs Feedback, But. . . .

  Dan Erwin

  13 May 2012 | 10:52 am

  Over the last few months I’ve been conversing with several new managers about their responsibility for giving feedback. Two issues keep coming up. How do you go about really giving effective feedback? And when should you not give feedback? It’s that second issue that I want to talk about. Sometimes it’s more important than the how-to.   Giving feedback can be a waste of time. Especially to someone who’s not ready to receive it or incapable of doing anything with it. More significantly, the downside of giving feedback to someone who can’t do anything with it can create a mess…

• Six Resources for Creativity

  Dan Erwin

  12 May 2012 | 8:54 am

  Innovation and creativity, everyone says, is key to our nation’s success in the marketplace. While working through some new stuff on creativity and innovation, I stumbled, once more, across Robert Sternberg and Todd Lubart’s analysis of the resources for creativity. It has the intriguing title, Buy Low and Sell High: An Investment Approach to Creativity. The resources are a reminder of what it takes to get a leg up on creativity. More significantly and perhaps more useful, the resources are especially programmed for succeeding as a worker in today’s business world.

• Guess Who Got the Jobs 1st Quarter 2012

  Dan Erwin

  10 May 2012 | 5:24 am

  An analysis by the National Employment Law Project (NELP) released in March found that the number of people 50-plus unemployed for six months or longer catapulted from 325,000 to 1.8 million between 2007 and 2011. It’s the older folk, we assume, who got the pink slips and are having the most difficult time finding work. Not quite true. The Bureau of Labor statistics revealed some shocking statistics regarding the first quarter, 2012. Thirty-three percent (33%) of new hires were ages 25-54. That means that sixty-seven percent (67%) of new hires were ages 55-plus. Older folk are convincing…

• Recent College Grads: The Revolving Door and Parent Support

  Dan Erwin

  8 May 2012 | 4:41 pm

  A survey of Generation-I, four year college grads between 22 and 26 years old, finds that they have little professional or geographic staying power. The study, fielded by Braun Research and funded by Adecco Group, was a telephone survey of 507 recent college grads.  There’s plenty of research surrounding the validity of self-reporting, indicating that it is only moderately trustworthy. Still, a nationwide survey like this, can serve as a “pointer.”  Intriguing findings: Only 3% of recent grads said they’d expect to stay at any given job for more than five years. A job…

• "Monkey Kabuki"

  Dan Erwin

  4 May 2012 | 10:15 am

  If you’re a history buff, happened to see “Inherit the Wind (1960) on a rerun, or are from Tennessee, you probably understand the reference to monkeys. The anti-evolution folks are at it again. This is The Economist’s way of reminding its readers of the so-called “Scopes Monkey Trial” in 1925, where two of America’s greatest mouthpieces, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan argued over evolution. In previous blogs, The market has spoken—conclusively—on climate change and, Is there something peculiarly American about the rejection of science, I opined on questions of…

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  The Insider's Interview Blog

• May 15, Internship Interviews

  15 May 2012 | 9:37 am

  Preparing for internship interviews can be a challenge. Find out the steps to take before you go for your interview. Know the type of questions to expect, get help preparing a list of questions to ask, know what to wear and how to conduct yourself.

• May 11, Phone Interviews

  11 May 2012 | 12:57 am

  Be prepared to handle phone interviews. Make sure you are ready for this first step in the hiring process. Know the phone interview questions you can expect, make use of the telephone job interview tips and techniques and get ready to secure a face to face interview.

• May 8, Pharmaceutical Sales Interview Questions

  8 May 2012 | 2:16 am

  Prepare for these pharmaceutical sales interview questions and come across as a confident and impressive candidate for the sales job. Competition for sales jobs in this industry is fierce so make sure that your interview performance reflects a strong candidate who any company would want on their pharmaceutical sales team.

• May 2, Cover Letter Formats

  2 May 2012 | 7:43 am

  These different cover letter formats address the majority of job search situations you may find yourself in.Use the sample cover letters to help you create your own successful covering letter to send with your resume or job application. Make sure your resume gets read by highlighting your suitability.

• Apr 26, Nursing Job Interview

  26 Apr 2012 | 2:04 am

  How to prepare for your nursing job interview. Find out what you need to do before your nurse interview to come across as a confident and winning job candidate. View common nursing interview questions with answer guidelines. Prepare your own list of good questions to ask in the interview using these examples. Be ready to get the nursing job you want.

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  The Hiring Site

• Temperatures Aren’t the Only Things Rising This Summer

  Mary Lorenz

  16 May 2012 | 9:04 am

  There’s more to look forward to this summer than just beach trips, baseball games and US Weekly’s annual “Best and Worst Celebrity Beach Bods” issue… In a positive sign for the economy, seasonal hiring is expected to increase over the summer months, according to CareerBuilder’s annual Summer Job Forecast. Of the more than 2,000 hiring managers and human resource professionals who participated in the survey, three in ten (29 percent) plan to hire workers for the summer, up from 21 percent in 2011 and an average of 22 percent over the past four years. The busier summer…

• Contributing to a Stronger Economy: How Coinstar Empowers Employment

  Mary Lorenz

  14 May 2012 | 3:43 pm

  As one of today’s fastest-growing companies, Coinstar, Inc. is in the unique position to hire workers across multiple functions and contribute to economic growth. Learn more about how Coinstar is empowering employment in the following video, or read the Q&A below with Coinstar’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Raquel Karls. What does Coinstar do to ensure employees perform to their highest potential? Coinstar has a clear mission to reimagine the possibilities as we pride ourselves on finding new and better ways of doing things. We’re focused on making products and services…

• CareerBuilder Finds Its Way by Defining Its Employment Brand

  Mary Lorenz

  11 May 2012 | 2:38 pm

  “If a candidate comes into your organization and asks three different people, ‘What is your employee value proposition?’ every one of those people should be able to provide a similar answer,” says Rosemary Haefner, on what it means to have a clearly defined employment brand. As vice president of human resources at CareerBuilder, Haefner recently spearheaded the initiative to define CareerBuilder’s own employment brand. “Your brand is basically your commercial,” Haefner explains. “It’s what should come to people’s mind when they hear your company’s name.”  While…

• Survey: Working Moms Taking Less Maternity Leave

  Mary Lorenz

  9 May 2012 | 2:37 pm

  Stars: they’re just like us! They buy their own groceries, they pump their own gas, and they even cut their maternity leaves short and struggle with work-life balance! According to CareerBuilder’s annual Mother’s Day survey, one in four (26 percent) working moms who have had a child in the last three years reported they did not take the full maternity leave allowed by their company, and one in ten took two weeks or less. But while celebrity moms are more likely to take shorter maternity leaves because they need to fly to Germany to film a shampoo commercial, the mothers in…

• Why Your Onboarding Should Be More Than a PowerPoint Presentation

  Guest Contributor

  8 May 2012 | 7:40 am

  Ninety days is the amount of time most new hires have to lay the foundation for success in their companies. And according to positive psychologists and neuroscientists, it’s also the number of days it takes to make a new habit a way of being. Because onboarding is the process of getting new employees integrated into your company culture, competent in their roles and consistently delivering the results you expect of them, your onboarding process should be more than a one-day orientation or even a week-long employee training program. Here are the key reasons why your onboarding process should…

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  Harrison Barnes

• Feedback

  Harrison Barnes

  16 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  When I was 18-years old I started an asphalt sealing business.  My second asphalt sealing job was for the Chief Financial Officer of a Fortune 100 company. He lived on a giant hill in a tony suburb outside of Detroit. When I went door-to-door selling my asphalt services, I really hit it off with him and he allowed me to do the job for him. I was very excited about doing the job. Since this was such an important man, I fantasized about all of the work he could give me in the future–and how I was about to really hit it big. I didn’t really know what I was doing in terms of doing…

• Seek Out Environments, Conditions, and People that Create Positive Beliefs in Yourself

  Harrison Barnes

  15 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Recently, my 5-year-old daughter finished applying to kindergarten. I never had to apply to kindergarten; instead, I just went to the local school in my neighborhood in Detroit that anyone could attend.  In California there are charter schools and all sorts of options to public schools. I think it is probably a good idea that she’s not going to attend the local public schools.  There are some really bad kids in my neighborhood. A few years ago I was coming out of a nice dinner at a local Mexican restaurant.  I was standing outside waiting for my wife while she was in the bathroom.

• Problems

  Harrison Barnes

  14 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Many people spend their entire lives complaining about problems and dwelling on problems. I’ve watched these sorts of people my entire life and I am sure you have too – you may even be one. There are people who will quickly and willingly open up about a massive variety of problems in their lives.  They may have problems with work, problems with relationships, problems with their health, problems with their children, problems with finances, problems with their job, and … even problems with having problems. I remember one time meeting a person who was having problems with their therapist…

• Your Life Is Controlled by Your Decisions and Your Commitment to Them

  Harrison Barnes

  13 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Over 20 years ago, I was at a relative’s house in the country, and he made a crazy statement (which he appeared to believe) that all Japanese were Jewish, and that was why they were in the process of controlling all the car manufacturing in the world just like they were controlling the entertainment and banking industries. My relative was a truck driver in his 50s, and he made this statement as if what he was saying had a certain level of profoundness to it. Under normal circumstances, when not involved in “intellectual” debate, he was a very nice man and good father. The…

• The Lesson of the Maharaji

  Harrison Barnes

  11 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Several months ago I was at a party and found myself seated next to a world famous media personality and star.  This person is so famous that I see them on the magazine covers all the time, on television all the time, on bill boards in malls and pretty much everywhere I look. I’m not in the entertainment business and by no means travel in that crowd; however, the short conversation I had with this person was extremely elucidating. The person told me that they owed all of their success to listening to and studying the teachings of a certain motivational speaker. “They made me realize the…

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  WorkingKind

• Experimenting in small ways, and always

  admin

  16 May 2012 | 8:23 am

  Change it up. Experiment. Go beyond your comfort zone. You can see my new look on this blog. You can’t see my new approach to volunteering, or my renewed commitment to eating more vegetarian meals, but they’re both starting. I’m … Continue reading →

• Create urgency, priorities and start your legacy; follow Craig Thompson’s lead

  admin

  8 May 2012 | 7:50 am

  When I was searching for a lawyer with an interesting second or side job to interview, I heard about Craig A. Thompson. Thompson’s doing so much – and so much good – that I was certain he could teach me and … Continue reading →

• 5 ways to make insomnia work for your career

  admin

  24 Apr 2012 | 2:01 am

  Insomnia and I are well acquainted, though I would never call him a friend. We spend so much time together that I don’t even offer him a beer when he shows up. I just grab my laptop and a glass … Continue reading →

• Earth Day advice for a green office – add plants and PDFs

  admin

  19 Apr 2012 | 2:08 pm

  Cheryl Luptowski grew up in a rural area of Michigan, thinking she was going into business after college. That career path changed when she landed a job at a water treatment plant in Bay City, Mich. That triggered her passion … Continue reading →

• Peggy Olson’s career advice: Evolve yet stay tenacious

  admin

  16 Apr 2012 | 10:13 am

  The up and comer on Mad Men is a woman. She’s Peggy Olson and she’s  reinvented herself from a shy, awkward secretary to a smart, sassy valuable copywriter who tells one of her colleagues: “Your problem is not my problem.” … Continue reading →

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  CircleBlog

• Online Applications Systems Don’t Always Work

  Matt Shelly

  14 May 2012 | 3:34 pm

  By Todd Bavol, The Job Search Ninja. CEO, Integrity Career Transitions You’re ready and raring to go for the online job hunt. You have the information you need and you sit down at your computer to get started. And then the online system asks you a question you don’t know the answer to. Or the system crashes right when you’re in the middle of the process. It can be pretty frustrating. Online application systems don’t always work – and you need to know this in order to do more for your job search. You need to know the possible obstacles to your success so you can overcome them – and…

• Know the Tricks of Hiring Managers

  Matt Shelly

  11 May 2012 | 3:19 pm

  By Todd Bavol, The Job Search Ninja. CEO, Integrity Career Transitions While you don’t want to think of every interview as a place where you’ll be tricked, it happens. Most hiring managers are completely fair and efficient because they know the rules and they’re not interested in breaking them. (And making more work for themselves.) However, it never hurts to learn what a hiring manager might do in order to learn more about you than they need to know. Don’t talk about your personal life – It’s human nature to want to talk about your kids or about things you do when you’re not at…

• It’s True – You Have More Experience Than You Realize

  Matt Shelly

  10 May 2012 | 3:53 pm

  By Todd Bavol, The Job Search Ninja. CEO, Integrity Career Transitions When you’re right out of school or you’ve been off work for a bit, you may think your experience is pretty thin. In some cases, you might start to apply for jobs that don’t match your qualifications or your experience level because you believe that the more applications you send out, the better. Let’s get smart about this process because you have more experience than you think. Even people who are straight out of school have done things during school that can be used for your resume. Think about the clubs you were…

• What’s in Your Background?

  Matt Shelly

  9 May 2012 | 3:37 pm

  By Todd Bavol, The Job Search Ninja. CEO, Integrity Career Transitions One of the things you may not have realized about your job hunt is how much trust you have in the hiring departments. You trust they’re going to review your entire resume and that they’re going to look at your background with care. And most hiring departments will. But since we’re thinking about how hiring departments are a bit more swamped today than they were in the past, let’s be proactive and think about the ‘what if’ situation. What if the background check that’s done on you isn’t as thorough as it…

• Toughen Up for Your Job Hunt

  Matt Shelly

  8 May 2012 | 3:43 pm

  By Todd Bavol, The Job Search Ninja. CEO, Integrity Career Transitions You are going to hit times in your job hunt where it seems like nothing is working. Even if you have more qualifications than the Pope, you might sit by the phone without hearing anything about an application – for months. Many job hunters will let this get them down, but you can do something different. Instead of thinking that the job hunt should be easy, you can look at it in a new way. And you may just score a job because of this new attitude. It’s hard to not take things personally in your job hunt, but let’s…

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  Jonathan Fields

• Ask JF: How Do I Get Attention In a Crowded Field?

  Jonathan Fields

  14 May 2012 | 9:31 am

  I’ve been asked this question by everyone from bloggers to actors, artists to entrepreneurs and corporate aspirants to movement makers. How do I make a mark when it seems everything that can be created, said or done has been created, said or done by someone else? Short answer. No field is too crowded to make a mark when you’re remarkable. Click here to tweet! In fact, the very existence of a robust market filled with competition and a near cacophony of voices is a signpost of demand, which in business, is a good thing as long as you do one big thing… Become the signal,…

• Broken Open to Greatness: Transforming Tragedy into Triumph

  Jonathan Fields

  8 May 2012 | 10:09 am

  Today’s guest contributor is my friend, Jennifer Boykin, an amazing writer, mentor and creator of the soulful, sassy and simply divine LifeAfterTampons.com. Last March, my daughter Grace should have been twenty. She should be a sophomore in college. She should have come home for the weekend. There should have been a party and mani-pedis and some lame-ass boy or two hanging around waiting around for us to get home so he could drool all over her. But there wasn’t. Because Grace died shortly after her premature birth. And instead of a lifetime of little girl memories, I had 32 minutes…

• Why I Drool Every Time Forleo Launches (it’s not the product)

  Jonathan Fields

  5 May 2012 | 10:49 am

  Every great entrepreneur or marketer is a student of human behavior. It’s no different with me. I learned to write response-driven copy in part because I wanted to learn how to sell more stuff, but even more because I’m fascinated by the process of influence and action. How can you craft a set of words or images, in print, on screen, on video or audio to move people through a psychological process that triggers a specific behavior? That’s my real fascination. How can I inspire someone to start meditating, eating better, moving their body, embracing a calling, act in the face…

• Giving Power to Gain Freedom

  Jonathan Fields

  1 May 2012 | 11:29 am

  How do you build and scale a venture or a movement to touch as many lives as possible without blowing apart your own life along the way? This is a question I’ve been working on for years. Exploring models, strategies, ideas and tactics. Through it all, one overriding ideal keeps bubbling up to the top. It’s, at once, ridiculously obvious, but at the same time extraordinarily difficult to execute on. Because it means removing ego from the picture. Inserting faith. And focusing on service, empowerment and exalting relationships. The fastest way to expand your own power, freedom and…

• How Danielle LaPorte Set the World On Fire

  Jonathan Fields

  20 Apr 2012 | 7:01 am

  “I decided to stop selling and start radiating.” That, from the mouth of highly sought-after speaker, entrepreneur, strategist and author, Danielle LaPorte. The words tumbled out during the filming of an interview for my soon-to-launch web series, Good Life Project TV (don’t ask, more on that soon). We sat facing each other on the floor of the yoga studio I founded in 2001, talking about her killer new book – The Fire Starter Sessions. She was sing-songing her way through a longer answer to a question I’d posed about her success. Wait! I said. You can’t…

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  Gradversity

• 4 Ways Online Education Enhances Convenience for Students

  Jesse Langley

  15 May 2012 | 2:51 pm

  In many schools across the country, taking online courses is no longer a choice. Educators from elementary school to higher education are recognizing the vast importance of introducing students to the benefits of digital learning materials as a way to prepare them for the tech-dependent professional world they’ll soon encounter. Although students may not always be able to make the decision to take these courses on their own, there are several noteworthy reasons why they might consider earning an undergraduate degree entirely online. 1. Education is Everywhere Unlike a traditional…

• Interview with an Advertising Executive

  JustJobs

  14 May 2012 | 8:25 am

  This is a true story as told to LatPro.com, the worldwide leader in providing online employment resources for Hispanic and bilingual professionals. LatPro is the largest diversity employment site in the U.S. and the most complete personal career advancement service for Latino and bilingual professionals. Read the following interview with an Advertising Executive and get started on your job search today. My job title is Account Executive for a mid sized advertising agency in Ohio called Justinity Advertising. I work in the advertising industry and I have had 12 total years of experience in…

• 3 Steps to Creating an Attention-Grabbing Resume

  Jessica Hernandez

  8 May 2012 | 9:50 am

  In a time when millions of workers are unemployed and competition for positions is higher than ever, you want to make sure that you’re able to stand out among your competition. But how can your resume make an impact when so many others are applying? Take a look at these three steps to creating an attention-grabbing resume: Start with Visual Attractiveness It may seem that creating a visually attractive resume isn’t important, but nothing could be further from the truth. While you don’t need to spend your time adding pretty borders or cutesy fonts, you do need to ensure that your…

• Diversify Your Job Search

  Jessica Sanders

  7 May 2012 | 9:42 am

  In our technologically advanced world, there are more and more ways to be job searching. Although email and craigslist are your go-to searching techniques, it’s important that you employ a variety of tactics. This ensures that you are getting a complete view of your job options and reaching every employer possible. “You’ve posted your resume online and are submitting resumes and cover letters for all the job openings that seem to fit you. Is there anything else you can do to look for a job? Absolutely! In fact, the more diverse your job-hunting strategy, the more effective…

• 3 Ways to Contribute to Your Resume without “Real” Job Experience

  Nadia Jones

  7 May 2012 | 9:28 am

  One of the most difficult aspects of finding a job immediately out of college is approaching a competitive job market with little to no actual work experience. With so many qualified individuals on the job market today, it can be a real struggle to get your foot in the door. Experience is everything. Or at least that is what many employers would have you believe. If you’ve been job searching at some point in your life, you’ve probably heard it before—”we’re looking for someone with more experience” or “five years of experience minimum”. This is…

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  The Career Doctor Blog

• What's the Value in an Internship Abroad?

  16 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Vicki writes: I am in an international business program at a college where one of the requirements is an internship abroad. What is the real value in this requirement — and what should I be looking for in an international internship, and how do I go about finding one? The Career Doctor responds: You might not appreciate it now, but the required international internship is a necessary aspect of your education because you will be immersed into the business culture of a country other than your own. While studying international business from textbooks and professors is important, living it…

• How to Handle Salary Request

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Mike writes: I’m applying for an administrative-assistant position with the state. They are asking for a salary request. What am I to do? They already have the salary range listed on their website. Should I just copy that verbatim? The Career Doctor responds: There seems to be a rush in employers asking for salary requirements because I have received about five similar emails in the past month — from job-seekers applying to both government and private-sector jobs. Hiring organizations ask for your salary requirement for a number of reasons, most often to see if your request fits…

• Two Unsuccessful Interviews: What's Going Wrong?

  11 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Anonymous writes: I have been on two separate job interviews, and still have not landed a job. I dress for success, project a happy attitude, and show up for the interview on time. I research the company I am interviewing for, have a pleasing personality, and I am enthusiastic about joining their company.   My question is this: What am I doing wrong?    My resume is good enough; otherwise I would not be called in for an interview.  I think the fact that I do not have as much experience as someone else is a factor.  But how am I supposed to get ANY experience if no one will give me a…

• Yes, Cover-letter Letterhead Should Match Resume

  10 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Kristen writes: I had written a cover letter and wasn’t sure where to put my name and contact information. I had originally put it on the top of the page, in the middle so that it would match the heading on my resume. However, my mom told me that she has never heard of putting that information in the top middle of the page. She said that it had to be right or left aligned or that it could be at the bottom after I sign my name. I looked in the cover-letter resources on the website but I am still not sure. Could you let me know if all of those are acceptable?  The Career Doctor…

• Post-Mortem on Spelling Error on Submitted Applications

  9 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Anonymous writes: I have applied several times to a particular company and just discovered, much to my horror, that I had been spelling the city’s name wrong (at least three applications so far). It’s a two-word name and I made it one word. Worse, it’s a company I do business with regularly, and that’s one of my “ins” into the company, my “knowledge” of them, and yet I didn’t know such a small thing. How embarrassing, but worse, how damaging to my credibility. I just applied for THE position I had been waiting for and it was after I mailed…

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  Quintessential Resumes and Cover Letters Tips Blog

• Resumes from the HR Perspective

  16 May 2012 | 6:20 pm

  HR.com’s David Creelman compiled some helpful observations from HR managers on how they read resumes. While HR people may look at resumes slightly differently from the way hiring managers do, the insight in Creelman’s compilation is valuable for job-seekers. Here, we paraphrase Creelman’s article in a way that sheds light for job-hunters: Be sure your resume indicates a clear career progression. Even if you use a functional resume format that de-emphasizes dates, you can include a bare-bones work history that shows how your career has progressed. Include keywords that relate…

• Avoid Being Boring and Formulaic in Your Cover Letter

  14 May 2012 | 11:01 am

  Avoid being boring and formulaic in your cover letters. Don’t waste your first paragraph by writing a boring introduction. Use the first paragraph to grab the employer’s attention. Tell the employer why you are writing and summarize the reasons you are qualified for the position, expanding on your qualifications in later paragraphs. Read more. Don’t use such cliches as “Enclosed please find my resume” or “As you can see on my resume enclosed herewith.” Employers can see that your resume is enclosed; they don’t need you to tell them. Such trite…

• When a Former Employer Changes Names

  11 May 2012 | 10:55 am

  What if a previous employer has changed its name? Should you use the new name on your resume or the old one? Both. A very simple protocol for handling company name changes on your resume is to simply list the current name of the company, and then, in parentheses and in smaller type, list the name of the company when you worked there. So, for example: Bank of America (formerly NationsBank). Make sure you follow all the other rules of resume-writing. See a quick overview at Quintessential Careers: Resumes Do’s and Don’ts,or go for a more detailed review by using Quintessential…

• Accomplishments May Trump Limited Experience

  10 May 2012 | 12:39 am

  If you’ve had jobs that were of short duration, focus on highlighting and leveraging your accomplishments from your previous work experience. Consider reading For Job-Hunting Success: Track and Leverage Your Accomplishments. Remember that no matter how good a job you do with your resume, the question about your last few experiences will likely be asked — and you need to be prepared with a good answer. Talk about how there were circumstances out of your control that have since been resolved — that you are ready to make a longer-term commitment to your next employer — to…

• Could You Benefit from a Professional Resume Writer? Take Our Quiz

  9 May 2012 | 12:52 pm

  Take our free resume assessment to help you determine whether you would benefit from hiring a resume service to professionally produce your resume. Are you thinking about engaging the services of a professional writer for your resume, CV, cover letter, thank-you letter, or other career-marketing correspondence? Before you take this step, you might want to consider how a professional resume writer could benefit you. Take our short quiz — developed by Master Resume Writer Katharine Hansen — to help you determine your need for professional writing services. Click here to complete the…

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  Career Success Partners

• Today's 2-MINUTE CHALLENGE: Do What You Say You'll Do

  Career Success!

  15 May 2012 | 9:18 am

  Today's Quick 2-Minute Podcast Tip: Andy Robinson Executive Career Coach Co-host, Career Success Radio Show A leading authority on career success; 15-year executive coaching veteran Contact: Andy@CareerSuccessCommunity.com www.CareerSuccessCommunity.com - The Premier Interactive Career Development Community

• Executive Coach's Tip: Say NO to Say Yes

  Career Success!

  14 May 2012 | 10:40 am

  Great leaders, top performers and high achievers are constantly receiving requests for their time. Their success and ability to get things done is like a powerful magnet ... drawing more and more requests toward them. Learning to be SELECTIVE in what you say YES to is a key time management and productivity skill that highly effective leaders MUST master. Saying "NO" can be difficult, particularly with respect to requests for things you LIKE to do or from people you feel you "OWE" some time to. But remember this .... Saying "NO" to anything is saying…

• Executive Coach's Tip: Be the Early Bird

  Career Success!

  9 May 2012 | 2:52 pm

  Great leaders are great role models.  People watch EVERYTHING you do .... they hear everything you say.  Be the one to SET THE STANDARD for others to follow. It may seem like a small thing, but running late, even by just a couple of minutes sets a standard that others observe and follow.  Being punctual shows respect for others .... it shows you care, it tells "them" they're important. Try this beginning today .... Arrive a few minutes early for EVERY meeting on your calendar, perhaps even 10 minutes early, and: Use that time to engage in dialogue with your colleagues and…

• Executive Coach's Tip: Make Feedback a Habit

  Career Success!

  7 May 2012 | 10:39 am

  Feedback .... in the world of business, is the breakfast of champions.  Feedback "feeds" us -- it's at the top of the food pyramid for learning and professional development. How often do you ASK for feedback? Feedback can be humbling, it can be eye-opening, it can bring awareness to us of things that we're simply "blind" to .... but, if we don't ask, we usually don't receive it -- particularly the constructive form.  Many or most people will give us positive feedback, but very few will give us honest, candid feedback focused on ... how we can improve ... on who we can get…

• Executive Coach's Tip: Plant the Seeds for Your Team

  Career Success!

  1 May 2012 | 8:02 am

  Excellent leaders inspire their team members by routinely planting seeds .... Seeds of inspiration,  Seeds of encouragement,  Seeds of confidence in them,  Seeds of kindness,  Seeds of understanding,  Seeds of care, and Seeds of service TO them. Seeds of inspired leadership planted and cultivated with trust blossom into amazing fruits of performance. What kinds of seeds are you planting? Andy Robinson Executive Career Coach Co-host, Career Success Radio Show A leading authority on career success; 15-year executive coaching veteran Contact: Andy@CRGLeaders.com, 239-285-5575 Photo…

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  Professional Resume Services

• Job Hopping on Your Resume

  Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW

  15 May 2012 | 12:10 pm

  A hiring manager may look at your resume and see that you’ve switched jobs every couple of years. Some would see job hopping or frequent career moves as a sign of a restless employee, one who cannot commit to one job and doesn’t stay in one place long enough to be properly trained. Others may look at you as a go-getter who job hops to acquire new skills in a fast-paced industry. Job hopping is not for the faint of heart in a weak economy. Sometimes it is difficult to find that next job or change careers. However, if you do job hop for new skills, new projects, more money, more…

• How To Write The Perfect Cover Letter

  Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW

  14 May 2012 | 11:38 am

  When you are applying for a new job it takes more than just a good resume to get a potential employer’s attention. If you want to set about creating the right impression with your job application, then you also need to make sure that you have a good cover letter to accompany your resume. Putting together a cover letter is simple enough - you simply have to use it as a way to introduce yourself to the company you are applying for and let them know why you are interested in the job. However if you really want your cover letter to be perfect then there are several tips you should bear in…

• Why Is Personal Branding Important?

  Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW

  10 May 2012 | 4:10 pm

  As hard as it sounds, many employers look at you as an asset rather than a person. This doesn’t mean that they don’t appreciate you – but it means that they look at what you can offer to the company as a whole rather than an as an individual. This means that you need to look at your personal branding methods and how you can make sure that you are seen as the best possible asset for a company to have. There are different ways that you can do this, but the whole point is to look at what you do as a whole rather than the individual aspects that these offer. This means that you need to…

• Pinterest and Your Career Portfolio

  Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW

  9 May 2012 | 8:32 am

  Social media sites are an effective way to brand and market your work. Pinterest is one such site where you can create boards onto which you can pin examples of your work. It is especially effective for those with visual careers such as filmmaking, fashion, illustration, photography, or graphic or product design. A group of boards can function as an online portfolio where you can send potential employers or customers to view your work. This free, online portfolio can be paired with a creative arts industry resume to give an employer a complete view of your work and career. It is easy to get…

• How Can Resume Distribution Benefit Me?

  Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW

  8 May 2012 | 7:36 am

  If you are serious about job hunting, then you need to make sure that you approach it from every direction. It is all well and good checking job websites and applying for vacancies, but this isn’t always enough when it comes to finding your perfect job position and resume distribution might be able to help! When firms are looking for people to join their team they don’t always go via job vacancy websites and newspaper adverts. They are often in a rush to find someone or feel that they need someone with the right skills so they tend to go via agencies to find who they need. Of course, if…

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  Career Blog

• Too Often Candidates Aren’t Focused on the Same Issues as the Company

  bradremillard

  15 May 2012 | 10:41 am

  I recently asked approximately 30 people in-transition what candidates mean when they say, “I’m qualified for the position.” The answers were, experience, skills, can do the job, etc. All hard skills listed on the resume. Then I asked what they think a hiring authority means when they say, “I think this is a good candidate.”  [...] Related posts: Candidates Focus On Skills Instead Of What The Company Focuses On Don’t Underestimate the Power the Four “A’s” Have On Your Interview Some Common Interviewing Mistakes

• Can Companies Legally Ask You How Old You Are?

  bradremillard

  8 May 2012 | 12:45 pm

  Q:  Can you be required to give your age as part of a job application? I long thought this was not legally allowed but I’m hearing that employers can ask your age but are not allowed to use it as a factor when they are considering hiring you. I don’t know of any law that [...] No related posts.

• Can Your Interview Be Video Recorded?

  bradremillard

  1 May 2012 | 12:55 pm

  Q:  I recently interviewed for a sales job where an executive recruiter videoed me role playing my responses to some sales situations. This was then sent to the potential employer. Is this legal? I asked Laura Fleming, a labor attorney and partner with the Newport Beach law firm Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth for her [...] Related posts: Don’t Underestimate the Power the Four “A’s” Have On Your Interview Are You Speaking the Right Language During the Interview? An Absolute Must For A Job Interview

• Are You Blundering Through Your Job Search?

  Barry Deutsch

  27 Apr 2012 | 4:00 pm

  This blog post by Eliott Lasson in the Baltimore Business Journal triggered an observation I’ve been thinking about during this depressing job market. Most of the executive job search candidates I come across appear to be “blundering” OR “stumbling their way through a job search. I’m not surprised it’s taking the average executive over a [...] Related posts: Job Seekers and Warren Buffet 2 Major Job Search Problems You Can Fix This Week Changing Industry Can Be Done

• Is Your Job Search Updated For This Decade?

  Barry Deutsch

  26 Apr 2012 | 12:26 pm

  Robyn Greenspan published a recent article on Huffington Post about what has changed over the last 6 plus years for executive job search. A lot has changed. Brad and I find that most executives are STILL conducting their job search like it was the mid-90s. That doesn’t work any longer for conducting an effective job [...] Related posts: Why You Must Use a Job Search Coach What if Your Job Search takes 2X-3X longer than expected? Stop Your Job Search Until 2010 – Dumb Move

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• Stay In The Conversation

  Beau Lebens

  15 May 2012 | 6:01 pm

  It’s now much easier for you and your commenters to keep track of the conversations you’re involved in across WordPress.com. Some recent tests have shown that by subscribing commenters to new comments by default, they are more likely to stay engaged and come back and comment more on your blog. With that knowledge, we’ve changed the default comment following behavior to help you get more conversations going on your blog. We made the initial changes last week and after great feedback from you we just launched an update. Here’s how it works: By default, posting a comment…

• Look at These Gorgeous Blogs

  Sheri

  15 May 2012 | 1:05 pm

  We’ve added a user showcase where you can view stunning customizations made by people just like you. From complete redesigns with CSS to adding pizzazz with Custom Fonts to clever use of options like background and header, this showcase will spark your imagination and inspire creativity. Discover details about what each showcase blog is doing with WordPress.com themes and customizations by clicking a thumbnail to see a colophon-style list of credits on the left. We’ve also updated footer links so blog owners can show off the types of customizations they’ve made and visitors can…

• Photo Blogging 101, Part 1

  Erica V.

  14 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  Spring is in the air. With the weather warming up, now is a great time to get started on a photo blog. Creating a photo blog is a wonderful introduction to blogging on WordPress.com or an opportunity to refresh your current site. Ready to get started? You can sign up for a new blog right over here. Getting started Photo blogs, sometimes called phlogs, use pictures instead of words. While many photo bloggers choose a type of photo that they want to focus on, such as portraits, others use their photo blog to document their life’s events. Photo blogs come in a variety of styles, including…

• New Themes: Just Desserts and Oxygen

  Michelle Langston

  10 May 2012 | 8:11 am

  Happy Thursday! We’ve added some exciting new themes to our ever-growing collection, and we’re happy to tell you all about them. First out of the oven is…Just Desserts. Yep, that’s a theme! Designed by Andy Rutledge, Just Desserts is a deliciously stylish premium theme that’s perfect for blogs centered on food. With its responsive, single-column layout and unique presentation of images and posts on the front page, Just Desserts gives you a delectable canvas on which your mouthwatering photos and text can really shine — even when viewed on smaller mobile devices…

• Find Friends Who Use WordPress

  Nick Momrik

  1 May 2012 | 2:32 pm

  Are you curious to see how your friends are using WordPress? Give the new and improved Friend Finder a try to connect with your Twitter, Facebook, and Google contacts who have WordPress sites! After authorizing WordPress.com to use your Twitter, Facebook, or Google account to find your friends (don’t worry — none of this account information is saved!) you’ll see a list of people you know who have WordPress sites. Click Follow and each time your friend publishes a new post it will show up in your Reader under Blogs I Follow. If you have multiple blogs, make sure to set the…

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• The Importance Of Respecting Company Procedures

  admin22

  15 May 2012 | 6:22 am

  Many people consider company procedures as just another way for the big corporations to make sure you do exactly what they want. Of course that is true to some extent but at the same time, these procedures help insure a smooth running operation. There are many advantages to having in place some very strict procedures [...] Related posts: The Importance Of Reward And Recognition Programs

• Can Being Snappy Cause You Problems At Work?

  admin22

  14 May 2012 | 12:13 pm

  A problem that I have found with many employees especially in the public relations department is being snappy. For somebody doing that job, this should be the most important thing to avoid, along with being rude, which it is closely related to. Being snappy at work can cause you trouble not only with the clients [...] Related posts: Define Yourself Through Your Work Ways Of Handling Work Overload Fun Ideas At Work

• Is This The Death Of Print?

  admin22

  13 May 2012 | 11:02 pm

  Internet has taken over our lives in many aspects. One of the most important is how and what we read. Many people have already declared that we are living the age of the death of print. I tend to agree with them because in countries all over the world sales of books and newspapers have [...] No related posts.

• Easy Weekend Jobs

  admin22

  12 May 2012 | 6:23 pm

  Many people are trying to find a way to make some extra bucks without having to lose too much time doing it. A trend that is reaching its hype I believe is finding an easy weekend job that can help you earn some money by doing something you would want to do anyway. For example [...] Related posts: The Best Ways To Find Jobs Online Training Humor, Made Easy Being Productive Made Easy

• Solutions For Keeping The Environment Clean

  admin22

  11 May 2012 | 8:13 am

  One of the problem our children will feel much greater than we do now, is keeping the environment clean. It is not a priority for most of the developing countries to lower their carbon footprint, especially when tough economic times raise the unemployment rates to record levels. In this situation jobs are crucial, and if [...] No related posts.

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• Summer Journalism Internship In France: My First Week On The Job

  Simon Arseneau

  15 May 2012 | 5:15 pm

  Last week was my first official week working as an intern for Radio R2R in Rouen, France. I will admit I was nervous about getting back into the business of journalism, given it had been almost a year since I had last done any solid work. Fortunately, it was a smooth transition into the workplace. On Wednesday I met the entire crew of the radio station located at the University of Rouen. There I met a fellow intern called Harmonie, who has been working there since January. She has been very helpful in showing me the ropes by telling me about the people I will be interviewing, describing the…

• How To Brush Up On Your (Internet Markup) Language Skills

  Lauren Stein

  10 May 2012 | 2:46 pm

  Earlier this year, I learned that I was shortlisted for a job alongside one other candidate. I’d submitted a portfolio, interviewed with my potential higher up, wrote a set of sample pieces, and was (obviously) really eager to learn whether or not I’d be making the cut. Lucky for me, I had an inside source to scoop who my competition was and why we were the two left standing. What I wasn’t expecting was to discover that our strengths and weaknesses both had to do with our proficiency with language: the other candidate’s written French was much more polished than mine, but I’d…

• Do You Have What It Takes To Work As A Social Media Or Community Manager?

  Justine Abigail Yu

  8 May 2012 | 2:53 pm

  Congratulations! You’ve just chosen quite possibly one of the most exciting and unconventional career paths currently out there. Just a few years ago, this profession didn’t even exist. And now? Well, some 79% of corporations have jumped on the bandwagon hiring social media and community managers to drive their online efforts. The growth is astounding and it’s a role that’s here to stay. I’ve worked in social media for the past three years now and it’s been an incredibly rewarding experience as I’ve connected with some of the most interesting people…

• How To Stay Positive In A Competitive Job Market

  Kelsey Goforth

  8 May 2012 | 1:41 pm

  As students and new graduates endure the transition from academia to meaningful employment, new stresses and pressures often overcome us. Many of us are under the assumption that the degrees we earned in university or college will make us marketable when it comes to getting a job. Soon enough, however, we come to realize that our undergraduate degrees, relevant volunteer work and extra-curricular experience don’t necessarily guarantee us jobs with our dream companies or organizations. After years spent in lecture halls, we look forward to actually starting our lives in the professions of…

• Behind The Scenes With 3 Recent Grads At EF Education First

  Cassandra Jowett

  7 May 2012 | 1:36 pm

  When TalentEgg visited EF Education First’s head office in downtown Toronto to go behind the scenes with recent grad employees Megan Parker, Aaron Griffiths and Mary Eskine, it was obvious why they love working there: everyone is passionate about travel and education! Helping students and teachers explore the world Megan, a recent graduate of Brock University’s Tourism Administration program and Australia’s James Cook University’s Masters of Ecotourism program, worked as a Tour Consultant at EF Education First for almost two years before being promoted to her current…

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• Are Video Job Interviews the Future?

  guest

  11 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  We all know the feeling. Imagine this; Sitting in a waiting room trying to act cool and relaxed whilst you twiddle your thumbs and grind your jaw whilst your forehead induces a waterfall of sweat – constantly listening out for someone to call out your name so you can be led into a room where you will receive a thorough personal interrogation. Sweaty handshakes, weird vocal sounds and fear of saying something stupid all parts of this…. Yes, you definitely know the feeling. This is a job interview. However, this whole lengthy (perspiration inducing) process may become something of the past.

• 6 Tips for College Grads Entering the Real World

  guest

  8 May 2012 | 11:39 am

  Today’s economy isn’t exactly perfect for the masses of recent college graduates entering the real world for the first time looking for their first job in their respective fields. Don’t worry, it’s been worse than it is now, though, and the good news is that things are consistently on the ups in terms of jobs, especially for entry-level prospects. But if I had to go back and do it again myself (the American economy was much worse off when I graduated college than it is now), I would have appreciated these 6 nuggets of advice to help me get started – advice that…

• How to Secure Your Dream Career

  guest

  6 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Finding your dream career has never been harder. University fees have soared, opportunities are few and far between, job opportunities are non-existent, and times are generally very hard. With all this to contend with you can often find yourself working in an unskilled career, watching your chances of securing your dream career fade. This can also be the time when a lot of people give up and float into an unrelated job. Network If you are having no luck finding a job down the usual avenues, find networking events and meet ups within your chosen industry. Sign up for newsletters, talk to…

• 5 Helpful Online Tools for Job Searchers

  guest

  4 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Remember when people actually believed it was worthwhile to invest time and energy creating resume templates for employment sites like Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com? The simple fact is that while these are very reputable websites with laudable goals of finding people gainful employment, their success has had the ironic effect of making them less effective due to the deluge of people using the services. It’s not that people aren’t finding jobs using these sites, it’s that statistically speaking those people aren’t likely to be you. So, what’s the answer? The good news is that…

• 10 Things Every Recent Graduate Should Know About Interviewing

  guest

  30 Apr 2012 | 12:26 pm

  Landing your first job right out of college is not easy. You have done the hard work to earn your degree, and unfortunately there is still a great deal of work to do to land a job. Here are some tips to help you along the way. Be on Time You should always plan to arrive at an interview early. Showing up before your scheduled time not only shows that you are a person with good time management, but communicates that you can be counted on and are reliable as well. By allowing yourself this extra time, you have allotted yourself a bit of insurance should you come upon some unforeseen…

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  Ask The Headhunter

• Netflix: Another stupid employer

  Nick Corcodilos

  16 May 2012 | 10:11 am

  Netflix bungled its business last year and ticked off lots of its customers, who quickly cancelled the service. It was a case study of a business and public relations disaster. Now Netflix is at it again — this time by advertising for “recent college graduates” to fill jobs anyone could do. Age discrimination anyone? The [...]

• Another Top-10 Stupid Interview Question: “Tell us all about yourself!”

  Nick Corcodilos

  14 May 2012 | 9:50 pm

  In the May 15, 2012 Ask The Headhunter Newsletter, a job hunter comes up with a good way to deal with one of the Top-10 Stupid Interview Questions: I’m looking at positions as an intermediate- or senior-level software developer, and I’m trying to think of new ways to tackle the famous open-ended interview question. Here’s [...]

• How to Boost Your Salary Quickly and Often

  Nick Corcodilos

  7 May 2012 | 8:32 pm

  In the May 8, 2012 Ask The Headhunter Newsletter, we’re covering something different: A wild story… From The Headhunter Files People seem to enjoy hearing some of the stranger stories from The Headhunter Files. I usually share these only in my live presentations and workshops, but I think it’s time to go public. Rather than [...]

• Can an employer charge you for quitting?

  Nick Corcodilos

  30 Apr 2012 | 8:28 pm

  In the May 1, 2012 Ask The Headhunter Newsletter, an employer is out $6,000 when a new hire found through an agency jumps ship after 15 days. Can the employer charge the next employee for quitting? We recently hired an employee using an agency through which he was temping for us. We paid the temp [...]

• Open Mic: What’s your problem?

  Nick Corcodilos

  24 Apr 2012 | 3:30 pm

  Every week in the Ask The Headhunter Newsletter I answer one question from a reader in the traditional Q&A format. From time to time, we have an “open mic,” where you pose the questions on the fly here on the blog. This week, I will do my best to answer any and all questions you [...]

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• In the Job Search, Your Comfort Zone is the Danger Zone!

  Harry Urschel

  16 May 2012 | 5:30 am

  It’s a phrase used by many motivational speakers, business coaches, religious leaders and others: The comfort zone is the danger zone! It may seem like a catchy phrase, but the fact is… it’s true! Whether you’re a business leader, a sales person, an employee in virtually any line of work, someone trying to live out their faith, or [...]

• 3 Video Resume Mistakes

  Joshua Waldman

  15 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Video is the new Black. Right? I mean when you see that “play button” triangle, aren’t you just compelled to click it? Video is the highest online activity, according to Pew International’s recent report. No wonder we are seeing so many video resumes these days. In fact, I did a search for “video resume” on YouTube and [...]

• 7 Phrases to Delete From Your LinkedIn Profile

  Laura Smith-Proulx

  15 May 2012 | 5:30 am

  An interesting practice seems to have cropped up on LinkedIn, where phrases long taboo on resumes (such as “self-motivated team player”) are creeping back into lists of job hunter credentials. Unfortunately, these mundane, redundant phrases make it difficult for you to maximize the power of LinkedIn for your search – while also making it more challenging [...]

• Step Up to Advance Your Career!

  Margaret Buj

  14 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Want to step up your career and move up the corporate ladder? If yes, then you’ll need to step up. Moving up the chain of command within your current company could be one of the hardest things to do. Why? The senior managers already see you in your current role, performing your day-to-day responsibilities. They [...]

• Tech Sheet, Classic Novel and Best-Selling Thriller Resumes

  Perry Newman

  14 May 2012 | 5:30 am

  Every year for the past four years I have written and critiqued hundreds of resumes from professionals who hired me to transform their fairly good resumes into impressive, targeted marketing documents, and from job seekers who emailed me a professionally or self written resume for a no cost critique and professional advice on how to [...]

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• Building relationships through trust, cooperation and exchange

  Hannah Morgan

  16 May 2012 | 5:25 am

  Reciprocity re-sə-ˈprä-s(ə-)tē Saying this word always trips me up. No, actually, I can’t say it at all. I put the wrong emphasis on syllables. But it is a great word! Our good friends at Mirriam-Webster define it as: shared dependence, cooperation, or exchange between persons, groups or states. When I talk about reciprocity during presentations on networking, I ask: How are you building reciprocity into every encounter? So that is my question of you today. What are you doing to incorporate a sense of shared dependence, cooperation or exchange when you meet people and let me add…

• Motivation Monday: Switch It Up

  Hannah Morgan

  14 May 2012 | 2:23 am

  Here we are again at the start of another week! Will you drag yourself into work at a job you despise (or dislike immensely)  or maybe you are waking up dreading another week of networking and chasing after posted jobs? Wishing it all away won’t work. Ignoring it won’t make it better. Don’t you owe it to yourself to enjoy life? Here are some suggestions for how you can turn your outlook around! Get Out of Your Rut! Change your routine, mix it up by driving a new way to work or wake up early and take a walk. Bring your favorite food for lunch or eat outside. Watch a…

• Finding Inside Connections to Help With Your Job Search

  Hannah Morgan

  8 May 2012 | 4:10 am

  In order to stand apart from the crowd and get your resume to the top of the heap, you’ve heard you should find inside connections to help grease the wheel, oops, I mean facilitate the process!  You want to be a known candidate, not nameless or faceless set of key words. But your question is how do I do this? The answers include a new tool call Jackalope Jobs! Find a Job. Find a Connection. Let’s say you are surfing Indeed, or one of your favorite job posting sites, and you find a great job. What next? You could submit your resume and cover letter and hope and pray that your…

• Motivation Monday: Time

  Hannah Morgan

  7 May 2012 | 5:28 am

  It has been said you can’t manage time. It moves forward and this you can not control.  What you can control is HOW you spend your time! If I were to dispense just ONE piece of advice to job seekers it would be… STOP SPENDING SO MUCH TIME ONLINE! This week, please, try really, really hard to re-structure how you are spending your time. Suggestions for Re-Structuring Your Search Are you uncertain what activities you should be investing your time in? Read Structure Your Week and get ideas on how you can chunk one-hour increments of time on your calendar. Literally, Get Out of Your…

• Summary Sunday: Interviewing, Networking and everything

  Hannah Morgan

  6 May 2012 | 4:38 am

  First, I would  like to thank you for checking out my blog! I hope you know how much I appreciate each and every reader who stops by! Really, I do. And the reason I write and curate information is to help educate new job seekers on the sometimes subtle and not so subtle changes in job search. I’ve rounded up posts on different topics that I believe are important to share! If you are following me on Twitter (@CareerSherpa), you may have seen me share these posts this week. In reality, I realize that many are still not on Twitter and may have missed this advice I shared from others.  Or…

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  About.com Working Moms

• Happy Mother's Day!

  11 May 2012 | 3:33 am

  Every Mother's Day, my husband's professional association holds its annual conference. No breakfast in bed for me, served by my loving family. But it's not a bad trade to explore a fun city as a tourist! Read Full PostHappy Mother's Day! originally appeared on About.com Working Moms on Friday, May 11th, 2012 at 08:33:37.Permalink | Comment | Email this

• What's Your Definition of a Mentor?

  30 Apr 2012 | 4:51 pm

  Over my career, I've been fortunate enough to have several trusted mentors who supported my career. Sometimes that meant advocating for me to receive a specific assignment or promotion at work, but often it was simply being a confidential advisor whom I could count on to have my best interests at heart. Read Full PostWhat's Your Definition of a Mentor? originally appeared on About.com Working Moms on Monday, April 30th, 2012 at 21:51:53.Permalink | Comment | Email this

• Flexible Employee Benefits Improve ... and Slip, Research Finds

  30 Apr 2012 | 4:25 am

  New research paints a mixed picture of the improvement in flexible benefits being offered to employees by U.S. employers in the period of time covering the Great Recession. While more workers can control their hours and location of work, employers are clamping down on longer leaves, career breaks and caregiving time off, according to a employer survey released today by the Families and Work Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management, which updates a 2005 study. Read Full PostFlexible Employee Benefits Improve ... and Slip, Research Finds originally appeared on About.com Working…

• What Equal Pay Would Mean for You: Another $10,784 a Year

  17 Apr 2012 | 12:00 am

  Could you use another $10,784? If you're a working woman, that's the median amount that your male counterparts earn above and beyond your annual pay, according to new analysis by the National Partnership for Women and Families. That's right, American men make nearly 11 grand more just due to their gender. Read Full PostWhat Equal Pay Would Mean for You: Another $10,784 a Year originally appeared on About.com Working Moms on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 at 05:00:59.Permalink | Comment | Email this

• Why Hilary Rosen's Comment About Ann Romney Fueled the Mommy Wars Fire

  12 Apr 2012 | 10:03 am

  The media world is atwitter with a comment by Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen that Ann Romney can't understand women's economic struggles because she "has actually never worked a day in her life." Read Full PostWhy Hilary Rosen's Comment About Ann Romney Fueled the Mommy Wars Fire originally appeared on About.com Working Moms on Thursday, April 12th, 2012 at 15:03:42.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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• Surviving a Job You Detest

  Brooke Corlett

  19 Apr 2012 | 10:02 am

  This is a practical article about survival.  It’s about what to do if you are in a job you actively dislike – perhaps hate – but for whatever reason, you can’t quit and walk away.  There are bills to pay and no new job beckoning.  So you’re stuck. Alina Tugend, writing for The New York Times, offers advice on what to do when you’re stuck in a job you hate. She quotes Dawn Rosenberg McKay, a career columnist, who suggests first making a list of all the things you dislike about your job. Don’t cheat and write, “everything.” “If you hate your boss, write down the…

• Don’t Let Your Job Search Depress You

  Brooke Corlett

  15 Apr 2012 | 7:48 am

  Looking for a new job is not much fun and is seldom easy.  But attitude matters a lot, and it’s important to keep your spirits up.  Priscilla Claman, writing for the Harvard Business Review, says it’s important to manage your feelings. “Becoming negative, cynical, or depressed will work against you. When you get angry with yourself, it shows, she says. “Don’t believe you can easily fake energy and enthusiasm. Most interviewers will pick up your real feelings.” Here are some suggestions for staying upbeat: Be your own good manager. Since searching for a job is indeed a…

• Develop Leadership Skills by Volunteering

  Brooke Corlett

  2 Apr 2012 | 6:35 am

  You might learn a great deal in school, but it’s doubtful you’ll actually develop as a leader by reading a book or taking a course. The military maintains that leadership development comes through experience, and Alice Korngold, writing for Fastcompany.com, tends to agree. “People grow and become leaders by making a commitment to a cause, and having personal responsibility and accountability.” For those in civilian life, she says, there is an important route toward leadership development: volunteer service. “There are myriad nonprofit missions from which to choose, roles and…

• What to do if a Job Interviewer asks for Your Facebook Password

  Brooke Corlett

  28 Mar 2012 | 7:11 am

  A new controversy has the business world a-buzz. It has to do with Facebook, and the fact that some employers are asking prospective employees for their Facebook passwords. Megan Garber, writing for The Atlantic, reports that “Apparently, for the 95 percent of employers who use social media sites to glean information about job candidates, the intelligence available for public perusal is no longer enough. Prospective employers now want to see inside your profiles.” A Maryland man who was forced to reveal his Facebook password during an interview with the state’s Department of…

• Working with a Search Firm: Interview Etiquette

  Bob Corlett

  26 Mar 2012 | 10:59 am

  One of our most popular posts was on “How to Introduce Yourself to a Search Firm.” But what happens when you have already been contacted by a search firm and are going on an interview with one of their clients? What is the etiquette for working with the search firm? What is expected of you? What can you expect from them? Some firms may differ, but in general these are the expectations: Before the Interview:  The search firm will give you the date, time and location of the interview, and usually parking information and/or the closest metro stop.  The search firm will usually give…

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• How do we Calculate College ROI?

  Katie Bardaro

  7 May 2012 | 12:33 pm

  In conjunction with Bloomberg BusinessWeek, PayScale recently released our third annual College Return on Investment (ROI) Report, which evaluates the financial return for a bachelor's degree from 853 U.S. schools. With this study, we hoped to lend our voice to the related debates around the looming student debt bubble, tuition costs rising faster than inflation, and the increased frequency with which recent college graduates are unemployed and underemployed. The general conclusion of the PayScale College ROI Report is there is high variability in the return on investment in education…

• Equal Pay Day Is Misleading

  Katie Bardaro

  17 Apr 2012 | 6:47 pm

  For those of you who are interested in gender pay gaps, you likely know today (April 17th) is Equal Pay Day. This date "symbolizes how far into 2012 women must work to earn what men earned in 2011," according to the National Committee on Pay Equity. However, this statement is misleading and construes the facts about gender pay differentials. Yes, it is true that the average pay of female workers is less than the average pay of male workers. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), median full-time female workers' pay is only 81 percent of median full time…

• Talking Points for Republican Primaries in Michigan and Arizona

  Katie Bardaro

  27 Feb 2012 | 11:14 pm

  The Republican primaries in Arizona and Michigan take place on February 28th. In trying to win over the primary voters, the candidates will need to address economic concerns of each state's residents. Here at PayScale, we researched the economic "health indicators" of each state by examining wage trends, labor demand and unemployment. What did we find? It can be summed up in two statements: Don't just blame Obama -- The economic health indicators in both Michigan and Arizona have shown significant improvement in recent quarters and thus spending time criticizing President…

• Top Jobs for Veterans

  Katie Bardaro

  13 Feb 2012 | 1:13 pm

  Back in 2011, Obama promised the complete withdrawal of troops from Iraq and a significant reduction of troops in Afghanistan by year's end, both of which would cause a significant influx into the U.S. labor market for 2012. Where are these veterans going to go? What type of jobs are they suited for? And, what industries are even hiring in today's hurting economy? We decided to address these questions by looking at what current veterans are doing in hopes of providing advice to those coming home from the Middle East. Continue reading after the break to see what we found. Are you a…

• Romney Earned 500 Times the Average Worker in 2010

  Katie Bardaro

  25 Jan 2012 | 5:40 pm

  Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney released his 2010 tax returns yesterday and America learned he paid an effective tax rate of 15 percent on $21.6 million of income. Slate took this information and put an interesting spin on it: "How long would it take the GOP candidate to earn what you made in a year?" It allows you to compare your own annual income to Romney's. Being the salary experts we are at PayScale.com, we decided to take some common American jobs and utilize the calculator on Slate's article to show the disparity between Mitt and the average American…

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• Must Reads for May 15th

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• Valérie Trierweiler, France’s new first lady, is a journalist

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  The Undercover Recruiter

• How Graduates Can Make the Most of LinkedIn and Twitter

  Jorgen Sundberg

  16 May 2012 | 10:43 am

  “77% of recruiters suggest that they would run an online search for the candidate” “Only 29% students use social networking sites to promote themselves” The UK economy is set to go into a double dip recession (BBC, 2012), as the market shrinks by 0.2%. Although this is set to be revised at least twice, this still demonstrates that graduate job opportunities are going to continue to be few and far between. So how do new graduates gain an extra advantage when capturing the dream role they have studied so hard to achieve? Bringing Good To The Table Graduates need to consider what they…

• How Agency Recruiters Can Use LinkedIn [Presentation Deck]

  Jorgen Sundberg

  15 May 2012 | 10:22 am

  Here’s a LinkedIn for recruitment agency briefing delivered by Link Humans in London last week at an APSCo and M Squared event. The brief was to talk about the bigger picture as in stats, why people use LinkedIn, the future AND to throw in some tips and tricks there. If you are interested in learning more about LinkedIn for Recruitment professionals, have a look at the LinkedIn for Recruiters Masterclass at Covent Garden in London. Related: How Recruiters Can Promote Job Openings on LinkedIn [Video]. photo by: Adriano Gasparri How Agency Recruiters Can Use LinkedIn [Presentation…

• How the Swedish Army Uses Social Media to Recruit [Video]

  Jorgen Sundberg

  14 May 2012 | 9:58 am

  The Swedish Armed Forces are very keen on using social media to drive recruitment. They have used Facebook for recruitment for years and they have been experimenting with some very creative recruitment campaigns. This campaign was all about making a difference. The title was “Who cares?” and it aimed to see who would be keen on helping others. The Swedish Armed Forces aren’t involved in any proper wars, in fact the country hasn’t been at war for about 200 years. So instead they engage in peace keeping missions for the United Nations – all about helping others.

• 7 Ways To Improve Your Resume While Employed

  Jorgen Sundberg

  13 May 2012 | 2:12 pm

  It’s a competitive job market out there. When you apply for a job, no matter how qualified you are for the new position, it’s absolutely imperative that your resume stands out from the crowd. After all, it’s your resume that will get you noticed out of a stack of resumes on a future employer’s desk. But it’s not just what’s currently on your resume that counts. You want to make sure you are continually making your resume better by taking some steps to improve skills and your knowledge base. These things will take some time, but they will all be beneficial in the long run. If you…

• INFOGRAPHIC: The Most Common and Uncommon Interview Questions

  Jorgen Sundberg

  11 May 2012 | 12:21 pm

  Here are your essential parts and pieces to impressing your future employer, thanks to this infographic from our pals at HighestPayingCareers. Key takeaways: 65% of bosses say the dress could be the deciding factor between two similar candidates The average interview is approximately 40 minutes long First impressions matter; it takes about 90 seconds for your interviewer to make an overall assessment of you You had better think of your best MacGyver moment as it might come up as a question Related: How Interviewers Know When To Hire You Within 90 Seconds (Infographic). INFOGRAPHIC: The Most…

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  Resume Writing Services

• A Personal Touch

  admin

  7 May 2012 | 2:38 pm

  Many of you are likely subscribed to a number of feeds providing the latest blog posts on executive career management, Monster’s job posts or a daily inspirational article. Recently, I opened one of hundreds of articles that I have been subscribed to for the past few years and quickly deleted it. When I realized I had barely looked at the content prior to deleting it, it suddenly occurred to me why this particular blog post didn’t resonate with me. This is a favourite blog post which I often share on Facebook or retweet on Twitter. As an inspirational post, many of the authors…

• Are you looking for a job, a position or your passion?

  admin

  2 May 2012 | 11:42 am

  Whether you are looking for a job, a position or the role you are passionate about, the goal is ultimately the same and so to is the key to success; you must be absolutely clear on what the job, position or passion entails! Exactly what does it look like? Do you have the necessary qualifications and experience? Is it a viable industry? A clear vision will result in a more focused search and an easily recognizable career path, one which will be noticed by decision makers. Clarity in the direction of your career will result in the confidence that is needed to stand out in the crowd and…

• Simplify Your Email Address

  admin

  26 Apr 2012 | 4:16 pm

  It is not always easy to establish an email address using your given name especially if your name happens to be John Smith or Jane Brown. When altering your name to acquire an available email address careful consideration should be given to avoid confusion. After reviewing registrations recently for one of our monthly networking meetings, it was obvious that email addresses which varied greatly from a given name were not only a problem for us but seemed to be for the owners of the email address as well. On 2 separate registrations from the same individual one email address consisted of their…

• Online Profiles and Professional Resumes

  admin

  23 Apr 2012 | 12:48 pm

  For those currently managing a senior executive career, it is agreed that a professional online presence is a necessary requirement for a successful career in 2012. Professional profiles on Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook Pages are without a doubt the absolute minimum necessary to establish your online profile. Authentic, genuine, transparent; these are the key attributes to establishing a respected and credible personal brand. Recruiters and HR professionals will use your contact information from your resume to conduct an online search and verify details. Are you connected to the…

• Toronto ExecuNet – Executive Recruiters

  admin

  18 Apr 2012 | 9:27 am

  We are pleased to host an evening of engagement with the leading, Toronto-based Executive Recruiters on Wednesday, April 25th from 6pm-9pm at the Marriott Toronto Airport. This is a rare event to spend an evening networking with Executive Recruiters in an informal environment. Every ExecuNet meeting provides the opportunity for each participant to share a 1 minute “infomercial” to clearly enunciate their value. This meeting however, will give you the opportunity to sell yourself to the leading Executive Recruiters in the industry! Executive Recruiters can play an important role in your…

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  HigherPayingSkills.com

• Going into Business for Yourself: Lessons Learned

  Steven Churchill

  1 May 2012 | 5:08 pm

  I heard someone once say, “When you go into business for yourself, you sleep like a baby. You wake up and cry every three hours!” When you start your own business, it won’t take you long to understand what it is he meant. This is the second time in my life that I’ve started and [...]

• How to Find Work

  Steven Churchill

  26 Apr 2012 | 6:01 pm

  Finding work can be a discouraging challenge in a tough job market. It’s not simply a question about what jobs are available. It’s, “What jobs are available that I’m qualified for?” Finding work is much easier when you have (or can learn) in-demand job skills. Stop Job Hunting Traditional methods of finding work are often [...]

• How to Learn a New Skill

  Steven Churchill

  20 Apr 2012 | 11:04 am

  Learning a new skill is not difficult. There’s a lot of information available about what skills to learn to advance your career, but not much about crafting a learning plan to master those new skills. If you want to know how to learn a new skill, you need to discover your own learning preferences and [...]

• Learn by Yourself to Advance Your Career

  Steven Churchill

  14 Mar 2012 | 8:56 pm

  You can learn by yourself and master new skills to help advance your career. Formal education and even certificate programs can cost you a lot of time and money. Learning these new skills and knowledge on your own may actually be more effective than enrolling in college courses. This ability to learn by yourself is [...]

• High Paying Jobs: Pros & Cons

  Steven Churchill

  2 Jan 2012 | 12:28 pm

  If you’re tired of your job and want something that pays better, you may perform a Google search to determine which jobs pay the best. If you look at Forbes’ list of high paying jobs, you’ll see that they’re primarily medical and legal professions. If these jobs pay so well, why don’t more people work [...]

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  Tim's Strategy

• New Job Search And Career Help Videos With @aboutdotcom

  Tim Tyrell-Smith

  8 May 2012 | 9:41 am

  A few months ago, I filmed some new job search and career help videos for about.com with the help of my good friends at Geffner Productions.  A few of those are newly launched and I’d love to share them with you. Just in case a topic we covered is on your “need help with that” list. You can also go watch them on my YouTube channel – that way you can see my snazzy new intro video. But no matter where you see them, video can be a great and productive way to learn.  And while it’s not a replacement for someone being there with you, at least it gets you and I one…

• Is @Klout Losing Credibility?

  Tim Tyrell-Smith

  4 May 2012 | 5:37 pm

  I’m not trying to be negative about Klout. I’m not a hater. In fact, I’ve largely been a supporter of Klout as a way to measure the effectiveness of a brand or person to engage others. As a life-long brand marketer, I appreciate ways to better understand effectiveness of a brand strategy. I like it when people tell me I have influence.  A little validation goes a long way. I’ve written about Peer Index and Empire Avenue as other ways to understand your ongoing influence.  Although don’t get me started on Empire Avenue’s inability to throttle the faux…

• Transferable Skills: The Company Risk And My Own Experience

  Tim Tyrell-Smith

  1 May 2012 | 1:16 pm

  Transferable skills.  It is one of the biggest hangup areas for job seekers in a tight market. Lots of candidates. Few jobs. And a lack of urgency on the part of hiring companies to make a decision. A breeding ground for candidate frustration. And to make it worse, you finally found something that is a pretty good fit for you and it doesn’t work out.  Because pretty good isn’t good enough in a tight market. Your transferable skills aren’t transferable enough. In a more balanced market or in a market (soon, I hope!) where there are more jobs and fewer candidates competing,…

• Informal Networking: My Walk With Sanjay

  Tim Tyrell-Smith

  23 Apr 2012 | 2:47 pm

  On a brisk April morning this past week, I met a new friend.  We don’t know each other that well yet.  After all, we just met. But the way we met is the theme of this post.  So it matters.  We met on the way to my presentation in Newport Beach, CA.  A little informal networking.  It was either “park in the $18 lot” or park across the street.  And I took the road less traveled by.  I parked across the street and walked through the construction, across a busy road and got lost. Luckily I met Sanjay. He was lost too.  But together we quickly figured out which building…

• Do You Complain About Your Fellow Employee?

  Tim Tyrell-Smith

  20 Apr 2012 | 8:02 pm

  I don’t eat alone very often.  But sometimes when on the road or during a brief gap in between meetings, I stop somewhere to grab a quick bite. And when I do, there is a disturbing trend that I’m seeing. Are you seeing it?  And hearing it? It is a colossal increase in people saying nasty things about other people. Specifically people they work with and are supposed to be getting along with in the office. They complain.  And I’m tired of hearing it. Almost every time I’m out, my ears pick up a nasty tone from the table behind or to the right.  It’s usually a…

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  Career Chaos

• Boost Your Job Search Effectiveness

  Meg Montford

  15 May 2012 | 2:29 pm

  Has a state of exhaustion overcome your good intentions to stay focused on a job search? Many job seekers have been unemployed for months, if not years. Many are burned out, burned up and just plain tired. If that fits...

• How a Resume Writer Writes the Best Resumes

  Meg Montford

  27 Apr 2012 | 4:13 pm

  So you think it costs too much to hire a professional resume writer? After all, why should you pay a few hundred dollars for a quick typing job that you could do you yourself, right? If this is your belief,...

• New Grads: How to Do a Smart Job Search

  Meg Montford

  18 Apr 2012 | 6:47 pm

  An Open Letter to My Stepdaughter Dear Kate, You've worked hard the past four years. A lot has changed - around you, for you, and most of all, YOU! Now you're facing one of the biggest changes of your life...

• Three Good Questions to Ask at a Job Interview

  Meg Montford

  19 Mar 2012 | 11:09 am

  As a job candidate, you probably prepare for answering tough job interview questions. However, do you also prepare for what you ask the job interviewer? Your questions can be just as much of a "fit" indicator to potential employers as...

• A Few LinkedIn Pointers for a Job Search

  Meg Montford

  28 Feb 2012 | 4:18 pm

  Do you have your professional LinkedIn profile posted? Even if you're not in an active job search, you still need a LinkedIn profile. Some people feel that all social media is an invasion of privacy. However, a LinkedIn presence has...

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  Career Chaos

• Boost Your Job Search Effectiveness

  Meg Montford

  15 May 2012 | 2:29 pm

  Has a state of exhaustion overcome your good intentions to stay focused on a job search? Many job seekers have been unemployed for months, if not years. Many are burned out, burned up and just plain tired. If that fits...

• How a Resume Writer Writes the Best Resumes

  Meg Montford

  27 Apr 2012 | 4:13 pm

  So you think it costs too much to hire a professional resume writer? After all, why should you pay a few hundred dollars for a quick typing job that you could do you yourself, right? If this is your belief,...

• New Grads: How to Do a Smart Job Search

  Meg Montford

  18 Apr 2012 | 6:47 pm

  An Open Letter to My Stepdaughter Dear Kate, You've worked hard the past four years. A lot has changed - around you, for you, and most of all, YOU! Now you're facing one of the biggest changes of your life...

• Three Good Questions to Ask at a Job Interview

  Meg Montford

  19 Mar 2012 | 11:09 am

  As a job candidate, you probably prepare for answering tough job interview questions. However, do you also prepare for what you ask the job interviewer? Your questions can be just as much of a "fit" indicator to potential employers as...

• A Few LinkedIn Pointers for a Job Search

  Meg Montford

  28 Feb 2012 | 4:18 pm

  Do you have your professional LinkedIn profile posted? Even if you're not in an active job search, you still need a LinkedIn profile. Some people feel that all social media is an invasion of privacy. However, a LinkedIn presence has...

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  jobs in USA - Careerjet

• Cost Engineer - Downstream Projects - USA

  16 May 2012 | 1:43 pm

  Houston, TX - The Company: Our major Oil & Gas Client is in need of 2 Cost Engineers - Downstream Projects in Houston, Texas. The Role: The purpose of this position is to provide cost support to Downstream Projects. The principal accountabilities of this position include, but are not limited t

• Fitter / Welder

  16 May 2012 | 1:43 pm

  USA - Sharon Manufacturing has a position available for a fitter / welder. Must have 3-5 years experience and be comfortable with fitting large pieces in a job shop environment. Pay based on experience. Please forward resume for consideration. (this will open in a new window) Share thi

• HEOR, Market Access & Pricing Leaders - North America

  16 May 2012 | 1:43 pm

  Abbott Pharmaceutical Products Group - Lake County, IL - Abbott, a public US$ 30b international organization, is a broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage our health. We have openings for leaders in Health Economics and Ou

• Product Consultant - (Round Rock, Texas)

  16 May 2012 | 1:43 pm

  Dell - Round Rock, TX - Dell believes technology helps people and communities to grow and succeed. That's why we empower you to always think ahead, giving you the tools and the training to keep attaining new levels of success for you and for our customers. When you join Dell in North America, you're fre

• Quality Assurance Opportunities - California

  16 May 2012 | 1:43 pm

  Abbott Vascular - Santa Clara, CA - Abbott is currently seeking qualified Quality Assurance Professionals across the divisions within Abbott. We are seeking for Managers, Associate Directors and Directors with an expertise in one or more of the following areas: Compliance, Supplier Quality, Quality Systems, Quality

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  Job Interview & Career Guide

• What to Include in a Resume and What to Leave Out

  admin

  19 Apr 2012 | 7:08 am

  Your resume is the first meeting a potential employer will have with you. In these economic times when hiring managers see hundreds of resumes for every position, you want to make sure your resume has the chance to move forwards. Let’s look at what you should include in a resume and what you should leave [...]

• What Should You Take to a Job Interview: What to Bring and What not to Bring

  admin

  19 Apr 2012 | 7:06 am

  What Should You Take to a Job Interview – What to Bring and What not to Bring If you make it to the interview step, you’ve done an excellent job of putting together your resume. The interview needs the same type of consideration, to ensure you are the one the position is offered to. After [...]

• How Should You Use Resume Samples for Constructing Your Resume

  admin

  19 Apr 2012 | 7:05 am

  Your resume is what gets you the interview or keeps you from getting an interview. It deserves your undivided attention. You can maximize the effect of your resume by learning how to use resume samples or templates to help construct your resume. You need to assume in this tough economic that there are going at [...]

• How do You Search for a Job? What do You Look at in a Job Posting?

  admin

  19 Apr 2012 | 7:03 am

  If you are in the market for a job it’s important to know the most effective way to search for a job. Looking for job opportunities online offers you far reaching opportunities, which can be very helpful if you are considering for example relocating. Why Go Online to Access Job Postings? You can extend your [...]

• What are Some New Job Interviewing Trends: Different Creative Job Application Processes?

  admin

  19 Apr 2012 | 7:01 am

  What are Some New Job Interviewing Trends: Different Creative Job Application Processes? It’s a competitive world out there, so staying ahead of the other applicants is important if you want to be the one to land the job. There are a number of creative job application processes that are being seen with new job interviewing [...]

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  BrightMove Recruiting Software

• How To Recruite A Passive Candidate

  mcatania

  10 May 2012 | 2:39 pm

  Passive candidates are a different breed; they are not as eager to say “yes” as active candidates who are unemployed and need the job now.

• Recruiting Extraordinary Talent

  mcatania

  4 Apr 2012 | 9:19 am

  As a recruiter, it is your responsibility to find well-qualified candidates for your clients. But have you ever asked yourself, how can I find a remarkable one?

• InternMatch Founder Provides Insight On Interns (2 of 2)

  tkingeri

  4 Apr 2012 | 9:11 am

  Website to Watch: InternMatch Focuses on the User Experience, newer intern recruitment site InternMatch was detailed for their efforts in increasing the ease of use and overall experience for the user.

• Website To Watch InternMatch Focuses On The User Experience (1 of 2)

  tkingeri

  4 Apr 2012 | 9:10 am

  Though around for a while, for those organizations that are not in the business of hiring interns by the masses, intern specific websites may be a new concept.

• Spring Has Sprung How Time Of Year Affects Recruitment

  tkingeri

  4 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am

  The end of winter and the signs of spring bring about the busy season for many recruiters. Though every industry and organization is different (for instance, retail recruitment shoots up right before the holiday season), for countless companies, warmer weather means an increase in headcount.

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  CFO Coach

• A Flawed CFO Social Media Strategy

  Cindy Kraft, the CFO-Coach

  15 May 2012 | 1:55 pm

  Google is on fire with the headlines about the public company CFO who used Facebook and Twitter to complain about his job. Seriously? Flawed CFO Social Media Strategy Obviously this Finance Chief hasn’t read any of my blog posts on the subject nor the excellent recent post by Jeff Ishamel. Barrett Peterson (@CFOBP) asked me this: How does an individual with that level of judgement become a CFO? Clearly old enough to know better. These headlines just might scare Finance Executives all the way back into the 19th Century. There are ways Chief Financial Officers CAN use social media to ……

• Don’t KO the Recruiter

  Cindy Kraft, the CFO-Coach

  7 May 2012 | 9:05 am

  Every now and again the “recruiter” question rears its head … “Can’t I just go around the recruiter and contact the company directly”? My answer is ALWAYS the same … NO! Attempting to knock the recruiter out of the process is a bad idea. It’s always a bad idea. In fact, it’s always a very bad idea. So, when Matt Bud, Chairman of the Financial Executives Networking Group, addressed this issue in a recent newsletter, I requested his permission to repost it in my blog. It’s worth reading. <<This particular search firm posted with us on a regular basis. In this…

• CFO Turnover

  Cindy Kraft, the CFO-Coach

  2 May 2012 | 8:43 am

  According to data by Korn Ferry International’s financial-officer practice … “Between 2010 and 2011, a CFO was almost three times as likely to leave a company when a new chief executive was hired from outside, rather than promoted internally.” I’ll let the Wall Street Journal speak to the specifics of those numbers … and I’ll talk about what every wise Finance Chief should take away from the numbers. Preparedness.  At the risk of beating a dead horse, there are a few realities that come with losing a job. To busy working to think about your career? You can be completely…

• Happiness: Your CFO Title or Something Else?

  Cindy Kraft, the CFO-Coach

  30 Apr 2012 | 10:58 am

  Who didn’t read the inspiring story of Bubba Watson and notice three things: – His humility; – Golf isn’t #1 in his life, although he’s a total winner at golf having won the Master’s on April 8th; and – His joy in life isn’t rooted in winning at his job. He knows there is more to life than his job, and even winning at his job. At the end of his blog post, Scott Eblin asked a question that caused me to pause and ponder … “What do you have in your life that makes you happy when you don’t win?” What about you? Have you given thought to what you have in…

• CFO Resumes: Necessary or Not Needed?

  Cindy Kraft, the CFO-Coach

  20 Apr 2012 | 10:00 am

  This post actually started out as a comment to the recent post by my friend and colleague, Samuel Dergel. While we agree on almost everything related to Finance Chief careers, we are butting heads (albeit gently) on the issue of whether or not CFOs, who are passive candidates, need a resume. Where Samuel and I definitely agree is on this:  Finance Chiefs need a clear and compelling, branded marketable value proposition (MVP). It’s critically important to know your value and be able to articulate your value in order to be competitive today. Where we deviate is over the end product. If a CFO…

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  AOL Jobs Articles & News

• Federal Workers Received Whopping $439 Million In Bonuses Last Year

  David Schepp

  16 May 2012 | 8:15 am

  Nearly a quarter of a million dollars. That's how much a U.S. Department of Agriculture employee was paid last year under a presidential program that recognizes exceptional performance on the job. The government worker, a veterinarian, was paid $179,700 in base salary and given a $62,895 "service bonus" for distinguished performance, according to a database recently created to track the salaries of more than 1 million government workers. The well-paid employee was one of three federal workers to receive such a generous bonus, which is equal to 35 percent of base pay, according to the…

• NY Principal Accused Of Creepy Oral Sex Comments To Be Reassigned

  Claire Gordon

  16 May 2012 | 6:34 am

  When a principal in the Bronx made remarks to female staffers about getting oral sex from a copy machine and other office goods, he got a letter of reprimand and sensitivity training. Then a 15-year-old female student claimed that he made comments that made her uncomfortable too, reports the New York Post. Now the New York City Department of Education and the principal reportedly came to a "mutual decision" that he'll move to another school, where he'll be an assistant principal. It was John Chase Jr.'s first year as principal at the new Bronxdale High School, when the department of education…

• The 14 (Rich) Faces Behind Facebook

  Dan Fastenberg

  16 May 2012 | 5:14 am

  The story of Facebook's beginnings are well known. As anyone who has seen "The Social Network" knows, a few Harvard undergrads, led by Mark Zuckerberg, created a student social networking site, then called theFacebook.com. Soon, Facebook was exported to peer institutions, then to all universities, and then quickly became the world's largest social networking site with 900 million users and more than 3,500 employees. When the company goes public on May 18, the 28-year-old Zuckerberg, who owns 28.2 percent of the company, will become one of America's five wealthiest citizens. His net worth was…

• Michigan Worker Fired After Turning In Gun Found On The Job

  David Schepp

  16 May 2012 | 4:50 am

  Sometimes it doesn't pay to do the right thing. Just ask John Chevilott, a former public-works employee in Wayne County, Mich., who earlier this month found a loaded, snubnosed revolver while mowing grass in Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood, turned it in and was promptly fired. "It was damaged, so it could've went off. Surprisingly, it didn't kill the guy on the mower," he told Detroit TV station WJBK. Chevilott (pictured at left) said the crew was waiting for Detroit police to swing by and pick up the gun, but they never showed.

• 5 Things To Never Say To A Co-Worker

  J.T. O'Donnell

  16 May 2012 | 4:40 am

  Getting along with co-workers is important. You never know when you'll need their help or support. Thus, staying on co-workers' good sides should be a priority. And yet, it amazes me how many people don't think before they speak. The following five things should never be said to a co-worker. Have you made one or more of these communication faux pas?

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  Career Savvy

• What All Great Bosses Believe

  Tim Ryan

  16 May 2012 | 9:04 am

  It turns out great bosses have a fundamentally different outlook when it comes to managing people, the workplace, and dealing with the competition than the average ones. In fact, according to Geoffrey James, they have eight core beliefs that separate them from the pack. Coexistence is crucial. Most bosses see business in terms of a zero-sum game, where conflict is inevitable. Great bosses realize the delicate ecosystem they inhabit and more likely to adapt as necessary. A company is the sum of its part.While average bosses see a company as a machine and its employees as dispensable, great…

• The Pro’s Guide to Growing Your Marketing Career

  Vestiigo

  14 May 2012 | 2:49 pm

  As a field, marketing has grown to encompass a wide variety of responsibilities over the last ten years. From some of the more recent additions, such as search engine optimization (SEO) and community management, to more traditional roles like communication and research, today’s marketer is expected to be proficient and knowledgeable in a range of skills. This guide is intended to provide tips on how to sharpen your current skill-base and resources that you can leverage in order to expand it. Leverage The Right Tools Depending on your role, you might find some of the following tools useful.

• Week In Review: May 12, 2012

  Vestiigo

  12 May 2012 | 9:40 am

  Week In Review: Toronto - Project Manager (Marketing and Advertising) Details / Apply Toronto - Digital Strategist (Marketing and Advertising) Details / Apply Toronto - Operations Manager (Consulting) Details / Apply Toronto - Account Executive - Online & Technical Projects (Market Research) Details / Apply Toronto - Copywriter (Internet) Details / Apply Montreal - Manager, Customer Development (Computer Software) Details / Apply Victoria - Customer Support Representative (Internet) Details / Apply Vancouver - Lead Digital Marketing Strategist (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply…

• Don’t Let The Job Hunt Turn You Into A Robot

  Lance Wang

  11 May 2012 | 9:47 am

  After hours slogging through job postings, uploading resumes and firing off e-mails, it’s hard not to feel a bit dehumanized by the impersonal nature of the modern job search.  Human faces rarely pop up until after you’ve been considered for a position, and until then, your only interactions with an employer come from the little dropbox you upload your resume into.  On top of that, continuously re-configuring your qualifications for every new role can leave you feeling less like a person and more like a robot.  Robots are devoid of any personal goals or passions,…

• Interview Your Interviewer

  Melvin Wong

  10 May 2012 | 2:32 pm

  “Describe a time when you had a conflict with a colleague”, one of the common questions to prepare for when going in for an interview. It’s good to have a nice story to showcase how you handled a difficult situation. However every other good candidate would have theirs as well. So how would you stand out after you told them a story of identifying a problem and proactively going about solving it? Well, a good place to start is when the interviewer asks you “Do you have any questions?”

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  Business Fitness

• Got Job Interview Nerves? Fuggedaboudit!

  Dawn Lennon

  10 May 2012 | 12:34 pm

  It pains me when I see job seekers get stressed out at interview time. One way to ease the anxiety is to understand the pressures on the interviewer. This post that I wrote in 2010 does just that.   Amazing, … Continue reading →

• Struggling with a Difficult Choice? The Answer Can Be Fit to a “T”

  Dawn Lennon

  3 May 2012 | 5:06 pm

  Making the right work decision can be stressful, even paralyzing. We just don’t want to get it wrong. “What if I:” End up looking like an idiot or incompetent Lose all the career ground I’ve gained Cost myself or the … Continue reading →

• Hungry for a Great Internship? Know Where to Find the Meat.

  Dawn Lennon

  26 Apr 2012 | 1:03 pm

  Internships are considered a must-have for many college students (and even some high schoolers) looking for a leg up in getting a job upon graduation. They hunt to find them, compete to get them, and strive to multiply them–all for … Continue reading →

• The Unexpected Career Crisis–Got the Stuff to Survive It? | 4 Essential Steps

  Dawn Lennon

  19 Apr 2012 | 12:39 pm

  There’s no escaping problems. They show up whether we’re ready or not.  Smart businesses have crisis management plans so they know what to do when calamity hits. So shouldn’t we? I was invited to review Jim Moorhead’s new book, The … Continue reading →

• Suffering from Resumophobia? | A Remedy for Job Seekers

  Dawn Lennon

  14 Apr 2012 | 10:41 am

  The job search heats up for many this time of year, particularly for new grads, anyone who’s had enough of his/her current job, or those who have simply put it off too long.  So, I’m reposting this piece on writing … Continue reading →

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  ILostMyJob.com

• New This Week at ILostMyJob.com (4/23/12-4/27/12)

  ilostmyjob

  22 Apr 2012 | 10:44 pm

  Upcoming Webinar Schedule for this Week at ILostMyJob.com Webinar Monday April 23rd How to Turn Interviews Into Offers with Martin Yate – This is part 4 of a 4 part series. Webinar Registration:  http://ilostmyjob.com/k Monday April 23rd 12pm CST Economic survival and professional success make the job interview is the most important meeting you ever attend. You need interviews to get job offers, and you need to outperform the competition to win the job offer. The BIG problem is that no one showed you how to ace a job interview but it is a skill you will need time and again over the…

• New This Week at ILostMyJob.com (4/16/12-4/20/12)

  ilostmyjob

  15 Apr 2012 | 10:24 pm

  Upcoming Webinar Schedule for this Week at ILostMyJob.com Webinar Monday April 16th How to Get More Job Interviews with Martin Yate – This is part 3 of a 4 part series. Webinar Registration:  http://ilostmyjob.com/k Monday April 16th 12pm CST Face facts: no interviews, no job offers. Knowing how to get yourself job interviews is critical to your financial survival and critical to your long-term career success. But the whole job search game has changed. The old tactics don’t work anymore, everything you knew has changed. You need a great resume and to know how to use it to get job…

• New This Week at ILostMyJob.com (4/9/12-4/13/12)

  ilostmyjob

  9 Apr 2012 | 12:31 am

  Upcoming Webinar Schedule for this Week at ILostMyJob.com Webinar Monday April 9nd How to Build Social Networks Fast with Martin Yate – This is part 2 of a 4 part series. Webinar Registration:  http://ilostmyjob.com/k Monday April 9th 12pm CST Companies prefer to hire through personal referrals and job hunters prefer to find jobs through networking. The only problems are that you have been too busy working to network, and no one has ever taught you how to build professionally relevant networks. Martin Yate, NY Times bestseller of the world-famous Knock em Dead career books, will show…

• New This Week at ILostMyJob.com (4/2/12-4/6/12)

  ilostmyjob

  2 Apr 2012 | 9:42 am

  Upcoming Webinar Schedule for this Week at ILostMyJob.com Webinar Monday April 2nd How to Write a Killer Resume with Martin Yate – This is part 1 of a 4 part series. Webinar Registration:  http://ilostmyjob.com/k When: Monday April 2nd 12pm CST You want a resume that actually works. NY Times bestseller Martin Yate, of the world-renowned Knock em Dead career books, will show you How to Write a Knock em Dead Resume.  He’ll show you how to sell yourself as the competent and committed professional you are, without sounding like a snake-oil salesman. Tuesday April 3rd 11:00am CST…

• New This Week at ILostMyJob.com (3/26/12-3/30/12)

  ilostmyjob

  26 Mar 2012 | 1:20 am

  Upcoming Webinar Schedule for this Week at ILostMyJob.com Webinar Monday March 26th How to Turn Interviews Into Offers with Martin Yate – This is part 4 of a 4 part series. Webinar Registration:  http://ilostmyjob.com/k When: Monday March 26th 12pm CST Economic survival and professional success make the job interview is the most important meeting you ever attend. You need interviews to get job offers, and you need to outperform the competition to win the job offer. The BIG problem is that no one showed you how to ace a job interview but it is a skill you will need time and again over…

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• #TChat Preview: Engage The Humans for Social HR Leadership

  Meghan M. Biro

  15 May 2012 | 12:13 pm

  There’s a fun event today, Wed May 16th – A Live Social HR Camp being hosted from Vancouver, BC Canada and six other locales spread across four countries. It’s the first-ever SocialHRCamp, an un-conference aimed at  helping HR professionals collaborate to determine what it takes to leverage and integrate social media within the workplace. Pretty cool stuff. Also, check out Hashcaster for the live tweets and of course your favorite Twitter client. I’m also excited to play hostess, speaker for our Boston, MA event that will take place the first week of December here at Google…

• Top Three Trends in the World of Work This Week

  Salima Nathoo

  11 May 2012 | 11:51 am

  I’m a dot connector. It’s not much different than what I did with a pencil, in a pre-school activity. Instead of looking at tiny black circles, I look at information, and in place of lines, I draw conclusions. The end is still the bigger picture, and an “aha” moment. This week’s “Top Trends in the World of Work” are about recognizing the value of dots. Without them, we’d be booking roundtrip tickets to the drawing board. And travel these days can be very costly. … 1. Dotted Line We’re always referencing the “fine line” between things. It’s never really fine, is…

• #TChat Recap: The Quick and the Slow of the Multifaceted Brand

  Kevin W. Grossman

  10 May 2012 | 9:45 am

  Attract quickly, hire slowly. That sentiment comes from Dave McClure, venture capitalist and founding partner at 500 Startups, an Internet start-up seed fund and incubator program in Mountain View, Calif. He was part of a panel discussion on recruiting at the War for Talent event this week, in San Francisco. For me, that phrase epitomizes how company brands are built and maintained, and how reciprocal the ebb and flow of concept to founding team to scaling a company truly are. What’s interesting is that most new jobs are created by start-ups, but most of the employed work for larger…

• #TChat Preview: Employers and Employees, Unite Your Brands!

  Meghan M. Biro

  9 May 2012 | 8:32 am

  Employers are using social media to put a shine on brands. That’s no surprise, but what may be is the degree to which they’re letting employees’ voices be heard as part of that brand message — pretty exciting times for brands. Not all leader’s feel comfortable with the approach, however; we have witnessed many a branded message gone haywire and plenty of companies that wished they could have retracted tweets. It’s a strategy not without risk: Some individuals have strong personal brands, which may dilute the employer’s brand. Yet, since most employees have ready…

• Top Trends in the World of Work This Week

  Salima Nathoo

  4 May 2012 | 10:48 am

  What if work could feel more like play? It’s what we endeavor to do each week at #TChat. It’s what I fundamentally subscribe to: “Play for Performance,” where having fun means you’re doing it right and well. What if work could feel more like play? It can, it should, and “play” time starts right now with this week’s Top Trends in the World of Work! 1. POWER PLAY In late February this year, Inc posted an article on qualities that make an employee remarkable. To date, it’s been shared 17k times on LinkedIn and generated 16k likes on Facebook. Pretty impressive right? I thought…

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• Finding Your Career Path while Job Seeking

  Jaime Costilow

  16 May 2012 | 8:18 am

  Interview with Angie Grilliot, UnitedHealth Group Are you currently trying to find a job and looking for advice? Angie Grilliot with UnitedHealth Group offers her advice on how to take a step back and ask yourself, “What is it that I want to do?” Learn more about how being able to communicate where you have been and where you want to be in your career can help set you apart from other job seekers. The Help Wanted blog is brought to you by DirectEmployers, a non-profit association of global employers, which provides simple, sophisticated solutions for Human Resources and Recruitment.

• Job Seekers: 5 Tips for Maximum Success

  DirectEmployers

  14 May 2012 | 7:19 am

  In this episode: Make the most of your job search so you can land the job you have been searching for. Learn more about the five ways you can maximize and how to prepare yourself upcoming interviews. The Help Wanted blog is brought to you by DirectEmployers, a non-profit association of global employers, which provides simple, sophisticated solutions for Human Resources and Recruitment.

• Recruiting Director Discusses the Importance of a Military Recruting Program

  Nancy Holland

  11 May 2012 | 7:52 am

  “There’s a lot to be said about the military and word of mouth because people talk to one another, they stay in touch, they become good friends and they rely on their friends’ opinions, oftentimes when they’ve already made the transition.” Matt Luther, National Military Recruiting Director, Cintas Entering the recruiting world was a strange journey according to the Cintas National Military Recruiting Director, Matt Luther. His role after the military gave him insight into what he was truly passionate about, helping other serviceman transition into the civilian workforce.

• Reach Out to Recruiters During Your Job Search

  DirectEmployers

  10 May 2012 | 3:17 pm

  Interview with Dennis Smith, St. Jude Medical Searching for a job and need advice from a recruiters standpoint? Dennis Smith with St. Jude Medical talks about connecting with employers on a personal level and focusing on quality over quantity when it comes to your outreach methods. Learn what he feels are great ways to not spread yourself thin and make yourself noticed during your job search. The Help Wanted blog is brought to you by DirectEmployers, a non-profit association of global employers, which provides simple, sophisticated solutions for Human Resources and Recruitment.

• The Employment Line, Episode 9: 3 Tips for Improving Your SEO Strategy for Recruitment

  DirectEmployers

  8 May 2012 | 12:02 pm

  In this episode: 3 Tips for improving your SEO strategy for recruitment Upcoming Employers Connect to focus on social media in recruiting, 4212 and 503 compliance, advanced talent acquisition practices and maximizing limited resources – bonuses include networking with other member companies, AND receiving HRCI credits for attending Fun fact in honor of Mother’s Day Keeping you connected, with no waiting—The Employment Line. Thank you for watching. The Employment Line is brought to you by DirectEmployers, a non-profit association of global employers, which provides simple,…

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• For Employers- Using Twitter For Recruiting Tip (3 of 3)

  15 May 2012 | 10:10 am

  Using Twitter can become overwhelming and can result in a recruiter spending more time than desired on it. Toby and Michele recommend the follow tools and techniques to manage twitter more effectively: • Designate a specific amount of time per day to tweet jobs, read or respond to your messages and send out announcements • Use “search operators” to search more effectively. Consider downloading the “Power Twitter add-on” in Mozilla Firefox’s browser to conduct searches quicker and easier • Create lists to help with tracking. A list can include…

• You are good at it, but you do not want to do it anymore

  10 May 2012 | 11:54 am

  We regularly talk to alumni that are trying to make a transition to a new career path. The challenge is that they are really good at what they do currently. You may be asking why that is a challenge. If they are good at their job, it shouldn't be hard to find a new job. The challenge is that they dislike the work that they excel in. They don't want to do that work anymore, but aren't sure what to switch into or how to go about the transition. One way to explore career options is by dividing options into a grid comprised of two continuums where the functions and industry range from similar to…

• For Employers- Using Twitter For Recruiting Tip (2 of 3)

  8 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  To increase the number of followers, Toby and Michele suggested: • Following people first. Start by following colleagues you already know or other recruiters who source similar candidates as you • While networking and developing relationships with candidates, ask them to follow you if they are on Twitter or consider using Twitter it if they aren't • Use @name to gain attention • Review your @Connect page to find out who is interested in you • Tweet to engage and add value to your followers, such as tweeting an interesting recruiting topic versus just a job posting.

• For Employers Using Twitter For Recruiting Tip (1of 3)

  2 May 2012 | 3:22 pm

  A few weeks ago, Toby Nathan and Michele Rempel presented the Finding Talent Employer program titled: How to Source, Recruit and Brand Using Twitter. The Alumni Career Center will write 3 blog posts highlighting their recruiting tips using Twitter. If using Twitter to recruit, some etiquette guidelines include: 1. If someone follows you, follow them back unless you really don’t want to 2. Thank people who retweet your tweets or mention you in a positive way 3. Retweet others and include their @name as the original source in the tweet Watch for the next "For Employers Using Twitter…

• Do YOU know what employers look for in an application?

  26 Apr 2012 | 10:00 am

  During this informational panel discussion several recruiters and Human Resources professionals will share positive features of resumes that stand out in the stack, whether your resume is reviewed first by a computer or a person. Be able to present what you most want employers to know about your qualifications and increase your chance of being called for an interview. This program includes presentation and questions. There is no fee for University of Illinois alumni; the fee for University of Illinois non-alumni guests is $45. All pay the cost of the phone call – a standard long…

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  Here We Are. Now What?

• Making Change Work

  Terrence Seamon

  6 May 2012 | 9:57 am

  Recently, I have been quite close to a few major change initiatives and I've noticed how certain basic principles associated with making change work are routinely overlooked. People support what they help to create - Here's a basic question for the leaders of change: Have you consulted the people who will be most impacted by the change? Leadership experts like Meg Wheatley and others have taught us that "people support what they help to create." A simple and powerful truth about human nature. If you want the buy in of people in your organization, you must treat them with respect by inviting…

• Be Easy To Do Business With

  Terrence Seamon

  26 Apr 2012 | 12:48 pm

  HR Blogger Liz Ryan just published an interesting piece, at the Business Week Management Blog, titled "What every CEO needs to know about HR." I was drawn in, expecting to read a post addressed to CEOs. Actually it's a list of points for HR leaders. Good points to ponder, to be sure, but not what I expected. Yet, Liz Ryan inspired me to write this blog post. Over the course of my HR career, I've had the chance to work closely with several CEOs. From my experience, plus the wisdom of Ram Charan (whose 2001 book What the CEO Wants You to Know is a small gem), here are some guidelines for HR…

• The Way for Leaders

  Terrence Seamon

  23 Apr 2012 | 7:35 am

  My OD colleague Roland Sullivan asked what wisdom I would share with CEOs in Asia about learning, development, and change. In my career, I have had the opportunity of observing "up-close and personal" several CEOs lead their organization in both learning and change. Here's some wisdom based on one of these people. One was the CEO of a rapidly growing telecom company in the 1980's and 90's. He authored and fostered the action-oriented, fast-paced, customer-focused organizational culture that promoted teamwork, initiative, and continuous improvement. He recognized (and often said) that the…

• Start Making Sense

  Terrence Seamon

  12 Apr 2012 | 5:37 am

  Professor Dave Davidson was one of my undergraduate professors in Human Communication, my major at Rutgers 35 years ago. His theory of human nature: "Never assume that the next guy knows what he is doing...much less why."That maxim has bedeviled me ever since. As a Communication and Information theory guy, Dave Davidson was very into the work of Karl Weick, the social psychologist. Among Weick's many contributions, his concept of sensemaking made a lot of sense. In a nutshell, sensemaking is the mental process of interpreting and constructing the reality around us. So defined, we are…

• This Blog Now Has A Podcast!

  Terrence Seamon

  13 Mar 2012 | 7:53 am

  Big news to share. Here We Are. Now What? has its first podcast!The topic is job search, and it's an interview conducted by my son Kevin, based upon my newly self-published book "To Your Success!"Running at just over 14 minutes, the podcast features a Boomer-to-Millennial chat about such job search topics as:- being bold- being "in transition"- going direct to employers- using your time effectively- the merits of volunteeringThe guitar music that frames the podcast was provided by my son Dave who is not only a great singer, but also a composer. I hope you enjoy it. Please share it with anyone…

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  FT Careers Blog

• Grants, Research, Teaching: How Different is the Academic Workplace?

  inezponcedeleon

  16 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  A lot of my friends work at desk jobs in big offices, or at their own business, or on planes as they shuttle from one meeting to another. They often wonder why I like working in the academe,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Salary Expectations: Negotiation Tactics

  Fernando

  15 May 2012 | 8:45 am

  This post branches out from yesterday's post about phone interviews. Pete asked the following question: What if part of their screening process is asking for a salary price? I have heard that... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Phone Interviews: Purpose, Challenges and How to Prepare for Them

  Fernando

  14 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  A few weeks ago we were discussing resume submision strategies to deal with, probably, the toughest part of the recruitment process. In my opinion, the most difficult part is getting picked among the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Looking for a Job in the Steel Industry? I may be able to help (US Only)

  Fernando

  11 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  If you are trying to jump into the steel industry or advance your career within the largest steelmaker in the US, send me an email to fernando.tarnogol [@] myrecruitmentservices.com and don’t... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• How to Revitalize Your Work Ethic

  Guest Blogger

  8 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  Guest post by Kristie Lewis - Every professional working in an office environment experiences feelings of burnout and work-related fatigue from time to time. Some days you just don’t feel like... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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  MBAEntertainmentJobs.com

• Work Holiday

  MBAEntertainmentJobs

  14 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  We’re taking a little break.  Regular posts will resume on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. While we’re away, please search for MBA Entertainment Jobs on our MBA Entertainment Job Board.

• Sports Jobs: NETS Basketball Seeking Two MBAs

  MBAEntertainmentJobs

  11 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  ESPN is looking to hire a director of revenue analytics & inventory. Location: New York, NY  |  Requisition #: 43417BR Fox Sports is conducting a search for a vice president of marketing for Fox Regional Sports Networks. Location: Los Angeles, CA  |  Requisition #: FNG0001013 NBC Sports Group wants to bring on a director of [...]

• Digital Media Jobs: MBA Digital Opps at Bloomberg Digital, CNBC, Southern California Public Radio, Turner Broadcasting, and Wildfire Interactive

  MBAEntertainmentJobs

  10 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Bloomberg Digital is looking to hire a business development manager. Location: New York, NY  |  Requisition #: 33364 CNBC wants to bring on a digital product manager, news & video. Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ  |  Requisition #: 2140BR Southern California Public Radio needs a digital revenue strategist. Location: Pasadena, CA  |  Requisition #: 214-12 Want [...]

• Film Jobs: MBA Helpful for Positions at Amazon Studios, DreamWorks Animation, Fox Filmed Entertainment, IMAX Corporation, and Walt Disney Studios

  MBAEntertainmentJobs

  9 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Amazon is seeking a senior product manager for Amazon Studios. Location: Seattle, WA  |  Requisition #: 146692 DreamWorks Animation is looking for a director, retail business development. Location: Glendale, CA  |  Requisition #: none Fox Filmed Entertainment needs to hire an associate director of new release marketing. Location: Los Angeles, CA  |  Requisition #: FFE0000909 [...]

• Game Jobs: MBA Marketing Exec Needed at 38 Studios

  MBAEntertainmentJobs

  8 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  38 Studios is recruiting a vp of marketing to join its team. Location: Providence, RI  |  Requisition #: 84 Electronic Arts (EA) is seeking a decision support analyst for the Maxis label. Location: Redwood City, CA  |  Requisition #: 269 PlayFirst has an opening for a manager of marketing programs. Location: San Francisco, CA  |  [...]

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  SELF-PROMOTION FOR INTROVERTS

• Quieter Career Options

  Nancy

  15 May 2012 | 11:56 pm

  “Do you ever worry that you’re too quiet or shy to succeed in the professional world?” asks Jennifer Berry in her Yahoo! Education story, “Best Careers for Quiet People.” Berry explores six occupations you can succeed at if you’re more of a “workhorse” than a “show horse.” She interviewed me for the article; as a business communication coach who thrives on quiet conversation and deep strategy sessions to help clients, I was happy to share my insights. Why not celebrate your quiet strengths and choose a career path that fits your personality—authentically and…

• Social Media: Welcome to Hotel California

  Nancy

  28 Mar 2012 | 4:02 pm

  You may enjoy contributing to communities like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, where you can expand your network by connecting from users around the world, share information, and raise your visibility. If you’re an introvert, you can use these venues to thrive quietly in your Batcave, devouring facts and figures, theorizing, and philosophizing online sunup to sundown. Each day you can wake up and read, research, and write some more. Or maybe it’s a love-hate thing—with the ever-increasing options, the need to keep all your profiles up to date, and all the strangers angling to be your…

• Not So Scary Public Speaking

  Nancy

  27 Mar 2012 | 3:58 pm

  In his “Talking Points” article for Entrepreneur magazine, Ross McCammon (better known as “the Esquire guy”) shares heaps about “How can you go from ‘public speaking isn’t my thing’ to full-fledged confidence.” I’m interviewed in the article.

• Getting Credit for Your Work

  Nancy

  12 Mar 2012 | 9:59 pm

  Sure, take the high road. But first, aren’t you entitled to get peeved—at least, privately—when your boss or colleague takes credit for your ideas? For tips to help get—and keep—your name attached to your ideas and creations, check out Rhymer Rigby’s Financial Times article, “The Careerist: Coping with Idea Thieves”; I’m interviewed in the article.

• Meetings: More Than Two Doesn’t Have to Be a Crowd

  Nancy

  19 Feb 2012 | 3:24 pm

  Interested in thriving at business meetings as an introvert? See Sara Grace’s insightful story, “Create Meetings that People Don’t Want to Hide From” on the myGreenlight Blog. “As a manager, I’ve put some thought into how to make the most of a collaborative environment – and in particular, how to help meetings be a place where both introverts and extroverts can flourish,” says Grace, myGreenlight’s program director and a cofounder of this community for “relationship mastery for mutual achievement,” fueled by bestselling authors Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz.

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• How to Build a High Quality LinkedIn Network

  Jason Seiden

  16 May 2012 | 8:17 am

  I spent last night in DC, where I talked about LinkedIn to a financial group in DC. These were savvy, successful individuals whose organizations are just starting to embrace social media. One of the more common questions I was asked during the cocktail hour: “How many LinkedIn connections do you have?” There is a rich body of science behind how human networks function… and understanding the gist of it can lead to a much more effective connection strategy than connection counting: We know from Professor Mark Granovetter, for instance, that large, loose networks that connect…

• LinkedIn’s Financial Services Conference – Takeaways

  Jason Seiden

  10 May 2012 | 8:58 pm

  As I write this, I’m in NYC at LinkedIn’s financial services conference. Seeing lots of friendly faces from clients and partners, plus making new friends and connections, too. I’ve also been learning a surprising amount. A few things that have really stuck with me so far: $1.7 trillion-with-a-t has been cut from consumer credit markets since 2009. Where my brain goes: a smaller pool of buyers working with a smaller pool of resources means US banking is about to get more competitive… And that means business models will need to adapt. Californians have an aggregate debt…

• What’s your dignity worth?

  Jason Seiden

  7 May 2012 | 10:31 pm

  Actually, this is bullsh*t. What matters is what you do for others. When I talked with my wife last night, I let go of my need to be right and got important information about the impact I’m having on our kids. I also got a smile and laughter at the same time rather than a fight. When I met with one of my advisors the other day, I gave up my ego and got priceless insights on my business in return, along with a commitment to help me beyond what I had asked for. When I saw a GI doc the other week, I got a clean bill of health and it only cost me my dignity. “Ego” has been a…

• Was it obvious? Yes. But don’t be a dick about it.

  Jason Seiden

  25 Apr 2012 | 11:35 am

  “Want dirt? Just dig! It’s a very simple approach that works every time…” That’s what Clint wrote in response to a recent Facebook post. It’s good advice. So is this: “Want to know the ending? Just read the book!” “Want to know the optimal trajectory for a rocket to put a satellite into geosynchronous orbit? Just do the math!” That second example’s probably a little ridiculous… unless you’re a rocket scientist, in which case it’s probably pretty obvious. In fact, even the first one, which must look simple to…

• I’m working on my influence by using more positive statements.

  Jason Seiden

  16 Apr 2012 | 10:12 pm

  Getting to Yes! - Great book. You should read it. I’m working to eliminate negative statements. I pay pretty close attention to the way people talk—and this is one area where I can use some work. I’ve witnessed too many miscommunications over the years because someone missed a “not” or forgot a “don’t.” I’m training myself to lead with positives, end with positives, and use positives in the middle. Especially when giving directions. When I’m giving directions, I’m working to stay focused on what should be done and to communicate…

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• Making a Career Change

  30 Apr 2012 | 4:58 pm

  Most people make a career change at least once in their life.  If your present career is not completely fulfilling or is not meeting your needs in some way, then finding a  more satisfying alternative may be the answer....Read Full Post

• 4 Law School Trends

  30 Apr 2012 | 2:48 pm

  Law school is changing.  Here are four trends that are impacting legal academia: 1. Fewer Law School Applicants -For the last five years, a recessionary economy has prompted a sharp increase in law school applications.  However, this year the number of students taking the LSAT plummeted to the lowest level in 10 years, according to the Law School Admissions Council....Read Full Post

• Job Seeking Tips for Older Workers

  29 Apr 2012 | 4:17 pm

  Older workers - those age 40 and over - are a unique segment of the job force.    Today's mature workers must compete against an ever-growing pool of young, fresh, and eager employees.  Age discrimination, although illegal, is common in many industries, including the legal industry, and older job seekers must take care to present their age and experience as an asset.  This new series of articles focuses on the unique concerns of mature job seekers and offers tips and advice from career counselors, social media experts, HR professionals,  resume experts and…

• Returning to School Later In Life

  28 Apr 2012 | 6:06 pm

  Sometimes creating the life you want for yourself requires returning to school.  If you're age 35 or older, age can pose an obstacle to furthering your career.  Perhaps you have a full-time job or a family to raise. Perhaps you struggle with financing your education or fear that you will have nothing in common with classmates who are decades younger....Read Full Post

• Too Old for Law School?

  26 Apr 2012 | 5:24 pm

  Corporate downsizing, job loss and pay freezes have forced many workers to consider a career change. Law is a popular second career since many believe that a legal career offers financial stability and prestige....Read Full Post

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  Campus To Career

• Congratulations! Now What??

  Kirk Baumann

  15 May 2012 | 7:30 am

  It’s graduation season.  Droves of eager 20-something college seniors are lining up in their caps and gowns, ready for pomp and circumstance.  In the good old days, graduating with a degree meant that you most likely had a job waiting on you.  Employers were hungry for new talent, providing most graduates with multiple offers to [...]

• Thanks Mom!

  Kirk Baumann

  13 May 2012 | 10:01 am

  I know that without a doubt, there are going to be MANY posts like this today.  Today is Mother’s Day and I’m not able to see my mom in person, so this is the next best thing.  You see, unlike flowers or chocolates, this will last a lifetime.  Seems fitting since that’s what she has [...]

• Internship Advice from Vanilla Ice

  Kirk Baumann

  8 May 2012 | 7:30 am

  Oh yes.  I went there.  Remember Vanilla Ice?  If you grew up in the 80’s and 90’s (or if you’ve seen the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies), you know who I’m talking about.  His song, “Ice, Ice, Baby” was a one-hit wonder, yet still plays on the radio from time to time.  As I embarked [...]

• What Have You Done Today?

  Kirk Baumann

  1 May 2012 | 7:30 am

  What Have You Done Today (to Make Me Feel Proud?) Video credit: SIFE Official YouTube – SIFE Connections Please watch the video and listen closely to the lyrics of the song. Well??  What have you done today to make me proud?  Just a quick disclaimer: the reference to “me” could mean anyone.  I’m not judging [...]

• Quality vs. Quantity: 3 Points to Consider

  Kirk Baumann

  24 Apr 2012 | 7:30 am

  My grandparents taught me many lessons throughout my life.  Isn’t it funny how you’re reminded of things like this?  Nana and Granddad lived in a small town in the Texas Panhandle.  The town was Shamrock, TX, which is along the old Route 66 and home to the tallest water tower in the state.  Ever since [...]

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  Things They Don't Teach You In Business School

• How to order wine confidently

  8 May 2012 | 4:16 pm

  Judging by the year on that bottle, expect some sticker shockSo here you are at a major client lunch or dinner.You've chosen a stylish restaurant and booked a great table. The small talk has started smoothly. You're looking and feeling like a pro -- until the sommelier glides over to your table with a wine menu.And it contains names you've never heard of, much less pronounce. With prices that run all over the map. Cue panic attack.Wine Ordering Insecurity is much more prevalent than you think, with many guides addressing it. One of the most refreshing ones we had lately was a conversation…

• The final taboo

  15 Apr 2012 | 5:26 pm

  This is a post about Ashley Judd’s puffy face, but not quite.If you haven’t read the actress’ spirited, eloquent takedown of the media’s speculation on her less-than-slim facial features, you must.I’m ashamed to admit I was surprised — not at the fact that what she said was blisteringly true, but that she could write.Who knew Ashley Judd could write?Which makes me just as bad as everyone else in stereotyping people by how they look.In 1942, Hedy Lamarr was the co-patentor of the technology underlying today’s mobile phones, Wi-Fi and GPS, and built a torpedo for…

• The Secret Language of LinkedIn

  7 Feb 2012 | 12:17 pm

  Does your LinkedIn profile smell fishy?LinkedIn is one of the top links, if not the first to surface, when your name is Googled. In many ways it's your professional brochure to the world.Despite all the articles dedicated to honing profiles or cluing in users to LinkedIn etiquette, the following activities are seldom mentioned yet can land you in perception hell.A headline that says [profession here] savant, concierge, boffin or whatever the word du jour isPerception: Cringe-worthy. Two years ago the titles were evangelist, guru, strategist and the detestable ninja.Brownie points for the…

• Keeping up with the social media Joneses

  12 Nov 2011 | 12:56 pm

  Even churches are going socialTo be of a generation that has had a personal computer as a fixture in life and not be on social media is now regarded as either backwards or rebellious, depending on who you talk to.Malcolm Gladwell, always a provocative writer, famously said last year that social media's role in uprisings such as Moldova's and Iran's was not as significant as people thought it was. "Some of this grandiosity is to be expected," Gladwell wrote in the New Yorker. "Innovators tend to be solipsists. They often want to cram every stray fact and experience into their new model."The…

• Car + nail art = One memorable ad

  13 Sep 2011 | 1:18 pm

  If it had gone the predictable route -- tout its compact features, gas mileage, yada yada -- the Kia Picanto would've been just another forgettable car. Instead, we get this utterly delightful, off-the-wall stop motion ad using perhaps the most talented manicurists on the planet. Whoever thought of this, bravo.

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  Career and Management

• What is a BA, and why do I need them?

  Mike Anderson

  16 May 2012 | 10:12 am

  Recently, a colleague asked me a question.  He asked “What is a BA, and why do we need so many? What do they do?” I am always surprised that people ask me questions like that.  Then, I stop being intellectually arrogant, and realize I just know “stuff” and just answered him. A BA is short for Business Analyst.  A BA wears many hats in an organization.  If they are correctly used, they can be the most important part of a well run IT organization.  Let me give you a brief history of the BA. Rock on dude! I started in IT back in the 80′s.   AC/DC, Anthrax,…

• 7 Business Terms You Need to Know

  Mike Anderson

  15 May 2012 | 9:42 am

  Mentoring is a nearly dead art.  Gone are the days when a veteran employee or manager will take the time to take someone under his wing and show them the ropes.   There are many reasons why, but I think the fact that people change jobs, careers, and companies way more often today than they ever did in the pre-1980′s “Greed is good” period of Gordon Gekko in a major factor.  For that reason, I have found that many young people are less prepared for the real world and have little opportunity to learn things that people of my generation learned from seasoned…

• The Devil You Know

  Mike Anderson

  14 May 2012 | 9:15 am

  As many of you know, I feel that most people in management have no right to be there.  People are drawn into management for a number of reasons – everything from a desire to have more power to just wanting an office.  But sometimes, even under the worst conditions, the boss you have, as bad as he is, may just be be better than the one that comes next. The Boss from Hell? Many years ago, I worked for a horrible boss.  I have written about him here many times.  He smelled, was profane, was marginally competent, and was just a really bad guy.  The management team would do almost…

• Annual Performance Reviews

  Mike Anderson

  13 May 2012 | 7:44 am

  In my opinion, one of the biggest wastes of management time are annual performance reviews. I know, I know that is heresy.  “Mike, isn’t it true we need let our staff know where they stand?  Where they can improve?” you ask.  Yes, every single day.  Each and every day your direct reports should know where they stand.  Reviews are an institutionalized exercise to overcome bad management.  You know, the guys that never get involved in what is happening and stay in their offices. I do these reviews, because it is part and parcel of the bonus or merit raise process, but…

• Should you get an MBA?

  Mike Anderson

  12 May 2012 | 6:17 am

  Many of my career clients often ask me if they should go back to school for an MBA. Most of the time they are asking as a result of some negative experience they just suffered. It usually comes while they are looking for a job and aren’t getting offers, or even interviews. Generally, my answer is no, don’t go back. Why would I discourage someone from getting more education when the conventional wisdom might say otherwise. Well, it is because you must examine your motives whenever you do anything. If you are going back to school because you feel the additional knowledge will make…

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• Preparing Job Interview Responses: “Wrong” and “Better” Answers

  Master Resume Writer

  10 May 2012 | 6:45 pm

  By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Being prepared to have a ‘connected’ conversation with the interviewer is essential to getting hired, whether your vying for an entry-level or executive role. Answering questions from a top-of-mind, unfiltered approach often can create a disconnect that diminishes the likelihood of your making it to the next interview phase. I recently wrote [...] No related posts.

• How To Cope With Difficult Personalities at Work

  Master Resume Writer

  8 May 2012 | 11:17 am

  By Robert P. Poindexter Do you work with fellow employees who make your skin crawl? Conversely, do some of your workmates have such brilliant personalities that you actually look forward to seeing them each day? Well, if you’re like most of us, many of your co-workers fall somewhere in the middle of these two extremes. [...] No related posts.

• Your Resume Must Do More Than Catch a Recruiter’s Eye

  Master Resume Writer

  1 May 2012 | 8:53 pm

  By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter While I recognize the role of recruiters, my position in the front line strategizing and writing effective resumes is grounded in 15 years’ experience. Candidates can be both creative and marketing-focused in their presentation and still attract the attention of the decision-makers (including recruiters). The drumbeat that candidates must strip down their [...] No related posts.

• The 6-second resume scan is hogwash

  Master Resume Writer

  23 Apr 2012 | 2:21 pm

  By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Hat tip to Dawn Lennon and Dawn Bugni for unwittingly spurring me (via our chat over at Google Plus) to write this post discussing a recent survey on resumes. I admit to being highly concerned about TheLadders’ survey and the sweeping comments encouraging ‘minimalist’ resumes, asserting that resumes are only reviewed for [...] No related posts.

• How to Demonstrate Company Cultural Fit In Your Resume

  Master Resume Writer

  18 Apr 2012 | 11:37 am

  By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Understandably so, metrics often are a focal point when building a strong and interview-grabbing resume story. While measurable impact is critical in creating a compelling career chronology, equally important is articulating your cultural fit with your target employer. In my recent post at US News.com, I showed that you can demonstrate your [...] No related posts.

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• A Magic Pill

  Krantcents

  16 May 2012 | 2:24 am

  Everyone wants a magic pill!  It is an easy answer for everything.  When you are sick, your doctor tells you to  take a pill and call him/her in the morning.  We are still looking for a pill to lose weight, stop smoking or grow hair.  Are you looking for a quick fix to solve your problems?  Look no further, you found it!  Here are my five (5) secrets to success! Education/Training Should you go to college?  Is debt or the expense of college stopping you from going to college?  There are great alternatives if you have the skills, talent and desire to enter these careers.  In Los…

• How to Finance Your Start Up

  Krantcents

  15 May 2012 | 2:55 am

   The following is a guest post. Starting a new company is an expensive proposition. A new business owner has to pay for land, supplies and employees. Financing all of these purchases is not easy considering there is little revenue coming in. How can a business get the financing needed to fund operations? Ask For Venture Capital Many businesses seek out venture capital to get their idea off the ground. However, this is a very long and complex process. You need to have a detailed business plan to present to a venture capital company. The business should have a solid management team in place as…

• The 3 R’s of Success

  Krantcents

  14 May 2012 | 2:48 am

  The 3 R’s of Success is the eighteenth in a series of articles to help you reach your goal. What are your goals? I know you thought about it! You know, it is your dream, wish or resolution you made! Before you can get to where you want to be, you need to know where you are going. You wouldn’t get on a bus, train or plane without knowing where it was going. Background When did I become money crazy?  I don’t remember!  I do remember my mother telling me I was money crazy though.  I will admit I was never crazy, but I do find money absolutely fascinating and I made a career out of…

• Friday Night Links: Noncents Edition

  Krantcents

  11 May 2012 | 2:25 am

  When does nonsense become noncents?  Nonsense is a communication via speech, writing or any symbolic system that lacks any coherent meaning.   Noncents is a new word that I formed to describe anything that relates to money that makes no sense or is absurd.  The process of forming a new word on the basis of an existing word is called derivation. One of the noncents absurdities is there is no inflation (according to Federal government statistics), but gas, food, and other products and services keep increasing in price.  If your children are attending university, you have seen increases in…

• There Is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch (TINSTAAFL)

  Krantcents

  9 May 2012 | 2:39 am

  Free lunch was commonplace in the mid 1800s in saloons when you bought a drink.  It was an enticement to come into the saloon and buy drinks.  The price of food was included in the price of the drinks.  The acronym TINSTAAFL coined much later to express that you do not get something for nothing!  Even when things appear free, there is always a  cost to the individual or society either hidden or not! As a disclaimer, I used to give free food away at my restaurant.  I would give samples of a new menu item to encourage people to try it.  If they like it, they will buy the product.  Many…

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• Words of Wisdom to the Class of 2012

  14 May 2012 | 11:12 am

  About a week ago I was checking news reports on the internet.  One article on The Wall Street...

• “Dis-crediting” the Credit Check to Overcome Objections for Employment.

  14 May 2012 | 7:35 am

  Did you know that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) says it’s unlawful for...

• Click in case of inspiration needed.

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• Make the Internet Your Friend

  8 May 2012 | 9:14 am

  The Internet is a vast, endless treasure trove of goodies for your job search. Don’t just use the...

• Back To The Beginning: Why I Write for The 405 Club

  30 Apr 2012 | 8:51 am

  One of the questions I have been asked many times is:  What led you to start writing for The 405...

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  In The Driver's Seat » Blog

• The False Start

  Allison

  2 May 2012 | 5:08 pm

  It used to be that, just five or six years ago, you could graduate from college pretty much assured you’d have a job. Of course all that has changed since 2008 and the recession, with close to half of new college grads unable to find a job. From my perch as a career … read more

• Getting That Great Summer Internship

  Allison

  8 Mar 2012 | 2:58 pm

  This is the year to get a great internship, but you need to start right away. There is good news: According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), intern hiring is up 8.5% this year . There is tons of information out there about internships, but what are the key steps a … read more

• For Parents: What’s Your Mindset?

  Allison

  8 Feb 2012 | 4:48 pm

  Do you have a “fixed” or a “growth mindset”? Does your mindset change depending on the situation? According to psychologist Carol Dweck, those with a fixed mindset see intelligence as something that doesn’t change as opposed to those with a growth mindset who assume one is always learning and growing, thereby increasing intelligence. … read more

• You’re 90% There

  Allison

  29 Nov 2011 | 2:48 pm

  Career paths are long and confidence is an ephemeral thing. And in my experience, women need their confidence replenished more than men. A couple of years ago, I heard senior banker Heidi Miller talk about how women in business have an over-riding tendency to focus on what they lack, as opposed to what … read more

• Networking Oblivion

  Allison

  26 Oct 2011 | 2:03 pm

  Are you a good networker, even a great one? Do you invest plenty of time in LinkedIn, steadily building your contacts and sharing posts and other information with the group? Are you a faithful tweeter? Do you tend to see the possibilities in people, wanting to meet them instead of worrying about wasting … read more

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• In 7 Steps: Ace the 7-Second Resume Test

  Mark Babbitt

  16 May 2012 | 12:35 pm

  We get asked all the time: “How do I get a recruiter to actually care about my resume?” Depending on who you listen to, it is widely believed that an applicant has between 6 and 10 seconds to impress the hell out of the resume reader – the recruiter. Here, then, is my version of the 7-second test… and exactly what I look for, step-by-step, when I glance at a resume – and determine “pass” or “FAIL”.   

• 5 Ways to Use Pinterest To Wow Your Dream Employer

  Brazen Careerist

  16 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  If you haven’t yet discovered the addictive time-suck that is Pinterest, here’s the deal: Most people use it to pin pictures of pretty clothes, interesting home decor, and drool-inducing food, but we’ve got another idea — use Pinterest for your job search. Here are five ideas of how to do just that:   

• How to Rock a Networking Event

  ComeRecommended

  16 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Networking events can be very awkward if you’re unprepared. I recently read an article on the Daily Muse in which Jessica Taylor listed non-awkward ways to start and end networking conversations. She offered some great tips for how to stay cool, calm and collected at in-person networking events. Here are some tips Jessica shared:   

• Can You Handle Working at a Startup?

  YEC

  15 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  Our friends at YEC asked members of their council this question from a reader… we thought the answers were full of great information. Read on!   

• 3 Important Emails to Send to Your College Professor (Now That the Course is Over)

  Isa Adney

  15 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  Many of the connections that I made (that led me to scholarships and other opportunities) developed when I reached out to my instructors. A great way to start to develop and further your relationship with professors is the end-of-course email. Once you have finished your class and received your grade you have several options to send a quick (yet powerful) email your professors. Check them out and choose the option that best fits your scenario - and start to make those priceless and genuine connections with your professors.    

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  Manager Tools Blog

• Shanghai, Sydney, and 2 US locations in August

  wendii

  14 May 2012 | 9:44 pm

  If you've been waiting for us to come to Asia, your wait is over! We're thrilled to bring our Effective Manager Conference to Shanghai this August. We can't wait to meet our many listeners in Asia in person. In addition, we'll be back in Sydney. We had such a great time last year with our Australian members, and we're looking forward to joining you again. Closer to home, we've just opened two US conferences for August - Chicago and Washington DC. Those two locations fill up fast, so if you're thinking about it, get registered soon. You can register for all these conferences on this page:…

• Get A Job At Google

  wendii

  11 May 2012 | 6:53 pm

  In a brief strip in April's Fast Company, there a list of things and the chances of them happening. Getting a job at Google comes in at 0.005%, with getting a product accepted by Walmart (2%), getting a start up accepted at Y Combinator (3%) and getting in to Stanford Graduate School of Business (7%) all coming in higher. Does that mean that if you dream of working at Google, you should give up on the dream? Of course not. But it's a lot harder than you think - and if it's your only dream you could be disappointed. As we've said so many times before, there are hundreds of thousands of great…

• Lateness

  wendii

  9 May 2012 | 8:02 pm

  The Manager Tools rule on lateness is you can start work whatever time you like, but you better not be late for meetings. So being late for work here isn't an issue. When I worked in a more conventional office though, punctuality was required. I was surprised therefore by some statistics in May's Inc magazine: 27% of workers surveyed are late once a month, and 16% at least once a week. I want to know what kind of excuses you can make if you're late once a week. It can't always be traffic right?! At conferences we often use lateness as an example for negative feedback. It's a black and white…

• Security

  wendii

  7 May 2012 | 10:36 pm

  In an article in Businessweek, Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of Homeland Security gives an explanation of how to quickly get through the security checkpoints in an airport. His secrets include having your liquids and electronics accesible for easy removal and replacement. He also recommends having your change etc in your jacket pockets rather than your pants. That way you can lay the jacket, still loaded, in the tray, rather than rifling through your pants pockets. I'm pretty good with security, but this article made me think, yet again, about optimisation. Smart people think about ways…

• Water

  wendii

  2 May 2012 | 6:01 pm

  We received a question last week asking if it was appropriate to take a bottle of water into an interview. The answer is no. Years ago people didn't carry water bottles. We know it's healthy and more water is better, but you really can go a few hours without water. Most interviewers will offer you a drink, but if they don't, you can go a little while without being comfortable. You might not want to be uncomfortable, but do you want that more than you want the job?

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  Attorney Jobs in New York

• Senior Associate Job in Davis Polk and Wardwell LLP - New York, NY

  Attorney Jobs in USA

  16 May 2012 | 6:59 am

  Job Title: Senior AssociateLocation: New YorkState: NYPractice Area: Insolvency, RestructuringLevel: Senior LevelDescription: The Insolvency and Restructuring Group has an opening for a senior associate (6+ years) or counsel. Finance experience is a plus.Source: Firm Web SiteFirm Name: Davis Polk and Wardwell LLPContact DetailsName: Kristen SchulteTitle: Legal Recruiting ManagerEmail: kristen.schulte@davispolk.comPhone: 212-450-6771Fax: 212-450-5545

• Associate Job in White and Williams LLP - New York, NY

  Attorney Jobs in USA

  14 May 2012 | 5:37 am

  Job Title: AssociateLocation: New YorkState: NYPractice Area: Liability, InsuranceLevel: Mid LevelDescription: New York City office is seeking an associate with 4-7 years of experience to work in the Directors and Officers liability (D&O) insurance practice. NY Bar admission required along with excellent writing skills, excellent academic credentials and federal court litigation experience. D&O insurance coverage experience is a significant plus but not required.Source: Firm Web SiteFirm Name: White and Williams LLPContact DetailsName: Shannon BurgessEmail: burgesss@whiteandwilliams.com

• Associate Job in Drinker Biddle and Reath LLP - New York, NY

  Attorney Jobs in USA

  14 May 2012 | 5:37 am

  Job Title: AssociateLocation: New YorkState: NYPractice Area: Employee Benefits, Executive CompensationLevel: Mid LevelDescription: The Employee Benefits and Executive Practice Compensation Practice Group seeks to hire an associate in the New York office. Candidate must have two or three years experience and must possess legal experience with qualified retirement plans, welfare benefit plans, nonqualified deferred compensation and executive compensation (including stock and stock-based incentive plans). Experience in an employee benefits group of a major law firm is greatly preferred. New…

• Patent Associate Job in McGuireWoods LLP - New York, NY

  Attorney Jobs in USA

  11 May 2012 | 12:11 pm

  Job Title: Patent AssociateLocation: New YorkState: NYPractice Area: PatentLevel: Mid LevelDescription: Associate with 2 to 5 years patent experience in networks, telecommunications and/or circuits with degree in electrically engineering or computer science. Prior experience as a Patent Office Examiner required. Strong academic record and NY bar license also required. Must be a registered patent attorney. Applicants should apply directly by email to Jane Dunton, Recruiting Manager at jdunton@mcguirewoods.com. Please submit cover letter, resume and transcript. Search firms with a current…

• Litigation Group Associate Job in Phillips Lytle LLP - New York, NY

  Attorney Jobs in USA

  10 May 2012 | 12:14 pm

  Job Title: Litigation Group AssociateLocation: New YorkState: NYPractice Area: LitigationLevel: Mid LevelDescription: The Litigation Practice Group is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience. Applicants with experience handling commercial litigation in state, federal and arbitration forums (including oral argument/court appearances, discovery, motion practice, legal research, writing and related litigation skills) who wish to apply should submit a resume, writing sample and an official transcript to Sandra E. Langs, Esq. via email at slangs@phillipslytle.com or…

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  Career Flux

• Does Your School have a “Pre-Politics” Major?

  Marilyn Tate

  12 May 2012 | 3:08 pm

  You probably know politicians rank even lower in the public’s esteem than used-car salesmen. Becoming a politician, you accept the idea that it’s a very nasty job, but somebody must do it. In the bigger world of politics, you may choose between two professional career paths. If you seek lifelong employment in public service, you will develop command of public policy, public administration, and criminal justice. If, on the other hand, you aspire to a place in the corridors of power, your college and graduate school studies will refine your command of power-dynamics. Either way, you…

• Cooking in Texas: The Hardest Career You’ll Ever Love

  Janis Beem

  7 May 2012 | 10:22 pm

  Now, let me preface this by saying I’m a Texan. And I’m no suburbanite, either; I’m a truck-driving, two-stepping, queso-eating Austin local, and I’ve got a lot of pride for homegrown cuisine. Austin food goes beyond that cheesy queso; it includes tender brisket at Lambert’s, bison tacos covered in spicy Doña salsa at Tacodeli, and sizzling cerveza fajitas at Polvo’s. Austin is a city that takes its dining seriously, and if you’re thinking about starting a cooking career in this town, you’ll need to be ready to for big flavor and hard work.

• Self Employed and Setting Up Office

  Catherine Halsey

  4 May 2012 | 4:51 pm

  There are many reasons why people go into business for themselves. Some like the idea of escaping the desk job, some just don’t want to be answerable to someone else, and for others it might be their only option after a spell of unemployment in a struggling job market. Whatever your reasons, it can be an exciting time. There’s lots to think about like budgets, strategy, finding your first leads and much more. One of the first things you’ll need to think about is preparing your workspace; be that a home office or rented premises, there are quite a few things you’ll need…

• 5 Tips For Women Juggling A Family And Career Without Going Insane!

  Kristy Kravitsky

  3 May 2012 | 2:17 pm

  So you’ve been granted the “Most Productive Employee” plaque at your job…7 months in a row. Great, right? Not if burning the midnight oil meant having to neglect your family in the process. Yes, it’s awesome that your paycheck has been completely incredible over the past 7 months, but little Johnny has started calling the babysitter “mama” and your husband has considered searching for an alternate wife. Before you go crazy, quit your job, and start searching Google for ‘Where to sell my diamond ring’ in order to produce some sort of income, take a deep breath. Relax.

• Networking in College – the Key to a Great Career!

  Kevin Nielson

  3 May 2012 | 2:32 am

  The old adage says it best – it is not “what” you know, it is “who” you know that counts. Whether or not this is always true remains to be seen, but in the workforce it holds a special resonance. Networking is a useful tool that can help you throughout your professional career. Whatever field you are looking to go into, college is the perfect time to start forming solid relationships that can help you to find work when you graduate. Whether it is a few months down the line, or after a few years, you will see results from forming these friendships and networking in college. Get to…

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• 10 Things My Grandmother Taught Me About Love

  Quentin McCall

  12 May 2012 | 4:44 am

  Many of you know I lost my grandmother on March 2, 2012. Some of you are aware of the closeness and love we shared. My grandmother was my mother and father. Like some of you reading this, I grew up without my mother and father. My granny filled in the gap and raised me. We had some very challenging times, but my granny sacrificed everything to make sure I was OK. She went without, so I could have. I can still recall all the beautiful things she did for me, but the greatest thing she showed me was unconditional love.     My grandmother was always meek, humble, gentle, loving, nurturing and…

• 6 Reasons Selfishness Will Destroy Your Relationship

  Quentin McCall

  8 May 2012 | 6:30 am

  The relationship ended. No great reason, no explanation. Things just took a hard turn and fell apart. So, maybe looking back, there were some warning signs of problems. Communication was difficult (maybe non-existent, at times) or emotions would flare for no apparent reason. However, there was nothing significant enough to justify such a negative end to a relationship that started so well. Nothing justified actions that would cause so much hurt! This scenario is all too common. When it happens… we want answers. Why did they cheat? Why did they change? Why did we stop moving forward? Why did…

• Why Can’t I Find Anyone To Love Me? A Story of Singleness

  Quentin McCall

  10 Apr 2012 | 6:30 am

  Guest Post: “I just don’t understand what’s wrong with me. Why can’t I find anyone to love me? I’m funny. I have hobbies and interests. I’m not ugly. I’m relatively intelligent. I’m a good mother. I have a job… So, why is it so hard to find someone to share my life with?!?!” This is just a small piece of a conversation I had with a friend regarding her state of singleness. Can you identify with anything she said? How many times have you quietly wondered to yourself, “What is wrong with me?”,” Am I going to be alone forever?”, “All of my friends are married and…

• For the Ladies: Single, Content, and Courageous

  Quentin McCall

  22 Mar 2012 | 7:00 am

  Waiting for the man we believe God for can feel as if there is not much sand left in the hourglass. Getting older, all of one’s accomplishments and the personal dragons we have slain can falsely serve as a notice that it is time to get a husband, in order to complete “the dream.” Those lonely moments keep creeping in from time to time, and desire for companionship is only getting stronger. The fear of being single longer than planned can disrupt internal peace, unless we make a purposeful choice to, not only wait for God’s timing, but to wait with courage. Then we will not…

• How to Date a Single Mother

  Quentin McCall

  20 Mar 2012 | 7:00 am

  Loving a woman can be a beautiful life experience for a man. A woman can be nurturing, loving, selfless, warm, friendly, uplifting, spiritual and virtuous. However, what happens when it is a woman along with her children? The stigma of being a single mother is powerful in society, but it is based in stereotypes. Many people have various assumptions, but how often do they seek to understand or learn the story of the single mother? Rarely does it happen; which is why I feel men have to approach dating single mothers differently.     Some men already know they will not marry a woman with…

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• Bore Someone To Death With A 30 Second Elevator Speech

  Phil Rosenberg

  15 May 2012 | 2:50 am

  Want to bore someone to death? Treat them to the worst 30 seconds of their life with your 30 second elevator pitch … Many career experts teach you to practice a 30 second elevator speech – So that if Warren Buffet is trapped in an... (Continued at http://reCareered.com)

• Origins Of Your Job Search Frustration

  Phil Rosenberg

  14 May 2012 | 2:08 am

  Job seekers have gained the majority of their job search knowledge from the same basic source. But this source hasn't changed job search strategies to reflect an economy of job shortages ... (Continued at http://reCareered.com)

• 5 Ways Twitter Can Help You Prep For A Job Interview – 2012 update

  Phil Rosenberg

  9 May 2012 | 2:12 am

  Today's career advice gives job seekers tips to use Twitter information while researching companies and hiring managers prior to interviews. Learn 5 ways Twitter can help you prepare for a job interview ... (Continued at http://reCareered.com)

• Resumes Lie – Part 2: Resume Liars Affect You Even When You Tell The Truth

  Phil Rosenberg

  8 May 2012 | 2:42 am

  How do other candidate's lies affect your job search? When between 40 - 50% of all resumes contain lies, hiring managers, recruiters, and HR reps get suspicious. Learn 8 ways to avoid suspicion of resume lies when you're telling the truth ... (Continued at http://reCareered.com)

• Filling Resume Gaps – Part 3: Family leave

  Phil Rosenberg

  7 May 2012 | 2:06 am

  Family leave affects more than just working moms. When you've taken a long leave, employers doubt that your work skills are still sharp and still current. Rather than complain about the unfairness of employers, why not learn what to do about it? (Continued at http://reCareered.com)

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  Career Advice - Ask a Wharton MBA

• How to Present Well – 9 Tips

  Lei Han

  16 May 2012 | 11:42 am

  Every person can learn how to present well.  Both the techniques you use and your style matter in the success of a good presentation. Not every presentation approach will work for an individual person, and it is always recommended to develop a personal style that you are comfortable and confident using. This confidence will show to an audience, and will make it much easier for you to deliver presentations without experiencing significant stress. Here are nine tips on how to present well that you can incorporate into your general presentation style: Know How to Use Humor – Humor is a…

• Contract Rate – How To Negotiate

  Lei Han

  1 May 2012 | 10:04 am

  Many job seekers are considering doing contract work as an alternative to full time employment.  It sometimes give us more flexibility and an ability to continue working that full time employment may not allow.  When you do transition from full time employment to contract work, you will be paid by the hour instead of a salary.  Therefore it’s important to know how to convert salary to an hourly rate in order to know what should ask for in a contract situation. This podcast is an one-on-one coaching session to discuss two topics How to negotiate your contract hourly rate (if you are…

• Reduce Stress Now – 7 Practical Tips

  Lei Han

  20 Apr 2012 | 10:23 am

  To continue this month’s theme on stress awareness, I want to share 7 tips to help you reduce stress at work now.  Job-related stress is common for many people but can be quite counter-productive, leads to unhappiness at work, and be detrimental to your health.  The fact you are reading this post means you want to reduce stress and are aware of the consequences of stress on your work and well-being.  This is good news as managing stress has to start with awareness. It is very possible to reduce stress.  After 15 years of trying to figuring this out for myself, here are 7 tips I…

• Top 10 Least Stressful Jobs

  Lei Han

  10 Apr 2012 | 10:06 am

  Last week, we started talking about work related stress and its direct impact on your health and life longevity.   I am sure all of you have been stressed at work before – stress before the major deadline on a project,  new job stress, stress from an unexpected negative performance review, just to name a few examples. Well, these are stressful situations that you are aware of.  What about hidden stress?  By its very name, it’s stress in your work life that you are not aware of. It’s every day stress due to the type of jobs you choose to have and type of decisions you…

• Consequences of Stress – A Different Perspective

  Lei Han

  5 Apr 2012 | 1:14 am

  Did you know April 16 is National Stress Awareness Day?  Ironically, you and I are probably too stressed to notice.  Well, in honor of April 16, I am dedicating all of the blog posts this month to the topics of consequences of stress and how to reduce stress.     We are so used to having stress in our work that I think we often forget the price we actually pay in the long run. This is because the consequences of stress (illness, early death) do not show until many years later vs. the rewards from putting ourselves in stressful situations are more apparent and immediate – praise for…

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  The Career Pioneer: Career Advice | Business Tips | Health & Life Strategy

• BlackEnterprise, Dell Launch Online Small Business ‘University’ (and it’s free!)

  Emily Brown

  27 Apr 2012 | 1:54 pm

  BLACK ENTERPRISE and Dell are launching the Black Enterprise Small Business University Powered by Dell, an eight-week, online video course offering expert advice to entrepreneurs looking to start and grow profitable small businesses. It’s not too late to sign up! Small Business University registrants are eligible to win a grand prize package that includes $5,000 [...]

• How to Find the Perfect Professional Mentor

  Emily Brown

  27 Apr 2012 | 1:14 pm

  Today’s Guest Post is courtesy of Melissa Crossman, a professional writer living in the Indianapolis area with her two dogs. She writes extensively about education and technology and blogs on behalf of American InterContinental University. The Importance of Finding a Mentor In a competitive job market, working with a mentor can mean the difference between [...]

• The Benefits of Being Shy

  Emily Brown

  30 Jan 2012 | 5:27 pm

  I was quite shy as a little girl, and that certainly didn’t change as I got older. I could easily spend hours upon hours in my room playing “pretend” in the company of my dolls and teddy bears. As an adult, I preferred a movie outing alone rather than dinner with friends. What did change [...]

• Break Through Barriers In Career, Business (And Everywhere Else in Your Life)

  Emily Brown

  12 Jan 2012 | 4:08 pm

  Happy New Year, friends! I hope this year is starting off well for you. It’s certainly been an eventful transition for me. Like a lot of you, I’ve been examining my personal and professional life, trying to figure out how I can take things to another level in some areas of my life while maintaining [...]

• My Interview with the Progressive Women’s Business Network

  Emily Brown

  10 Nov 2011 | 9:30 am

  I had the honor and privilege of being the first interviewee at the Progressive Women’s Business Network, an online-based community that aims to foster networking opportunities and cultivate resources for ambitious women in business. I really enjoyed answering the questions for this interview; it gave me a chance to reflect on my early career years. [...]

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  Bud to Boss

• Are micro-inequities driving your team apart?

  Catherine Ahern

  16 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Every week, the Briefings marketing team arranges for first-rate speakers to deliver audio conferences on a range of workplace topics. Past speakers have shared their expertise on everything from navigating change to increasing productivity to motivating employees. This week I’m especially excited about the talk “Nonsense at Work: The Micro-Inequities That Destroy Morale—and How to Overcome Them” from James McIntosh, scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, May 17 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern. The term “micro-inequities” is new to me, but the concept is not. Like most people, I’ve experienced…

• Prepare to move up the ladder

  Catherine Ahern

  11 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Whether you started your supervisory position last year or yesterday, it’s never too early to work toward your long-term career goals. If your immediate reaction is to put planning on the back burner because you’re “too young” to start thinking about executive leadership, think again. Twenty percent of organizations have executives who are younger than 30, according to a recent CareerBuilder survey of over 2,000 hiring managers and HR professionals. If you want to continue climbing the ladder in your organization or field, you need to do more than know the right people and be in the…

• 7 ways coaching employees is like training a puppy

  Briefings Media Group

  9 May 2012 | 8:13 am

  By Amy Beth Miller, editor of The Organized Executive The past few weeks have been exciting, frustrating and very rewarding in our home. Welcoming a puppy into our family has been a lot like the journey a manager takes in developing employees. Keep these observations in mind as you manage your team: Choose the right one. Taking the time to find an employee who is a good fit for your team pays off in the long run. Look for the right attitude, and remember that you can train people to develop skills but you’re unlikely to alter someone’s attitude. We knew that Newfoundlands fit our family…

• Embrace your inner leader this summer

  Catherine Ahern

  4 May 2012 | 8:10 am

  If you’re ready to reach your potential as a manager—and even more importantly, as a leader—we have three great training camps for you this summer: First, there’s this blog’s namesake, the Bud to Boss Training Camp, featuring trainers from the Kevin Eikenberry Group. That workshop is designed specifically for first-time supervisors, giving participants confidence in their new roles by teaching important leadership skills such as mediating conflict, hiring, firing and dealing with HR issues. In June we’ll be in the following cities: June 4-5: St. Louis June 6-7: Orlando, Fla.

• The go-to danger

  Briefings Media Group

  2 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  By Amy Beth Miller, editor of The Organized Executive As a new manager, knowing there are one or two outstanding team members you can rely on in a pinch is a great comfort. The problem comes when you go to that go-to person too often. I knew I had reached that point one day when I turned to ask Doug to handle another last-minute assignment and could see the frustration in his eyes. He had not only been handling his own responsibilities well but also had been picking up the slack for other team members whose performance was lagging. Under the pressure of being a new manager, it can feel like…

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  Certification Connection

• Wellness Matters for Career Success

  mgwhite

  15 May 2012 | 1:32 pm

  After spending quite a bit of time, energy and money earning your professional certifications, it’s certainly rewarding to have an opportunity to put your skills to work. Whether you are an employee of a small or large business, a freelancer or a small business owner, it’s critical to focus just as carefully on wellness as [...]

• Five Tips for Controlling Energy Costs in Office Buildings

  mgwhite

  11 May 2012 | 1:35 pm

  By Jim Gates, CAFS Controlling energy costs in office buildings can be difficult due to the constant coming and going of employees and visitors to the building. There are a number of methods that can be used to reduce the amount of energy used in the office building and the methods chosen for each building [...]

• Mortgage Broker Training for Certification

  mgwhite

  5 May 2012 | 8:29 am

  Are you interested in mortgage broker certification? Whether you are considering becoming a mortgage broker and need to prepare for entry to the career field or if you are a seasoned professional who needs to meet continuing education requirements to maintain your certification, TrainingPro offers a number of options that can help you accomplish your [...]

• Protect IT Investments with Proper Alarm Systems

  mgwhite

  21 Apr 2012 | 5:18 pm

  As a certified computer professional tasked with the responsibility of keeping your company’s investment in information technology equipment secure, there are many factors for you to consider. IT security means quite a bit more than just taking proactive steps to keep viruses and malware from causing problems. Security also involves preventing unauthorized access to company [...]

• Properly Reporting Online Income

  mgwhite

  18 Apr 2012 | 5:47 am

  As a certified professional, chances are that your skills are in high demand. Whether you work for a company, are an independent business owner that secures clients traditionally or via online venues, it’s important that you properly report your income to the Internal Revenue Service. Learn about the new 1099K requirements so that you can [...]

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  Daily Career Connection

• Logo Products for Small Businesses

  Mary

  16 May 2012 | 6:32 am

  Deciding that the time has come to begin working for yourself can be a difficult decision to make. There is excitement and uncertainty involved in such a life altering choice, but the prospect of success and putting your heart into something you truly care about makes it worth the while. Whatever business you decide to [...]

• Relocating to Houston for Employment

  Mary

  14 May 2012 | 7:47 am

  As one of the largest metropolitan areas in Houston, the city is a popular place for career seekers to consider moving. If you decide to relocate to Houston, you will be making a decision to move to a metropolitan area where there are many major corporations, as well as plenty to do in terms of [...]

• Preparing to Start Your Own Business

  Mary

  13 May 2012 | 10:14 am

  Are you thinking about opening your own business? Do you have an idea that you really think will take off – but you just don’t quite have access to the funds necessary to get started? If so, you are facing the same situation as many individuals who want to become entrepreneurs. Begin with a Plan [...]

• Brand Manager Job Considerations

  Mary

  11 May 2012 | 4:23 pm

  Are you thinking about pursuing a career as a brand manager? If so, you’ll be responsible for a very specific type of marketing for your company. Your duties will go way beyond simply prospecting for customers and bringing in new business. You’ll be tasked with the important responsibility of building and maintaining a positive image [...]

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• My Recent Job Application, Part 4: Packaging and Spin

  Tim Murphy

  14 May 2012 | 2:54 pm

  Photo:  Blinking Idiot This is the fourth and final post in the series about my recent job application. I’ve talked about how to beat the no experience problem and how totally rewriting my resume helped highlight the right experiences that got me the job. I ended the last post by saying that often the experience is there, we just have to put it in the proper context. That brings us to the subject of this last post – packaging and turning disadvantages into advantages. Give Them Something New I read the site I now write for because I’m obsessed with gear and they cover…

• My Recent Job Application, Part 3: The Resume

  Tim Murphy

  8 May 2012 | 8:10 am

  Photo: julesreyes This is part three in the series about my recent job application and how I got a job I wasn’t “qualified” for. In this post I’ll talk about resume writing and how we all have more experience than we think. For the job I recently got writing reviews of high-end men’s gear, they wanted an “experienced writer” and when I first read that, my lizard brain kicked in and told me that wasn’t me. I quickly discounted my own experiences as not good enough. But once I started looking for ways to make it work, my experience started to look a lot better. Prove It –…

• My Recent Job Application: Part 2

  Tim Murphy

  3 May 2012 | 12:01 pm

  Photo:  Jack Keene I recently got a job as a contributor for a site* that, to put it simply, reviews men’s gear. Everything from clothes and tech gadgets to liquor and outdoor gear. I’m a huge fan of the site, and one day they posted an opening so I applied. I’ve talked about my gear obsession before, so this job opportunity was really exciting. Problem was, I didn’t have any experience doing gear reviews, and I didn’t live in New York – something that was a significant advantage in the job posting. Here’s how I worked around those obstacles to land…

• My Recent Job Application

  Tim Murphy

  2 May 2012 | 8:18 am

  Photo:  Ed Yourdon By operating a job application tracking tool and writing a career blog, I get to explore many aspects of the job search. But even with all the interviews, research, and writing, it’s still easy to lose touch with the people on the ground – the job seekers in the trenches, applying for jobs every day, just trying to get a break. Like most things, the more recent one’s experience, the better one’s perspective – and it’d been a while since I applied for a job. Recently though, I had the chance to step into my readers’ shoes and wanted…

• It’s Not About Ideas

  Tim Murphy

  17 Apr 2012 | 12:06 pm

  Photo:  Brian Auer One of the greatest things about current technology is that it empowers almost everyone. It encourages a creative ambition that was previously smothered by cost, red tape, difficulty, esoterica, or all of the above. Thus, there’s now an entrepreneurial bug in just about everyone. Who doesn’t have an awesome idea for some site, app, product, etc.? Who hasn’t thought about designing a product because a) they can, and b) they think it would be a hit? But that’s the rub – ideas are everywhere. Ideas are the easy part. It’s the hours of research, testing, tweaking,…

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  Position Ignition Career Blog

• How to Engage with the Learning Revolution – Part 2

  Position Ignition Team

  15 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  In Part 1, Sir Ken Robinson’s TED Talk suggests we need to transform our learning or education system into a learning model focused on identifying individual talents and personalising learning. In Part 2, my intention is to share my thoughts on specific actions that will support an individual in making change. How refers to actions ~ if I put myself in the shoes of an individual contemplating change in relation to their professional life, I am certain they are curious about the actions ~ how to make change happen? Many people look to a Professional for guidance and support when they are…

• 8 Tips for Being Smart in Your Job Hunt

  Nisa Chitakasem

  10 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  1. Evaluate your finances: If you’re currently searching for a job or are about to start looking for a job, immediately look at your finances to see where you can curb costs and expenses. 2. Perform an honest self analysis and take stock: Take time to understand who you are and what you can bring to the job table. Really understand your strengths and weaknesses. 3. Create realistic and achievable goals that you review daily: Make your time count when it comes to finding the right job. Make a specific to-do or checklist each day to make sure your job search is…

• Job Searching Dilemma: How Can I Get Some Interviews?

  Nisa Chitakasem

  3 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  As part of our work we've been running many webinars and career clinics across a range of topics with job search being one of them. Here in our career blog we wanted to share with you some of the dilemmas and challenges that crop up. Question: I must have sent out a hundred or so applications and managed to get maybe ten interviews. In the end I signed on and was out of work for seven months. I have reasonable experience as an editorial assistant, have worked in HE as a lecturer and developed all kinds of transferable skills (copy / report writing, understanding financial matters, graphic…

• Want a Higher Salary? Don't Wait for an Offer

  Nisa Chitakasem

  1 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Don’t wait for your employer to offer you a pay rise; approach them instead. Any organisation that’s being managed according to standards, conformity and salary ranges is going to be concerned with not breaking the mould. This means any pay rise they offer you off their own back is bound to be a compromise. If you just let it happen and don’t take control of it in some way, expect an offer that’s a compromise. Many of us sit around waiting for our boss to notice how well we are doing and how much value we are adding to the company, in the hope that eventually we'll be…

• Tips for Mothers Getting Back to Work

  Nisa Chitakasem

  26 Apr 2012 | 6:00 am

  If you took a career break for children and are now preparing to return, you might feel that the transition will be tough going. It can be challenging, whether you’re returning to your previous place of work, embarking upon a whole new career, or anything in between. Whatever your situation, your experiences as a mum can actually help make the shift back to work a smoother one. Don’t underestimate the value that motherhood experiences can bring to other arenas, including your career. The transferable skills you develop as a mum are no different in variety or value to the type of…

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  Job Search News

• Social Proof: Twitter and Your Resume

  Susan P. Joyce

  14 May 2012 | 8:47 am

  A Twitter account, like most things online, can be the proverbial double-edged sword. An active Twitter presence is a very good thing for a job seeker to have.  It demonstrates understanding and shows participation in the online conversation. On the other hand, a badly-done, poorly-managed, or out-dated Twitter presence can hurt a job seeker. A Twitter account is not always a “good thing” for a job seeker, depending on how it is managed. Let’s say that, on Twitter, you enjoy connecting with friends, using colorful language, sharing outrageous opinions and discoveries,…

• How to Shorten Your Job Search: Focus!

  Susan P. Joyce

  7 May 2012 | 12:08 pm

  A job seeker recently posted this Discussion on a LinkedIn Group for job seekers. “Looking for a Job Opportunity.” No kidding! And, then he invited Group members to check his LinkedIn Profile, and send him appropriate opportunities. In other words, he expected complete strangers to spend their time analyzing his Profile to: Figure out what he was good at (skills, experience, accomplishments). Know where he wanted to work (location, industry, target employers). Determine exactly what job would be best for him. Send him appropriate opportunities. How many people do you think had…

• How to Recover from an Interview Blunder

  Susan P. Joyce

  30 Apr 2012 | 6:00 am

  True, it is not always possible to recover from a really big blunder.  Some things are definitely not recoverable (bad-mouthing a previous employer, answering your cell phone during the interview, dressing very inappropriately,  etc.). But, often recovery is possible for two reasons: 1.)  You might not have been as bad as you thought you were, and/or 2.)  No one else was better. So, don’t count yourself out of contention unless you have been told that you aren’t being considered.  Do your usual follow up as though everything was fine (because it might be). 5 Steps to Recovery…

• How to Leave Your Job on Good Terms

  Susan P. Joyce

  23 Apr 2012 | 10:08 am

  Leaving an old job to go to a new job can be tricky, even if it is exciting to move on and great to leave that current employer. No matter how abused you feel you were in the old job, resist the urge to tell people off.  For a few moments of satisfaction, you may pay a very high price in your long-term career and your next job search (yes, there will be another one some day). Corporate alumni groups are excellent networks for your long-term career.  I’m still in contact, and in business, with people I worked at in my last corporate job (18 years ago!).  So, leaving on the best terms…

• Defensive Googling in 5 Steps to Minimize Mistaken Online Identity

  Susan P. Joyce

  19 Apr 2012 | 11:25 pm

  According to a Microsoft reputation study, while only 30% of job seekers worry about their online reputations, 70% of recruiters in the USA have rejected an applicant because of what they found online…without knowing for sure that it was the job seeker they found.  The names were the same, and that was enough “proof.” So, even though you may be leading a blameless life, avoiding Facebook and other social media, and feel you have no reason to worry about what is online about you, you could well be wrong. The actions of someone else – who has the same name you have – could be…

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• No One Can Tell You Everything is Going to be Okay

  Jennifer Gresham

  15 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  You want to make a bold change in your life but your options feel risky. What if you leave your job and can’t find another one?  What if you start your own business and get sick without health insurance?  What if your spouse gets tired of supporting your dream and leaves? There will always be two choruses: those who think you’re crazy and those who advise “everything will be fine.” Deep down, you want to listen to the voices of encouragement.  You want to give more room in your life to the positive instead of the negative. But the negatives are pretty persuasive.

• 5 Books Every Career Changer Should Read

  Jennifer Gresham

  8 May 2012 | 3:30 am

  Changing careers feels enormous. Where to begin?  What can you do now, today, to move closer to fulfillment without throwing away everything you’ve worked on so far? Where do you turn for advice without jeopardizing your current job? There are so many people talking about passion, strengths, north stars, parachutes–it’s enough to make your head spin. While I deeply appreciate that you’ve invited me into your trusted circle, there’s value in having more than one perspective. And today I’m going to help you cut through the noise. I’m pleased to…

• Just Do It! 3 Quick Resources to Start Your Business Now

  Jennifer Gresham

  30 Apr 2012 | 3:53 pm

  I’ve been chased through the woods at night during Survival Training.  I’ve mountain biked down a hill where hang-gliders were taking off.  I’ve survived three major surgeries, one with an illicit donut in my stomach. But the day I started my business?  Now that was scary! In retrospect, that level of fear is laughable. But I remember feeling so completely overwhelmed by the idea of trying to make money by myself. How do I start?  What if no one wants to work with me?  Am I in danger of creating a money pit that loses far more than it gains? What if I’m just not…

• How I Tamed My To-Do List, Stopped Looking Like a Flake, and Regained my Sanity

  Jennifer Gresham

  24 Apr 2012 | 8:52 am

  I recently had a feedback session with my Air Force Reserves supervisor that wasn’t entirely rosy. By and large, he was happy.  But then he turned serious and asked me, “Can you handle some honest feedback?” I took a deep breath. He’d noticed that I had the habit of panicking when I felt I had too much work on my plate, and then rashly canceled on my commitments. I didn’t necessarily disagree.  I knew I had the habit of signing up for too many activities and projects, mainly because I’m easily excited by opportunities to problem solve.  When my to-do…

• Help, I’m Feeling Inadequate

  Jennifer Gresham

  17 Apr 2012 | 7:19 am

  Do you know what really bugs me, the thing that eats away at my self-confidence? The fact that my most successful blog post was written over a year ago. I used to think jealousy was one of the worst emotions you could experience.  I hated myself for wasting time analyzing other’s news clippings or subscriber numbers.  It flew in the face of my own teachings about defining success for yourself. Then I realized one emotion was worse: inadequacy. Inadequacy is ruthless about detail.  It notices how no one talks to you at the PTA meeting or how irritable you’re being with the…

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  Employee Performance and Talent Management Blog

• Employees Underperforming? 5 Reasons Why You Should Look In the Mirror

  Melany Gallant

  14 May 2012 | 2:07 pm

  In this contributed post, Andrew Call of eTundra’s The Backburner discusses why restaurant owners and managers need to evaluate their people management skills when assessing poor employee performance. Andrew offers some restaurant management tips including the importance of consistent communication and strong leadership. Owning and operating a restaurant is as daunting as it is promising. For both the new restaurateur and the seasoned professional the daily ins and outs can get frustrating. While there are some things you can’t control – like a restaurant equipment breakdown or…

• Why You Should Make Performance Management an On-going Practice

  Melany Gallant

  11 May 2012 | 9:59 am

  Ah, the most un-wonderful time of the year (excluding tax-filing time) — the dreaded annual employee review. Despised and avoided by many, the employee appraisal process is often viewed as mandatory yearly assault that delivers little or no value. In fact, some would say that that the negative outweighs the positive in terms of frustration, stress and diminished morale (Hey, I deserve a higher rating than that!) Maybe it is worse than tax time. How do you eliminate dread and drudgery of annual employee reviews and turn them into something welcome and valuable? Change Your…

• Webinar: The 5 Faces Managers See During Performance Reviews

  Melany Gallant

  8 May 2012 | 7:26 am

  The goal of coaching and feedback is to help employees be their best. One of the best ways managers can do this is to engage employees in discussions about their performance to help them arrive at deeper self-awareness. So what do you do when an employee has a worldview of their performance that has nothing to do with your reality? Ignore their perspective, and your ROI on the conversation is the equivalent of talking to a government clerk with 30 years experience about the finer points of the Nordstrom customer experience program – while you’re still 3rd in line at the DMV. Pointless,…

• Developing a Laser Beam Focus on Effective Goal Management

  Melany Gallant

  4 May 2012 | 9:47 am

  What do you know about Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation? Well that fancy-schmancy physics term is more commonly known by the acronym - LASER. Metaphorically speaking, laser beams and organization-centric goal management (and there’s no acronym for that!) are amazingly similar. Picture how a laser beam works: When all the light waves from a given source come together so that that they’re all in phase, we end up with (you guessed it) a laser beam. And when you focus that beam on a given target, the results can be remarkable. In fact, the concentrated light waves are…

• Secrets to Effective Employee Evaluation Forms

  Sean Conrad

  26 Apr 2012 | 12:22 pm

  Is it any wonder HR gets a bad rap as a paper pusher? “Fill in the job application… Complete the open enrolment form… The leave request form is on the intranet…. Did you sign off that you’ve read the employee handbook? Now about that TPS report cover…” (OK that last one’s a joke for you Office Space fans.) It’s no one’s fault. Forms are a part of our day-to-day lives and exist in almost any working environment. And yes, HR oversees more than its fair share. But if you look closer at the data being collected, many forms are mission critical to how your organization…

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• Sheila Whitelaw

  Angela J. Shirley

  14 May 2012 | 3:59 pm

  RetirementJobs.com member Sheila Whitelaw, of Philadelphia, has been selected to appear live before a panel of U.S. senators investigating experiences faced by workers over age 50. The hearing, to be held by the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, takes place on Tuesday, May 15th at 2:30pm and will be available live online. read more

• When unemployment becomes "Groundhogs Day"...

  jsp28

  14 May 2012 | 11:30 am

  Just a little about myself, I'm 26 years old and I've been out of work for nearly 1 & 1/2 years. Went to college for television broadcasting, safe to say, it's not exactly a broadly applicable major/field. I've been working in Live TV since I was 19, so I have roughly 6 years experience working in major markets (Philadelphia, San Francisco, DC). read more

• Faith Forum

  Angela J. Shirley

  4 May 2012 | 4:26 pm

  Hello Fellow Believer: I am doing some research to see how folks are using their FAITH to deal with the recession – whether they have an income or don’t… How to not give up when you get tired of stressing over income generation and feeling something is wrong with you…?” I would appreciate your comments on our FAITH FORUM at http://outofyourrut.com/category/faith-forum/ So many folks are giving up and we need to encourage each other and believe that 2013 will better. Thank you, Angela J. Shirley How To Survive Unemployment website read more

• And just like....A GLACIER!

  Impact52

  1 May 2012 | 1:15 pm

  Reading posting after posting, writing Pulitzer prize winning cover letter after cover letter, making endless phone calls to squeaky voiced little receptionists to hopefully, maybe, maybe get an AUTO RESPONSE in your email let alone a damn 10 minute phone call will take...about....TWO MONTHS if you\'re lucky! This whole disgusting, insulting process TAKES LONGER THAN CONFIRMATION HEARINGS FOR SUPREME COURT JUSTICES!!

• Its BROKEN!!

  Impact52

  1 May 2012 | 1:01 pm

  Yup. Its the same tired resumes with the same tired cover letters. Its the same obnoxious interviewers interviewing us for the same low paying jobs we all saw on the same tired job boards. NO ONE would buy a car that looked or ran like the American get-a-job market. Its broken! www.yourescrewed.net (this is FUNNY!)

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  Karla Porter

• 10 Tips for Success on LinkedIn

  Karla

  8 May 2012 | 7:53 pm

  If you attended the recent presentation on 10 Tips for Success on LinkedIn I did recently for NEPA Networkers, the slides will refresh your memory. If you didn’t… you’ll have to guess, because I don’t do the kind of presentations where I jam pack thick content on slides and then stand there and read them like the people can’t read. I find that insulting. And I hope you never do that when you give a presentation either. ~Karla

• A shortage of skilled workers is keeping companies up at night

  Karla

  16 Apr 2012 | 12:37 pm

  All this talk about unemployment still being too high – I agree, everyone who can work ought to. That is most everyone because no matter what your situation is most likely you can do some type of work. All work is dignified and equally important (except for a couple of jobs I don’t want to talk about right now – and yes, they are legal). So, whether one works as a deodorant tester, in waste management, as an audience extra or in geophysics it’s all good. There are many reasons people are unemployed. Many reasons. Underemployment is one thing – it sucks. But for…

• Using a Personal Profile as a Business Profile – It’s a big no-no OK?

  Karla

  15 Apr 2012 | 4:02 pm

  Whether I’m on LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+ or any other social network – where people are meant to be people and businesses are meant to be businesses, when I see a personal profile being used as a business, it makes me fall to my knees and gasp for air  - sometimes I even cry a little bit. OK, so I’m being more than a little melodramatic to get your attention, but if you are guilty – you’re making a really big mistake. Not only in regard to my health, but your own networking and marketing health are suffering. Mark my words! Look, I’m all for breaking…

• Creating a culture of Empowerment & Accountability is an evolution not a revolution

  Karla

  13 Apr 2012 | 8:33 am

  As I was ending an 8 year relationship in operations management and human resources with Telerx Marketing, Inc. in early 2009, change was mounting. Senior stakeholders were thick in the throngs of launching a new LMS with 40 hours of mandatory training per associate per year in the name of development and the perceived ‘added value perk’ of no-cost education. I heard groans  from managers about the scheduling nightmare of having a customer service representative off the phone the equivalent of an additional week per year, associates groan that what they really wanted was better…

• Brutally Honest Job Candidate Feedback – Can you Take It?

  Karla

  8 Apr 2012 | 7:54 pm

  I can’t imagine the feeling Shea Gunther had when he hit the send button on an email blind copied to applicants of a writer job he posted on craigslist. Cathartic relief and accomplishment would be my best guess. The amount of disappointed job seekers would fill up half the little American hamlet I live in, 900+. The second thing to note is that Shea replied to every applicant, something jobs seekers are highly critical of these days – lack of employer follow-up. After all, it’s a lot of hard work to target and construct a great résumé and cover letter and send it out. It…

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• Your interview begins BEFORE you arrive at the company

  Darlene Zambruski

  15 May 2012 | 9:29 am

  For those of you who believe that the company’s radar is focused on you solely at the face-to-face interview, you are sadly wrong. More importantly, you may have harmed yourself in ways you can’t possibly overcome even before you reach the hiring manager’s office. How is that possible? you ask. First, there’s your social media presence. Are you a Facebook fanatic, posting about every mishap and embarrassing moment in your life? Do you live for those off-color tweets you send to your followers who may be re-tweeting them? Guess what – employers have access to the…

• When your past – or lack of it – comes back to haunt you

  Darlene Zambruski

  8 May 2012 | 11:21 am

  Recently, there was an article about Yahoo’s CEO Scott Thompson padding his resume. (http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/07/living/resume-padding-scott-thompson/index.html?hpt=hp_c2) The article stated: “The discovery that Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson does not have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and computer science (he has a bachelor of science degree in business administration, with a major in accounting) makes him the latest executive to be targeted for falsely claiming to have a degree.” Have you ever been tempted to bend the truth on your resume? Many individuals have. When…

• Why it’s important to target each resume and cover letter

  Darlene Zambruski

  1 May 2012 | 9:34 am

  On average, I see about 20 resumes a day from candidates who want to work for ResumeEdge. As the Managing Editor and hiring manager, I’m tasked with finding the best writers. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve opened a cover letter that stated “Dear Sir”. Considering that the candidate didn’t bother to check out our site or my name, that didn’t bode well. I’ve had others who used the correct salutation, but after “Dear Darlene” the letter then stated the following: “I read your ad about the ESL opening, and I want to assure…

• “I Want My Resume to Pop”

  Darlene Zambruski

  24 Apr 2012 | 9:23 am

  Having worked with clients for more than eleven years, I often hear them state that they want a ‘wow’ factor in their resume. They want it to ‘pop’. In questioning what they mean, candidates often say that they need their resume to stand out from the scores of others out there. They want their document to make it to the top of the pile. Some believe adjective heavy descriptions will achieve that. Others are certain that a certain format, page length or writing style is exactly what’s needed. For a hiring manager, a resume that has a wow factor or pops simply…

• Who Knows Best – You or Your Resume Writer?

  Darlene Zambruski

  17 Apr 2012 | 10:50 am

  As a professional who has written thousands of resumes and dealt with thousands of clients, I’ve found the best results are obtained when a customer allows the professional to do what he or she does best. I’ve heard of clients who’ve hired resume writers only to get the completed document and have it critiqued by their spouse, parents, English teachers from their high school or college days, friends, you-name-it. Each of these individuals has an opinion as to what’s wrong with the resume…what they’d like to see. The problem with that thinking is that these…

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• All Those Quarters Weren’t Wasted!

  Joe Lavelle

  14 May 2012 | 8:07 am

  When you were growing up, did your mom ever say to you, "Turn off those video games and go read a book!" Or, did you spend hours at the local arcade, perfecting your hand-eye coordination in front of Pac Man or a pinball machine? Turns out, you were developing important career skills! No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

• Ambition Can Be Bad for Your Health . . . or Good!

  Joe Lavelle

  4 May 2012 | 8:15 am

  According to studies, guess which one of the following people is going to live longer: Man A works sixty hours a week, determined to reach upper management by his fortieth birthday.  He attends networking events every week and is known as being the guy who makes the coffee for the office in the morning and [...] Related posts: Bad Habits May Be Hurting Your Career If you are guilty of a bad career habits, or... Sitting on the Beach is Good for Business What comes to your mind when you think about completely... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

• Management Mistakes from The Dark Side

  Joe Lavelle

  16 Apr 2012 | 6:32 am

  There are plenty of great movies that focus on business or life in an office -- Wall Street, Working Girl, Office Space just to name a few. But as I was catching up on my reading recently, I found a great article published recently that looks at the leadership lessons to be learned from a movie that seemingly has nothing to do with business and management -- Star Wars! Related posts: What Will You Do With an Extra Day? 2012 is a leap year. You get an extra day... Climbing the Career Jungle Gym As someone who has a passion for helping others achieve... Is College the Only Option? Do you have…

• What New Hobby Do You Want to Start?

  Joe Lavelle

  25 Mar 2012 | 6:03 pm

  There is no doubt that you are well served if you make the decision to learn something new every day, even if it's just looking up the species of the bird that you see perched outside your office window every afternoon. In my book, I discuss the importance of ongoing education in keeping our brains fresh and productive Related posts: Say Something Nice Today! We each have the decision at the start of every... What Will You Do With an Extra Day? 2012 is a leap year. You get an extra day... Climbing the Career Jungle Gym As someone who has a passion for helping others achieve... Related posts…

• Taking a Break When You’re the Boss

  Joe Lavelle

  21 Mar 2012 | 4:36 pm

  Some business owners recently shared with Fortune magazine how they manage to take some time for themselves without causing long-term damage to relationships with their clients and to their careers. For example, self-employed professionals must plan ahead. if you can decide months in advance when you want to take a vacation, you can arrange project deadlines and notify customers appropriately. Related posts: My Boss Was in Diapers When I Started Working! A survey conducted by Career Builder last year found that... Challenges and Rewards of Being a “Moonpreneur” It is not unusual…

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• How to Prepare for a Job Search – The Basics

  dankeller

  15 May 2012 | 5:27 pm

  In the current economic climate, with rising unemployment figures and every increasing competition...

• Five Reasons Your Resume Could be Tossed in the Shredder

  dankeller

  14 May 2012 | 4:35 pm

  Are you having trouble landing interviews? Your resume is often the first opportunity you have to...

• How to Face a Job Interview: Tips and Advice

  dankeller

  11 May 2012 | 4:42 pm

  A job interview is the most important step that people have to face when looking for a job. All of...

• 3 Tips to Stand Out in a Sea of Applicants

  dankeller

  10 May 2012 | 6:29 pm

  In these harsh economic times, it’s far from uncommon to have a monstrously huge pool of applicants...

• Protecting Your Online ID in your Job Search

  dankeller

  9 May 2012 | 8:02 pm

  It’s becoming more and more apparent that in the current work environment, the job search...

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  Rasmussen Career Services Blog

• Top 20 HR Mentors for Students to Learn From on Twitter

  9 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  As a student studying to become a human resources professional it is important to realize that not everything can be learned within a classroom. In order to help you bridge experience gap prior to graduation we've put together a list of the top 20 HR mentors for students to learn from on Twitter. This list of human resource professionals will help you learn and understand current HR related issues while further preparing you for a successful career within the human resources field. Make sure to follow and connect with them on Twitter.

• Internships: Getting From the Classroom to Corporate America

  9 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  You've done the class work, now it is time to show what you can do in the real world. One of the best bridges between the classroom and corporate America is an internship. Internships have gone from a highlight on your resume to a near essential these days. If you want to compete in a tough economy where more and more people are vying for fewer and fewer jobs you need to have at least one internship.

• Ink at Inc. - Tattoos at Work

  9 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  As an experienced career professional, I find that while we live in a day and age where self expression is encouraged, it does not necessarily translate well into the corporate world when we try to merge our personal "self" with our professional lives. This is particularly true for those of us with body art, or tattoos.

• Infographic: Finding the Job You Always Wanted

  1 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  With a fluctuating job market becoming the new norm, landing that dream job is hard enough for college graduates, let alone finding one in the field that you studied for.

• Keywords: The Key to Getting an Interview

  12 Apr 2012 | 12:00 am

  Have you ever applied for a job you thought you'd be perfect for, only to never get called for an interview? If so, you are far from alone. Before you start letting it affect your self-confidence, rescan your resume. Often a resume is ruled out before the employer even sets eyes on it thanks to new scanning technology. The difference is all in the words you use. It's called resume keyword optimization, and it has become common practice these days. In fact, it is said that up to 80% of employers use this technology as a way to filter through the mountains of resumes they receive for each…

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  thevoiceofjobseekers.com

• Choosing a Career Coach

  MarkADyson

  16 May 2012 | 11:00 am

    Editor’s note: Jason Sanders is the Vice President of Executive Search at Ivy Exec, whose guest post is a reprinted article with the permission of Ivy Exec.  Most of the resumes that I receive nowadays come from job seekers using a career coaching service during their executive job search. They may receive advice from an outplacement company hired by their employer, or they may have hired someone themselves. We have always received unsolicited resumes, but it now seems like using an outside agency is becoming standard practice. That can be great for recruiters because it allows…

• Is Social Media Keeping You From Getting A Job?

  MarkADyson

  14 May 2012 | 6:32 am

  Editors note: Sandra Tedford (@WeTalkToday), CEO of WeTalkToday.com and her guest post aligns with my belief that job seeker’s discretion using social media is essential to the job search. Have you ever posted to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, only to discover afterwards you had typos, misspelled words and used more words than necessary? Then you think better change that, because all my old classmates who thought I was so smart in the tenth grade will see this. Gotta protect the rep, right? Effective communication, in business and as a job seeker can either make or break your chances at…

• 4 More Ways of Basic Salary and Employment Negotiation

  MarkADyson

  9 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  A friend recently negotiated a $10,000 bump in a salary offer because he used reasoning with a company that came after him. The current company paid $16,000 for his master’s degree, and asked the approaching company to invest part of what he would have to pay back. The company was impressedand agreed to work with him. Note that he only requested a portion and notthe whole. Negotiation is an critical discussion in closing the deal. The ideal approach sets the tone for a prosperous career. Remember, reasonable. Read on! 1. Patient negotiation earns respect from employers If you are tactful…

• Basic Salary and Employment Negotiation (Part 1)

  MarkADyson

  7 May 2012 | 6:30 am

  Many job seekers ask about negotiating salary, yet never get in leveraging position. It is a passing thought or just too passive to strategize. There are also times when a job seeker doesn’tmake enough money is understandable. It is also misunderstood knowing what it is and how it is an important part of accepting a job. Iam not a negotiationexpert, butcoached others on negotiating. There are some basics that could change the approach to employment. I have learned throughout several situations that negotiations are like an oscillating fan that it can blow everything off the table that…

• Best Interview Question Ever

  MarkADyson

  2 May 2012 | 7:00 am

    Editor’s note: Jason Sanders is Vice President of Executive Search at Ivy Exec, a web-based recruiting company that combines next generation technology with human power to deliver customized hiring solutions targeting high caliber professionals to help place them in executive jobs. This article is reprinted with Ivy Exec’s permission. As Ivy Exec’s Vice President of Executive Search I spend a lot of time interviewing high quality candidates, as you might imagine. Candidates talk with me about their executive job search, career progression, skills, experiences and…

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  FlexJobs Blog

• The 3 Ps to Pitching a Flexible Work Arrangement

  info@flexjobs.com

  15 May 2012 | 8:08 am

  The fastest and easiest way to get more job flexibility is to propose a flexible work arrangement at your current job, but you want to make sure your proposal is well-prepared and persuasive. To cinch the deal and get management approval, follow the 3 Ps.

• New American Dream: Create Your Own Job Security

  info@flexjobs.com

  14 May 2012 | 8:48 am

  Every worker possesses the ability to deliver superior performance on-the-job. It’s up to them to bring their talent to work, but it’s also up to their employers to get out of the way.

• Found a Job: Transcription Editor with Flexible Schedule

  info@flexjobs.com

  11 May 2012 | 8:57 am

  Each week, we hear from FlexJobs members who have been successfully hired for a flexible job opportunity. This week, we hear from Kendra who was hired as a Telecommuting Transcription Editor with a flexible schedule working for a transcription technology company.

• Freelancers: Use Mobile to Boost Your Client List

  info@flexjobs.com

  10 May 2012 | 8:10 am

  More people are accessing information from their smartphones than ever and most flexible workers understand the importance of a smartphone for their business. In this article we are going to look at ways to freelancers can improve their client list using mobile.

• 10 Surprising Telecommuting Jobs Posted This Week

  info@flexjobs.com

  9 May 2012 | 8:43 am

  You might be surprised at some of the unusual telecommuting jobs we post every week at FlexJobs. Today, we’re highlight 10 of the most surprising telecommuting jobs posted this week.