15th December 2009
Ever since the dot com bubbles, the main talk in financial world of are bubbles. When do they start, when are they growing, and most importantly, people want to know when they are bursting. What does this have to do with the job market? When a bubble is growing, there are more opportunities in the [...]
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9th December 2009
After years of glowing reviews, you suddenly get a bad review. What does this mean to your plans of career growth? When you first get a bad review, be careful to isolate the causes of the review. It can be a big warning sign that your company is getting ready to lay you off. Don't [...]
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20th November 2009
Age discrimination is when an employer seeks to discriminate against older workers or does not hire them to begin with. Age discrimination is very difficult to prove. Many employers seek younger workers because they will be in the workforce longer and because they think they are more adaptable. However, the generation Xers are quite wise [...]
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16th November 2009
If you are looking to get into a job to help you with your career path, than the benefits may not be the first thing on your mind. However, the benefits can add a large incentive to take one job over another, if they are both equal in job training. You don't want to appear [...]
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27th October 2009
Online recruiting has exploded in the last decade and with good reason. Not only have job posters and job seekers turned to the web and as an efficient portal to connect with each other, but also, doing this online presents a more dynamic and current time framework. Job posters can post and modify job descriptions [...]
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25th October 2009
One of the biggest turn-offs for a hiring manager is to spot a typo in the resume. If you have not had your resume officially reviewed by a professional, you really should do so. After taking the time to research companies, write a cover letter, and forward your resume to a contact in that company, [...]
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17th October 2009
If you don't like the job you are doing anymore, you can rest assured that you are not alone. Given the two to four times an average worker today is slated to switch careers altogether, you are in very good company when it comes to itching for a change of employment. But before you fire [...]
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21st September 2009
Transferable skills are skills that were used in one industry that can be applied to another industry. Many "soft" skills are transferable. These are the skills that are not hard technical skills, but more soft people skills. They can include your ability to facilitate large projects, manage people, or even just organize a company function. [...]
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11th September 2009
In today’s tough economic times, it may seem that your job search is never going to end. High unemployment rates make finding a job challenging. Filling out dozens of applications or sending out resumes can be frustrating when no one calls you. Preparing for interviews and never hearing from a prospective employer again is not [...]
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9th September 2009
When it comes to executive recruitment, many companies these days employ the use of executive search consultants, also known as headhunters or simply recruiters. These consultants are working with the company to identify and recruit (hire) capable executives who fit a very particular profile. For an executive looking to make a change, working with a [...]
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