Monthly Archives: November 2009
The Five-Second Commute
| November 25, 2009 | Posted by admin under DIRECT - Target/Resume |
The Five-Second Commute By SUE SHELLENBARGER, WSJ Amid the economy’s many ailments, some good news has remained mostly off the radar: The at-home work force is growing, and it is encompassing new occupations ranging from radiology and nursing to auditing…
Creating a Résumé That Sells
| November 24, 2009 | Posted by admin under DIRECT - Target/Resume |
Creating a Résumé That Sells By SARAH E. NEEDLEMAN In today’s cutthroat job market, having a top-notch résumé is critical to success. But there’s a host of conflicting advice about exactly what makes a good résumé—and not every tip is…
Years Can Be Assets in a Job Hunt
| November 22, 2009 | Posted by admin under DECLARE - Network/Interview, DECODE - Assess/Plan |
Years Can Be Assets in a Job Hunt By ANDREA COOMBES Hunting for a job is never easy, but it can be even harder when your hair goes gray. After a rejection or three, it often becomes difficult to go…
No Time to Read This? Read This
| November 18, 2009 | Posted by admin under DECODE - Assess/Plan |
WSJ By SUE SHELLENBARGER Are things you need to get done falling between the cracks? Does taking an entire day off seem impossible? Maybe you need a time-management system. Many readers seem to think they do, based on the email…
How to Network Without Being Phony, Lame or Desperate
| November 17, 2009 | Posted by admin under DECLARE - Network/Interview |
How to Network Without Being Phony, Lame or Desperate By Duncan Mathison and Martha I. Finney Let’s face it: Even when you’re on top of the world, chances are good that the idea of networking sounds like a big, fat…
To Find Best Hires, Firms Get Creative
| November 17, 2009 | Posted by admin under DIRECT - Target/Resume |
Firms Get Creative in Hiring As job applications soar at small firms, some of the companies are trying creative methods to find the best applicants. By EMILY MALTBY Small companies that are managing to hire during the downturn face a…
Business Outlook: The Signs Say Job Growth Ahead
| November 15, 2009 | Posted by admin under DECODE - Assess/Plan |
Business Outlook: The Signs Say Job Growth Ahead Don’t expect payrolls to turn around quickly, but economic trends are encouraging. Plus, heady productivity gains are not sustainable, and more workers will soon be needed By James C. Cooper
Avoid These Interview Killers
| November 15, 2009 | Posted by admin under DECLARE - Network/Interview |
Avoid These Interview Killers By DIANA MIDDLETON – WSJ With so much competition for every job listing out there—there are more than 6.1 job seekers for every job opening, according to the latest job-opening and turnover data from the U.S.…
Job-Hunting Advice: Soul Searching
| November 14, 2009 | Posted by admin under DECODE - Assess/Plan |
Job-Hunting Advice: Soul Searching Lauren Zander and Paul Nawrocki, Part 6 Coach Lauren Zander tells Paul Nawrocki to look inward for clues about why he hasn’t found the right full-time job yet.
Returning Workers Face Steep Pay Cuts
| November 12, 2009 | Posted by admin under DECODE - Assess/Plan |
Returning Workers Face Steep Pay Cuts Many Bouncing Back From Layoffs Struggle to Recoup Earning Power as Wage Erosion Threatens to Slow Economic Recovery BY IANTHE JEANNE DUGAN Nearly a year after losing his job at a Vermont plywood maker,…
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