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Job Journal February 3, 2008 |
Value Judgments Ah, the dream job. Everybody has one. But most of us never get close to what could be our ideal situation because we fail to imagine the realistic career progression that could position us for something greater.  |
Job Journal April 4, 2010 Peter Weddle |
Going Above Beyond to Build Career Security Why do so many of us get surprised by a layoff out of the blue? What's behind the pink slip we never saw coming? The answer lies in the new reality of career security, and the fact that American workers can no longer rely employers to look out for them.  |
Job Journal January 24, 2010 John Challenger |
Career Pros: Experienced Jobseekers Often Lose Their Edge in Interviews Experienced jobseekers can't afford a cavalier approach to interviews.  |
The Motley Fool September 7, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Be the Boss Had enough of working for the Man? Know what you're getting yourself into. It's easy to decide that you want to make a change in your life. It's a lot harder, however, to figure out the best way to make that change.  |
Job Journal July 18, 2010 James E. Challenger |
Careers Pros: Workers Wise to Weigh Company Credibility Employees and prospective hires are wise to exercise due diligence.  |
Job Journal May 11, 2008 Tony Beshara |
Top Ten Mistakes in the Initial Interview Ten ways that job candidates most frequently fall short of getting a job offer.  |
Job Journal September 16, 2007 John Challenger |
"What Have I Done?" As many as 25 percent of workers regret taking a new position within the first year. Don't let yourself be one of them. Here are some ways to optimize your job search and make sure you get a job you won't regret.  |
Job Journal September 11, 2005 James E. Challenger |
Know Thyself An honest self-appraisal is fundamental to finding a fulfilling career.  |
Job Journal October 12, 2008 Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Benefits a Big Deal at Small Firms When it comes to perks, smaller employers need to think big.  |
Job Journal August 27, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Capable But Clueless Even seasoned pros make rookie interview mistakes. Here are some examples.  |
Managed Care June 2007 |
Employers Gear up for More Employee Health Management Employers have a clear interest in expanding initiatives to help workers manage their personal health effectively, according to a survey.  |
Job Journal March 22, 2009 Marty Nemko |
Quick Fix: So You're Not Perfect Sidestepping your shortcomings could hurt in the end.  |
Job Journal July 18, 2004 Marty Nemko |
Quick Fix: So You're Not Perfect When asked in an interview why you left your previous job, it might be better to simply tell the truth. Sidestepping your shortcomings might hurt in the end.  |
AskMen.com Samuel Hui |
Negative Workplace Perceptions To help minimize the chances of upsetting your boss, try to address the following common behaviors that you see as positive, but that your employer sees as troublesome  |
Job Journal May 2, 2004 Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: When Ex-Bosses Talk Trash Some on-line help and strategies for countering rotten reference checks.  |
Entrepreneur November 2005 Joan Szabo |
Human Cost A year-old federal law gives state officials the right to seek unpaid taxes and impose penalties on companies that avoid unemployment taxes.  |
The Motley Fool December 2, 2005 Roy Lewis |
Get Paid to Get Smarter Employers reap tax benefits by paying for employees' education. It's a win-win situation for employer and employee alike.  |
Job Journal April 30, 2006 James E. Challenger |
The Aggressive Job Search Looking for something that will give you an edge in the job market -- and get you in front of more potential employers? Here are some suggestions.  |
Job Journal January 13, 2013 Derek Kinner |
Quick Fix: Don't Take References for Granted More and more employers are contacting applicants' references these days, sometimes with unintended consequences for jobseekers. Here's a simple way to ensure you're not sabotaging your job search by relying on the wrong people.  |
The Motley Fool February 8, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Make the Most of Stock Options: Planning Stock options can be beneficial to both employees and their employers. Once you get the gist of how stock options work, you can then turn to the question of how to integrate them into your financial plan.  |
Job Journal August 22, 2004 James Challenger |
Career Pros: The Confidence Game Jobseekers often feel sensitive about their employment history, for various reasons. But for a successful job interview, you must be positive and confident.  |
AskMen.com Samuel Hui |
Positive Workplace Perceptions A look at how some of the smallest actions or behaviors can make a big -- and often undeserved -- positive impression on your boss.  |
IndustryWeek May 1, 2005 Patricia Panchak |
Editor's Page -- Wanted: Inspired Leaders, Engaged Employees We're leading in a particularly tough time in manufacturing, and it's management's job to lead employees through it. But you have to level with your employees if you expect to lead them.  |
The Motley Fool September 6, 2011 Dan Caplinger |
Make Your Job Work Harder for You You need to make the most of what employee benefits your employer gives you.  |
The Motley Fool August 3, 2004 |
Ruptured Appendix? Torn ACL? How good is your disability insurance policy?  |
Job Journal July 2, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Negatives Are a no-no Interviewers look for job candidates with a positive, can-do attitude.  |
Job Journal February 7, 2010 John Challenger |
The Can-Do Resume You may think a resume is supposed to convey your personal characteristics to prospective employers. But the best resumes convey something much more important - what you can accomplish for the organization that hires you.  |
Job Journal July 25, 2010 Peter Weddle |
Come As You Aren't Looking for work may never be the same as it was before the recession. Instead of job hunting as we were, we must now look for a job as we need to be. To find success in the new job market, we must always be changing, always growing.  |
BusinessWeek September 4, 2008 |
Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions regarding BusinessWeek's methodology for choosing great employers for launching a career.  |
Job Journal June 11, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: The Extended-Leave Option An increasing number of people find that the typical vacation is no longer sufficient when it comes to replenishing their energy and recovering from the frantic pace of today's workplace.  |
The Motley Fool May 23, 2005 Roy Lewis |
Job Changes and Your 401(k) What should you do with your retirement savings when you leave your old employer?  |
Job Journal April 29, 2007 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Resume's Key Ingredient: Results Job-winning resumes herald your record of achievement.  |
Job Journal May 3, 2009 |
Reinvent Yourself Many jobseekers these days are confounded by the realization that they can't find the same type of work as they had previously. Here are some ways to redefine your strengths and establish a fresh career direction.  |
Job Journal February 27, 2005 James Challenger |
Career Pros: Worry is a Waste of Time How can you explain a ten-month gap on your resume? What can you do for a good reference? The first thing someone in this position must do is to stop worrying.  |
Investment Advisor June 2007 Thomas D. Giachetti |
Look Before Leaping For financial advisors, there are many issues to be reviewed before making a decision to leave your current employer. Experienced counsel should be consulted. Every case has similarities, and every case has differences.  |
IndustryWeek April 1, 2009 Jonathan Katz |
How to Play Fair Pay Clarification on what the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act means and how manufacturers can protect themselves from future claims.  |
Job Journal May 18, 2008 Paul R. Huard |
Digital Dirt It's a given that a future employer will examine the details of your work history. But jobseekers should also add 'look at your MySpace page' to the list of things that will be used to judge character, background and general job worthiness.  |
Job Journal May 28, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Don't Get Mouse-Trapped! Confining your job search to sitting in front of a computer is a strategy that virtually guarantees prolonged joblessness.  |
Job Journal April 18, 2010 John Challenger |
Career Pros: Don't Diminish Limited Experience Overcoming interviewers' concerns about a one-employer work record.  |
The Motley Fool July 12, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
Workers Can Forget About a Recovery Employers may never need to restore lost benefits. Whatever you can set aside, though, will put in that much better a position to handle a labor market that shows few signs of getting markedly better anytime soon.  |
The Motley Fool August 28, 2008 Dan Caplinger |
When Your Stock Options Are Underwater For employees who get paid in part through stock options, stagnant and falling share values mean a big pay cut.  |
Job Journal August 18, 2013 |
Keeping Your Profile Professional on Social Media If you're in the habit of sharing things online that you wouldn't want your boss to see, it's time to change your ways. Flaunting your wild side to online acquaintances could sabotage your chances of getting hired or advancing your career.  |
Job Journal June 17, 2007 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: First Resume Needs Employer Focus A lack of experience needn't put you at a loss for words.  |
Job Journal March 10, 2013 Jessica Holbrook Hernandez |
Career Pros: Your Next Boss Needs to Hear This in the Job Interview Five points you should make in an interview that will improve your chances of getting a job offer.  |
Job Journal October 30, 2005 John Challenger |
Career Pros: Countering a Checkered Past Jobseekers often feel sensitive about their employment records, but they should stop haunting themselves about any skeletons in their career closets.  |
Job Journal July 4, 2004 Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: Too Good To Be Hired? Extensive experience makes workers expensive to employ.  |
CIO February 1, 2002 Jeffrey Seglin |
Good Job Hunting In this turbulent marketplace, it's no surprise that many people are scouting for new opportunities before their job hits the chopping block. If you're one of them, here are some tactics to make sure you don't jeopardize your current job in the process...  |
Job Journal November 27, 2011 Peter Weddle |
The Sound of Silence Jobseekers typically describe their application experience as akin to sending their resume off into a black hole. It's as if their communication disappears into some cavernous void never to be heard from again.  |
Job Journal February 25, 2007 James E. Challenger |
You Gotta Believe It's the jobseekers who appear capable and confident that get hired.  |
Job Journal January 25, 2009 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: A More Compelling Resume The secret is to see your best attributes from an employer's perspective.  |