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Job Journal January 15, 2006 Carole Kanchier |
Countering Job-Search Frustrations Learn how to resolve common job-search challenges, turndowns and setbacks.  |
Job Journal February 22, 2004 James Challenger |
CAREER PROS: Hiring Activity Shows Promise With more managers being hired, can other staffers be far behind?  |
Entrepreneur March 2004 Nichole L. Torres |
Guarding the Flock As the economy improves, how can you keep your employees in the fold?  |
Job Journal July 25, 2004 Marty Nemko |
Quick Fix: Walk Right Into a Job Ready for a risky but high-payoff job-search strategy? Walk into a potential employer's office unannounced.  |
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 April 11, 2004 |
The Weekend Job-Search Just because the work week is over doesn't mean your job search should be. Here are steps you can take this weekend to improve your chances of finding employment.  |
Job Journal August 24, 2008 |
Proliferation of Online Job Sites Overwhelms Jobseekers As more Americans find themselves unemployed, many turn to the growing number of websites listing job opportunities. While this is a good place to start, the Internet can easily be overused in a job hunt and may actually slow down the hiring process.  |
Entrepreneur December 2004 Mark Henricks |
Working It Good news for entrepreneurs who need help but aren't ready to hire full-time employees: The number of people working part time is going up.  |
InternetNews April 6, 2004 |
Overall March Job Cuts Lowest In Nine Months In its monthly job-cut report released today, global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, said the March figure is 12% lower than the 77,250 cuts in February and is 20% lower than the 85,396 cuts announced in March a year ago.  |
Job Journal May 17, 2009 Marty Nemko |
Quick Fix: Walk Right Into a Job A straightforward approach to getting yourself hired.  |
Job Journal April 25, 2004 |
Are You a Keeper? Even though the threat of layoffs has eased from just a few months ago, smart employees will take steps now to make themselves indispensable to their employer. Here are a few suggestions how.  |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
How to Look for a Job While You're Employed How do you look for your next job while you're at your current job? Here are some tips to help you navigate the trickiest workplace maneuver of all -- changing jobs.  |
Job Journal January 22, 2006 Deirdre O'Shea |
A Foot in the Door Those looking for work need to set themselves apart, and nothing does this better than a face-to-face meeting. Jobseekers trying to land an interview might try some of these aggressive and unconventional techniques.  |
Job Journal November 21, 2004 James Challenger |
Are You Defeating Yourself? When looking for a job, you need to put your best foot forward and do all you can to make a good impression on a prospective employer.  |
Job Journal April 22, 2007 James E. Challenger |
Use Time Wisely to Get the Most from Your Job Search Using time productively is essential if you hope to be successful in your job search. That means being organized, working smart, and following a plan. Here are some strategies to ensure your search makes steady progress.  |
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 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.  |
The Motley Fool October 20, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Make Your Match! Double the power of your charitable giving. Many employers encourage their employees to make donations to charity by offering to match their donations.  |
Job Journal July 10, 2005 James E. Challenger |
The `Goal' Standard Have you wondered how to distinguish yourself from competitors in your search for a new job? Here are some ways to package yourself as a goal-oriented employee, something employers find irresistible.  |
Insurance & Technology May 13, 2005 Katherine Burger |
Generation of Change Although the business climate supposedly is improving, the tough times for CEOs show few signs of going away.  |
Job Journal May 23, 2010 Ron McGowan |
Quick Fix: The Biggest Mistakes Jobseekers Make Don't let these typical job-search blunders botch your chances for success.  |
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.  |
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.  |
Inc. July 2007 |
First, Fire Your Assistant. Then, Ax All the Sales Guys The results of a reader survey on which employees get fired and why.  |
Job Journal March 25, 2007 Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: References Need Attention Use these strategies and employers won't look at you like you have a disease after checking your references.  |
Entrepreneur May 2005 Chris Penttila |
Lead Buzz 05/05 With workers retiring later, discrimination claims may rise ... The importance of "vision"... Who determines what is backed up...  |
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 February 26, 2012 Peter Weddle |
Is Securing a Job Worth Selling Your Soul? Failing to check out an employer before accepting a job offer can have consequences and, all too often, the consequences of a mismatch can hurt for a very long time. Most jobseekers assume that any job is better than no job.  |
Job Journal March 26, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Can You Consult Your Way to Your Next Job? Project or consulting work can help you pay the bills while leaving you ample time to job search. And those temporary assignments might also lead to full-time employment.  |
Job Journal May 22, 2005 James Challenger |
Career Pros: Where Will Your Spouse Work? When a couple decides to relocate, it's typical for one of them to become a suddenly out-of-work jobseeker. Here's how to help your spouse find work when you relocate.  |
Job Journal June 22, 2008 Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Unreasonable Resistance to Telecommuting Inflexible managers are in danger of driving away top people.  |
Job Journal February 19, 2006 Rich Heintz |
Why Can't Johnny Find a Job? In his new book, Job Search Solution -The Ultimate System for Finding a Great Job Now, long-time executive recruiter Tony Beshara describes ten reasons why jobseekers have such a hard time finding a new position.  |
Job Journal March 12, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: You're a Service Provider Over the past decade or more, the relationship between employer and employee has changed significantly. Today, you'll go further by seeing yourself as an independent service provider.  |
Job Journal March 20, 2005 Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Layoffs Test a Company's Compassion Sadly, eliminating jobs is the most immediate way corporate executives have to justify the cost savings they have promised in a merger. But firms can hurt themselves if they mishandle cutbacks. Bad treatment often backfires.  |
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 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 January 11, 2009 |
Job-Related Resolutions for '09 Despite a fairly bleak outlook when it comes to finding and/or keeping jobs in 2009, workplace authorities emphasize that all is not lost. Here are some helpful tips on crafting achievable goals to help you find or keep the job you want this year.  |
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 February 25, 2007 James E. Challenger |
You Gotta Believe It's the jobseekers who appear capable and confident that get hired.  |
Job Journal October 23, 2011 Scott Brown |
Overqualified? When jobs are scarce, some talented workers are forced to pursue openings that don't measure up to their real skill level. While employers tend to dismiss them as "overqualified," there are ways to mitigate concerns over having too much of a good thing.  |
Job Journal January 30, 2005 Marty Nemko |
Quick Fix: Bargaining with Bravado When it comes to job-related negotiating, the more of these points you can muster, the better.  |
Job Journal June 5, 2005 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: How to Parlay Your Pay Strong salary talk in the initial interview can be a deal breaker, so patience is a virtue -- and a good strategy. Here are some ways to "dodge the dollar question."  |
The Motley Fool September 7, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Buy Your Employer's Stock If you have a chance to invest in your employer's stock, don't automatically dismiss it. Big mistakes others have made shouldn't keep you from taking advantage of this potentially lucrative investment. But do take precautions.  |
Job Journal December 11, 2005 Rich Heintz |
Jobseekers Face Rude Reality Anyone who has ever been on the job-search trail -- especially for a prolonged time -- knows you have to develop a thick skin if you are going to survive.  |
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 April 8, 2007 Marty Nemko |
Quick Fix: Avoiding a Job From Hell You had no idea your job would be so awful. Next time, take these steps to prevent it.  |
Job Journal January 8, 2006 Rich Heintz |
Ten Things You Don't Want to Hear in a Job Interview Don't hold your breath for a job offer after comments like these.  |
Job Journal June 13, 2004 |
The News is Good and Bad for College Grads For the first time since the 2000-2001 academic year, hiring of new college graduates is expected to increase by about 13 percent. However, there will be fiercer competition than ever for those jobs.  |
InternetNews December 7, 2005 Susan Kuchinskas |
A Job For The Holidays With tech booming, recruiters advise you not to slow down your search this month.  |
Job Journal July 8, 2007 |
Jobwire Healthy June job growth... Female workers cite discrimination... Housing slowdown hurts relocations... One in five steals supplies... New website for jobseekers... On the job front... Latest hirings & firings...  |