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Nonsense At Work

BY James McIntoshThu Nov 5, 2009 at 6:22 AM

Playing hard to getShould you or shouldn’t you play hard to get when trying to make a sale or hoping to land a job - that is the question.I once landed a good job because I played hard to get, by accident. I wasn’t sure ...READ»

CAREER | Comment

Who’s Hiring? Week of 9/25/09

BY Phil RosenbergMon Sep 28, 2009 at 11:58 PM

Who's Hiring is a weekly survey of companies showing the highest hiring activity. Not only is this valuable for job seekers, but for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers, salespeople, investment analysts, financial advisers, and others who are interested in companies experiencing growth. Despite the recession, these companies are all expanding. READ»

JOBSPICE | 3 comments

The Solution to Your Resumé Nightmare

BY Chris DannenThu Aug 20, 2009 at 11:26 AM

Every idea has its time, and with the unemployment rate rising, JobSpice is right on schedule. Think of it as Google Docs for your resumé: it's an online service that makes creating and distributing resumes easy, without the hassle ...READ»

BUSINESS | 1 comment

Headhunters seeking passive candidates fighting war-for-talent in hidden job market with permanent positions

BY Kelly BlokdijkFri Jul 31, 2009 at 1:43 AM

a few terms and practices that I wish disappear from the employment world READ»

CAREER ADVICE | Comment

Consider Being an Adult Intern

BY sunny LurieTue Jul 21, 2009 at 9:21 AM

Career advice to get goingREAD»

HIRE | 1 comment

Job Interview Tips: How to Ace the Job Interview and Get Hired - Even in a Recession

BY Jay HofmeisterSun Jun 21, 2009 at 2:48 AM

Get hired faster even in a recession! Once You Get the Job Interview, Here Are Your Next Steps...READ»

BUSINESS | Comment

Don’t get “ism’d” away from your goals!

BY Kelly BlokdijkFri May 29, 2009 at 8:54 PM

In an ideal world, we wouldn’t continue hearing about society’s ills defined by terms ending in “ism.” Those being, ageism, racism, classism, sexism, and any other “ism’s” used to label discriminatory behavior. Sure ...READ»

SURVIVOR | Comment

“Survivor” Reality Show your way to a Job Offer‏

BY Heather GardnerWed May 20, 2009 at 5:19 PM

“Outwit Outlast Outplay” and get job offer… The dynamics of watching complete strangers compete for large cash prizes on reality shows like Survivor Island can be similar to competing for the job ...READ»

WEB 2.0 | 3 comments

Effective Networking in your Underwear

BY Heather GardnerWed May 20, 2009 at 4:36 PM

It sounds like everyone’s worse nightmare…. You go to the office and suddenly realize you’re just wearing underpants, or worse nothing at all. I think we’ve all had that dream, am I right? BUT, in reality it doesn’t ...READ»

JOB HUNT | Comment

Job Seekers Hold on Tight Stay Positive & Don't let go!

BY Heather GardnerTue May 19, 2009 at 9:38 PM

Looking for a job right now is tough. But hang in there, hold on tight and keep the job search momentum going. It’s amazing how much opportunity will come your way if you lay a solid foundation, nurture and continually build ...READ»

JOB HUNT | Comment

Job Seekers Hold on Tight Stay Positive & Don't let go!

BY Heather GardnerTue May 19, 2009 at 9:38 PM

Looking for a job right now is tough. But hang in there, hold on tight and keep the job search momentum going. It’s amazing how much opportunity will come your way if you lay a solid foundation, nurture and continually build ...READ»

BUSINESS | Comment

TMI, advice, opinions & other confusion for job seekers

BY Kelly BlokdijkFri May 15, 2009 at 6:51 PM

These days, there may seem to be a shortage of jobs, but absolutely no shortage of information on how to get one! Recently, I’ve noticed an influx of experts touting all sorts of solutions for job seekers. Various sources of ...READ»

SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKING | Comment

social media networking for job seekers

BY Kelly BlokdijkTue May 5, 2009 at 10:07 PM

tips that might help people gain the most advantage from their career-oriented social media networking experiences. READ»

CAREER | Comment

How's that career treating you?

BY Kelly BlokdijkThu Apr 9, 2009 at 1:24 AM

The concept that organization leads to higher productivity applies to many aspects of our lives. One significant area that tends to get neglected is the professional side of life... READ»

CAREER | 2 comments

Five Tips on Finding a New Job

BY Phil RosenbergSat Oct 11, 2008 at 3:38 PM

This U.S. News & World Report article (Five Tips on Finding a New Job) appeared February 26, 2008, and provides a great overview of how to be successful in today’s job search market. The article talks about the importance of ...READ»

CAREER | Comment

Opportunity of a Lifetime

BY Phil RosenbergThu Oct 9, 2008 at 4:22 PM

I’m quoting this blog entry by Seth Godin, author of a dozen brilliant marketing books and Seth Godin’s Blog. Seth’s comments are simple, yet remarkable. Incredibly encouraging and powerful. Our greatest opportunities are borne ...READ»

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FaceBook Strategies (1)– The Power of FaceBook Groups

BY Phil RosenbergWed Oct 8, 2008 at 6:02 PM

Want to communicate your subject matter expertise to a targeted audience, or would a scatter shot approach be more effective? If you want a tightly targeted audience, that will have a high likelihood of facing problems that you are ...READ»

CAREER | Comment

How to Take Control of the Interview

BY Phil RosenbergTue Oct 7, 2008 at 3:41 PM

Ever get all excited for an interview, only to be frustrated that it didn’t go as well as planned? Maybe your experience wasn’t portrayed in its best light, or your many accomplishments weren’t valued. How can you avoid this ...READ»

HR STUFF | Comment

Do I Even Want This?

BY Beth LisogorskyWed Oct 1, 2008 at 12:35 PM

So often in my job search I find myself wondering if I should apply to certain gigs based on myriad of reasons (I'll go into detail below). Having been out of college for 10 years now and accumulated solid professional experience, ...READ»

CAREER | 2 comments

Top 50 Web 2.0 Tools for Job seekers

BY Phil RosenbergThu Sep 25, 2008 at 9:43 PM

So what’s all the fuss over Web 2.0? Web 2.0 is the interactive web, where users provide the content. Why does that matter to a job seeker? Because Web 2.0 gives every job seeker the opportunity to promote subject matter ...READ»

CAREER | Comment

Top 50 Web 2.0 Tools for Job seekers

BY Phil RosenbergThu Sep 25, 2008 at 9:30 PM

So what’s all the fuss over Web 2.0? Web 2.0 is the interactive web, where users provide the content. Why does that matter to a job seeker? Because Web 2.0 gives every job seeker the opportunity to promote subject matter ...READ»

CAREER | Comment

LinkedIN strategies – Tight vs Broad Network

BY Phil RosenbergThu Sep 25, 2008 at 3:20 AM

There’s been a controversy going on within the LinkedIN crowd for years. Is it more effective for your job search to build a LinkedIN network of close personal connections? Or instead, build a network with a broad reach, but weak ...READ»

CAREER | Comment

What to Wear? Acing the Interview

BY Phil RosenbergTue Sep 23, 2008 at 6:11 PM

A client of mine feels like he always comes in second in interviews. He does well, but he wants to do more than just do well. He wants to Ace the interview. So how do you Ace the interview? How do you communicate that you're ...READ»

CAREER | Comment

Facebook 101 for Job Seekers

BY Phil RosenbergWed Sep 17, 2008 at 10:22 AM

You’re a manager. Why would you want to be on Facebook with a bunch of college kids? Simple…There’s 60 Million people on Facebook now, up from 25 Million 9 months ago. There’s only 15 million college students. Who do you ...READ»

CAREER CHANGE | Comment

The Dead Zone – Why 97% of Resumes Are Never Read

BY Phil RosenbergMon Aug 25, 2008 at 12:56 AM

Would it shock you to learn that only a small minority of resumes ever get seen by human eyes? Companies have had to run lean and mean, and have trimmed overhead over the past 10 years. One way companies have kept costs low ...READ»

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