Job candidates

Gen Y's Retention Deficit Syndrome

Rusty Weston — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:14:10 +0000

We recognize the signs. A young employee shows up late at work or for meetings, misses assignments or takes sick days when they're on top of their game.

As a boss your first instinct is to rattle their cage. But what will that accomplish?

What to Give a 2008 College Grad

Rusty Weston — Mon, 19 May 2008 03:14:58 +0000

Worried about what to give a college graduate who has everything but a job? Have you considered pummeling them with career guides?

Just a hunch, but I think they would prefer your money.

Still, I generally take the passive road and give them a book store gift certificate and let them choose a nifty career guide if they want one.

Pink's Whole New Approach to Career Guides

Rusty Weston — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:47:42 +0000

Daniel Pink's The Adventures of Johnny Bunko - The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need is anything but a simple comic book, even if it closely resembles one.

Getting Paid for a Job Interview

Rusty Weston — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:28:14 +0000

Employers know the problem with great job candidates is that they usually have jobs and aren't actively seeking another one. And why should they? It's a hassle to send out resumes, shake the trees on a social network or chat-up recruiters.

Typically it's unhappy employees that seek new opportunities. Apart from these active job seekers, most employed workers are considered "passive" job candidates who may leave if the right opportunity finds them. Frankly, the grass is often greener elsewhere.

Job World

Rusty Weston — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:00:47 +0000

The
global economy is reshaping our careers, but it's catching most of us
unprepared. Rusty Weston, an award-winning journalist, researcher, and driving
force behind My Global Career, a blog-based information resource serving the
unique information requirements of global workers, provides you with the tools
and insights you need to navigate a global career.