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This practical, promising 2011 careers list from career guidance leader Career Key shows you how to match your personality to livingwage (or better) careers that make sense in today’s economy. Holland’s Theory of Career Choice is one of the most widely used and respected career choicetheories used by professional career counselors. This will be a 6-part series (all linked together at the end) - 1 post for each personality type. MORE
In part 5 of our series, Promising Careers 2011 , we focus on careers compatible with Holland's Enterprising personality type. Explore these promising Enterprising career options , and consider how you might combine them with a growth industry (see my previous post on finding careers in high growth industries ). While business, finance, and sales careers took big job loss hits in the last few years, you can see how much of a difference it makes to be in the right industry. MORE
A visual look back at the JobMob articles enjoyed most in 2011. 5) Not Just For Students: Where to Apply for Internship Programs in Israel in 2011. The 51 Best Job Search Blog Posts of 2011. 25 Things to Watch in 2011 For Job Search. Sneak Peek: The 2011 Ultimate Twitter Job Search Guide. I need your help. I’m trying to win US$1000 in a guest blogging contest. If I win, I will donate $100 to charity. MORE
“ Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today. ” – James Dean. Working in a big company has its highs and lows. You might not know everyone in the office personally on a day-to-day basis. But your opportunity to network and make connections in the long run increases drastically. Larger companies also tend to have brand recognition and a solid reputation. MORE
We are afterall only 5 days away from the start of the 2011 SHRM Annual Conference. As a fellow HR Blogger, new presenter, and former SHRM Blog Squad Member, I’m here to get you up to speed on the ins, outs, and inbetweens of the 2011 SHRM Annual Conference. Yes, yes my friends you read correctly. You’ve made the decision to go to SHRM Annual conference starting Sunday, June 26th. Awesome, me too. MORE
This article is a post by Debra Wheatman of Careers Done Write for the January 2011 Career Collective, where professionals collaborate to provide guidance for job seekers and careerists As the economy recovers, corporations are planning their strategy for adding new employees to the payroll, albeit slowly. As they hunt for the best possible candidates, they must consider the cost and the return on investment for each tool they use to find the most qualified workers. MORE
September 29, 2011 is National Coffee Day. 2011 Career Advice National Coffee Day National Coffee Day 2011 ban caffeine caffeine nazi free coffeeAhead of the highly-anticipated day, CareerBuilder and Dunkin’ Donuts have released their second annual list of professions that "rely" on coffee the most to get through the work day. Considering the negative affect caffeine has on our bodies, the findings are pretty alarming. MORE
2011 is the breaking point of my post-college career. So my 2011 motto is standing out from the crowd. Network : Networking will become an even more pivotal part of my life in 2011. This is how I am going to network in 2011: Offline Networking : - Network with people I know through my volunteer gig, college, networking events, etc. - By the summer of 2011, I hope to save enough money to take part in an AmeriCorp or PeaceCorp fellowship. MORE
Pundits will have their best and worst of 2011 articles out there. 2011, while offering greatness, was a pretty tough year for us working in cubicles. But I’ve become more convinced than ever in 2011 that job security is gone and employment security needs to replace it. 2011 was a stressful year in the world of work. photo credit: TC Morgan Photography. The best and worst needs noting, of course, but, to me, neither of them are actionable. MORE
So without further ado, I give you my 2011 Besties for 2011 here at Blogging4Jobs. HR "Rayanne Thorn" 2011 besties besties carrie corbin Jodi Glickman Joni Doolin Mack Collier Mira Greenland Pamela Slim Penelope Trunk recognition Robin Schooling Tim Sackett Tony Schwartz Trish McFarlane William TincupEvery year I take a moment to recognize bloggers, thought leaders, industry thinkers that have my attention. These 11 Besties have influenced me in many ways. MORE
In honor of Ms. Career Girl’s 3 rd birthday and looking ahead to 2012, I decided to start an e-newsletter that will provide snippets of additional content to loyal readers like you. Subscribers will be the first to hear about: Cool job & business opportunities, events, books, products and communities I think you’ll love. The inside scoop on what’s new at Ms. Career Girl and in my life – this stuff won’t be on the blog. Discounts & deals when I can find them! MORE
With the deadlines for the final round of 2011 MBA applications fast approaching, you may still be deciding which course is best for you. To help you choose the right school for you, here's a quick top 20 rundown of the best MBAs worldwide. London Business School : The No. 1 school for MBAs in the past three years, LBS is known for the diversity of careers its alumni enter into, including banking, journalism and real estate investment. MORE
Rosen | Post a Comment | Share Article Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 07:00AM in Choose Your Career View Printer Friendly Version Email Article to Friend « 9 Ways Bosses Kill Creativity | Main | 4 Sites Recent Graduates Can Use To Find A Job » Reader Comments There are no comments for this journal entry. Copyright © 2011, Jobacle.com and The Working Podcast. MORE
We recently brought you the top 20 MBA courses worldwide: here are the top 20 MBAs specifically designed for senior professionals. Kellogg / Hong Kong UST Business School : The partnership between the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s School of Business and Management has produced the world's best EMBA. MORE
A recent article from the Wall Street Journal took a look at ways that a job seeker can update his or her resume to suit the needs of hiring managers in 2011. These tips from the Wall Street Journal can give your hunt just the boost it needs for 2011. While the article focused on individuals who have been out of work for 10 or more years, the tips provided are well suited for anyone who is looking for a job in today’s competitive workforce. MORE
One thing I’ve noticed from last year to this year at SHRM there seems to be smaller amount of after hour parties as part of the 2011 SHRM Annual Conference. I’ve combed the web for you to find some events, activities, and after hours meetups happening during the 2011 SHRM Annual Conference. Events HR 2011 SHRM human resource conference shrm after hours shrm conference vegas MORE
Home About Us How It Works FAQs Contact Resources Request a Proposal Monday, January 3rd, 2011 Career Tools to Check Out in 2011 This month’s Career Collective topic is trends, tools, and hiring practices for 2011. Jacqui Jan 4, 2011 - 5:55 pm Debra Wheatman I found this article very informative and helpful. link] Jan 4, 2011 - 6:30 pm Heather Mundell Fabulous resources, Barbara! Jan 5, 2011 - 12:08 am Megan Fitzgerald Fantastic list of resources Barbara! MORE
This month, we are talking about trends for 2011. **I am a member of the Career Collective, a group of resume writers and career coaches. Each month, all members discuss a certain topic. Please follow our tweets on Twitter #careercollective. You can also view the other member’s interesting posts at the end of the article. MORE
Of course 2011 is no different. Every year experts in their respective fields talk to employers, look at statistics and then take their best guess about what will happen in the job market. People want to know if there will be more college graduates hired, will salaries go up or go down and is there MORE
2011 Executive Job Market Outlook is a post from: Executive Career Brand. According to ExecuNet’s annual Executive Job Market Intelligence Report , business growth should continue through 2011 and executive recruiters are expecting double-digit growth, compared to the double-digit drop most of them experienced during the economic downturn. MORE
So instead of trying to figure out all your New Year’s Resolutions or determining your Word of the Year or deciding on your goals for 2011, do something doable, solid and valuable to help your Employment Security from this point going forward: update your resume. Your resume is the most important document to help you in your job search. Yet, we treat it like a second class citizen and only pay attention to it when disaster strikes: when we need to find a new job. MORE
The job market has seen it’s share of ups and downs, but how does everything look at the halfway point in the year? Finding the right career means staying on top of the latest studies and trends about employment, salaries, and the behavior of employers. Here are four career-related studies you should definitely follow MORE
The 50 Best Careers of 2011 . (US Top 10 Careers for 2011. Top 10 Best-Paying Jobs for Women in 2011. Career Change Career Happiness Career Trends Identify Possible Options Job Search best careers 2011 best jobs hot careers 2011 hot jobs hottest career 2011 hottest jobs 2011 top careers top careers 2011It's graduation time, a time when millions are thinking about what they will do with their freshly minted degree in hand. MORE
In part 3 of our 6 part Promising Careers 2011 series, we list careers that are compatible with Holland's Artistic personality type. Are there promising art careers for Artistic personality types out there? You bet. Visit part one for an introduction and tips for "how to use" this list. Unsurprisingly, there are few Artistic jobs given a "bright outlook" by the U.S. Department of Labor. MORE
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter In collaboration with my colleague and co-coordinator, Miriam Salpeter, and the entire Career Collective blogging membership, I’m delighted to roll-out my first 2011 blog post. The topic that we are blogging on this month is, things job seekers should keep an eye on in 2011 (trends/tools/hiring practices). MORE
” Before the New Year comes and goes, I pause to say “Thanks” for all you did in 2011. 2011 was a year of great growth for us, by every metric. 2011 Alan L. “Thanks!!!” FIRST, of course, I give sincere thanks to Phyllis, Sheree, Vanessa, Sandra, Jeff, Brian and Jonathan, for all their help and support. SkloverWorkingWisdom would not exist without them. MORE
In 2011, I’m looking to do some conference traveling outside of the regular human resource speaking circuit I normally speak and attend at. Business Networking 2011 blog world blogher conference sponsorship ERE ere fall expo SXSW sxsw interactiveYou may have read last week where I announced that. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]. MORE
Boldt: Zen and the Art of Making a Living: A Practical Guide to Creative Career Design (Arkana) Archives April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 More. » In 2011, Increase Your Prospects With Better Differentiation This month’s Career Collective topic is things job seekers should keep an eye on in 2011 (trends/tools/hiring practices). MORE
To learn more, see “The Employment Situation – April 2011,&# ( HTML ) ( PDF ) news release USDL-11-0622. Employment in retail trade rose by 57,000 in April. Within the industry, employment in general merchandise stores increased by 27,000, offsetting a decline of similar magnitude in the prior month. Chart data ]. Employment in professional and business services continued to expand in April, with an increase of 51,000. MORE
In just a few short weeks, I’ll be landing in Vegas for the SHRM 2011 Annual Conference. Events HR carrie corbin SHRM SHRM 2011 conference social media discrimination social media hr jobs social media policies social media policyAn estimated 25,000 HR professionals will be attending the world’s largest global human resources conference. And I’m excited to be speaking along side other celebrities like Sir Richard Branson, Michael J. MORE
The most popular job search bloggers share their most popular job search blog posts of 2011. Top Job Bloggers’ Most Popular Articles of 2011. 25 Things to Watch in 2011 For Job Search. Enjoy! Rich DeMatteo : 50 Killer Questions For Job Seekers To Ask On Interviews. Rosa Vargas : The Resume : From The Employer’s-Eye View. Hannah Morgan : 25 Habits to Break if You Want a Job. Alison Doyle : Job Interview Questions and Best Answers. MORE
Where did 2011 go? And I am kinda glad 2012 will have one more day in it than 2011. 2011 personall y was my best year ever! I thought I would share my top ten posts for 2011 on this our last Friday of the month and year… 10. Blogging Bonus Track Business Life "Rayanne Thorn" 2011 2012 @Ray_anne blogging4jobs boob job email marketing foreclosure grateful hope interview tips life love what a year wisdom work MORE
So Friday, March 11, 2011 from 7:30-11 PM is go time for our second annual #UnSXSW event held at Iron Cactus literally just a 5 minute walk from the Austin Convention Center. I love South By South West. Hands down it is the biggest and best social media and technology conference I have ever attended. With more than 24,000 at the event which includes three different mini-conferences: Interactive, Movies, and Music, it is amazing. MORE
Today is Job Action Day 2011! From the Job Action Day 2011 main page , you’ll also find tips and blog posts written by experts in the careers industry, including Richard Bolles, author of the best-selling career book in history, What Color is Your Parachute?; is a post from: Executive Career Brand. The fourth annual Job Action Day is being celebrated today. MORE
So without further ado, I give you my 2011 Besties for 2011 here at Blogging4Jobs. HR "Rayanne Thorn" 2011 besties besties carrie corbin Jodi Glickman Joni Doolin Mack Collier Mira Greenland Pamela Slim Penelope Trunk recognition Robin Schooling Tim Sackett Tony Schwartz Trish McFarlane William TincupEvery year I take a moment to recognize bloggers, thought leaders, industry thinkers that have my attention. These 11 Besties have influenced me in many ways. MORE
A big thanks to Laura DeCarlo, President of Career Directors International, for passing along the information. ++ “Each year, WEDDLE’s (www.weddles.com) conducts a year-long poll at its site to identify the thirty job boards and social media sites with the most support among job seekers, employers and recruiters. These sites are then recognized with a MORE
As people around the globe get ready for another year we ask our readers what are the biggest challenges facing people in 2011? Are people more optimistic in 2011? Polls 2010 v 2011 concern for 2011 Cyber Sabotage dealing with 2011 Job Security job seeking in 2011 jobs in 2011 professional resume writer resume resume writing The Economy the economy 2011 The Environment worried about 2011 worry for 2011 MORE
My wife, Kate, notes that the only time I’m really nervous — can’t sit down, pacing the floor, totally focused — is when I’m watching my Green Bay Packers play. I’ve been a loyal fan since I was a kid and I won’t tell you how long ago that was. Playing for another Super Bowl? A really focused day! We’re all Cheeseheads today. From Higher Education: Click here to view the embedded video. No related posts. MORE
Dear Deb, Q. I have been at the same job for the past six years; while I am comfortable, I would like to take my career to the next level. However, I am concerned that there are no jobs out there. The news reports are so dismal. I am wondering if I should keep waiting until things improve. What have you been seeing in the marketplace? Are senior level candidates getting hired at all or is everything at a standstill? - JM, Arizona. MORE
The folks at JobDescriptions.net have done a whole lot of homework to present you with their 2011 Hot Jobs Guide, a free PDF e-Book you can download immediately. Here are more places you can read about the "best" jobs this year: Best Paying Jobs for 2011. 11 Hot Skills for 2011. 5 Quick-Change Careers for 2011. Hot Fields for Hiring in 2011. Selena Dehne cites Laurence Shatkin's book, "2011 Career Plan: The Best Moves Now for a Solid Future". MORE
How To Land an Executive Job in 2011 is a post from: Executive Career Brand. If you’re about to start job-hunting, or fear you will be soon, you may not be aware of how different job search is today than even a few years ago. If you’re already mired in a job search, you probably know that things have changed drastically since the last time you were in a career transition. These days the game plan looks and feels completely different, and no one told you about it. MORE
2011 All About Bosses National Bosses Day boss day boss's dayBosses should thank employees, not the other way around. Case closed. Even if your boss pampers you. Fights for you. Goes out of his way for you. Bosses are thanked every time that you make them look good. Every time you let them concentrate on another project because they know you have yours under control. Every time they get promoted. Perhaps this is why Boss's Day drives me nuts. MORE
As we move into 2012 it is important to remember that your resume is vital to your job search success. In this short blog post I want to point out several resume phrases that are so overused that most recruiters will just shake their head in disgust when they see them on your resume. Resume MORE
2011 Related Topics RedStarResume
JANUARY 9, 2011
As people around the globe get ready for another year we ask our readers what are the biggest challenges facing people in 2011? Are people more optimistic in 2011? Polls 2010 v 2011 concern for 2011 Cyber Sabotage dealing with 2011 Job Security job seeking in 2011 jobs in 2011 professional resume writer resume resume writing The Economy the economy 2011 The Environment worried about 2011 worry for 2011
Life@work
MAY 13, 2011
The 50 Best Careers of 2011 . (US Top 10 Careers for 2011. Top 10 Best-Paying Jobs for Women in 2011. Career Change Career Happiness Career Trends Identify Possible Options Job Search best careers 2011 best jobs hot careers 2011 hot jobs hottest career 2011 hottest jobs 2011 top careers top careers 2011It's graduation time, a time when millions are thinking about what they will do with their freshly minted degree in hand.
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Career Alley
JULY 5, 2011
“ Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today. ” – James Dean. Working in a big company has its highs and lows. You might not know everyone in the office personally on a day-to-day basis. But your opportunity to network and make connections in the long run increases drastically. Larger companies also tend to have brand recognition and a solid reputation.
Life@work
JANUARY 20, 2011
The folks at JobDescriptions.net have done a whole lot of homework to present you with their 2011 Hot Jobs Guide, a free PDF e-Book you can download immediately. Here are more places you can read about the "best" jobs this year: Best Paying Jobs for 2011. 11 Hot Skills for 2011. 5 Quick-Change Careers for 2011. Hot Fields for Hiring in 2011. Selena Dehne cites Laurence Shatkin's book, "2011 Career Plan: The Best Moves Now for a Solid Future".
Jobacle
OCTOBER 17, 2011
2011 All About Bosses National Bosses Day boss day boss's dayBosses should thank employees, not the other way around. Case closed. Even if your boss pampers you. Fights for you. Goes out of his way for you. Bosses are thanked every time that you make them look good. Every time you let them concentrate on another project because they know you have yours under control. Every time they get promoted. Perhaps this is why Boss's Day drives me nuts.
Jobacle
SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
September 29, 2011 is National Coffee Day. 2011 Career Advice National Coffee Day National Coffee Day 2011 ban caffeine caffeine nazi free coffeeAhead of the highly-anticipated day, CareerBuilder and Dunkin’ Donuts have released their second annual list of professions that "rely" on coffee the most to get through the work day. Considering the negative affect caffeine has on our bodies, the findings are pretty alarming.
Cube Rules
DECEMBER 19, 2011
Pundits will have their best and worst of 2011 articles out there. 2011, while offering greatness, was a pretty tough year for us working in cubicles. But I’ve become more convinced than ever in 2011 that job security is gone and employment security needs to replace it. 2011 was a stressful year in the world of work. photo credit: TC Morgan Photography. The best and worst needs noting, of course, but, to me, neither of them are actionable.
Cube Rules
FEBRUARY 6, 2011
My wife, Kate, notes that the only time I’m really nervous — can’t sit down, pacing the floor, totally focused — is when I’m watching my Green Bay Packers play. I’ve been a loyal fan since I was a kid and I won’t tell you how long ago that was. Playing for another Super Bowl? A really focused day! We’re all Cheeseheads today. From Higher Education: Click here to view the embedded video. No related posts.
Executive Career Brand
MAY 5, 2011
2011 Executive Job Market Outlook is a post from: Executive Career Brand. According to ExecuNet’s annual Executive Job Market Intelligence Report , business growth should continue through 2011 and executive recruiters are expecting double-digit growth, compared to the double-digit drop most of them experienced during the economic downturn.
Career Trend
JANUARY 28, 2011
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter In collaboration with my colleague and co-coordinator, Miriam Salpeter, and the entire Career Collective blogging membership, I’m delighted to roll-out my first 2011 blog post. The topic that we are blogging on this month is, things job seekers should keep an eye on in 2011 (trends/tools/hiring practices).
Workology
DECEMBER 28, 2011
So without further ado, I give you my 2011 Besties for 2011 here at Blogging4Jobs. HR "Rayanne Thorn" 2011 besties besties carrie corbin Jodi Glickman Joni Doolin Mack Collier Mira Greenland Pamela Slim Penelope Trunk recognition Robin Schooling Tim Sackett Tony Schwartz Trish McFarlane William TincupEvery year I take a moment to recognize bloggers, thought leaders, industry thinkers that have my attention. These 11 Besties have influenced me in many ways.
Workology
DECEMBER 28, 2011
So without further ado, I give you my 2011 Besties for 2011 here at Blogging4Jobs. HR "Rayanne Thorn" 2011 besties besties carrie corbin Jodi Glickman Joni Doolin Mack Collier Mira Greenland Pamela Slim Penelope Trunk recognition Robin Schooling Tim Sackett Tony Schwartz Trish McFarlane William TincupEvery year I take a moment to recognize bloggers, thought leaders, industry thinkers that have my attention. These 11 Besties have influenced me in many ways.
Workology
DECEMBER 29, 2011
Where did 2011 go? And I am kinda glad 2012 will have one more day in it than 2011. 2011 personall y was my best year ever! I thought I would share my top ten posts for 2011 on this our last Friday of the month and year… 10. Blogging Bonus Track Business Life "Rayanne Thorn" 2011 2012 @Ray_anne blogging4jobs boob job email marketing foreclosure grateful hope interview tips life love what a year wisdom work
Workology
JUNE 16, 2011
One thing I’ve noticed from last year to this year at SHRM there seems to be smaller amount of after hour parties as part of the 2011 SHRM Annual Conference. I’ve combed the web for you to find some events, activities, and after hours meetups happening during the 2011 SHRM Annual Conference. Events HR 2011 SHRM human resource conference shrm after hours shrm conference vegas
Careers Done Write
JANUARY 4, 2011
This article is a post by Debra Wheatman of Careers Done Write for the January 2011 Career Collective, where professionals collaborate to provide guidance for job seekers and careerists As the economy recovers, corporations are planning their strategy for adding new employees to the payroll, albeit slowly. As they hunt for the best possible candidates, they must consider the cost and the return on investment for each tool they use to find the most qualified workers.
Executive Career Brand
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
Today is Job Action Day 2011! From the Job Action Day 2011 main page , you’ll also find tips and blog posts written by experts in the careers industry, including Richard Bolles, author of the best-selling career book in history, What Color is Your Parachute?; is a post from: Executive Career Brand. The fourth annual Job Action Day is being celebrated today.
Professional Resume Services
AUGUST 4, 2011
The job market has seen it’s share of ups and downs, but how does everything look at the halfway point in the year? Finding the right career means staying on top of the latest studies and trends about employment, salaries, and the behavior of employers. Here are four career-related studies you should definitely follow
Jobacle
APRIL 27, 2011
Rosen | Post a Comment | Share Article Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 07:00AM in Choose Your Career View Printer Friendly Version Email Article to Friend « 9 Ways Bosses Kill Creativity | Main | 4 Sites Recent Graduates Can Use To Find A Job » Reader Comments There are no comments for this journal entry. Copyright © 2011, Jobacle.com and The Working Podcast.
Career Solvers
JANUARY 3, 2011
Home About Us How It Works FAQs Contact Resources Request a Proposal Monday, January 3rd, 2011 Career Tools to Check Out in 2011 This month’s Career Collective topic is trends, tools, and hiring practices for 2011. Jacqui Jan 4, 2011 - 5:55 pm Debra Wheatman I found this article very informative and helpful. link] Jan 4, 2011 - 6:30 pm Heather Mundell Fabulous resources, Barbara! Jan 5, 2011 - 12:08 am Megan Fitzgerald Fantastic list of resources Barbara!
Sklover Working Wisdom
DECEMBER 30, 2011
” Before the New Year comes and goes, I pause to say “Thanks” for all you did in 2011. 2011 was a year of great growth for us, by every metric. 2011 Alan L. “Thanks!!!” FIRST, of course, I give sincere thanks to Phyllis, Sheree, Vanessa, Sandra, Jeff, Brian and Jonathan, for all their help and support. SkloverWorkingWisdom would not exist without them.
Resume Bear
MAY 21, 2011
To learn more, see “The Employment Situation – April 2011,&# ( HTML ) ( PDF ) news release USDL-11-0622. Employment in retail trade rose by 57,000 in April. Within the industry, employment in general merchandise stores increased by 27,000, offsetting a decline of similar magnitude in the prior month. Chart data ]. Employment in professional and business services continued to expand in April, with an increase of 51,000.
Professional Resume Services
MAY 4, 2011
A big thanks to Laura DeCarlo, President of Career Directors International, for passing along the information. ++ “Each year, WEDDLE’s (www.weddles.com) conducts a year-long poll at its site to identify the thirty job boards and social media sites with the most support among job seekers, employers and recruiters. These sites are then recognized with a
Workology
MAY 25, 2011
In just a few short weeks, I’ll be landing in Vegas for the SHRM 2011 Annual Conference. Events HR carrie corbin SHRM SHRM 2011 conference social media discrimination social media hr jobs social media policies social media policyAn estimated 25,000 HR professionals will be attending the world’s largest global human resources conference. And I’m excited to be speaking along side other celebrities like Sir Richard Branson, Michael J.
Professional Resume Services
JANUARY 3, 2011
This month, we are talking about trends for 2011. **I am a member of the Career Collective, a group of resume writers and career coaches. Each month, all members discuss a certain topic. Please follow our tweets on Twitter #careercollective. You can also view the other member’s interesting posts at the end of the article.
Career Copilot
DECEMBER 4, 2011
As we move into 2012 it is important to remember that your resume is vital to your job search success. In this short blog post I want to point out several resume phrases that are so overused that most recruiters will just shake their head in disgust when they see them on your resume. Resume
Position Ignition
APRIL 19, 2011
With the deadlines for the final round of 2011 MBA applications fast approaching, you may still be deciding which course is best for you. To help you choose the right school for you, here's a quick top 20 rundown of the best MBAs worldwide. London Business School : The No. 1 school for MBAs in the past three years, LBS is known for the diversity of careers its alumni enter into, including banking, journalism and real estate investment.
Professional Resume Services
FEBRUARY 7, 2011
Of course 2011 is no different. Every year experts in their respective fields talk to employers, look at statistics and then take their best guess about what will happen in the job market. People want to know if there will be more college graduates hired, will salaries go up or go down and is there
Workology
FEBRUARY 7, 2011
So Friday, March 11, 2011 from 7:30-11 PM is go time for our second annual #UnSXSW event held at Iron Cactus literally just a 5 minute walk from the Austin Convention Center. I love South By South West. Hands down it is the biggest and best social media and technology conference I have ever attended. With more than 24,000 at the event which includes three different mini-conferences: Interactive, Movies, and Music, it is amazing.
Career Key
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
This practical, promising 2011 careers list from career guidance leader Career Key shows you how to match your personality to livingwage (or better) careers that make sense in today’s economy. Holland’s Theory of Career Choice is one of the most widely used and respected career choicetheories used by professional career counselors. This will be a 6-part series (all linked together at the end) - 1 post for each personality type.
Careers Done Write
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Dear Deb, Q. I have been at the same job for the past six years; while I am comfortable, I would like to take my career to the next level. However, I am concerned that there are no jobs out there. The news reports are so dismal. I am wondering if I should keep waiting until things improve. What have you been seeing in the marketplace? Are senior level candidates getting hired at all or is everything at a standstill? - JM, Arizona.
Executive Career Brand
JANUARY 31, 2011
How To Land an Executive Job in 2011 is a post from: Executive Career Brand. If you’re about to start job-hunting, or fear you will be soon, you may not be aware of how different job search is today than even a few years ago. If you’re already mired in a job search, you probably know that things have changed drastically since the last time you were in a career transition. These days the game plan looks and feels completely different, and no one told you about it.
Workology
DECEMBER 4, 2010
In 2011, I’m looking to do some conference traveling outside of the regular human resource speaking circuit I normally speak and attend at. Business Networking 2011 blog world blogher conference sponsorship ERE ere fall expo SXSW sxsw interactiveYou may have read last week where I announced that. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
Ms. Career Girl
JANUARY 19, 2011
2011 is the breaking point of my post-college career. So my 2011 motto is standing out from the crowd. Network : Networking will become an even more pivotal part of my life in 2011. This is how I am going to network in 2011: Offline Networking : - Network with people I know through my volunteer gig, college, networking events, etc. - By the summer of 2011, I hope to save enough money to take part in an AmeriCorp or PeaceCorp fellowship.
Cube Rules
JANUARY 7, 2011
So instead of trying to figure out all your New Year’s Resolutions or determining your Word of the Year or deciding on your goals for 2011, do something doable, solid and valuable to help your Employment Security from this point going forward: update your resume. Your resume is the most important document to help you in your job search. Yet, we treat it like a second class citizen and only pay attention to it when disaster strikes: when we need to find a new job.
Career Key
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
In part 3 of our 6 part Promising Careers 2011 series, we list careers that are compatible with Holland's Artistic personality type. Are there promising art careers for Artistic personality types out there? You bet. Visit part one for an introduction and tips for "how to use" this list. Unsurprisingly, there are few Artistic jobs given a "bright outlook" by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Ms. Career Girl
NOVEMBER 18, 2011
In honor of Ms. Career Girl’s 3 rd birthday and looking ahead to 2012, I decided to start an e-newsletter that will provide snippets of additional content to loyal readers like you. Subscribers will be the first to hear about: Cool job & business opportunities, events, books, products and communities I think you’ll love. The inside scoop on what’s new at Ms. Career Girl and in my life – this stuff won’t be on the blog. Discounts & deals when I can find them!
Career Key
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
In part 5 of our series, Promising Careers 2011 , we focus on careers compatible with Holland's Enterprising personality type. Explore these promising Enterprising career options , and consider how you might combine them with a growth industry (see my previous post on finding careers in high growth industries ). While business, finance, and sales careers took big job loss hits in the last few years, you can see how much of a difference it makes to be in the right industry.
Workology
JUNE 21, 2011
We are afterall only 5 days away from the start of the 2011 SHRM Annual Conference. As a fellow HR Blogger, new presenter, and former SHRM Blog Squad Member, I’m here to get you up to speed on the ins, outs, and inbetweens of the 2011 SHRM Annual Conference. Yes, yes my friends you read correctly. You’ve made the decision to go to SHRM Annual conference starting Sunday, June 26th. Awesome, me too.
JobMob
DECEMBER 21, 2011
The most popular job search bloggers share their most popular job search blog posts of 2011. Top Job Bloggers’ Most Popular Articles of 2011. 25 Things to Watch in 2011 For Job Search. Enjoy! Rich DeMatteo : 50 Killer Questions For Job Seekers To Ask On Interviews. Rosa Vargas : The Resume : From The Employer’s-Eye View. Hannah Morgan : 25 Habits to Break if You Want a Job. Alison Doyle : Job Interview Questions and Best Answers.
Position Ignition
MAY 10, 2011
We recently brought you the top 20 MBA courses worldwide: here are the top 20 MBAs specifically designed for senior professionals. Kellogg / Hong Kong UST Business School : The partnership between the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s School of Business and Management has produced the world's best EMBA.
JobMob
DECEMBER 31, 2011
A visual look back at the JobMob articles enjoyed most in 2011. 5) Not Just For Students: Where to Apply for Internship Programs in Israel in 2011. The 51 Best Job Search Blog Posts of 2011. 25 Things to Watch in 2011 For Job Search. Sneak Peek: The 2011 Ultimate Twitter Job Search Guide. I need your help. I’m trying to win US$1000 in a guest blogging contest. If I win, I will donate $100 to charity.
Career Rocketeer
AUGUST 30, 2011
A recent article from the Wall Street Journal took a look at ways that a job seeker can update his or her resume to suit the needs of hiring managers in 2011. These tips from the Wall Street Journal can give your hunt just the boost it needs for 2011. While the article focused on individuals who have been out of work for 10 or more years, the tips provided are well suited for anyone who is looking for a job in today’s competitive workforce.
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