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How #ILookLikeAnEngineer is Raising Awareness About Continued Sexism in STEM
Ms. Career Girl
AUGUST 21, 2015
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Differences Between Hiring a Contractor or Consultant
Hiring Technical People
AUGUST 18, 2015
In my session at Agile 2015, ( Agile Hiring: It’s a Team Sport ) one participant asked me if I hire contractors the same way I hire employees. I do. I use the same approaches for reviewing resumes, phone screens, interviews and decisions.
Why I’m Glad I Worked Fast Food
Evil HR Lady
AUGUST 19, 2015
This post brought to you by National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Evil HR Lady. What do Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and I have in common? We both got our start in fast food–he started at McDonalds and I worked at Burger King.
Stop Being So Boring + 4 More Things to Quit Doing on Your Resume
Career Trend
JUNE 9, 2015
5 Things Not to Do on Your Resume 1. List every task you perform.
C-suite Executives and Social Media: Are You Resistant or Engaged?
Executive Career Brand
MAY 18, 2015
How to Reflect a Career Change on Your Resume
Professional Resume Services
JUNE 16, 2015
Your executive resume should reflect why you’re making a career change. Switching your career path can be a challenging time.
10 Great Interview Tips for 2015
Career Alley
JANUARY 12, 2015
Most of us think of the New Year as a fresh start. We have a new conviction to accomplish all of those “things” that have been on our “to do” list for the last 12 months. Getting a new job with more responsibility and compensation is high on many lists.
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2 monumental reasons for soft skills on your resume
Cube Rules
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
When we think of job skills on our resumes, we usually think of direct job skills — our education, certifications, programming languages, etc. Then we ignore our skills relating to teamwork or emotional maturity because, well, they are hard to quantify.
Networking at the Interview
Careers Done Write
JANUARY 27, 2015
Always think of the bigger picture when you are in job search mode. Rather than focus on one particular job posting at a time, keep your eyes open, so you don’t miss other opportunities.
9 Ways to Manage Multiple Career Interests
Position Ignition
OCTOBER 22, 2015
We’ve all come across somebody who’s running something interesting alongside their main job. It goes without saying that it needs to be completely legal and above board but it can be huge fun and energising for the person who’s doing it.
North Dakota: Why you need to go!
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 7, 2015
The post North Dakota: Why you need to go! appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. Going someplace new is exciting, it can be a real thrill. I honestly look at it as an adventure.
Best Practices When Applying for a Job Via Email
WorkAlpha
JUNE 29, 2015
Email makes job hunting very easy, which is both positive and negative.
Do I have to pay an employee who works through lunch?
Evil HR Lady
OCTOBER 21, 2015
I have a non-exempt employee who misses a lot of time for doctors, dentists appointments and child appointments. She said she won’t take a lunch and will just leave an hour early for her appointments. Therefore, she expects to get paid for 8 hours because she did not take a lunch.
How to Keep Your Eye on Your Career Destination Prize
Career Trend
AUGUST 13, 2015
There are times in your career that job search may seem like boot camp, where you follow your sergeant’s orders unquestioningly. You just do what they tell you and trust they will guide you to the right destination.
How Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Impacts Executive Job Search
Executive Career Brand
APRIL 6, 2015
You’re probably aware that, when you’re job-hunting, you need to have a diverse, personal brand-reinforcing online presence , to attract recruiters and employers, when they’re searching for and assessing good-fit candidates.
How Can a Resume Writer Help You Land the Job?
Professional Resume Services
JUNE 30, 2015
An executive resume service can boost your chances of getting hired. A new job search can be a major commitment, both in time and money; after all, you start dry cleaning your best interview clothes, driving to interviews and taking time from your current job to meet with prospective employers.
Ready For a Career Change? Check Out These Interesting Jobs
Career Alley
MAY 13, 2015
If you’re stuck in a rut and contemplating a career change , it might be a good idea to look at what else is out there. The deeper you go into the search for gainful employment, the more likely you’re bound to run into some odd jobs.
Job Seekers and Conversations About Diversity Issues in the Workplace
Competitive Resumes
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
Janine Truitt (@ czarinaorhr ) and Steve Levy (also my guest from episode 36 ) wrote an article calling for company HR departments to initiate and entertain race relations discussions internally.
How to write a focused personal statement for your resume
Cube Rules
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Are you in the situation where you need to write a resume and simply don’t know where to start? On top of this faced with the challenge of writing your own personal statement? We have the expert advice to guide you through this often-fraught process. To get you to the top of the pile, we […].
Brand Building through Community Leadership
Careers Done Write
OCTOBER 6, 2015
Leadership experience in volunteer, civic, and professional association settings is one way you can build and promote your personal brand. If you are not ready to take a top leadership role for your favorite organization, you can start with a volunteer project or serve as the co-chair of a committee.
Animation: How to Manage People and be a Better Leader
Position Ignition
AUGUST 13, 2015
What skills do employers look for in leaders? Identify the character traits you need to stand out and discover how to use them in the workplace with these tips taken from Singapore's Qualification for Leadership and People Management: Videos
10 Ways To Make Moving Organized and Meaningful
Ms. Career Girl
APRIL 18, 2015
The post 10 Ways To Make Moving Organized and Meaningful appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. I love moving. I know, the day of is a sweaty, chaotic, stressful cluster, but…I totally dig it.
Sklover’s Thought for the Work Week
Sklover Working Wisdom
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
“Who does not appreciate the little does not deserve the big.”. Hungarian Proverb. A knowing smile. A simple Thank You. A small courtesy. A gentle kindness. An honest laugh. An authentic handshake.
Help Is On the Way: How to Save a Bad Job Interview
Evil HR Lady
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
If you read job hunting tips, they’ll tell you that the first impression is the most important thing in the world and that hiring managers often make the decision within the first 30 seconds. So, if you trip while walking in or have lipstick on your teeth, forget it, right?
My 3 Words for 2015
Career Trend
JANUARY 1, 2015
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter I sat in a quiet nook reading Hemingway’s The Paris Wife, drinking it in with big gulps, each word quenching some deep emotional, mental, intellectual thirst. I finished the book in just two days, completing the final chapter at the unusual-for-me hour of 3 a.m.
How To Brand Your Executive Job Interviews to Land the Gig
Executive Career Brand
JUNE 1, 2015
[This article was first published for my Personal Branding Expert gig on Job-Hunt.org, a leading online portal for careers and job search.]. Research, strategic planning, preparation and rehearsal for interviewing are more important than ever in today’s job market.
7 Things To Do To Get Ready For Your Job Search
Professional Resume Services
JANUARY 30, 2015
If your goal is to get a new job this year, here are seven things you need to do to prepare yourself for your job search. Update your résumé. While ideally your résumé is customized for a specific job, having an up-to-date résumé targeted for a specific “type” of position is the next best thing.
11 Tips to Help Recruiters Find You on Social Media
Career Alley
JANUARY 14, 2015
Like everyone else these days, recruiters leverage the Internet to find their candidates. They do their research like the rest of us, but spend a fair amount of time leveraging social networks such as LinkedIn. Also like us, recruiters specialize in one or more fields (but not every field).
The Most Challenging Job Interview Question
Competitive Resumes
JUNE 30, 2015
There are many articles you can find about answer the job interview question, “What is your greatest weakness?” There are few that will break it down like we have in this episode.
The changing resume (Infographic)
Cube Rules
APRIL 6, 2015
The resume is constantly evolving. Here are some of the ways that resumes are changing from Davitt Corporate Partners: Job Search Resume video resume
The Value of a Web-based Visual Resume
Careers Done Write
MAY 5, 2015
If you are expecting a resume format designed in the “paper generation” to propel your career in the year 2015, it is time for you to consider the value of a visual web-based resume.
Why Identifying Your Skills is Vital Pre-Job Search
Position Ignition
MAY 7, 2015
Too many of us plunge head first into our job searches. We feel like we don’t have any time to waste and therefore start shooting off job applications before doing any sort of real preparation. As a result, we often end up with a role that doesn’t match our skill set.
How to Keep Your Career Options Open
Ms. Career Girl
JANUARY 19, 2015
The post How to Keep Your Career Options Open appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. Our new columnist, Arielle Patrick, shares her advice on job opportunities when you’re not looking, and how to deal with them gracefully.
Sklover’s Thought for the Work Week
Sklover Working Wisdom
AUGUST 24, 2015
“One who runs alone cannot be outrun by another.”. Ethiopian Proverb. Lelisa Desisa, an Ethiopian, won the 2015 Boston Marathon. Yenane Dhane Tsegay, another Ethiopian runner, came in second in the Marathon.
When I started focusing on the right things
Career Trend
OCTOBER 26, 2015
My husband recently summed up a work-life conversation, saying, “It’s a funny thing, but when you start focusing on the right things, everything else starts falling into place.” ” I cling to this, as I pursue a new phase in my journey.
How Important Are Thank You Notes in Executive Job Search?
Executive Career Brand
JULY 27, 2015
Job seekers these days seem to pay less attention to good manners and etiquette through the job search process . Which makes these positive qualities an even more powerful asset to those who always display them.
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