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Iowa (ia.jobs). Once upon a time, before the days of Facebook, was a series of computer network systems called USENET. Usenet was (more or less) an online forum without frills as all you could do was post text and share files (mostly pictures). It was very low tech by today’s standards, but a LOT of people used them (mostly geeks and academia). Usenet was comprised of several hierarchal group headings. MORE
Titled ‘ Gender, Job Authority, And Depression ‘, by Tetyana Pudrovska, an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin and Amelia Karraker of the University of Iowa. A lot of movement has occurred in the last few years to bring greater equality to the workplace for women, but we are still far from an equal environment. MORE
A 2008 University of Iowa study showed what you may have already suspected: a firm, solid handshake is an important part of a successful job interview, while a dead fish can end the interview before it even begins. Start your first impressions with a good first impression. Photo by Jonas Vincent. Have you ever noticed this? People shake hands all the time. MORE
Danika Portz is originally from Remsen, Iowa and is a 2007 graduate of Remsen St. She is a 2011 graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa with degrees in accounting and marketing and a minor in musical theatre. Today’s post kicks off our new “Real Career Girls” series: a column where we’ll be talking to real women from across the country who are doing cool things with their careers. MORE
Of course, it's the cancel culture and the "how dare you" culture that's SHOCKED a company would reduce compensation for someone moving from San Francisco to Iowa. . If you're moving to Ames, Iowa - sad trombone - it's a 25% cut. Attention HR geeks who like to dabble in compensatio n. MORE
The insurance manager sued—and won—for age discrimination in Iowa after he was demoted in 2003. Jack Gross’ case set a precedent. But later, the Supreme Court reversed the decision, stating that Gross now had to cite substantial evidence that his age was the decisive factor in his demotion. The Court’s ruling made it much harder for Gross, and everyone else, to prove a case of age discrimination in the workplace. MORE
During one teen''s big moment, a heart-to-heart with Iowa State''s Bill Fennelly, the decorated coach of 23 years sang an insistent refrain. "He Iowa State, in contrast, pushed the personal hard. Now before you go bashing Iowa as a whole, you should know that the state usually shows up on the LGBT-friendly chart related to equality legislation, so it''s more about the program and less about the state. MORE
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and Washington all have statewide legislation protecting people against sexual orientation and gender identity. Discrimination against people for their sexual orientation is wrong, right? MORE
The gang covers: -- Shots fired in pay equity between the USA Women's National Soccer team and the US Soccer Federation, which have different talking points when comparing total comp of the USA Men's and USA Women's National Soccer Teams (3:19). -- A Iowa state Director of Human Services gets canned for broad use of 2Pac lyrics in his management style , which begs the gang to wonder aloud how much 2Pac is too much if you're trying to lead a department of public servants. MORE
I had just made a major life change, moving from Iowa back home to Ohio. The job I left in Iowa was huge in pressure and responsibility and I always struggled with feelings that I could never do enough. This post, updates: the short maternity leave, the needy replacement, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Here are three updates from letter-writers who had their questions answered here in the past. MORE
I have an interesting example of this: Last summer, both men and women competed in the cowboy shooting competition at the Iowa State Fair. Social media (and the personal branding phenomenon that keeps it ticking) can make it seem like everyone has it together. In turn, too many young women entering the workforce believe the myth that they must be perfect. Instead of letting their guards down, they put on airs and hope no one sees through the façade. And why shouldn’t they? MORE
This quote was shared with us by Pastor Ron Woolsey of Council Bluffs, Iowa. “A true leader is a servant, not a master.” ” – Robert K. Greenleaf. What does the lead goose do at the front of the flock? Understands the mission. Shows the way forward. Divides the headwinds, making it easier for others. Is a real role model. Yes – a servant to those who “follow,” not their master. MORE
After living 4 years of my life in Des Moines, Iowa for school, big city life was welcomed with open arms. Five things I’ve learned in the big city? I know what you’re thinking, this list should be more like 100. Two days ago, I celebrated my first year anniversary in Chicago. This year has been crazy, to say the least, and living in a big city has certainly added to the list. MORE
It’s arrived. The most anticipated guide filled with nuggets of wisdom, insights, where to go and what to do in Las Vegas during the HR Technology Conference. It’s sponsored by our friends, Talent Objects. This guide is filled with information about cabbing it in Vegas, shows to see, restaurants to enjoy and what to do when you aren’t at the HR Technology Conference. MORE
Iowa – Iowa Workforce Development. Workers Compensation Definition. Workers compensation is defined as a form of insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment in exchange for mandatory relinquishment of the employee’s right to sue his or her employer for the tort of negligence. MORE
Make sure to download our 2015 Guide to Las Vegas and the SHRM Annual Conference Whitepaper while you’re waiting for the VIP Party Guide to launch! . Get the Inside Scoop at the SHRM Annual Conference in Las Vegas! I can’t believe are 6 weeks away from the 2015 SHRM Annual Conference in Las Vegas. MORE
Torin Ellis, 47, was born in Florida and raised in the Midwest, spending time in Ohio, Indiana, and Iowa. The post Navigating the Gig Economy appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. The following is a guest post by Torin Ellis, a job search expert. His bio follows. The phrase ” this isn’t your parents job search ” has never been more true. MORE
Some of the best-value schools to get an MBA include the University of Iowa, the University of Massachusetts, the University of Florida and Arizona State University. Obtaining an MBA is becoming increasingly popular these days. And it makes sense -an MBA can fast-track many people to a coveted position more quickly than without. MORE
17:30 - KD asks Ed on how his midwestern upbringing in Iowa has prepared him for his work at Micron and his decision making during this pandemic. In episode 16 of The HR Famous Podcast , I track down Head of HR for Mikron Ed Baldwin for a continuation discussion about return to work plans. MORE
Danika Portz is originally from Remsen, Iowa and is a 2007 graduate of Remsen St. She is a 2011 graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa with degrees in accounting and marketing and a minor in musical theatre. Today’s post kicks off our new “Real Career Girls” series: a column where we’ll be talking to real women from across the country who are doing cool things with their careers. MORE
Garrison, Iowa. Question: Alan, I signed a severance agreement with little legal advice. I later had to defend myself at an unemployment hearing and I won. At the unemployment hearing my former employer stated the reason I was actually let go had nothing to do with the reason stated in the severance agreement. He stated I gave away company secrets and was doing his best to make it look like I was dishonest. Do I have a case of wrongful termination? Fred . MORE
He also has an extra space before the name John and extra space after Iowa. Below is the first half of a résumé written by a sales candidate. We will call him John. John’s résumé is substantially sub standard. It is unlikely that John will be able to secure the right types of interviews despite the fact that he is well educated and has a fairly good track record of success. John begins the résumé with his contact information as an indented section. MORE
Over the past few weeks we’ve had numerous Facebook messages, emails, and texts into our secret club asking when we’d be launching our annual guide for the 2015 SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition happening next month. If you’re headed to SHRM and you’d like all the resources necessary to make SHRM and your visit to Las Vegas a success, you’re in luck! MORE
Phelps has benefited from innovations that go back at least to David Armbruster, who from 1917 to 1958 coached the University of Iowa swim team. The post Three Ways to Innovate Like an Olympian at the Office appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. The following is a guest post on innovation By Mario Moussa and Derek Newberry. Their bio follows. Media coverage of the 2016 Summer Olympics has featured awe-inspiring performances by top athletes like Simone Biles and Michael Phelps. MORE
Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook We drove to Iowa City yesterday, to have Rosh Hashanah with my family. i'm sure you will be so thrilled – but i grew up in Iowa City and currently work there. Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog How I decide to work on Rosh Hashannah Posted to: Self-management | Time management September 9th, 2010 Del.icio.us MORE
from Davenport, Iowa. “The best solution seldom requires that someone be right and someone else be wrong.” ” – Robert Brault. So simple, so true, so wise, so powerful. At work, as at home, in business and in relations of all kinds, perhaps most of all in politics, the true “art of the deal” is not defeating the “other side,” but convincing him or her to just, even for a moment, see the situation and solution your way. What does that take? MORE
The Department of Energy has made a conditional loan guarantee for $105 million to Project Liberty, sponsored by POET, LLC, for the development of a commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant to be built in Iowa. When completed the facility will produce up to 25 million gallons of ethanol per year that will be made from corn cobs, leaves and husks, rather than feed grains. The cellulose will be supplied by local formers. MORE
Now they are contesting my unemployment and I have a phone hearing set up for next week to discuss the disagreement, with my previous employer and an Iowa Unemployment representative. Answer : Dear Kayla: Though I am not licensed to practice law in Iowa, where you worked, my brief review of Iowa law on this subject indicates that Iowa law is quite similar to the law in most states. Question : I started working for my employer in Nov. MORE
Not exactly the dream job I had as a little kid growing up in small town Iowa. One year, I forced myself out of my comfort zone and attended a career fair at the University of Iowa. As a college student, your number one priority is to learn. MORE
Des Moines, Iowa. Question : Dear Alan: Can a company selectively enforce non-compete agreements? What I mean is that I know of several instances where my company knows that a former employee is now working for a competitor and my company chooses not to take legal action. Another interesting note that I also know is that my employer has knowingly hired employees from competitors knowing that they also have non-competes. MORE
Illinois & Iowa Tech Sales | RK Dixon (A Xerox Company) Work It Daily. *RK CLICK HERE to Apply>> The post Illinois & Iowa Tech Sales | RK Dixon (A Xerox Company) appeared first on Work It Daily. Job Search Recruiting career advice Illinois & Iowa Tech Sales illinois tech sales iowa tech sales job search rk dixon tech sales xeroxRK Dixon is a subsidiary of Global Imaging Systems – a Xerox company. MORE
of Mason City, Iowa. “The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said.” ” – Shannon L. Adler. At work, perhaps more than anywhere else, communication matters a lot. But words are not the only manner of communication. Silence is sometimes the better communicator. For example, in negotiating, I always listen for “and not a penny more.” If not said, I take that as in invitation to keep asking for more. MORE
Here, Peter Awad, co-founder of Mission Meats in Decorah, Iowa; Lindsay Kolber, co-founder of LogicPrep in Armonk, New York; Brian Podwinski, owner of Blue Blood Brewing Company in Lincoln, Nebraska; and Ismael Wrixen, co-owner of brokerage firm FE International in Boston, Massachusetts, sound off. Are you having trouble choosing a business location for your company? MORE
The sponsor of the law, Iowa Senator Charles Grassley, applauded the award to Mr. Birkenfeld, and called his actions “courageous.”. last month, a former investment banker who helped the U.S. government unleash an international crackdown on tax evasion was awarded the largest-ever “Whistleblower Award” of $104 million? According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, the banker, Bradley Birkenfeld, provided U.S. MORE
Last week I was invited to be a guest on At Issue with Ben Merens which is heard in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Iowa on Wisconsin Public Radio. The topic was 16 signs it's time to quit your job. The show featured an in-depth chat about how to know it's time to go and tips to set up a plan to leave a job. I had a blast fielding questions from listeners and hope to do it again in the future. I hope you'll take a listen below. Career Advice quitting your job MORE
Senator for Iowa who served in the Military for 20 years before becoming the first female Senator from Iowa. Concurrently she serves as head of the Iowa National Guard. SUBJECT: Work responsibly. It’s that time of year when college seniors are looking forward to receiving their diplomas after four or more years of time consuming and costly schooling. MORE
Does she have any recourse if she is fired? . Derek. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Question: My wife was called into her boss’s office yesterday (he is the company’s owner) and asked to change her compensation starting January 1st from (1) salary plus 7% commission to (2) straight 30% commission. This new compensation plan would have given her an extra $10,000 compensation this past year, so it seems like a good deal. MORE
SHRM15 is literally within a week and if you’ve never been you’re in for a treat! This year we’ve put together another one of our ultimate guides to the conference and Las Vegas. Whether you’re going to SHRM to network or you’re going because it’s a free trip to Vegas (let’s face it, some of you reading this are thinking just that!) we have you covered! MORE
To keep reading, click here: Iowa Company Accidentally Says No Americans Need Apply. The post Iowa Company Accidentally Says No Americans Need Apply appeared first on Evil HR Lady. Hiring in tech can be difficult , just like it can be in many fields, so why would you want to exclude the vast majority of people in the United States from your applications? MORE
Not exactly the dream job I had as a little kid growing up in small town Iowa. The reason I tell my UI STEP (University of Iowa Student To Employed Professional) class this story right when they walk in the first day is because they need to know what can happen if they just sit back and don’t take action as a college student. One year, I forced myself out of my comfort zone and attended a Career Fair at the University of Iowa. MORE
Earlier this month, the Iowa Supreme Court reaffirmed its December ruling that a dentist acted lawfully in firing a female assistant for being, well, just too darn sexy. But according to the Iowa Supreme Court, employers can fire employees they see as threats to their marriages, and that such firings do not count as illegal sex discrimination because they are motivated by feelings, not gender. MORE
GET THE INSIDE SCOOP AT THE 2015 HR TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE IN LAS VEGAS! I can’t believe are less than 2 weeks away from the 2015 HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas. We’re knee deep in pre-conference content strategy for #HRTechConf where we’ll bring you the best insights into what you can expect at three different events in Vegas in one week. Yes, three events which are the HR Tech Tank, IAEWS Fall Congress and the HR Technology Conference. MORE
of Fort Dodge, Iowa. “I don’t associate with people who blame the world for their problems. You are your problem. You are also your solution.”. – Melissa McCarthy. How simple, how true, how right, how “right on.” You’ve been given the gift of life, and it’s your life to live. MORE
2 Designed Newsletter, Co-Edited, #3 Opened Markets – 2 in spare time, Iowa and Arkansas, 5 total new partnerships. #4 Join me in two weeks when I talk about 5 how-tos on hiring the unemployable in 2015. . The other night my husband and I were having a pretty intense conversation. Well, it was more like Monica was having an intense conversation and my husband was doing the “try to get a word in” well….you….see….Monica….Please Monica….Please MORE
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Evil HR Lady
JUNE 16, 2017
To keep reading, click here: Iowa Company Accidentally Says No Americans Need Apply. The post Iowa Company Accidentally Says No Americans Need Apply appeared first on Evil HR Lady. Hiring in tech can be difficult , just like it can be in many fields, so why would you want to exclude the vast majority of people in the United States from your applications?
Career Realism
APRIL 5, 2018
Illinois & Iowa Tech Sales | RK Dixon (A Xerox Company) Work It Daily. *RK CLICK HERE to Apply>> The post Illinois & Iowa Tech Sales | RK Dixon (A Xerox Company) appeared first on Work It Daily. Job Search Recruiting career advice Illinois & Iowa Tech Sales illinois tech sales iowa tech sales job search rk dixon tech sales xeroxRK Dixon is a subsidiary of Global Imaging Systems – a Xerox company.
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Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook We drove to Iowa City yesterday, to have Rosh Hashanah with my family. i'm sure you will be so thrilled – but i grew up in Iowa City and currently work there. Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog How I decide to work on Rosh Hashannah Posted to: Self-management | Time management September 9th, 2010 Del.icio.us
The HR Capitalist
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Of course, it's the cancel culture and the "how dare you" culture that's SHOCKED a company would reduce compensation for someone moving from San Francisco to Iowa. . If you're moving to Ames, Iowa - sad trombone - it's a 25% cut. Attention HR geeks who like to dabble in compensatio n.
The HR Capitalist
AUGUST 20, 2019
The gang covers: -- Shots fired in pay equity between the USA Women's National Soccer team and the US Soccer Federation, which have different talking points when comparing total comp of the USA Men's and USA Women's National Soccer Teams (3:19). -- A Iowa state Director of Human Services gets canned for broad use of 2Pac lyrics in his management style , which begs the gang to wonder aloud how much 2Pac is too much if you're trying to lead a department of public servants.
Sklover Working Wisdom
MARCH 9, 2020
of Fort Dodge, Iowa. “I don’t associate with people who blame the world for their problems. You are your problem. You are also your solution.”. – Melissa McCarthy. How simple, how true, how right, how “right on.” You’ve been given the gift of life, and it’s your life to live.
Jobacle
JUNE 6, 2011
Last week I was invited to be a guest on At Issue with Ben Merens which is heard in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Iowa on Wisconsin Public Radio. The topic was 16 signs it's time to quit your job. The show featured an in-depth chat about how to know it's time to go and tips to set up a plan to leave a job. I had a blast fielding questions from listeners and hope to do it again in the future. I hope you'll take a listen below. Career Advice quitting your job
Sklover Working Wisdom
AUGUST 21, 2017
of Mason City, Iowa. “The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said.” ” – Shannon L. Adler. At work, perhaps more than anywhere else, communication matters a lot. But words are not the only manner of communication. Silence is sometimes the better communicator. For example, in negotiating, I always listen for “and not a penny more.” If not said, I take that as in invitation to keep asking for more.
The HR Capitalist
MAY 27, 2020
17:30 - KD asks Ed on how his midwestern upbringing in Iowa has prepared him for his work at Micron and his decision making during this pandemic. In episode 16 of The HR Famous Podcast , I track down Head of HR for Mikron Ed Baldwin for a continuation discussion about return to work plans.
Evil HR Lady
MAY 2, 2019
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and Washington all have statewide legislation protecting people against sexual orientation and gender identity. Discrimination against people for their sexual orientation is wrong, right?
Career Realism
JULY 13, 2021
Not exactly the dream job I had as a little kid growing up in small town Iowa. One year, I forced myself out of my comfort zone and attended a career fair at the University of Iowa. As a college student, your number one priority is to learn.
Sklover Working Wisdom
APRIL 9, 2018
from Davenport, Iowa. “The best solution seldom requires that someone be right and someone else be wrong.” ” – Robert Brault. So simple, so true, so wise, so powerful. At work, as at home, in business and in relations of all kinds, perhaps most of all in politics, the true “art of the deal” is not defeating the “other side,” but convincing him or her to just, even for a moment, see the situation and solution your way. What does that take?
Ms. Career Girl
MARCH 14, 2013
Danika Portz is originally from Remsen, Iowa and is a 2007 graduate of Remsen St. She is a 2011 graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa with degrees in accounting and marketing and a minor in musical theatre. Today’s post kicks off our new “Real Career Girls” series: a column where we’ll be talking to real women from across the country who are doing cool things with their careers.
Sklover Working Wisdom
MAY 11, 2011
Now they are contesting my unemployment and I have a phone hearing set up for next week to discuss the disagreement, with my previous employer and an Iowa Unemployment representative. Answer : Dear Kayla: Though I am not licensed to practice law in Iowa, where you worked, my brief review of Iowa law on this subject indicates that Iowa law is quite similar to the law in most states. Question : I started working for my employer in Nov.
Sklover Working Wisdom
OCTOBER 26, 2012
The sponsor of the law, Iowa Senator Charles Grassley, applauded the award to Mr. Birkenfeld, and called his actions “courageous.”. last month, a former investment banker who helped the U.S. government unleash an international crackdown on tax evasion was awarded the largest-ever “Whistleblower Award” of $104 million? According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, the banker, Bradley Birkenfeld, provided U.S.
Workology
OCTOBER 4, 2015
GET THE INSIDE SCOOP AT THE 2015 HR TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE IN LAS VEGAS! I can’t believe are less than 2 weeks away from the 2015 HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas. We’re knee deep in pre-conference content strategy for #HRTechConf where we’ll bring you the best insights into what you can expect at three different events in Vegas in one week. Yes, three events which are the HR Tech Tank, IAEWS Fall Congress and the HR Technology Conference.
Workology
MAY 6, 2015
Over the past few weeks we’ve had numerous Facebook messages, emails, and texts into our secret club asking when we’d be launching our annual guide for the 2015 SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition happening next month. If you’re headed to SHRM and you’d like all the resources necessary to make SHRM and your visit to Las Vegas a success, you’re in luck!
Ms. Career Girl
MARCH 14, 2013
Danika Portz is originally from Remsen, Iowa and is a 2007 graduate of Remsen St. She is a 2011 graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa with degrees in accounting and marketing and a minor in musical theatre. Today’s post kicks off our new “Real Career Girls” series: a column where we’ll be talking to real women from across the country who are doing cool things with their careers.
Water Cooler Wisdom
MAY 31, 2012
The insurance manager sued—and won—for age discrimination in Iowa after he was demoted in 2003. Jack Gross’ case set a precedent. But later, the Supreme Court reversed the decision, stating that Gross now had to cite substantial evidence that his age was the decisive factor in his demotion. The Court’s ruling made it much harder for Gross, and everyone else, to prove a case of age discrimination in the workplace.
Ms. Career Girl
MARCH 23, 2018
Senator for Iowa who served in the Military for 20 years before becoming the first female Senator from Iowa. Concurrently she serves as head of the Iowa National Guard. SUBJECT: Work responsibly. It’s that time of year when college seniors are looking forward to receiving their diplomas after four or more years of time consuming and costly schooling.
Workology
OCTOBER 2, 2015
It’s arrived. The most anticipated guide filled with nuggets of wisdom, insights, where to go and what to do in Las Vegas during the HR Technology Conference. It’s sponsored by our friends, Talent Objects. This guide is filled with information about cabbing it in Vegas, shows to see, restaurants to enjoy and what to do when you aren’t at the HR Technology Conference.
Workology
MAY 15, 2015
Make sure to download our 2015 Guide to Las Vegas and the SHRM Annual Conference Whitepaper while you’re waiting for the VIP Party Guide to launch! . Get the Inside Scoop at the SHRM Annual Conference in Las Vegas! I can’t believe are 6 weeks away from the 2015 SHRM Annual Conference in Las Vegas.
Green Career Central
JULY 18, 2011
The Department of Energy has made a conditional loan guarantee for $105 million to Project Liberty, sponsored by POET, LLC, for the development of a commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant to be built in Iowa. When completed the facility will produce up to 25 million gallons of ethanol per year that will be made from corn cobs, leaves and husks, rather than feed grains. The cellulose will be supplied by local formers.
Workology
JUNE 23, 2015
SHRM15 is literally within a week and if you’ve never been you’re in for a treat! This year we’ve put together another one of our ultimate guides to the conference and Las Vegas. Whether you’re going to SHRM to network or you’re going because it’s a free trip to Vegas (let’s face it, some of you reading this are thinking just that!) we have you covered!
Workology
JULY 21, 2015
Iowa – Iowa Workforce Development. Workers Compensation Definition. Workers compensation is defined as a form of insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment in exchange for mandatory relinquishment of the employee’s right to sue his or her employer for the tort of negligence.
Career Alley
NOVEMBER 16, 2013
Some of the best-value schools to get an MBA include the University of Iowa, the University of Massachusetts, the University of Florida and Arizona State University. Obtaining an MBA is becoming increasingly popular these days. And it makes sense -an MBA can fast-track many people to a coveted position more quickly than without.
HR Capitalist
JULY 2, 2013
During one teen''s big moment, a heart-to-heart with Iowa State''s Bill Fennelly, the decorated coach of 23 years sang an insistent refrain. "He Iowa State, in contrast, pushed the personal hard. Now before you go bashing Iowa as a whole, you should know that the state usually shows up on the LGBT-friendly chart related to equality legislation, so it''s more about the program and less about the state.
Ms. Career Girl
JULY 24, 2019
I have an interesting example of this: Last summer, both men and women competed in the cowboy shooting competition at the Iowa State Fair. Social media (and the personal branding phenomenon that keeps it ticking) can make it seem like everyone has it together. In turn, too many young women entering the workforce believe the myth that they must be perfect. Instead of letting their guards down, they put on airs and hope no one sees through the façade. And why shouldn’t they?
Sklover Working Wisdom
JANUARY 12, 2011
Garrison, Iowa. Question: Alan, I signed a severance agreement with little legal advice. I later had to defend myself at an unemployment hearing and I won. At the unemployment hearing my former employer stated the reason I was actually let go had nothing to do with the reason stated in the severance agreement. He stated I gave away company secrets and was doing his best to make it look like I was dishonest. Do I have a case of wrongful termination? Fred .
Careers Done Write
JANUARY 10, 2011
He also has an extra space before the name John and extra space after Iowa. Below is the first half of a résumé written by a sales candidate. We will call him John. John’s résumé is substantially sub standard. It is unlikely that John will be able to secure the right types of interviews despite the fact that he is well educated and has a fairly good track record of success. John begins the résumé with his contact information as an indented section.
Ms. Career Girl
AUGUST 25, 2016
Phelps has benefited from innovations that go back at least to David Armbruster, who from 1917 to 1958 coached the University of Iowa swim team. The post Three Ways to Innovate Like an Olympian at the Office appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. The following is a guest post on innovation By Mario Moussa and Derek Newberry. Their bio follows. Media coverage of the 2016 Summer Olympics has featured awe-inspiring performances by top athletes like Simone Biles and Michael Phelps.
Resume Bear
FEBRUARY 13, 2011
Iowa (ia.jobs). Once upon a time, before the days of Facebook, was a series of computer network systems called USENET. Usenet was (more or less) an online forum without frills as all you could do was post text and share files (mostly pictures). It was very low tech by today’s standards, but a LOT of people used them (mostly geeks and academia). Usenet was comprised of several hierarchal group headings.
Career Realism
MAY 7, 2014
Not exactly the dream job I had as a little kid growing up in small town Iowa. The reason I tell my UI STEP (University of Iowa Student To Employed Professional) class this story right when they walk in the first day is because they need to know what can happen if they just sit back and don’t take action as a college student. One year, I forced myself out of my comfort zone and attended a Career Fair at the University of Iowa.
Sklover Working Wisdom
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
Des Moines, Iowa. Question : Dear Alan: Can a company selectively enforce non-compete agreements? What I mean is that I know of several instances where my company knows that a former employee is now working for a competitor and my company chooses not to take legal action. Another interesting note that I also know is that my employer has knowingly hired employees from competitors knowing that they also have non-competes.
Workology
DECEMBER 18, 2014
2 Designed Newsletter, Co-Edited, #3 Opened Markets – 2 in spare time, Iowa and Arkansas, 5 total new partnerships. #4 Join me in two weeks when I talk about 5 how-tos on hiring the unemployable in 2015. . The other night my husband and I were having a pretty intense conversation. Well, it was more like Monica was having an intense conversation and my husband was doing the “try to get a word in” well….you….see….Monica….Please Monica….Please
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 12, 2016
Torin Ellis, 47, was born in Florida and raised in the Midwest, spending time in Ohio, Indiana, and Iowa. The post Navigating the Gig Economy appeared first on Ms. Career Girl. The following is a guest post by Torin Ellis, a job search expert. His bio follows. The phrase ” this isn’t your parents job search ” has never been more true.
The Undercover Recruiter
JULY 22, 2013
Earlier this month, the Iowa Supreme Court reaffirmed its December ruling that a dentist acted lawfully in firing a female assistant for being, well, just too darn sexy. But according to the Iowa Supreme Court, employers can fire employees they see as threats to their marriages, and that such firings do not count as illegal sex discrimination because they are motivated by feelings, not gender.
Ms. Career Girl
JUNE 7, 2012
After living 4 years of my life in Des Moines, Iowa for school, big city life was welcomed with open arms. Five things I’ve learned in the big city? I know what you’re thinking, this list should be more like 100. Two days ago, I celebrated my first year anniversary in Chicago. This year has been crazy, to say the least, and living in a big city has certainly added to the list.
Workology
NOVEMBER 27, 2014
Titled ‘ Gender, Job Authority, And Depression ‘, by Tetyana Pudrovska, an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin and Amelia Karraker of the University of Iowa. A lot of movement has occurred in the last few years to bring greater equality to the workplace for women, but we are still far from an equal environment.
Ask a Manager
JULY 1, 2021
I had just made a major life change, moving from Iowa back home to Ohio. The job I left in Iowa was huge in pressure and responsibility and I always struggled with feelings that I could never do enough. This post, updates: the short maternity leave, the needy replacement, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Here are three updates from letter-writers who had their questions answered here in the past.
JobMob
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
A 2008 University of Iowa study showed what you may have already suspected: a firm, solid handshake is an important part of a successful job interview, while a dead fish can end the interview before it even begins. Start your first impressions with a good first impression. Photo by Jonas Vincent. Have you ever noticed this? People shake hands all the time.
Water Cooler Wisdom
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Here, Peter Awad, co-founder of Mission Meats in Decorah, Iowa; Lindsay Kolber, co-founder of LogicPrep in Armonk, New York; Brian Podwinski, owner of Blue Blood Brewing Company in Lincoln, Nebraska; and Ismael Wrixen, co-owner of brokerage firm FE International in Boston, Massachusetts, sound off. Are you having trouble choosing a business location for your company?
Sklover Working Wisdom
JANUARY 5, 2011
Does she have any recourse if she is fired? . Derek. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Question: My wife was called into her boss’s office yesterday (he is the company’s owner) and asked to change her compensation starting January 1st from (1) salary plus 7% commission to (2) straight 30% commission. This new compensation plan would have given her an extra $10,000 compensation this past year, so it seems like a good deal.
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