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Home About Us How It Works FAQs Contact Resources Request a Proposal Monday, February 14th, 2011 Long Live the Office Romance CareerBuilder recently surveyed close to 4,000 workers for their annual Valentine’s Day Survey and The Vault conducted an office romance survey recently as well. MORE
Take the time to review your career history to uncover examples of your past accomplishments relevant to the job you are proposing. Build a Proposal. Be ready to hear that the idea is not good, not ripe, or if you are not the right candidate for the proposed new position. MORE
Now that I’m a resident of Austin, I’d like to talk about a proposed paid sick leave ordinance that is up for a vote by the Austin City Council on February 15, 2018. The proposed ordinance mandating. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. HR Work AUSTIN mandated sick leave paid leave sick leave MORE
Home About Us How It Works FAQs Contact Resources Request a Proposal Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 How Many People Lie on Their Resume? A lot, according to a survey done by Forensic Psychology and information culled by Jobacle. MORE
Home About Us How It Works FAQs Contact Resources Request a Proposal Thursday, March 10th, 2011 20 Careers Where Women Outnumber Men I know that Tuesday was International Working Women’s Day, but since I think we should celebrate working women (and men!) MORE
How To Write A One-Page Job Proposal The good news? There’s something else you can be using in your job search to land your ideal position: a one-page job proposal. What Is A One-Page Job Proposal? Your proposal should be highly targeted, well researched and compelling. MORE
According to the American Counseling Association , the Senate Appropriations committee has preliminarily approved an increase in federal funding for school counselors; a $3.4 million increase from the previous year to a total of $52 million. Congress will likely delay final action on any appropriations bill until after the election because of President Bush's veto threat. MORE
Some of you have expressed interest in knowing how I was proposed to, so here I am sharing the story. This proposal is a happy event in my life and I simply want to share the joy with all of you whom I regard as important people in my life. Already Saw the Proposal Coming. MORE
Before reading this blog, you might want to take a look at Mike Haberman’s blog on Exempt vs. Non-Exempt employees to understand these proposed changes to exempt employees. . Under the proposed changes that amount would more than double to $50,440. MORE
Google employees walked out in protest over sexual harassment policies and practices and last week, the shareholders submitted a reasonable proposal that failed (along with all other shareholder proposals). Rejecting a proposal to assess sexual harassment policies basically states we’re happy as we are. MORE
You may also like: about those interns fired for petitioning for a more casual dress code… I was fired from my internship for writing a proposal for a more flexible dress code update: should I remove any mention of a controversial issue from my resume? I was one of the interns fired for writing a proposal for a more flexible dress code was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. MORE
Responding to questions on proposed tightening of Employment Insurance requirements, Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said to reporters, “There is no bad job, the only bad job is not having a job.” ” When invited to discuss the topic on CBC … Continue reading → MORE
Now, I’ve learned my compensation will be discussed only after HR signs off on the raise he already proposed, without allowing any input or conversation from my end. About five months ago, my supervisor assigned to me major new responsibilities at work, including managing four people and one aspect of our budget. When I asked to discuss my compensation in light of the added workload, he said it could only be addressed as part of my annual review. MORE
Ever read a proposal? Here's what I have in my last proposal for travel costs: "Travel will be passed through at cost. Of course you have. . The suits pretty much run the norms that are expected. To the point where the standards aren't related to legal necessity. They're really related to conformity and being boring as hell. Don't take chances, don't take risks. Don't stand out. It's awful. Do people really prefer talking like that? The people I know don't. MORE
It has both 'hourly' and 'fixed' price projects which you can bid for by sending in a 'proposal'. The number of freelancers in the UK and US is growing yet it is not always obvious how to build your pipeline of work. MORE
In the previous installment of this series, I talked about the stakeholders and gatekeepers involved with your wonderful job proposal. That’s a good thing, because now it’s time to get to work on those critical people. You have your clear statement of the compelling organizational need, which you tested with many people in part 2. [.]. Career Change Custom Job MORE
They are an innovative hiring solution that allows for candidates to submit business proposals based on a series of challenge questions that the employer provides. Candidates complete a 1 page business proposal offering a solution to a challenge presented that is formatted in one page. MORE
Home About Us How It Works FAQs Contact Resources Request a Proposal Thursday, December 30th, 2010 How Old Does Your Resume Make You Look? As an older job seeker , writing a resume can bring an additional set of challenges. MORE
It can be getting passed up for a job you applied to, losing out on that big promotion , having your proposal for the department shot down, or becoming unemployed (which isn’t always a rejection, but it feels like it is). MORE
I’ve already heard rumors in my company that their intentions are to make the exempt employees who are making less than the proposed new minimum wage into nonexempt employees and schedule us for 36 hours per week. I have been an exempt supervisor for the past ten years. With all this talk of the changes to exempt federal minimum wage, I have some questions. MORE
Home About Us How It Works FAQs Contact Resources Request a Proposal Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 Is it Fair to Check a Job Applicant’s Credit Rating? Sixteen states are proposing legislation to ban credit checks on job applicants. MORE
He was asking me to evaluate a proposal he had received from a career marketing firm. His proposal cover letter opened [.]. Last week I received a request from a family member of mine in transition. He wanted my opinion because I’m a career coach–and because I myself had once been victimized by a similar firm. Career Change Scams MORE
Ever read a proposal? Here's what I have in my last proposal for travel costs: "Travel will be passed through at cost. Of course you have. . The suits pretty much run the norms that are expected. To the point where the standards aren't related to legal necessity. They're really related to conformity and being boring as hell. Don't take chances, don't take risks. Don't stand out. It's awful. Do people really prefer talking like that? The people I know don't. MORE
Introducing the one-page proposal. the one-page proposal is lauded as the solution to the common resume. However, how will people turn to one-page proposals if they don’t know what they are? Here is a side-by-side comparison of the resume and the one-page proposal: 1. MORE
A proposal being circulated at City Hall would make it illegal for landlords and employers to discriminate against applicants solely because they were "previously incarcerated.". Be our Friend. Keyword Search HCX for your Favorite Author / Content. Local. Blogs. About HireCentrix. Advertise. Contact Us. My Profile. Share Your Experience. Submit an Article. Login / Register. Support Us. HCX Jobs. Search. Explore Articles. Category Info. Business/Client Dev & Marketing. MORE
Last summer the Department of Labor released a new proposal for a change in overtime laws. The change hasn’t been implemented yet (the proposed date is September 2016), but business owners are already in a panic. MORE
Let’s discuss three types of thank you letters: standard thank you letter, follow-up letter, and hiring proposal. Hiring Proposal: Here is where it gets interesting. A hiring proposal is a detailed report that states exactly what you intend to do if hired by the company. MORE
By now, you’ve certainly read countless articles and blog posts discussing the recently proposed rulemaking that will more than double the minimum salary required for a worker to be classified as “exempt” under the Fair Labor Standards Act. MORE
Angry union protestors ripped off two Air France managers’ shirts after Air France announced the proposed layoffs of about 3000 workers. This is exactly the type of scene you want to avoid if you are in the unfortunate position of announcing your own layoffs. Here’s how to lessen your chances of violence when letting people go. Don’t do business in France. Okay, that’s pretty ridiculous, but culture matters a lot. French unions like to protest things loudly. MORE
We decided to write a proposal stating why we should be allowed someone leeway under the dress code. We accompanied the proposal with a petition, signed by all of the interns (except for one who declined to sign it) and gave it to our managers to consider. Our proposal requested that we also be allowed to wear running shoes and non leather flats, as well as sandals (not flip-flops though) and other non-dress shoes that would fit under a more business casual dress code. MORE
Biz & Entrepreneurship Career & Work Communications Skill Building Studies & School business proposals email english grammar language spelling writing Can you spell? How does your written word compare to your spoken English? MORE
Silicon Valley is still eagerly awaiting proposed changes as part of Trump’s likely executive order which warrants more research of visas and immigration especially the H1-B. In 2017, there will be 85,000 H1-B visas approved with 20,000 of those reserved for Master’s degree holders. But the question begs, which companies are likely to be more […] Source. HR H-1b visa h1b immigration MORE
Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Thanks to dating sites, we have a great way to gather data about the human condition without having to write grant proposals to the National Science Foundation. Is this your first time here? MORE
That can sometimes cut into a work day, and because of that many people are proposing that we make election day a national holiday. Tremitiere, editor-in-chief of the Northwestern University Law Review, proposed making it a holiday for the following reason: Voting on Tuesday was a good idea in the 1800s, when Wednesdays were market days, weekends were dedicated to worship, and farmers needed time to travel to and from their county seat’s election box. MORE
I often receive business/collaboration proposals and pitches for PE. Today, I want to share five common mistakes to avoid when writing business proposals, or any pitch for that matter. I also could not decipher the gist of the proposal despite scanning the mail several times. (zm, MORE
It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that you want to talk about. If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. * MORE
The post The Perfect Proposal! But being ecstatically happy with your boyfriend doesn’t mean that he’ll automatically know how to propose to you. Maybe he’s more outgoing than you and you’re terrified he’ll propose to you in public. Propose To Him Yourself. MORE
There’s something else you can be using in your job search to land your ideal position: a one-page job proposal. Job Search Resume & Cover Letter advice career expert job proposal seachTired of old-fashioned? To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com. MORE
Bill Gates has an interesting proposal to offset the impact of robots on jobs: make them pay tax. In a March interview with Quartz, Gates pointed out that the increasing pace of automation. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. Business economy future of work jobs robots MORE
Dating Love Marriage Attraction Beauty Dating Myths Divorce Ending a Relationship Ken Soh Lust Physical Attraction Proposal Relationships Singlehood Soulmate Spouse Wedding“Hi Celes, I’ve read your soulmate series on how you met Ken. MORE
How about that, at age 65, Colonel Sanders was turned down over 1,000 times when he submitted to investors his business proposal for a chain of fried chicken restaurants? “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” ” – Thomas A. Edison. MORE
But no…each time she managed to get a proposal approved, Pat began talking it down, in public, to anyone who would listen Jeanine knew she had to put a stop to it. Politics Again. Jeanine locked her office door and let her smile collapse. She was so angry! Ambushed again, by that jerk Pat. MORE
Proposal Related Topics Ms. Career Girl
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
The post The Perfect Proposal! But being ecstatically happy with your boyfriend doesn’t mean that he’ll automatically know how to propose to you. Maybe he’s more outgoing than you and you’re terrified he’ll propose to you in public. Propose To Him Yourself.
HR Capitalist
MARCH 28, 2013
Ever read a proposal? Here's what I have in my last proposal for travel costs: "Travel will be passed through at cost. Of course you have. . The suits pretty much run the norms that are expected. To the point where the standards aren't related to legal necessity. They're really related to conformity and being boring as hell. Don't take chances, don't take risks. Don't stand out. It's awful. Do people really prefer talking like that? The people I know don't.
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HR Capitalist
DECEMBER 21, 2015
Ever read a proposal? Here's what I have in my last proposal for travel costs: "Travel will be passed through at cost. Of course you have. . The suits pretty much run the norms that are expected. To the point where the standards aren't related to legal necessity. They're really related to conformity and being boring as hell. Don't take chances, don't take risks. Don't stand out. It's awful. Do people really prefer talking like that? The people I know don't.
Career Realism
AUGUST 29, 2011
There’s something else you can be using in your job search to land your ideal position: a one-page job proposal. Job Search Resume & Cover Letter advice career expert job proposal seachTired of old-fashioned? To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.
The Undercover Recruiter
JULY 18, 2011
Introducing the one-page proposal. the one-page proposal is lauded as the solution to the common resume. However, how will people turn to one-page proposals if they don’t know what they are? Here is a side-by-side comparison of the resume and the one-page proposal: 1.
Career Realism
MARCH 25, 2013
How To Write A One-Page Job Proposal The good news? There’s something else you can be using in your job search to land your ideal position: a one-page job proposal. What Is A One-Page Job Proposal? Your proposal should be highly targeted, well researched and compelling.
Personal Excellence Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2012
I often receive business/collaboration proposals and pitches for PE. Today, I want to share five common mistakes to avoid when writing business proposals, or any pitch for that matter. I also could not decipher the gist of the proposal despite scanning the mail several times. (zm,
Career Key
JULY 14, 2008
According to the American Counseling Association , the Senate Appropriations committee has preliminarily approved an increase in federal funding for school counselors; a $3.4 million increase from the previous year to a total of $52 million. Congress will likely delay final action on any appropriations bill until after the election because of President Bush's veto threat.
Ask A Manager
MAY 10, 2017
You may also like: about those interns fired for petitioning for a more casual dress code… I was fired from my internship for writing a proposal for a more flexible dress code update: should I remove any mention of a controversial issue from my resume? I was one of the interns fired for writing a proposal for a more flexible dress code was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.
Personal Excellence Blog
JUNE 29, 2013
Some of you have expressed interest in knowing how I was proposed to, so here I am sharing the story. This proposal is a happy event in my life and I simply want to share the joy with all of you whom I regard as important people in my life. Already Saw the Proposal Coming.
Workology
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
Silicon Valley is still eagerly awaiting proposed changes as part of Trump’s likely executive order which warrants more research of visas and immigration especially the H1-B. In 2017, there will be 85,000 H1-B visas approved with 20,000 of those reserved for Master’s degree holders. But the question begs, which companies are likely to be more […] Source. HR H-1b visa h1b immigration
The Job Quest
AUGUST 2, 2010
It can be getting passed up for a job you applied to, losing out on that big promotion , having your proposal for the department shot down, or becoming unemployed (which isn’t always a rejection, but it feels like it is).
Personal Excellence Blog
APRIL 4, 2013
Biz & Entrepreneurship Career & Work Communications Skill Building Studies & School business proposals email english grammar language spelling writing Can you spell? How does your written word compare to your spoken English?
Career Solvers
MARCH 2, 2010
Home About Us How It Works FAQs Contact Resources Request a Proposal Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 Is it Fair to Check a Job Applicant’s Credit Rating? Sixteen states are proposing legislation to ban credit checks on job applicants.
Personal Excellence Blog
JANUARY 22, 2016
Dating Love Marriage Attraction Beauty Dating Myths Divorce Ending a Relationship Ken Soh Lust Physical Attraction Proposal Relationships Singlehood Soulmate Spouse Wedding“Hi Celes, I’ve read your soulmate series on how you met Ken.
Penelope Trunk
MARCH 14, 2010
Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Thanks to dating sites, we have a great way to gather data about the human condition without having to write grant proposals to the National Science Foundation. Is this your first time here?
HireCentrix
JULY 18, 2011
A proposal being circulated at City Hall would make it illegal for landlords and employers to discriminate against applicants solely because they were "previously incarcerated.". Be our Friend. Keyword Search HCX for your Favorite Author / Content. Local. Blogs. About HireCentrix. Advertise. Contact Us. My Profile. Share Your Experience. Submit an Article. Login / Register. Support Us. HCX Jobs. Search. Explore Articles. Category Info. Business/Client Dev & Marketing.
Workology
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Now that I’m a resident of Austin, I’d like to talk about a proposed paid sick leave ordinance that is up for a vote by the Austin City Council on February 15, 2018. The proposed ordinance mandating. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. HR Work AUSTIN mandated sick leave paid leave sick leave
Evil HR Lady
JUNE 24, 2019
Google employees walked out in protest over sexual harassment policies and practices and last week, the shareholders submitted a reasonable proposal that failed (along with all other shareholder proposals). Rejecting a proposal to assess sexual harassment policies basically states we’re happy as we are.
WorkArrow
MARCH 3, 2012
He was asking me to evaluate a proposal he had received from a career marketing firm. His proposal cover letter opened [.]. Last week I received a request from a family member of mine in transition. He wanted my opinion because I’m a career coach–and because I myself had once been victimized by a similar firm. Career Change Scams
WorkEngagement
MAY 16, 2012
Responding to questions on proposed tightening of Employment Insurance requirements, Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said to reporters, “There is no bad job, the only bad job is not having a job.” ” When invited to discuss the topic on CBC … Continue reading →
Careers Done Write
JUNE 16, 2015
Take the time to review your career history to uncover examples of your past accomplishments relevant to the job you are proposing. Build a Proposal. Be ready to hear that the idea is not good, not ripe, or if you are not the right candidate for the proposed new position.
Position Ignition
JUNE 16, 2016
It has both 'hourly' and 'fixed' price projects which you can bid for by sending in a 'proposal'. The number of freelancers in the UK and US is growing yet it is not always obvious how to build your pipeline of work.
Workology
APRIL 24, 2017
Bill Gates has an interesting proposal to offset the impact of robots on jobs: make them pay tax. In a March interview with Quartz, Gates pointed out that the increasing pace of automation. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. Business economy future of work jobs robots
Evil HR Lady
AUGUST 17, 2011
Politicians are always proposing new laws to fix problems. But what if we eliminated laws instead? What laws would you get rid of to decrease the unemployment rate? To keep reading click here: Want to Increase Jobs? Eliminate These Laws
WorkArrow
MARCH 3, 2011
In the previous installment of this series, I talked about the stakeholders and gatekeepers involved with your wonderful job proposal. That’s a good thing, because now it’s time to get to work on those critical people. You have your clear statement of the compelling organizational need, which you tested with many people in part 2. [.]. Career Change Custom Job
Evil HR Lady
APRIL 21, 2016
Last summer the Department of Labor released a new proposal for a change in overtime laws. The change hasn’t been implemented yet (the proposed date is September 2016), but business owners are already in a panic.
Workology
AUGUST 27, 2015
By now, you’ve certainly read countless articles and blog posts discussing the recently proposed rulemaking that will more than double the minimum salary required for a worker to be classified as “exempt” under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Evil HR Lady
AUGUST 17, 2011
Politicians are always proposing new laws to fix problems. But what if we eliminated laws instead? What laws would you get rid of to decrease the unemployment rate? To keep reading click here: Want to Increase Jobs? Eliminate These Laws
Ms. Career Girl
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
But no…each time she managed to get a proposal approved, Pat began talking it down, in public, to anyone who would listen Jeanine knew she had to put a stop to it. Politics Again. Jeanine locked her office door and let her smile collapse. She was so angry! Ambushed again, by that jerk Pat.
Workology
OCTOBER 8, 2013
They are an innovative hiring solution that allows for candidates to submit business proposals based on a series of challenge questions that the employer provides. Candidates complete a 1 page business proposal offering a solution to a challenge presented that is formatted in one page.
Evil HR Lady
OCTOBER 27, 2016
That can sometimes cut into a work day, and because of that many people are proposing that we make election day a national holiday. Tremitiere, editor-in-chief of the Northwestern University Law Review, proposed making it a holiday for the following reason: Voting on Tuesday was a good idea in the 1800s, when Wednesdays were market days, weekends were dedicated to worship, and farmers needed time to travel to and from their county seat’s election box.
Resume Bear
OCTOBER 2, 2011
Let’s discuss three types of thank you letters: standard thank you letter, follow-up letter, and hiring proposal. Hiring Proposal: Here is where it gets interesting. A hiring proposal is a detailed report that states exactly what you intend to do if hired by the company.
Career Solvers
APRIL 13, 2011
Home About Us How It Works FAQs Contact Resources Request a Proposal Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 How Many People Lie on Their Resume? A lot, according to a survey done by Forensic Psychology and information culled by Jobacle.
Workology
JULY 2, 2015
Before reading this blog, you might want to take a look at Mike Haberman’s blog on Exempt vs. Non-Exempt employees to understand these proposed changes to exempt employees. . Under the proposed changes that amount would more than double to $50,440.
Career Solvers
DECEMBER 29, 2010
Home About Us How It Works FAQs Contact Resources Request a Proposal Thursday, December 30th, 2010 How Old Does Your Resume Make You Look? As an older job seeker , writing a resume can bring an additional set of challenges.
Evil HR Lady
AUGUST 24, 2015
I’ve already heard rumors in my company that their intentions are to make the exempt employees who are making less than the proposed new minimum wage into nonexempt employees and schedule us for 36 hours per week. I have been an exempt supervisor for the past ten years. With all this talk of the changes to exempt federal minimum wage, I have some questions.
Ask A Manager
MAY 8, 2020
It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that you want to talk about. If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. *
Evil HR Lady
JUNE 9, 2015
Now, I’ve learned my compensation will be discussed only after HR signs off on the raise he already proposed, without allowing any input or conversation from my end. About five months ago, my supervisor assigned to me major new responsibilities at work, including managing four people and one aspect of our budget. When I asked to discuss my compensation in light of the added workload, he said it could only be addressed as part of my annual review.
Career Solvers
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
Home About Us How It Works FAQs Contact Resources Request a Proposal Monday, February 14th, 2011 Long Live the Office Romance CareerBuilder recently surveyed close to 4,000 workers for their annual Valentine’s Day Survey and The Vault conducted an office romance survey recently as well.
Evil HR Lady
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Angry union protestors ripped off two Air France managers’ shirts after Air France announced the proposed layoffs of about 3000 workers. This is exactly the type of scene you want to avoid if you are in the unfortunate position of announcing your own layoffs. Here’s how to lessen your chances of violence when letting people go. Don’t do business in France. Okay, that’s pretty ridiculous, but culture matters a lot. French unions like to protest things loudly.
Sklover Working Wisdom
JULY 16, 2018
How about that, at age 65, Colonel Sanders was turned down over 1,000 times when he submitted to investors his business proposal for a chain of fried chicken restaurants? “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” ” – Thomas A. Edison.
Career Solvers
MARCH 9, 2011
Home About Us How It Works FAQs Contact Resources Request a Proposal Thursday, March 10th, 2011 20 Careers Where Women Outnumber Men I know that Tuesday was International Working Women’s Day, but since I think we should celebrate working women (and men!)
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