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Job Journal April 10, 2011 Peter Weddle |
Dilemma of a Wimpy Jobseeker Jobseekers are feeling beaten down by a devastating recession, global competition, and corporate indifference to their plight. They must acquire the physical and mental strength to stand up for themselves. |
Job Journal October 21, 2012 Peter Weddle |
Pump Up Your Career Fitness The competition for higher-paying jobs demands that candidates do more than simply meet minimum requirements for education and experience. Employers are looking to hire those who are constantly improving their skills and industry knowledge. |
Job Journal July 24, 2011 Peter Weddle |
What's the Freshness Date on Your Career Training? As the pace of technological change continues to accelerate, the value of your training and education is directly affected by how recently you completed the coursework. Continuing education is a must to avoid being seen as outdated or unemployable. |
Job Journal April 4, 2010 Peter Weddle |
Going Above Beyond to Build Career Security Why do so many of us get surprised by a layoff out of the blue? What's behind the pink slip we never saw coming? The answer lies in the new reality of career security, and the fact that American workers can no longer rely employers to look out for them. |
Job Journal January 29, 2012 Peter Weddle |
Getting Hired is Super! Finally landing a job after a long hunt can feel like winning the big game. And it might be tempting to toss all your job search tools into a giant bonfire and celebrate the end of unemployment. But getting hired is no guarantee against another job loss. |
Job Journal July 25, 2010 Peter Weddle |
Come As You Aren't Looking for work may never be the same as it was before the recession. Instead of job hunting as we were, we must now look for a job as we need to be. To find success in the new job market, we must always be changing, always growing. |
Job Journal October 6, 2013 Peter Weddle |
How to Avoid Becoming a Permanent Part-Timer The part-time workforce is becoming a permanent reality, but it doesn't have to be yours. Make sure you're seen as a person who can adapt to and contribute in a wider range of circumstances and situations than those defined by your job. |
Job Journal January 27, 2013 Peter Weddle |
Elevate Your Standing With Employers Accepting the label of "jobseeker" can leave you stuck in a bottomless pool of applicants. Those who rise to the top get employers' attention by being something more than a someone simply looking for work. |
Job Journal July 8, 2012 Peter Weddle |
The Time to Start Improving Your Education is NOW! If not, there probably should be. Even if you have years of experience, it only means you know how things used to be done - not necessarily the best way to do them today. Experience bolstered by up-to-date knowledge is an unbeatable combination. |
Job Journal April 2, 2006 Rich Heintz |
Fitness Fields Judging by the continuing growth of exercise classes and health clubs, the business of fitness is booming. That means jobs at fitness centers are growing at a healthy clip as well. |
Job Journal June 11, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: The Extended-Leave Option An increasing number of people find that the typical vacation is no longer sufficient when it comes to replenishing their energy and recovering from the frantic pace of today's workplace. |
Job Journal July 23, 2006 Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: Problems with Peer Interviews Is there real value in peer interviews? Or are companies just trying to bypass interview restrictions? |
Job Journal February 21, 2010 Peter Weddle |
Qualified isn't Enough Given the number of unemployed in contrasts to job openings, many employers are now able to hire above-average talent. In today's competitive job market the talented are being siphoned out while the mediocre employees are getting left behind. |
Job Journal August 5, 2007 Selena Dehne |
Earn Rave Reviews on Your Job Debut Your first day on a new job can be daunting. Not only are you trying to prove yourself a good hire, but you also have to deal with assumptions made by your new co-workers. Here are a few suggestions for making a better first impression. |
Job Journal February 6, 2011 Peter Weddle |
Victim or Master - It's Your Choice The era when workers' and employers' interests were intertwined is long past. These days, you must be an activist about your own career. |
Job Journal July 4, 2010 Peter Weddle |
Career Pros: Your Best Resume is Incomplete For a standout resume, you might try this counterintuitive approach. |
Job Journal January 13, 2008 James E. Challenger |
As Firms Seek Flexibility, Traditional Workforce Fades Alternative workers may someday be the employment standard as the continued emergence of a just-in-time workforce threatens to make all but a handful of workers independent contractors. |
AskMen.com Abigail Ekue-Smith |
What To Look For In A Personal Trainer Here are some tips to help you know what to look for in a personal trainer. |
Job Journal March 12, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: You're a Service Provider Over the past decade or more, the relationship between employer and employee has changed significantly. Today, you'll go further by seeing yourself as an independent service provider. |
Job Journal October 12, 2008 Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Benefits a Big Deal at Small Firms When it comes to perks, smaller employers need to think big. |
Job Journal August 12, 2007 Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Career Goals? Nobody's Talking Why don't workers want to discuss career goals with their employer? |
Job Journal June 20, 2004 Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: Overqualified and Unemployed Employers are leery of highly experienced, well-educated applicants. |
Job Journal June 3, 2012 Peter Weddle |
What's Next for Job Search Success? It might seem that the fundamentals of a successful job search should be relatively timeless. But upheavals in the economy and the job market have caused seismic shifts in employers' expectations over the past several years. |
Job Journal October 20, 2013 Peter Weddle |
Breaking Good Volunteering your time for a worthy cause is always a good idea. When you're unemployed, it's a great way to help your own cause in an organization where you can use your occupational expertise. |
Job Journal January 23, 2011 Peter Weddle |
The Rules of the Game Have Changed Tens of millions of decent, dedicated and capable people - men and women who have successfully worked their entire lives - are now unemployed, unsuccessful in their search for a new job and unable to figure out why. |
Investment Advisor September 2010 Angela Herbers |
The Fast Track: The Six Most Common Problems with Employees Owner advisors, read this column, then give it to your employees. |
Job Journal May 22, 2005 Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: The Trauma of Job Loss Job loss is a tremendously ego-busting trauma, which can linger long after the job loss itself. Getting back on your feet takes planning and direction. |
Job Journal July 2, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Negatives Are a no-no Interviewers look for job candidates with a positive, can-do attitude. |
Job Journal July 18, 2010 |
Quick Fix: 7 Rookie Mistakes Recent new grads entering the job market should be cautious of these common pitfalls. |
Job Journal September 8, 2013 Peter Weddle |
Don't Let Denial Bury Your Employment Prospects Both the nature of employment and the definition of 'qualified' have changed significantly over the past five years. Those with significant work experience are particularly at risk of overestimating their market value. |
Job Journal March 11, 2007 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Protect Your New Job Now that you've found a good job, what are you doing to hold onto it? |
Job Journal September 9, 2012 John A. Challenger |
Career Pros: Labor Day is Time to Renew Efforts The annual holiday honoring America's workforce is an appropriate time to reassess your job search and redouble your efforts toward achieving your employment goals. |
Registered Rep. June 14, 2013 Mark Miller |
The Voice of Reason for Jittery Employers A growing number of employers are worried that their workers won't be prepared to retire. For advisors who consult with workplace plans, the heat is on. |
CIO June 1, 2002 Ken Segarnick |
Courts Say It's OK: Peep Away Readers' questions about the legal consequences of electronic monitoring: What rights, if any, does an employee have in protecting his privacy in the workplace?... Can the company access my personal AOL account?... etc. |
Job Journal March 26, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Can You Consult Your Way to Your Next Job? Project or consulting work can help you pay the bills while leaving you ample time to job search. And those temporary assignments might also lead to full-time employment. |
Pharmaceutical Executive October 1, 2006 |
Sales and Marketing: Where the Buck Stops Pharma's ultimate customer is the employer - the guy who pays the health plan's bill. Here's what he wants to know about drugs. |
AskMen.com Vince Del Monte |
Fundamental Fitness Principles As long as a fitness program adheres to a few select principles, in most cases the end result can appear to be a beautiful form of "artistry." |
AskMen.com Sean Hewitt |
9 Soft Skills For Success These days, the strength of your "soft" skills can make or break how successful you are in the workplace -- the non-technical, intangible, personality-specific skills that determine your strengths as a leader, listener, negotiator, and conflict mediator. |
Job Journal July 31, 2005 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Start Strong by Being Bold New players at a company cannot afford to sit on the sidelines for long. |
Job Journal March 11, 2007 |
Jobwire 152,000 jobs added... Women landing better jobs... Workplace perks returning... Beware the chronic complainer... Layoffs up 33 percent... On the job front... Latest hirings & firings... |
Managed Care July 2007 |
Employers Take Greater Interest in Managing Chronic Conditions According to a new study, employers face major decisions on how (and whether) they will offer health care plans to their employees. |
Job Journal February 7, 2010 John Challenger |
The Can-Do Resume You may think a resume is supposed to convey your personal characteristics to prospective employers. But the best resumes convey something much more important - what you can accomplish for the organization that hires you. |
Fast Company Jared Lindzon |
Why One-Size-Fits-All Health Initiatives Don't Work While most American companies continue to pursue one-size-fits-all corporate wellness engagements, some have already begun implementing a more personalized approach. |
Job Journal July 8, 2007 |
Jobwire Healthy June job growth... Female workers cite discrimination... Housing slowdown hurts relocations... One in five steals supplies... New website for jobseekers... On the job front... Latest hirings & firings... |
Outside May 2002 |
The Shape of Your Life So, you think you've got it all figured out. We used to think that, too. But there's always a day of reckoning. It's about waking up and realizing you're ready for a whole new fitness paradigm. A strategy for the long haul -- your key to all-access adventure... |
Job Journal February 18, 2007 Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Are Firms Too Picky? Job requirements, even for entry-level positions, are tougher than ever. |
Fast Company June 2013 |
Can Your First Job Predict Your Future? A slideshow revealing the first jobs that various successful people had. |
Job Journal August 27, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Capable But Clueless Even seasoned pros make rookie interview mistakes. Here are some examples. |
Job Journal January 15, 2006 Carole Kanchier |
Countering Job-Search Frustrations Learn how to resolve common job-search challenges, turndowns and setbacks. |
Job Journal May 22, 2005 James Challenger |
Career Pros: Where Will Your Spouse Work? When a couple decides to relocate, it's typical for one of them to become a suddenly out-of-work jobseeker. Here's how to help your spouse find work when you relocate. |