Posted October 30, 2008 - 15:58 by Andrea Dickson
When you're strapped for cash just before the holidays, it might behoove you to remember that right now is the busiest time of the year for big box retailers, and many of them are hiring for part-time holiday shifts. Get on board now with a holiday temp job and earn yourself some extra spending (or credit-card-paying-down) money.
Posted September 10, 2008 - 14:19 by Philip Brewer
I never got a sabbatical. My dad was a college professor, so I knew from a young age what a sabbatical was. I always paid attention whenever one corporation or another would be in the news for establishing (or, more often, eliminating) a sabbatical program. Eventually, I gave up on ever working for a company that understood the benefits of a sabbatical program--and put some effort into trying to create my own sabbatical. As I say, I never got one, but maybe it's not too late.
Posted September 3, 2008 - 17:30 by Julie Rains
The Offsite is a quirky quick read, a short novel by leadership consultant Robert H. Thompson. There are no talking animals or inanimate objects that adopt human characteristics a la Aesop’s Fables but rather vignettes of leadership struggles and truths portrayed during an offsite team-building, leadership-development, and passion-finding session. I’ll tell you about the characters, give a glimpse on what was insightful and what was contrived, and give ideas for using the book.
Posted August 29, 2008 - 08:11 by Linsey Knerl
It’s that time again. Football fans are gearing up for the excitement of a new season. The rest of the world is prepping for how to deal with it. And Football Fantasy Leagues are popping up everywhere – including at work. But is it a good idea?
Posted August 22, 2008 - 15:46 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
This time of year college recruiters and counselors at both traditional and online colleges are selling students on the 'majors come lately': Criminal Justice, Business, Child Development, Information Technology, etc. But these majors are a one way ticket to a very specific job market that might not be there when you graduate and some are expensive to get into. Enter the tried and true English major. More bang for your buck. More options later.
Posted August 20, 2008 - 06:53 by Philip Brewer
Do you need a career guide? And, if so, do you need one written as manga? It almost doesn't matter--Daniel H. Pink has written one, and it's got enough good lessons packed into a tiny little book, that it's worth reading whether you need it or not.
Posted July 14, 2008 - 11:27 by Julie Rains
If you’re a recent grad, I hope you've snagged the job of your dreams with a great company, perhaps after having completed summer internships or cooperative work programs with your current employer. But you may be in the midst of a job search (or as a rising senior, getting ready to launch a campaign) and wondering what should be included on your résumé and what is best left unsaid. Will the bartending gig make you seem unsuitable for corporate life? Will employers avoid those who have spent summers on church mission trips? I’ll share ways to translate class projects, volunteer activities, and campus involvement into real-life skills valuable in the workplace.
Posted July 2, 2008 - 05:52 by Linsey Knerl
While the current condition of the job market is debatable, no one can argue the importance of feeling secure and appreciated in your current position. Many employees will agree that companies have a long way to go in their “courting” processes, and claim that most employers have ignored the needs of their long-time employees. But even new employees are taking notice of a new trend of hiring and training that puts intimidation and hard-facts before gift baskets and company swag.
Posted June 24, 2008 - 20:18 by Linsey Knerl
Whether you freelance, run a small business, or just need some good, solid contacts for future career opportunities, networking can be the difference between being successful and barely making it. So what do you do when you’re living and working from Small Town, USA (population 1800)?
Posted June 2, 2008 - 21:02 by Linsey Knerl
You’re scouting around for a decent job. While you realize that great jobs are hard to find, you’re avoiding getting into a position that really stinks. Here are 6 tell-tale characteristics of generally lousy jobs, and why it may be best to cut-and-run.
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