Archive for November 2012
Why You Need A Career Bucket List In 2013 – Careers Articles
“Make your first million. Get the corner office. Start your own company. Take over the family business. Publish a book. Retire by a certain age. Career goals may vary, but they all mark the reaching of a professional achievement. While it’s up to you to decide what career accomplishments matter most, you might not know…
Read MoreWhat Hiring Managers Want In A Good Job Candidate | Personal Branding Blog
“Even in a tight job market, hiring managers are having a tough time finding the right candidates. According to the Career Advisory Board’s 2012 Job Preparedness Indicator, only 17% of the 516 hiring managers polled said job seekers possess the skills the companies are actually looking for.” continue reading
Read More10 Rules for Holiday-Gift Giving in the Office
“Finding the right gifts for friends and family is hard enough. Being expected to get something for your co-workers and your boss on top of that and navigating how much money to spend is a good way to lose your holiday cheer entirely.” continue reading
Read MoreThe #1 Thing Hiring Managers Are Looking For | Personal Branding Blog
“We’ve all been there before: You interview for the seemingly perfect job opportunity, and you make all the right moves, but somehow you’re passed up in the final round. Worse, the feedback you get is unsatisfying, too—you’re told there are just too many qualified applicants.” continue reading
Read MoreAncient First Time Manager’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving
What follows was carved into the walls of the managers’ break-room in one the world’s first factories: Acme Chariot Wheels, on South SunGod Street, Mesopotamia. The editors recognized that these truths were so timeless that they felt it was important to share them with you, even though they were written 4,000 years ago or more.…
Read More5 Reasons Why You Need a Recruiting Agency
It’s seems like a lot of money, doesn’t it? I mean why pay someone to do what you can do yourself? The answer is a question: How much more could you or your people be making for you if you let a professional do it? You don’t do your own taxes, do you? You wouldn’t…
Read MoreWhat Employers Can Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving [INFOGRAPHIC]
“Thanksgiving is about more than stuffing turkeys and full bellies after a good meal. The holiday is really about recognizing our blessings and being thankful for the wonderful things we have in life. For companies looking to find the best talent in order to grow and stay competitive in this tough marketplace, great candidates are…
Read More10 Ways That Career Conscious People Stay Ahead – Ivy Exec Blog || Ivy Exec Blog
“Many people tend to coast through their careers, from the time they leave school or university and get their first job to the time they retire.” continue reading
Read MoreSurvey: 1 in 4 small businesses plan to hire – Boston.com
“Small-business owners are cautiously optimistic about the coming year in Greater Boston, with most anticipating increased sales and many expecting to hire more workers, according to a Bank of America survey to be released” continue reading
Read MoreHow to Turn Your Holiday Gig Into a Permanent Job – Forbes
“Here’s some good news for the 12.3 million unemployed Americans still looking for work: About 700,000 seasonal jobs are being added to the economy right now—thanks to major retailers like Macy’s, Target and Toys “R” Us, who are all increasing their payrolls by tens of thousands this holiday season” continue reading
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