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Thursday, September 28, 2006
According to a recent Harris Interactive Poll, 41% of employees are not satisfied with their job. Additionally, 42% of those surveyed said they are struggling with job "burnout" while 33% of workers think they are in a "dead-end job."
Interestingly, younger workers experience more work burnout compared to older...
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Job hopping is on the rise! In the past, men and women went to work for a company, and they stayed there. It was not odd for people to get hired out of college and work until their gold watch retirement party. Those days are long gone, and the "job hopper" is becoming more prevalent. Today, employees are lured...
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
I am a member of CAMPUSPEAK, the nation's premier agency representing educational speakers and programs. I just found out that CAMPUSPEAK is seeking enthusiastic interns for their national office in Denver, Colorado.
Since CAMPUSPEAK is a small, energetic, progressive company, the interns have meaningful work...
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Only a few more weeks and college students across the nation will be flocking back to campus and Back to School! The new school year holds countless bright possibilities and great opportunities. Check out the following tips from a few young professionals so you can make 2006-2007 a fun and successful year for your...
Monday, July 31, 2006
You've applied for dozens and dozens of jobs. You've sent your resume and a cover letter to hiring managers in numerous companies, but no one will follow up with you. You just can't get to the interview stage! Does this scenario sound familar?
I was quoted in a recent article by Peter Vogt with MonsterTRAK.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
A customer recently asked a sticky question, "In an interview, how do you explain why you were fired from your last job?"
That's a tough one. If you were let go due to a downsizing or layoff, it's a bit easier. You simply say the company went through a reorganization and your job was eliminated.
If you were...
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Delivery options
These days companies make their candidate decisions fairly quickly. It’s perfectly legitimate to send a thank you note as an email. Try to do it the evening of your interview or the day after - the sooner the better.
It’s also okay to send a hand-written card or typed note – as long as you...
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Often the last impression you leave is the most important. Don’t forget a thank you note after a job interview!
The key to a good thank you note is to make it personal. Just like the cover letter though, there’s a fine line between clever and stupid.
Thank you notes should be short and they should mention things...
Thursday, April 27, 2006
If you're graduating this May and still haven't landed a job, never fear! This Tuesday, Wall Street Journal columnist Erin White advises: "Grads, Take Note: Jobs Are Out There."
I joined Erin in telling new grads not to panic if they are still jobless. Below you'll find an excerpt from the article:
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Tuesday, April 25, 2006
April 10, 2006: Career Track Live
An online discussion of issues affecting young workers hosted by Mary Ellen Slayter and guest Brad Karsh. To view the transcript, click here.
Featured question and answer of the day:
Mary Ellen Slayter: Brad, why don't you tell us a little about what inspired you to write...
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