Careers-Employment

Careers-Employment Index

701. Are You Suited for Self-employment? By Barnaby Kalan
     A recent poll conducted by Yahoo! Small Business showed that nearly 3 out of 4 Americans have considered starting their own business. In fact, of more than 2,200 adults surveyed, over half (51 percent) said they would like to launch their small business within the next 5 years.Clearly, entrepreneurship is a part of the American Dream. But is everyone suited to being his or her own boss? Here’s a 10-question quiz that can give you a quick idea of your chance for success if you decide to go out…



702. Moving Without A Job: Should You Move to the Location of Your Dreams and THEN Look for a Job? By Cathy Goodwin
     Moving without a job will challenge your identity -- but for some people, it's the best way to go.Here are some ways to deal with the question.How will you answer the "What do you do?" question?Landlords and bankers want something more solid than, "It's about being, not doing." And will your self-esteem hold up after you say repeatedly, "I'm looking for a job."You cannot take for granted that a particular set of professional skills will be in demand.Arlene, a physician, found she could not rel…



703. What Makes Americans Hate Their Jobs? This Advice Turns That Epidemic Around By Theresa Castro
     Here are the sobering facts: studies show that almost 70% of all employees dislike or downright hate their jobs. These dissatisfied, disillusioned people have no further career goals. Dreading the workday is a common heartache in millions of homes. Our job-hating crisis leads to lower productivity, adversely affects our economy, and -- worst of all -- causes strain on personal relationships.So what's the remedy for this epidemic? The answers are here and clear, according to sought-after career…



704. The Stupid Interviewer By Monica Burns
     Okay so you go to a job interview and you find out that you are being interviewed by a bunch of knuckle heads...Right? Not only that, but they have the nerves to not be any where near as qualified for the job at hand as you are and they know they aren’t so they try to make your life a living hell by asking you the same questions five or six stupid ways? And then...here comes the Human Resources girl telling you that you’re going to be interviewed by a panel of executives (dummies). Oh grea…



705. 5 Tips on How to Deal with Jobs Fairs By Ispas Marin
     A job fair represents a good opportunity for job seekers to meet with the job offers in persons, meaning with the employing companies representatives. If you are looking for a job, a job fair is an event you shouldn’t miss. You will have the chance to interact personally with the employers and you will get a glimpse on the companies inside. You will also have the opportunity to meet a lot of employers in a short time and in the same place. And you may even get an interview right there if you a…



706. Why Selecting Candidates Who Fit the Job Is Critical! By Joe McKenna
     Anyone with the responsibility for hiring or promoting employees knows how aggravating it is to select a candidate that seemed right during the interview process only to realize later the new employee isn’t really a good fit for the job. Both the company AND the employee suffer for it. Poor job fit often results in lost productivity, the need for tough management, conflict, burdens placed on other employees, acceptance of sub-par performance, lack of engagement, poor retention and more – all …



707. So Much More Than "Just a Secretary" By Vicky Bach
     Years ago, while working as a Branch Secretary for a cemetery services company, I had a phrase uttered to me that would be repeated many times, in different contexts, throughout my career.In the staff lunchroom one of the salesmen, James, was boldly rating the importance of everyone’s roles in the office and placing individuals on his imaginary rating scale. Management was, of course, the top of the food-chain. This was followed by the sales force who, according to James, was single-handedly r…



708. Planning To Work Abroad By Rhiannon Williamson
     Working abroad can be an exciting, rewarding and horizon broadening experience; and if you take the time to plan ahead carefully before you go, you will make your transition into the overseas work place a smooth and successful one.So, if you’re considering relocating overseas to take up a temporary assignment or you’d like to move abroad permanently and find work there are basically three main aspects of expatriation that you need to think about before you make your move and this article exami…



709. It Takes Time By Nan S. Russell
     The story goes that after one of Ludwig van Beethoven's performances, several people were offering him their congratulations, when one woman commented, "I wish God had bestowed me with such genius." "It isn't genius, madam, nor is it magic." Beethoven replied. "All you have to do is practice on your piano eight hours a day for 40 years."That's not the message most people want to hear. Most people would prefer to buy the magazine which headlines, "Miracle Weight Loss Discovery," in the hopes of…



710. Nine Ways to Tell You're Ready for a Promotion By Dina M. Giolitto
     So you noticed the new job board posting on your way back from lunch. They finally decided to fill the assistant manager spot in your department! Trouble is, you've only been in your current position for about eight months. There's also been some talk of hiring from outside. Should you go for it anyway? Here are some ways to tell if it's time to power up the corporate ladder.1. You're currently one notch lower than assistant manager. If your job title includes the word Senior, then you've like…



711. 5 Tips for Customizing your Resume By Jessica Klein
     Gone are the days of the bland, generic one-page resume. Employers these days are more impressed by a resume that is customized and they tend to give jobs to interviewees that have a bit of knowledge about the company.By doing your research, you’re showing initiative, which impresses potential employers. It will also help you decide whether or not you would feel comfortable working for the company, and would fit in with others at the office and the overall atmosphere.Researching the company …



712. Dissatisfied With Your Job? Stop Putting Your Attention on What You Don't Want! By Doreen Banaszak
     If I were to ask you the percentage of time you spend thinking about what you don’t want, what would it be? And the percentage of time thinking about what you do want?Experience with my clients has shown me that most of us spend a lot more time thinking about what we don’t want. Some examples when it comes to our job include:-I hate my commute. -I am not challenged at my job. -I wish I didn’t have to travel so much. -I miss my family. -I have no energy. -I don’t get paid enough.And the list …



713. Supplement Your Skills and Improve Your Work Position By Seamus Dolly
     It is often said that the majority of people are but a few checks away from homelessness. Without a consistent income, this may be a true statement. Some ability to multi-task can get you through a temporary employment down-spell.While a formal plan is often best, the theory of continued employment is rapidly changing. Your union may not have the foothold it had in less prosperous times or out-sourcing may be the view of an employers accountant. Indeed, there can be numerous reasons why the s…



714. Rev Up Your Job Search Mindset! By Paul Megan
     Here are some huge secrets that can guarantee success in your job search. We call it building your INNER WINNER!In the final analysis, thinking about your dream job or discovering unique search tools won't make any difference if you’re not in the right state of mind. In other words, it’s all in your head!So, here are some tips that can rev up your success mindset:1. Don’t obsess. Have a clear cut career plan you’re comfortable with. Then follow it without a second thought.2. Accentuate t…



715. Do You Have the courage to ignore the experts? By Graham Harris
     Do you have the courage to ignore the experts? Do you have the willingness and ability to understand and use the power that is within you? Courage is that state of mind when you do something that you know is right for you and your loved ones and the rest of the world thinks you’re mad. The ability to make the decision and then make it happen. Courage is not progressing through life with gay abandon, ignoring all the fears. Quite the contrary. Courage is an understanding of fear. An understand…



716. The Group Interview By Michelle Roebuck
     Sometimes, when going on job interviews, you might end up in a situation where you are in a group interview. A group interview is where you are being interviewed along with several other candidates for the job. Some professions that might conduct group interviews are sales, education and flight attendants.The purpose of the group interview is to observe candidates’ interpersonal skills and personality traits. After the group interview, the number of candidates is lowered and usually one-on-…



717. Job Interviews: Answering "What's Your Greatest Weakness?" By Bonnie Lowe
     Many interview guides advise candidates to answer the common "What's your greatest weakness?" question with a positive trait disguised as a weakness. For example, "I tend to expect others to work as hard as I do," or "I'm a perfectionist."That would be a mistake.Why? Because interviewers have heard these canned answers over and over again.If you use one of them, it will likely backfire on you. Because the hiring manager will think: You’re not being honest about your true weaknesses and are jus…



718. Job Search Tip for Women: Break the Glass Ceiling! By Paul Megan
     OK. The stats for 2005 are in.1. Women make up about half the American work force.2. Women hold about half the managerial positions.3. Women earn just 73 percent of what men earn in the same jobs.4. Women hold only 5 percent of the country’s top-paying jobs.5. Just eight of the Fortune 500 companies have women CEO’s.The secret to changing this situation is learning to communicate more effectively.Molly Dickinson Shepard just wrote a book called “Stop Whining and Start Winning.” She contends …



719. Recruiters for MSN or Data Miners? By Galina Arlov
     Is Kenexa recruiting for Microsoft or just mining for data?I had a chilling experience the other day. A man from Kenexa called me, ostensibly to recruit me for a job in New York as a Search Marketing Analyst for Microsoft’s new MSN search engine.The first time he called he said he was looking for someone to do work for Fortune 400 clients. I told him I was really busy and that I usually deal with smaller clients. He didn’t think that would be a problem … he was very insistent to talk to me. I …



720. Creating Traffic Jams By Poonam Ashara
     It's hard to imagine why anyone would pick up a newspaper to find a job any more. With a seemingly endless array of career sites, mailing lists, corporate sites and newsgroups, job seekers have more options online than ever before. And the credit goes to the growth and advances in Information Technology (IT).Traditionally job seekers most preferred channel was Newspapers & Personal Referrals. As for online recruitment, the medium has come a long way in the last 3 years, but it remains a tool t…



721. Discover What You Really Want To Do By Graham Harris
     Are you doing what you really want to do or did you just fall or wander into the job you now have. As a friend of ours once said,’ I am one of twenty two doctors in our family. The only ones in our family who are not doctors are the dogs and cats’. Did you decide what you wanted to do or are you one of a growing number whose work was dictated by circumstances or their parents?The question is not what are you doing and who put you there but; are you happy? If you are not doing what you really w…



722. Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Career Opportunity and Employee Retention By Josh Greenberg
     This article relates to the Career Opportunities competency and explores issues such as internal growth opportunities, potential for advancement, career development importance, and the relationship between job performance and career advancement. Evaluating the Career Opportunities competency in your organization will determine whether your employees believe they have a chance to grow within the organization. Studies show that lack of career opportunity is one of the top reasons why employees l…



723. Dissatisfied With Your Job? Stop Believing The Myths! By Doreen Banaszak
     If you are dissatisfied with your job, you are in a self-imposed career slump!Why are so many of us in career slumps? Bottom line…we are not doing work that satisfies us! No matter what our employer does for us, if we are not doing work we really want to be doing, in a way that fits our desired life-style, we will never be satisfied.What keeps us in career slumps for so long? The number one thing that keeps us in our slumps is that we believe the “myths” we were told!1. We believe, “I can’t …



724. Discuss Your Accomplishments During the Interview By Michelle Roebuck
     When preparing for your interview, you need to be ready to discuss your accomplishments. Surprisingly, many people are reluctant to talk about their accomplishments. But this is exactly what the interviewer wants to hear from you.Discussing your accomplishments separates you from the rest of the people applying for the job. It helps you stand out and show that you are more qualified than the others. Remember, the whole point of an interview is to sell yourself to the interviewer. He or sh…



725. Flight Attendant Jobs: Who Is Hiring By Matthew Keegan
     The news for US legacy carriers continues to worsen. Northwest and Delta recently filed bankruptcy while several others are teetering toward insolvency. Finding employment with one of these carriers is difficult, particularly if you are seeking a career as a flight attendant. Still, there are jobs with some air carriers, if you know where to look. Let’s take a look at some airlines that are likely to hire flight attendants over the next year or two.The legacy carriers, which include American, …






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