To get ahead at work and advance in your career, start learning about the inner workings of your organization. The following are but a few ways you can do that. Always be a part of the solution: Understand how things work at your job Learn as much as you can about the organization you are … Continue Reading »
Regardless whether you are an introvert or extrovert, you need to help others wholeheartedly and selflessly to get ahead at work. There are two major ways to accomplish that. If you are an extrovert, you would be in a better position socially to know important people so they can help you climb up the corporate … Continue Reading »
David McCann over at CFO.com has an article with the heading “What You Don’t Know about Headhunters: 10 Tips”. It’s almost two years old but still as applicable as back then when he wrote it on January 18, 2008. He has summed up the essence of the article in two sentences Understanding what makes recruiters … Continue Reading »
An economics professor coined the term “mancession” in the spring of 2009. It describes the growing gap between male and female unemployment. The male unemployment is higher than that of female by 2.5%. Economists think it’s the largest gap since World War II, and they blame it on the huge layoffs in manufacturing and construction, … Continue Reading »
Faced with tight budgets, few companies these days are willing to spend money on training new hires. Instead, they are looking for applicants who can hit the ground running from the first day on the job. During your interviews, ask what the company is looking for and explain how you can fulfill those needs. Training … Continue Reading »
If you have been laid off at an older age – 50 and above – or still working but have been averting your eyes from the depressing headlines about the economy, it’s time to face reality. You could be next. With your 401(k) decimated, you are probably resigned to working longer than planned. But don’t … Continue Reading »
Unemployment at more than 9% is at a record high since 1993. Many people have given up even looking for a job. Whether you have recently been laid off or have been searching for a while, there are some websites and online resources that can help you find the job you want. On almost all … Continue Reading »
Click on Job Position for Details Startup Jobs at nPost nPost.com is a site devoted to entrepreneurship and startups. The nPost.com Tech Startup Job Board features opportunities with startups in the field of Internet, Software, Hardware and Biotech. The website states: “By focusing on the tech startup space, we have found that we can bring … Continue Reading »
