Bob Larson, CPC You may never know for sure why you weren’t hired for a position, but be aware that background checks, including Internet searches, can make or break a job application. According to an article in The New York Times, in this data-rich world in which so much information is now available online, the […]
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Turning a Temp Job Into a Permanent Position
By boblarson on October 2, 2019 in #jobseeker, Direct Hire Positions, Employment, Employment Job Creation, General, Human Resources, Job Creation, Jobs, Newsletter, Talent Acquistion
Career Report October 2019 – Issue 236 Turning a Temp Job Into a Permanent Position For workers interested in making a temporary job permanent, here are some tips from author Karen Burns from an article published by U.S. News & World Report: Treat the temp job like a long job interview. Do your best work. Always […]
Recharge Your Batteries and Love Your Job
By boblarson on September 4, 2019 in #jobseeker, Direct Hire Positions, Employment, Employment Job Creation, General, Human Resources, Job Creation, Jobs, Newsletter, Talent Acquistion
Career Report September 2019 – Issue 235 RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES AND LOVE YOUR JOB Burnout is one of the biggest problems in the workplace, especially for older workers, and is a major reason many people retire earlier than they projected, according to an article in AARP The Magazine. But for people in their mid-to-late 50s and into their […]
In Interviews Ask Questions
By boblarson on August 5, 2019 in #jobseeker, Employment, Employment Job Creation, General, Human Resources, Job Creation, Jobs, Newsletter, Talent Acquistion
Career Report August, 2019 — Issue 234 In Interviews, Ask Enough Questions When interviewing, many job candidates don’t realize that the questions they ask are just as important as how they present themselves and the answers they give. According to an article published by CareerBuilder.com, failing to ask questions shows a lack of genuine […]
Tips for Telephone Interviews
By boblarson on July 3, 2019 in #jobseeker, #programmer, Blog, Employment, Employment Job Creation, General, Human Resources, Job Creation, Jobs, Newsletter, Talent Acquistion, Training
Career Report July 2019 – Issue 233 Tips for Telephone Interviews A telephone interview is usually short — allowing just enough time for a recruiter to form a general impression of a job candidate — so the focus is on questions that help to evaluate someone quickly. The candidate’s goal is to turn the phone […]
It’s Important to Take a Vacation
Career Report June 2019 – Issue 232 It’s Important to Take a Vacation If you’d like to take a vacation this summer but are concerned about a heavy workload or the prospect of falling behind, you should make every effort to get away from the office, even if it’s just for a short period. That’s […]
Learn the Culture of a New Employer
Career Report May 2019 – Issue 231 Learn the Culture of a New Employer Switching jobs can be exciting, but new hires must be prepared to learn the unwritten rules of a new corporate culture. According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, learning a workplace’s customs can indeed be a major challenge, and […]
Staying Fit in the Job Search
Career Report April 2019 – Issue 230 Full Feature Stories Staying Fit in the Job Search Exercise is clearly a key for handling everyday stress, but many of us are working more, trying to find a job or shifting in a new career direction — often paying less attention to staying fit. Lifestyle experts say, […]
AT WORK, IT PAYS TO BE LIKABLE
AT WORK, IT PAYS TO BE LIKABLE The time-worn adage that nice guys finish last isn’t exactly true, according to an article in USA Today. In fact, growing research shows that likable employees may have more success on the job and that likability can even trump competence. A study in the Harvard Business Review found […]
Be Alert for Signs of a Bad Boss-to-Be
By boblarson on February 6, 2019 in #jobseeker, #programmer, Blog, Employment, Employment Job Creation
Career Report February, 2019 — Issue 228 Full Feature Stories Be Alert for Signs of a Bad Boss-to-Be Many job applicants ignore warning signs about their boss-to-be. Yet recognizing the type of person you will be working for is one of the most important factors that should be considered when deciding whether to accept an […]
