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 […]
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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 […]
Stephen Covey Wonderful 2019 Principles
By boblarson on January 2, 2019 in #jobseeker, #programmer, Employment, Employment Job Creation, General, Human Resources, Job Creation, Newsletter, Talent Acquistion, Training
Career Report January, 2019 — Issue 227 Stephen Covey Wonderful 2019 Principles Author and self-help pioneer Stephen Covey left us with a wealth of ideas and resources for changing and improving behaviors. As we begin a new year and look forward to the days and months ahead, we would be wise to regularly keep in […]
TIS’ THE SEASON FOR JOB SEARCHING
By boblarson on December 7, 2018 in #jobseeker, #programmer, Blog, Employment, Employment Job Creation
Career Repot December 2018 Issue 226 TIS’ THE SEASON FOR JOB SEARCHING Many job seekers are tempted to slow down their search for a new position (or pause it altogether) during the winter holiday season. But according to an article published by Monster.com, career experts say that taking a break from your holiday job search […]
Request Your Unemployment Assistance @ Thanksgiving
By boblarson on November 16, 2018 in #jobseeker, #thanksgiving, #thanksgiving HR, Blog, Direct Hire Positions, Employment, Employment Job Creation, General, Human Resources, Job Creation, Jobs
We are so grateful that unemployment continues to diminish hitting record lows. However; during this Thanksgiving Holiday let us remember the millions of good folks who continue to be adversely affected by our unemployment numbers. Over the past decades the personal painful histories that I have witnessed, due to no job or meaningful work, continues […]
Four Must-Have Job Skills
By boblarson on November 7, 2018 in #jobseeker, Direct Hire Positions, Employment, Employment Job Creation, General, Human Resources, Job Creation, Jobs, Newsletter, Talent Acquistion
Career Repot November 2018 Issue 225 Four must-have job skills that workers should aim to possess: Clear Communications – Whatever their level, communication is key for workers to advance. “This is really the ability to clearly articulate your point of view and the ability to create a connection through communication,” said Holly Paul, U.S. recruiting […]
