Monthly Archives: January 2010
Lights, Camera, Action: The Video Interview is Here
Cisco has announced that its managers will now conduct job interviews via video. And whatever Cisco does other technology firms are sure to follow. Video interviewing is increasing in popularity among recruiters due to the opportunity to lower costs and … Continue reading
Adding Up Health and Wellbeing Benefits & Perks
A health club membership can be an attractive perk when evaluating a job offer but typically the position, job function and salary weigh heaviest in your decision. Today, a company’s health program could be the most important indication of your … Continue reading
The Pinocchio Effect
Many candidates make the mistake of believing that a little embellishment on a resume or in an interview won’t do any harm. Be forewarned. Human resource professionals are trained in how to read and profile prospective employees. You may think … Continue reading
Take A Few Lessons from The Apprentice On Toughing it Out in the Workplace
Donald Trump’s jump from the original Apprentice show to a new Celebrity Apprentice is testament to the entertainment value of the show. But the multi-millionaire is also spreading a valuable lesson through his tough love in the workplace. The reality … Continue reading
Employment Background Checks and Your Privacy
Employment background checks can feel violating and embarrassing. When a blight on my friend’s credit record showed up when applying for a summer bank teller job as a college student, she told me she felt like she had ‘deadbeat’ stamped … Continue reading
All Atwitter in the Job Market
If headhunters are now spending 70 percent of their time on social media, you should be working this job angle too. Here are a few best practices: With 45 million users across 150 industries, LinkedIn is a proven networking tool. … Continue reading
Marketing Your Personal Brand: Lessons from Tiger Woods
The latest buzz in the job market is marketing your personal brand. A job candidate no longer arrives with just a paper resume in hand. Today, she has a portfolio of online marketing tools, which may include a blog, a … Continue reading
Finding a Job in Social Media
There has been a lot of buzz about how to find a job using social media. The social media sector has itself become a major employer. This booming sector is looking to fill positions in sales and marketing, content production, … Continue reading
Short on References?
If you are new to the workforce or, for whatever reason, do not want to use your ex-boss as a reference, through some creativity and ingenuity, you can develop new references. Here are a few tips: Volunteer – Many volunteer … Continue reading
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