Monthly Archives: July 2010
How to Effectively Manage Your Time between Work and Kids
Who says being a superparent is one easy job? It is already difficult to handle several work-related tasks. Most definitely, work becomes more daunting if kids are around. But that does not mean you can’t manage both huge responsibilities especially … Continue reading
Opportunity with an Ice Cream Truck
This great and very touching story comes from ReThinkHR written by Benjamin McCall, an HR practitioner with specializations in Business Strategy, P&L, Change Management, OD, and Learning & Development. I read an article in the Cincinnati Enquirer on Saturday about … Continue reading
What Companies Are Looking for in New Graduates
If you are a graduate and you are still unemployed despite your fervent efforts, you may want to take a look at your resume and the career path you are taking. It is either the former is poorly made, or … Continue reading
Job Interview Etiquette: Mind Your Ps and Qs
Here’s another good article that comes from The Undercover Recruiter written by Jimmy Sweeney, the president of CareerJimmy and author of the “Secret Career Document” job landing system. Manners are not only important at the dinner table (use your napkin, … Continue reading
Present Trends in Telecommuting
So what’s up with telecommuting? Surprisingly, there are many. If you are considering becoming a part of the industry or you are already at it, you may want to pay attention to the current trends. In any kind of job, … Continue reading
When the Relationship Does Not Work: How to Terminate an Employee
Great talents are assets, bad ones are liabilities. Ask any company. They don’t want the latter. If you think you and the employee are a mismatch and the latter has many work and personal issues, it is definitely time to … Continue reading
Old School Job Search Tips You Ought To Use
Another great guest post comes from The Undercover Recruiter, written by Kevin Donlin, Career Coach and Columnist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Some of the best employment advice you can get is as true today as it was back in … Continue reading
Telecommuting: Is It Worth-it?
How many people are actually telecommuting? Based on the data provided by Gartner Request, in 2008, there were around 25 percent of employees who prefer to work at home for the preceding year. Because of this current trend, many workplace … Continue reading
Career Chemistry: The Best Jobs for Six Personality Types
Todays’ guest post comes from U.S. News, written by Marty Nemko, known american career and education couch. When seeking your true love, you had better look for someone with a compatible personality. The same thing is true when choosing your … Continue reading
7 Ways to Curb Employee Absenteeism
Absenteeism is very costly. Based on a survey conducted by CCH Incorporated in 2005, the cost for every absent employee is around $660. In addition to this, more than $1 million a year was wasted by multinational corporations because of … Continue reading
7 Ways to Increase the Chances of Getting Promoted
Ask any employee. One of the foremost reasons why they are working so hard is because they want to obtain a promotion. After all, it would mean a salary increase, more benefits, and a chance of finding a much better … Continue reading
Seven Things Employers Really Want
Another great article by Karalyn Brown, Australian online careers agony aunty, who writes frequently on career issues for a major Australian newspaper and talks about job search tactics on the national broadcaster. This post comes from The Punch. What do … Continue reading
6 Non-monetary Rewards that Motivate Employees
They say that money makes the world go around. However, this may not be true all the time, especially when you are talking about motivating your employees. Based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, wages are highly important and usually one … Continue reading
7 Things You Can’t Hide in Your Resume
Today’s guest post comes from The Undercover Recruiter written by Karalyn Brown, a resume, interview and job search consultant based in Australia. OK, I’m quite prepared to be shot down in flames from all sides for writing this. Shoot me … Continue reading
How Your Colleagues Can Help You Find the Next Job
When we consider a new job, we inevitably think of contacting recruiters, trawling job boards and perhaps speaking to our network. One often overlooked channel is all around you in the office – your dear coworkers. I have come up … Continue reading
Interview Survival Kit: Free iPhone Application
Unless you have a stellar record and you are well-known in your chosen industry, you have to go through a lengthy process to get a job: 1. Create and submit a resume, 2. Take examinations, and 3. Participate on an … Continue reading
Virtual Gofers Tackle Personal To-Do Lists
This review of Virtual Personal Assistants comes from WallStreetJournal written by Alina Dizik, a freelance journalist and fiction writer. Productivity gurus have long stressed the need for virtual assistants that will do those online tasks you never seem to have … Continue reading
7 Ways to Retain Employees
As much as possible, companies should prevent employee layoff or exodus. For one, it shows unresolved issues in the organization. Second, it is costly to hire new employees since the company has to spend more funds for training. Third, it … Continue reading
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Here’s another great video we’ve found. This lively animation by RSA Animate, adapted from Dan Pink‘s talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace. Enjoy watching! Check out our … Continue reading
Of Good Workers and Singers
As important as it is to sing a good song, being able to deliver a good job trumps it every time. Some people are excellent at selling themselves, they are stars at interviewing and they describe their work ethics, abilities … Continue reading
Third one to test RSS
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Welcome to the Vitaver & Associates Blog
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How Did That Interview Really Go?
After your big interview you will undoubtedly get the question from friends and family: “so how did it go?” Sometimes you know you bombed, sometimes you know you nailed it. And then there are some times when you just don’t … Continue reading
Benjamin McCall and Employee Appreciation
Today’s article comes from PunkRockHR written by Benjamin McCall I recently read an article on Inc.com about Tony Hsieh entitled WHY I SOLD ZAPPOS. In the article, Tony mentions the board thinking that employee happiness is nice for PR but … Continue reading
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