Notable Thank-You Notes Right after your interview, it’s always a good idea to write a note, but it better say much more than thank you. This is a perfect opportunity to score some additional points and improve your chances for a job offer by including some of the following: Remind them what they liked about
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Stay busy, motivated during your job search Recently I was at a party enjoying myself when someone asked a question, “So what do you do?”Once she got hold of the fact that I am a motivational speaker and consultant, she asked me this question: “How do I stay motivated while looking for a job?”Turns out
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America’s Aging Workforce Posing New Opportunities and Challenges The rapidly aging global workforce — caused mainly by the number of retirement-eligible employees continuing to work — is both a challenge and major opportunity for corporations, according to a report released today by The Conference Board. The report is based on a “managing mature workers” working
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Fast track yourself Many big organizations have “fast track” programs. When someone is selected to be a fast tracker, it usually means that the person is recognized as being a “high potential” person within the organization. With fast track/HiPo designation comes a variety of positions, often spanning the scope of the business, within a relatively
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Five Tips for Writing Your QUICKApply Cover Letter Monster’s new QUICKApply allows seekers to apply to jobs by simply hitting the QUICKApply Now button. Should you choose to use this feature instead of going through the normal apply-online process, you must use the same resume and cover letter for each application. These five tips will
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The worst way to start a resume The worst way to start a resume As I go through dozens of resumes, I’m amazed by how many people still waste the crucial top two inches of their resumes with drivel like this: Objective: A fast-paced, challenging programming position or other technical position that will utilize and
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Don’t fear headhunters in exec search Executive recruiters can serve a useful purpose in the business world. If you have never considered, or if you are currently considering outsourced recruitment for your company, here’s a look at the many benefits you can derive through this process. A human resources manager recently told me “headhunters” are
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September focuses on merits of hiring older workers The concept of the “older worker” is no longer the stereotype of an individual who is nearing retirement. Today’s older workers are vibrant, talented individuals whose years of expertise are highly valued and are being looked upon by employers as respected and knowledgeable individuals in the prime
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Andy Yergler whiled away summer days dreaming about flying through the big, blue sky. “Ever since I was 1, 2, 3 feet tall … little … I was fascinated with airplanes,” he said. “All I ever wanted to be was an airline pilot.” He was one of the lucky ones who had the skills to
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The 25 most difficult questions you’ll be asked on a job interview Being prepared is half the battle. If you are one of those executive types unhappy at your present post and embarking on a New Year’s resolution to find a new one, here’s a helping hand. The job interview is considered to be the
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Shhh — Recruiter on the Line Oh, to be among the wanted. That’s what many workers out there say when they hear friends or colleagues moaning that they don’t know what to do when a recruiter — or headhunter — calls them at work to tell them about an exciting new job. But to be
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Employers appreciate older workers Today’s employers do appreciate mature workers and hire them. Mark Haverland, director of the Iowa Department of Elder Affairs, said skilled people are scarce. “Older workers fit that need. They have good attendance and extensive knowledge.” Haverland offered an overview of older workers in Iowa issues during a “Connect with Experience”
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“Bait and Switch”: Unemployment abyss of white-collar America Barbara Ehrenreich’s 2001 peek into the travails of working-class Americans, “Nickel and Dimed,” left no doubt about the wrenching disparities that the have-nots must endure in this country. But her engaging undercover investigation into the culture of unemployed professionals, “Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the
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How to Hunt for a Headhunter The tasks of putting together and restocking top-drawer finance teams can present busy CFOs with a daunting question: How much time and effort can I put into picking talent? The answer most often must be an unhappily expressed version of “not much.” While hiring excellent subordinates is obviously the
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