The most powerful tool of any job seeker is information and knowledge. The more knowledge he has the better are his chances to acquire a successful career. But how does one get this knowledge? Only by relevant researching at every step of the process. A job seeker needs to research at various levels. Firstly, he…
It can be frustrating. You know you’re the right person for the job. You know that if you could speak directly to your potential new boss, she would understand that. Yet there are all these ‘middle men’ in the way: the recruiters. And these people, usually either recruitment consultants or in-house human resources people, are…
“Who wants to know about the best way to lose?” one of my opinionated relatives barked over New Year’s dinner. I tried not to roll my eyes as he passed the dish of macaroni and cheese. “Not everyone gets hired for a job,” I said, careful to keep a steady tone. “It’s just a way…
Deborah Halliday, assistant director of the Office of Career Services, helps Shari Hileman (CAS08) look for an internship. Its never too late to begin looking for a job, Halliday says. College seniors just returning from spring break may be getting anxious about finding a job after graduation, but recent alumni know that career opportunities can…
I write a blog called “Aging Disgracefully.” In an attempt at so-called humor, I’ve created a fictional persona to crack the jokes. She’s a 50-something woman who prefers to think of herself as a red-hot babe instead of a graying baby boomer. Did I say fictional? In reality, I have no problems with getting older….
Unless the position has changed, the work can lead to boredom, a poor performance. Here’s a new twist on “Overqualified.” Jan, a hiring manager, has an opportunity to hire a person with a master’s in business administration. He’s getting resistance from human resources because the job description says the position requires a bachelor’s degree. He…
In the hunt for a new job? You’re certainly not alone. With more than seven and a half million people looking for work, it’s tougher than ever to stand out in the crowd. But ABC7 Eyewitness News found out the words you use in your resume can mean the difference between a new job and…
Just earlier today, I read this interesting piece on the changing face of today’s barrier less digital economy (a la “World is Flat”) on CNN. The article highlights how the CV/resume has evolved over the past few years from a paper based resume to the online version, and made it easier to find you that…
Question: I was recently laid off from my most recent job as an executive assistant. I have been in this field for more than 10 years and have been applying to no avail for positions that I know I am qualified for. Should I try changing my resume? Answer: The resume is but one of…
Once, when I was studying in Russia as an undergraduate, I overheard an interview being conducted in a small café. The interviewer, an American woman presumably working for a multinational company, was interviewing a Russian man. The interview was for a bilingual position, so half the questions were asked in Russian and half were in…