Looking at a job that would require relocation? Consider financial and nonfinancial factors when deciding whether it’s worth pulling up stakes When Todd Mark was offered a job in Dallas, he had to consider lots of factors to determine whether it would be worth it for him to move his family from their suburban Atlanta…
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…
A talent crisis for most workplaces is not years or even decades away, according to the latest survey from professional services firm Deloitte & Touche. It is already here. Through December and January, Deloitte surveyed 123 human resources executives at companies across the nation for insight into how their companies are dealing with retirements of…
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…
“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…
Over the years, California Job Journal has published a wealth of job-seeking advice. Several months ago, I began culling through past issues with an eye to retrieving some useful hints that might otherwise be long forgotten. The result is a three-week series of articles offering the essentials of dealing with job search, resumes and cover…
What you post on the Internet might come back to haunt you when you go looking for a job. Some employers are searching the Web to see what is out there about you. If you apply for a job at Firm Holdings in Shrewsbury, you should probably just assume that someone there is going to…
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…
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…
Its a New Year time for a makeover. When Jan. 1 rolls around its natural to start thinking about making a fresh start. The events that make up your daily routine start to feel stale and enthusiasm levels for things you once loved, or simply tolerated, begin to plummet. So you get a new hair…
