May 21, 2013

• CAREER ALLEY | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

  The 10 Worst Jobs in IT 'Source: The Best Computer Science Schools. This is a Guest post. If you would like to submit a guest post to CareerAlley , please follow these guest post guidelines. Visit me on Facebook. Related posts: 4 Underutilized IT Staffing Tips. 25 Odd Jobs that Make Good Money. Tips to Entry-Level Jobs – How to Create a Happy Hunting Ground. MORE >>

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• JOBACLE | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

  Why it Doesn't Always Pay to Have a Five Year Plan 'How many times have you been asked ''what''s your five year plan''? Do you reply with enthusiasm, happy to explain in detail your life mapped out in intricate detail, or do you inwardly groan, and wonder why so many people are so concerned about planning way into the future instead of relishing the here and now, adapting to what the future brings? MORE >>

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• BLOGGING4JOBS | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013
  	Surviving Moore 'If you are able, please donate to my community. Visit the  Red Cross  and donate to help rebuild and support Moore, Oklahoma, my friends and community or call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit [link] to donate. didn’t sleep much last night, but I’m thankful to be alive. nearly escaped death. Hell, I watched the funnel fall from the sky. HR Lif MORE >>

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• THE UNDERCOVER RECRUITER | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

  How Mobile Recruitment Is Changing The Hiring Process [5 Ways] 'Mobile technology is huge: Between cell phones, tablets, and other devices, the U.S. now has a total of  435 million gadgets  in our homes – which means devices outnumber its citizens. Not surprisingly, more than  70%  of active job seekers use their mobile phones to look for jobs. How important is mobile for your recruitment process? MORE >>

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• FIST FULL OF TALENT | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

  RECRUIT ME LIKE YOU MEAN IT. My Recruiter is Cool – Why Wouldn’t I Trust Him? 'Editor’s Note - FOT’s Tim Sackett will be joining our friends and college student experts at MyEdu for a FOT/MyEdu “Recruit Me Like You Mean It” event at the National Association of Colleges and Employers annual conference in Orlando on June 6. Email MyEdu at jessica.groff@myedu.com if you are interested in attending. MORE >>

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• BLOGGING4JOBS | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

  Be Careful about using “Creative” Interviewing Methods 'I came across an article in Entrepreneur Magazine written by Gwen Moran, where she described 3 Unique Hiring Techniques to Find the Right Person for the Job. You often come across articles that describe these kinds of methods of finding people that are out of the “ordinary” way of interviewing. The three methods. A creative way for certain. MORE >>

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• POSITION IGNITION | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

  10 Ways to Being Focused in a Job Search 'It is so easy to get active, if not hyperactive, with your job search and just as easy to get quite dispirited by it fast. This article helps you to identify the key things you need to do to stay focused and effective on and in your job hunt. Job Search MORE >>

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• ASK A MANAGER | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

  how much can I push my coworkers to use new technology? 'A reader writes: My director (my boss’s boss) has tasked me with researching new software (project/resource management) for my team to use. She asked me specifically because I’m good with technology/systems/organization. But many people on my team are (a) not tech savvy, and (b) averse to any change at all. advice about your coworkers MORE >>

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• CAREER TREND | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013
  	Is Your Cover Letter Riddled With These 4 Mistakes? 'By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Some people meticulously write their resume but then treat their cover letter as an afterthought, resulting in a mistake-riddled, dull and underperforming document. It is important to ensure your job search tool kit is fully equipped with high-quality, well-honed marketing messages that are blunder-free. MORE >>

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• ASK A MANAGER | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

  telling an employee she can’t bring her foster kids to work every day 'A reader writes: I have an employee who is foster-parenting two troubled teens. My employee is an amazing woman in many regards, and I am overwhelmed when I think about the commitment she is making to these girls who have been tossed around in life. Using the office for childcare—no matter the age of the children—is not “how we do things” here. MORE >>

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• Tenacity For Your Personal Brand [4 Lessons] THE UNDERCOVER RECRUITER | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• Brides: Have You Heard About Storymix? MS. CAREER GIRL | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• GROWTH CAN BE UGLY: LinkedIn Clarifies that Working Girls Aren't Welcome. HR CAPITALIST | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• When You Could Have Avoided it: The Worst Kind of Failure BLOGGING4JOBS | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• Webinar Today! How Smart Managers Position Themselves as Career Agents FIST FULL OF TALENT | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• getting paid in pizza, asking for a raise via email, and more ASK A MANAGER | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• 7 Things Successful Executive Job Seekers Do – Part 2 CAREER ROCKETEER | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• how can our church keep visitors from distracting our office staff? ASK A MANAGER | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• Lesson Two From an Employee Engagement Speaker: Some Things Should Never be Radical! DAVID ZINGER | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• Newman! Dealing with Difficult People CAREERS DONE WRITE | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• 3 Reasons Why You Should Complete Your LinkedIn Profile Now CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• Three Signs That You Are on the Job Search Ferris Wheel CAREERS DONE WRITE | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• How To Handle Illegal Interview Questions CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• 15 Tips For Sprucing Up Your Resume In 30 Minutes Or Less CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• Have A Career Question? Get It Answered! CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• Why Face-To-Face Networking Is Beneficial For Job Search CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• How Studying Abroad Can Fast-Track Your Career CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• 4 Must-Have Documents For Your Executive Job Search CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• How To Use Word Of Mouth To Boost Your Job Search CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• 10 Ways To Make Sure You Won’t Get The Job CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

• Poll: When Do You Take Your Vacation? CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

May 20, 2013

• CAREER ALLEY | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013
  	6 Unbeatable Video Interview Tips 'Many successful companies are finding that outsourcing projects and positions outside the local office to a remote office is more ideal in cutting back and saving on expenses. With this increase, companies have used the technology of video interviews to scan through the ideal candidate for the position. Keep Professional. Be Well Prepared. MORE >>

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• REDSTARRESUME | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013
  	Advice For Making A Career Change 'If you wake up in the morning dreading going to work every day, feel like your job is sucking the life out of you or feel the work you do is not worth the pay you’re getting, it may be time to consider a career change. Follow these helpful tips when considering a career change. Take your time: Changing careers generally doesn’t happen overnight. MORE >>

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• EXECUTIVE CAREER BRAND | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

  Best Kept Secret to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile 'Executive recruiters and hiring decision makers at your target companies search LinkedIn using relevant keywords to locate good-fit candidates. The professional headline and summary section are two prime examples. But there’s another powerful, and often overlooked, above-the-fold spot to add in a keyword phrase. Your LinkedIn profile URL. MORE >>

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• FIST FULL OF TALENT | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

  The Simple Test All Managers Must Pass Before Being Allowed To Make A Hire 'Generally speaking I lean towards the more liberal side when it comes to involving employees in critical decisions facing their organization.  After all, we hire adults (for the most part) and adults are capable of handling the truth and making tough decisions.  ”  Speaking from experience, this is the hardest point on the test to pass.  MORE >>

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• JOBACLE | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013
  	Never Offer to Fix Your Supervisor's Car 'Although you may want to offer your services as often as you can in order to make management happy, there are certain things outside of the office you shouldn''t engage in. You can be friendly to your coworkers, but there are several aspects of interpersonal relationships you should stay away from. MORE >>

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• MS. CAREER GIRL | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

  Meet Sara Sutton Fell, Founder of FlexJobs.com 'N ame: Sara Sutton Fell. Age: 39. Location: Boulder, Colorado. Where did you go to college and what did you study? UC Berkeley, an interdisciplinary major for “Society, Technology, and the Environment”. Tell us about your first job after college. Was it what you expected? One that changed my life for the better in many ways. Real Career Girls Wor MORE >>

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• BLOGGING4JOBS | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

  8 Low Cost Ways to Elevate Your Brand and Increase Job Visibility 'According to many experts, employer branding is not what HR or your leadership think it is; it’s what your employees and job seekers say it is. Their perception is your reality. What we do in employment branding is develop and share messages intended to influence or change perceptions. budget. ABSOLUTELY FREE TACTICS FOR HR MARKETERS. Answers. MORE >>

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• WORKARROW | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

  4 Productivity Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making 'There are a lot of people talking about what you ought to do to be more productive, or which fancy tools and apps you should use to get more things done. However, there aren’t as many people talking about what you shouldn’t do to try and be more productive, or which activities will make you [.]. Productivity Tips MORE >>

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• BLOGGING4JOBS | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013
  	Three Ways to Leverage Your Internal Brand 'Top companies are harnessing the power of an organization’s culture to build a strong brand and leveraging their employees to deliver their brand promise to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Are your employees “living your brand?” Do they believe in your product and services? Here are a few tips: Alignment. Buy-in. Photo Credit. MORE >>

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• PROFESSIONAL RESUME SERVICES | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013
  	New Grads: Temping to Become Something More 'The plan used to be that if you did not know what you wanted to do after graduating from college, then you could temp for awhile. You could try on different jobs and figure out what you liked without making a commitment. It could take you a few weeks or a few months, and all the while you would be earning some money. MORE >>

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• my boss is blocking access to the bathroom, disclosing depression, and more ASK A MANAGER | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• How to Recruit Tech Talent [For Non-Tech People] THE UNDERCOVER RECRUITER | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• how to ruin your professional reputation ASK A MANAGER | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• How To Conduct Effective Meetings at Work PERSONAL EXCELLENCE BLOG | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• my new coworker is questioning and redoing my work ASK A MANAGER | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• Seminar: How to make your 20s count BRAZEN CAREERIST | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• Career Service Advisors: Followers or Thought Leaders? CAREER ROCKETEER | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• I don’t want to cover the front desk anymore ASK A MANAGER | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• Waggle: 39 Ways to Improve Organizations, Work, and Engagement (Coming May 29th) DAVID ZINGER | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• Five Things You Need to Know This Week… FIST FULL OF TALENT | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• PHOTO: Keep It All In Perspective This Week. HR CAPITALIST | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• 3 LinkedIn Tips For Career Changers CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• How To Explain A Low GPA In An Interview CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• 3 Ways To Ease The Monotony Of Resume Writing CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• Why Networking Offline Is Still Crucial For Executives CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• Top 5 Career Assessments To Direct Your Career Change CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• Top 5 Barriers To Job Or Contact Referrals In A Job Search CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• Your Parents’ Career Path Vs. Yours: How Things Have Changed CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• How To Adopt Winning Habits CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

• Should I Refer Job Applicants From My Social Networks? CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013

May 19, 2013

• THE RECRUITER'S LOUNGE | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013
  	How To Recruit with Twitter Trends 'Twitter is a website that I cannot geek without. am on it waaaaay more than I should be but if loving Twitter is wrong, I don’t wanna be right. Hmmm… did I just date myself by quoting that song lyric?) Well, hmm… where was I? Oh yeah! Twitter. One thing I like about Twitter [.]. Social Media Recruiting MORE >>

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• CAREER TREND | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013

  How to Compare & Select a Resume Service to Ensure a High-Value Investment 'By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Today’s post is blatantly self promotional; at the same time, I am aspiring to provide value in identifying critical traits, experiences and qualifications you should look for when setting about to hire a resume writer. MORE >>

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• THE UNDERCOVER RECRUITER | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013
  	Interview Etiquette: A Guide [INFOGRAPHIC] 'Our friends at Life Hack have created this great guide to interview etiquette – make sure you follow their steps! Pre-Interview: Research the company, make sure you’re on time and turn your phone OFF! During: Make sure you are welcoming, smiling and have a firm handshake. RELATED: How to Best Prepare for Your Job Interview. MORE >>

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• SKLOVER WORKING WISDOM | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013
  	Sklover’s Thought for the Work Week '“The belief that you can have a meaningful career is the first step to finding one.” ” - Sean Aiken. I was just tired of seeking what people called ‘success.’ I’m now seeking significance,” is how a client explained to me the decision she made to pursue her interests, her passions, her dreams and to help “repair” her world. MORE >>

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• BLOGGING4JOBS | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013

  Summer Jobs: 3 Tips For Hiring The Best Workers 'As the weather heats up, it’s time to start thinking about finding the right people for your company’s summer jobs. Summer workers are a good way to assist your regular employees at a time when more temporary labor is available in the workforce. So how do you beat out the seasonal hiring competition and nab the best people? Share in the comments! MORE >>

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• ASK A MANAGER | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013

  praying in interviews, retaliation for asking for a raise, and more 'It’s mini answer Monday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Praying at interviews … and a law firm with a resident chaplain. walked into an interview for a paralegal position at a law firm, and on the receptionist’s desk was the Ten Commandments. No big deal, right? What happened here? MORE >>

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• WATER COOLER WISDOM | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013

  Should You Relocate for a Job? 'In a job market that still leaves something to be desired, the. question on many professionals’ minds is, “should I relocate?”    Whether. your current organization offers you a transfer that sounds too good to. is an issue that must be taken seriously – especially if you have a. family that will be uprooted with you. want to go?  MORE >>

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• PERSONAL EXCELLENCE BLOG | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013

  Ask Celes – How Do You Manage Between Your Goals and Being with Your Partner in a Relationship? 'Dear Celes, I have been with my partner for ten years now. know I have made lots of sacrifices to be with him and I don’t regret my decisions. However, recently I’m worrying if I am giving up aspects of myself and shaping myself to be with him, without realizing it. don’t want to lose sight of my dreams. hours!). Our solution? MORE >>

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• CAREER COPILOT | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013

  How to Prepare For and Pass Psychometric Tests 'Psychometric tests are a way that many companies use to profile candidates and find the most suitable talent for the job role. Psychometric tests are a recruitment aid, and an important one at that. While they are by no means completely accurate, they do offer valuable insight into one’s personal qualities, thinking ability, and attitudes [.]. MORE >>

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• CAREERS DONE WRITE | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013

  Deciding on a Career as a Prosecutor, beyond a Reasonable Doubt 'This month blogs, news reports, and cable talk shows are full of courtroom drama. Several of these high-profile cases provide us with better entertainment that any reality show could. The Jodi Arias murder trial, O.J. Simpson’s hearing, and the sentencing of Kermit Gosnell are examples of court room dramas that have captivated the nation. MORE >>

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• 7 Phrases To Delete From Your LinkedIn Profile CAREER REALISM | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013

• How To Match Your Skills To The Job With Your Resume CAREER REALISM | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013

• #1 Interview Question You Must Answer Correctly CAREER REALISM | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013

• Is A Career In Public Service Law Right For You? CAREER REALISM | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013

• Every Generation Struggles With Social Media CAREER REALISM | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013

• 5 Tips For A Safe Online Job Search CAREER REALISM | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013

• How To Dress For Success At Work CAREER REALISM | SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013

May 18, 2013

• CAREER ALLEY | SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013

  College Grad’s Guide to Dressing for an Interview 'When you are a young college grad who is just out of school, Australia can suddenly seem like a fairly unwelcoming place. It always feels like there are fewer jobs than there are applicants, and if you have mostly worked for your family or in part-time jobs, the prospect of an interview can be a little terrifying. Choose a suit with good lines. MORE >>

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• ASK A MANAGER | SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013

  salary when you don’t know what the job is, illegal interview questions, and more 'It’s short answer Sunday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Being asked about salary when you don’t even know what the job is. have a question about networking and salary. have a great networking contact who is in management at a company I want to work for. Thoughts? ” Which is true. MORE >>

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• CAREER ALLEY | SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013

  Centuries of Contribution: Social Service Careers in the Field of Criminal Justice 'The very first evidence of social service work in the criminal justice system was in 1817 when Elizabeth Fry took on the challenge of prison reform in Britain. The profession was officially recognized almost 100 years later as a result of ongoing philanthropy and changing social mores. Professional Challenges, Personal Rewards. Social Workers. MORE >>

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• THE UNDERCOVER RECRUITER | SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013
  	The Many Jobs of Your Personal Brand [INFOGRAPHIC] 'Our friends at Behooved have come up with this useful infographic about how personal brand does a lot of jobs around the house, including: Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Social Media Manager. Publicist. Sales. Assistant. Intern. See what you think below! RELATED:   How to Build Your Personal Brand. MORE >>

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• FIST FULL OF TALENT | SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013

  Larry King – HR Director 'As I have the coveted weekend slot this week at FOT I feel empowered to try something a little different. An homage if you will to the not yet late, but still great Larry King – legendary broadcaster and talk show host and for about two decades, ‘columnist’ at the USA Today. Larry liked CAPS). WHAT IS ALL THE FUSS OVER ‘ SOURCE OF HIRE?’ MORE >>

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• CAREER REALISM | SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013

  Do Recruiters And Hiring Managers Read Cover Letters? 'Do you really need  cover letters ? The answer is, “Yes!” You might also let the recruiter or hiring company know what soft skills you bring to the table: teamwork, leadership, a get-it-done attitude, efficiency, organization, a concern for the bottom line. You know your own strengths. appeared first on CAREEREALISM. career Cover Letter MORE >>

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• CAREER REALISM | SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013

  7 Effective Job Search Strategies For Executive Career Transitions 'Has it been more than 10 years since you launched an executive job search campaign ? If you are among the few fortunate executives who have enjoyed a long, consistent career with the same company, an unexpected thrust in unemployment or career transition can really turn your world upside down. For example: “Hi, my name is Carl Brown. MORE >>

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• CAREER REALISM | SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013
  	The New Top 5 Resume Writing Rules 'In today’s market, what used to work just doesn’t work anymore. The resume writing rules have dramatically changed. Several years ago, when unemployment was 5% and LinkedIn and other tools weren’t prevalent, you could get interviews with an older style resume. Today, you must follow these five rules: 1. Resume career MORE >>

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• CAREER REALISM | SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013
  	2 Important Myths About Passion 'If you Google “find your passion ” you will get 39,000,000 hits. Go to the self-help section of any bookstore and you will see 50 or more volumes on finding your passion, following your passion, and living your passion. Every other Twitter bio or LinkedIn bio has a reference to “passionate about.” Passion, as they say, is the new black. Or not. MORE >>

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• CAREER REALISM | SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013

  How To Use Weird Interview Questions To Your Advantage 'Some time ago, I was interviewed by the website MainStreet.com for a story about weird interview questions. Subsequently, they invited me to come to their offices to record some of my answers. As I explained, my favorite question is, “In what direction would you run if there was a fire at work?” ll give them a pass; they are following the book. MORE >>

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May 17, 2013

• JOBACLE | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013
  	How to Use Facebook to Land a Job Interview 'These days, employers and recruiters are using every means available to help make their hiring decisions -- which includes looking through resumes, of course, but also checking out social media sites. Of course, if your Facebook page is plastered with drunk, slovenly photos or crass content, you''re probably not going to get that interview! MORE >>

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• FIST FULL OF TALENT | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

  What HR Needs To Know About Retirement 'My parents are breathing down the neck of retirement.  They’ve gotten to that age when everyone they run into, family, friends, co-workers, etc. all ask that one question: “So, when are you retiring?!”  ”  They both are around that age, mid to late 60′s, when we start to expect that people will retire.  years.” MORE >>

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• CAREER ALLEY | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013
  	10 Snack-size Cover Letter Writing Tips 'Cover letter writing may seem like a necessary evil when you are looking for work, but it is no less important than preparing your resume. Taking the time to craft your cover letter well will increase your chances of getting that all-important interview – and a job offer. Use a business letter format. Address it to a specific person. MORE >>

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• CAREER ROCKETEER | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013
  	How to Choose Which Company is Right for You 'It is great to have a job offer to consider, but what if you are in a position to keep your options open? You do not want to join the ranks of unhappy professionals who accept a job in haste, only to realize after the honeymoon that they’d made a terrible mistake. bad match [.]. Job Search SEO1 MORE >>

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• ASK A MANAGER | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

  ask the readers: I think my boss stole my company iPad 'I’m throwing this very interesting scenario out to readers to weigh in on. reader writes: Several people in our department, including me, have company-issued tablets and laptops. On Tuesday, I went to a coworker’s office to talk for maybe 20 minutes, and when I came back, my tablet was gone from my desk. It did not. MORE >>

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• THE UNDERCOVER RECRUITER | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013
  	Where Do Recruiters Go To Find Talent? 'If you want to get found by recruiters then you need to understand how they think! Bullhorn Reach released their 2013 North American Social Recruiting Activity Report  and this information should help you understand how to improve your job search: Who Is Bullhorn Reach? LinkedIn IS Where You Need to Be. By: Mario Sundar. Information Technology. MORE >>

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• TIM'S STRATEGY | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

  Walking Away From A Job: The Scariest And Best Thing You Will Ever Do 'This is a guest post by Sharon Hamersley. At some point in our work lives, we all feel trapped and beaten down. Sometimes this is temporary and the situation resolves itself – new boss, transfer to different office, re-alignment of job duties. But, what happens when this becomes the norm? The next day, he turned in his resignation. Perhaps. MORE >>

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• HR CAPITALIST | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

  CAPITALIST WEBINAR: Teach Your Managers to Be Career Agents For Your Employees. 'Authoritarian managers? Sure, they get things done. They get results. But as they grind away for results from a position of power, there''s a dirty little secret. At some point, the talent that works for them is going to walk away. For a better, or even lateral, job. For hope that there''s something better out there. Powerful. Do you buy it? . MORE >>

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• MILDRED TALABI | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013
  	What’s in a name….that which we put on a CV? 'Okay so Shakespeare may not be too proud of the play on words for the headline, but I’m sure he’ll approve of my premise – does the name at the top of your CV make a difference to your employment prospects? Recently I was contacted by a jobseeker whose personal dilemma inspired this post. Confusing? ” . MORE >>

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• BLOGGING4JOBS | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013
  	5 Top Blogs of the Week 'Top 5 Workplace Blogs of the Week for May 12th – May 17th. Not on the list? Do you think you have what it takes? If so, email me! blake@xceptionalhr.com.  Are you wanting to expand your skill in blogging?  We’re accepting new bloggers! Find out why!    Read More. Read more. Rude Candidates are Annoying. Should we be rude back? MORE >>

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• calling back job applicants, looking like a suck-up, asking to be laid off, and more ASK A MANAGER | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

• Interviewing Candidates for Customer Service Jobs BLOGGING4JOBS | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

• drowning, sleeping, hot Dr. Pepper, and other items of interest ASK A MANAGER | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

• Friday Factoid #32: Priority but no Strategy DAVID ZINGER | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

• 7 Tips To Embrace Your Career ADD CAREER REALISM | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

• Creating A Personal Branding Statement For An IT Resume CAREER REALISM | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

• How To Use The Law Of Attraction In Your Job Search CAREER REALISM | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

• How To Tell If It’s A Dead-End Job CAREER REALISM | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

• 4 Ways To Choose A Degree Program CAREER REALISM | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

• Are You Well Connected On LinkedIn? CAREER REALISM | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

• You Only Have 3 Seconds To Get The Job Offer? Yikes! CAREER REALISM | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

• Job Seekers Are Remembered For Their Passion CAREER REALISM | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

• Defining The ‘Renaissance Personality’ CAREER REALISM | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013

May 16, 2013

• MS. CAREER GIRL | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013
  	30 is NOT the new 20. Stop lying to yourself. 'A few months ago, my friend and former professor  Mark Lacker said I HAD to read Dr. Meg Jay’s book “ The Defining Decade.” ” I’m so glad I did. My/our generation (Gen Y) has been fed a lot of crap from the media and from parents who wish they did things differently when they were young. They got busy. They try. MORE >>

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• GREEN CAREER CENTRAL | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

  Find the Green Career Direction That Is Unique to You! '" Choose a target green career that is based on the best blend of your existing strengths and your current passions that are leading your forward." - Carol McClelland, PhD.  . When clients begin working with me to identify their Green Career Focus, they are often in the midst of quite a tug of war. Going from one to the other and back again. . MORE >>

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• JOBACLE | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013
  	Bored at Work? Do This! 'There are times when there is not enough work to fill the 9-5 work day. This can be a welcome break if the usual is to bogged down under more than you can handle, but if it regularly occurs, it can get very boring. If you find yourself in this situation and are regularly bored at work, do this: Ask for more work. Training. Volunteer to help. MORE >>

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• THE RECRUITER'S LOUNGE | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

  How To Find Programmers Worth Recruiting 'I was approached recently with an interesting question. Jim,” they said, “I need to find some open source programmers, game developers actually, but I only have time to recruit the very best.” Umm… un huh,” I replied. How can I find a programmer that is worth recruiting,” he asked and when on to say, “especially [.]. MORE >>

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• CAREER ALLEY | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

  Following Your Dreams: From Community College to Interior Design School 'Community college is a great starting point for many high school graduates who don’t have a clear idea about what their next step should be. Community college can serve as a segue for high school grads who need an environment that offers smaller classes and academic intimacy. What is Interior Design, Really? Project management (e.g. MORE >>

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• THE RECRUITER'S LOUNGE | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

  Are you recruiting on Google Plus? 'Google Bets Analytics Will Boost Google+ Fortunes (via slashdot) You can’t fault Google for lack of ambition. Social Media Recruiting MORE >>

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• BRAZEN CAREERIST | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013
  	Put yourself in uncomfortable situations 'One of the biggest changes in the workforce in the new millennium is that we have to be information synthesizers instead of information producers.  All information is available online.  So we can’t add value by memorizing it.  We have to add value by reframing it. call this synthesizing. Shell has a prominent facility in Amsterdam. MORE >>

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• FIST FULL OF TALENT | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

  Rude Candidates are Annoying. But, Maybe I Should Be Nicer to Them 'Something has been bugging me and I feel I need to confess.  It happened many years ago and I frequently think about it.  But, not until recently have I started looking at myself and thinking I should have done something differently. Let me explain.  These people were the cat’s meow (do people still say that?  I bet Laurie Ruettimann does).  MORE >>

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• ASK A MANAGER | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

  fast answer Friday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions 'It’s fast answer Friday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. blew up at my coworker; which of us was out of line? work for a fairly large defense contracting company, and it’s my first job out of college. got over-agitated and cursed at him, and he fired back, saying that I was being a jerk. MORE >>

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• TIM'S STRATEGY | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013
  	How Random Acts Of Kindness Can Change Your Life And Career 'This is a guest post by Mark Lynch. m talking about the act of “Paying it Forward”. Acts of kindness and giving really do make you feel happier and in control. In a world full of stress, deadlines and competitiveness, you can make a difference in others’ lives and actually attract more positive energy into your life. MORE >>

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• should job applicants ask for references from their prospective managers? ASK A MANAGER | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• 6 Reasons Why Work Is Making You Sick (And How to Fix It) BLOGGING4JOBS | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• How to Innovate in Recruitment THE UNDERCOVER RECRUITER | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• 3 Things You Must Say At Every Job Interview JOBMOB | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• Money Makeover Series: Future Financial Leader MS. CAREER GIRL | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• The Spoken Word In Decline: Mobile Communications BLOGGING4JOBS | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• I’ve Got a Dating Website for YOU! (And just about everyone else) MS. CAREER GIRL | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• What to Do When Your Manager Has No Performance Standards CAREER ROCKETEER | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• How To Be a Top Public Speaker (PLUS Win a 1-Hour Coaching Session with Ben Worth $200 USD!!) PERSONAL EXCELLENCE BLOG | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• Paul Hebert asks Do Monetary Rewards Create Psychopaths? FIST FULL OF TALENT | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• my job offer was pulled after I failed a drug test — that they’d earlier said I passed ASK A MANAGER | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• Why Are Accounting Jobs In Demand? JOBACLE | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• Are Temp Agencies for Me? RESUME BEAR | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• 5 Fun Ways To Nurture Your Network CAREER REALISM | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• Need A Break? 3 Great Summer Vacation Ideas CAREER REALISM | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• Why Long-Term Employment On A Resume Can Hurt You CAREER REALISM | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• If You’re Not Happy At Work, You’re Not Powerless CAREER REALISM | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• 5 Signs It’s Time For Career Change CAREER REALISM | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• Your Online Branding Strategy When Applying To Grad School CAREER REALISM | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• 8 Golden Rules To Getting A Job In A Bad Economy CAREER REALISM | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• Why Your Will Is As Important As Your Career CAREER REALISM | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• How Do I Respond To Being Called A ‘Failure’? CAREER REALISM | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

• Career Path: What Does A Respiratory Therapist Do? CAREER REALISM | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013

May 15, 2013

• CAREER ALLEY | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

  4 Things to Know While Contacting Employment Agencies 'Are you looking for job right now? Perhaps, you are already employed but want to find new opportunities? But whichever of these statements is true for you, the thing is, finding breaks could be difficult these days. But you need not worry because there are ways to increase your chances of getting a new job. Do they offer lots of job opportunities? MORE >>

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• SKLOVER WORKING WISDOM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

  “Garden Leave’s Little Secret: It is Not Very Enforceable” 'Here’s 18 Smart Steps to Guide You. Complexity (at work) has opened a great divide between. those who have mastered its requirements and those who haven’t.” . -  Brink Lindsey, in his recent. book, “Human Capitalism”. ACTUAL “CASE HISTORIES ”: Carolyn contacted us when she was about to move from one employer to another. Here’s the analysis: . MORE >>

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• CAREER ROCKETEER | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013
  	LinkedIn Is Not Facebook! 'LinkedIn is an outstanding professional networking tool, and invaluable as a job search tool. It’s the best place to find, and be found by prospective employers. Recruiters, HR departments, and hiring managers use LinkedIn extensively to find people that might fit particular roles. Social Media SEO1 MORE >>

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• HR CAPITALIST | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

  RULE #1 For the New World HR Pro: You Gotta Ask. 'I''m on record as saying that HR pros can learn a lot from Sales Pro s. At the top of the list is learning to negotiate. Of all the negotiation skills available, the most valuable one is the first-strike position, or more to the point, simply asking for what you want. Her brother  played rugby for the English rugby team and went to Oxford. Haggle. MORE >>

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• THE UNDERCOVER RECRUITER | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013
  	Recruitment: Is Age Really a Problem? 'As I write this blog, I am days away from my 3*th birthday (I am NOT going to reveal my age obviously, but let’s just say, I am staring 40 down the barrel!) and yet most days, I genuinely don’t feel any different to how I did when I was 28, bar a few more grey hairs and laughter lines….! Recruitment – not terribly PC are we? Over to you. MORE >>

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• ASK A MANAGER | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

  if you’re a recent grad, you’re probably making these mistakes in your job search 'It can be intimidating to be a new grad just entering the post-college job market for the first time. While most grads mastered the world of classes quite well after 16+ years of them, the norms and conventions of the work world – and of job-searching, in particular – are often foreign. Over at U.S. you can read it here. new grads MORE >>

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• TIM'S STRATEGY | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013
  	Great Resumes Include The “How”. Does Yours? 'This is a guest post by Robin Schlinger. Resumes need to show how you add value to an employer – so you are the person they want for the job. This is a 2-fold process – first that you meet the job requirements (this can be by having done the job duties) and secondly on how you contributed (accomplishments) while doing the job duties. MORE >>

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• FIST FULL OF TALENT | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

  Employees Don’t Trust You Until You’re Willing to Lose Them (WEBINAR) 'Let’s start out with a general premise:  everyone hates the performance review. Why do they hate it? Opinions vary, but there’s just too much junk that’s a part of it. Too much noise. If you want it to matter, you’re going to have to strip it down. Now let me give you an opinion. Don’t tell HR or my boss I said that. MORE >>

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• BLOGGING4JOBS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

  Being a Benevolent Dictator Has a Nasty Reputation! 'For part three of this eight part series, visit Should Collaboration in the Workplace Be Required? on Blogging4Jobs.  . It has always seemed strange to me… the things we admire in men, KINDNESS and GENEROSITY, OPENESS, HONESTY, UNDERSTANDING and FEELING, are the concomitants of failure in our system. Let’s cut through the malarkey shall we?  MORE >>

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• ASK A MANAGER | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

  terse answer Thursday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions 'It’s terse answer Thursday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. How can I best manage sick leave for my growing business? run a small Florida-based business (around 35 employees). Our company is growing and as the company grows, so do the HR problems. Sure, you can do that. Do I say something? ” 5. MORE >>

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• The Written Word in Decline: Social Communication BLOGGING4JOBS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

• Where Should You Distribute Your Executive Resume? PROFESSIONAL RESUME SERVICES | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

• Steve Boese asks What if there was a Yelp for HR Software? FIST FULL OF TALENT | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

• Flawed Barrels 2: Indifference WORKENGAGEMENT | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

• Be Productive First Thing in the Morning WATER COOLER WISDOM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

• Do Employers Truly Still Read Cover Letters? RESUME BEAR | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

• should I take a pay cut to pay for much-needed software for my team? ASK A MANAGER | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

• Ask MCG: What to do when you have a co-worker with disgusting habits MS. CAREER GIRL | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

• asking to telework when you have your period ASK A MANAGER | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

• Common Social Media Errors To Avoid CAREER REALISM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

• Using Quantifiable Evidence Throughout Your Resume REDSTARRESUME | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

• 5 Reasons Why Every Professional Should Have A Personal Website CAREER REALISM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

• Networking Nuisance: Best Way To Avoid Being Annoying CAREER REALISM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

• Mentoring Vs. Managing: Does It Have To Be One Or The Other? CAREER REALISM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

• 5 Careers That Require Scrub Uniforms CAREER REALISM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

• When It Comes To Networking, Don’t Be A Jack CAREER REALISM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

May 14, 2013

• BLOGGING4JOBS | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

  5 Employee Twitter Bio Disclaimers You Should Add Today 'If you are on Twitter, you know I am a fan. At At a dinner with HR friends earlier this year, someone told me I am one of the most transparent people on Twitter. guess that’s true. wish everyone was like that all the time. It would make life so much more simple and refreshing. There would also be a lot of over sharing. My tweets are my own. MORE >>

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• POSITION IGNITION | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013
  	How to Conduct Yourself in Meetings 'How confident are you in meeting situations? Could you get more out of them and could you be presenting yourself more effectively? Here we have put together some thoughts on how to conduct yourself in meetings and get the most out of them. As an attendee, you may be there because of your position and your status. At Work Issues MORE >>

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• BLOGGING4JOBS | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013
  	The Importance of the Meet and Greet 'New employee orientations in some businesses have become a thing of the past. What if i told you that the most important thing an employee can learn at your organization doesn’t have to do with benefits, policies, or the time clock system? The most important thing an employee needs to learn on their first day is the people. Photo Credit. MORE >>

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• FIST FULL OF TALENT | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

  Spring Cleaning…in a Sourcer’s World 'I’ve been on a huge spring cleaning binge as of late.  Reorganizing, removing…just really getting everything in its place.  Not an easy task and I’ve been attending to it in bits.  Last week, it was my desk, the week before it was a closet, the week before that…something else. am a self-confessed digital hoarder.  MORE >>

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• BLOGGING4JOBS | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013
  	3 Ways To Make Your Résumé Stand Out From the Crowd 'An ocean of paper. They come without ceasing. Daily, they arrive to pile up in someone’s “To Do” basket. Ivory-colored pages of expensive, heavy stock share the same basket with copy paper ones. An occasional bright pink page incongruously blasts its color past the old-fashioned versions. How to distinguish yourself on paper. Do it. MORE >>

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• CAREER KEY | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

  Occupational Health Concerns: Realistic Work Safety Career Advice 'Do you have occupational health or work safety concerns? Do you work in an unsafe workplace and wonder what to do about it? For this last post in our occupational health series , I’ll wear my employment lawyer* and career development facilitator hats. Let’s look at your options with a realistic, practical eye. What do you do? Give up? MORE >>

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• THE UNDERCOVER RECRUITER | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

  Is Recruitment Stuck With Old School Thinking? My second source of inspiration for this blog was a discussion with Andy Headworth of Sirona Consulting. Andy consults on the use of social media in the recruitment industry and advises how it can be a great source for finding candidates, building reputation and brand, interacting with clients and numerous other positive outcomes. By: T.U.I.M. MORE >>

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• HR CAPITALIST | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

  ASK THE CAPITALIST: How Long Should Hiring Managers Have To Give Feedback on Candidates? 'Hi KD - . What''s a best practice related to how long a hiring manager should have to give you feedback post-submittal or post-interview on a candidate you''ve provided to them? Signed - Ignored in Texas. --. Ah yes - hurry up recruiters! Give us candidates! Feed us!! . Then once we have them, we''ll be sure to.um. Should it be that tough? MORE >>

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• ASK A MANAGER | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

  how can I get a client to pay me on time? 'A reader writes: My boss and I offer English tutoring services to international students who are learning English as a second language at school. Can you please advise me on how to get my new customer (well, I am not sure if she is considered new-new, as I have been working with her for the past 1.5 months already) to pay us on time? work habits MORE >>

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• BLOGGING4JOBS | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013
  	Has Routine Become an Anchor? 'A Change Will Do You Good. My life and work have changed over the last few years – mostly because I have learned to balance life and work – not an easy task. I have rested,  actually  taken vacations. And I have found value in that rest and what I call moments in the quiet. To wake to the light of the sun, instead of at  O-dark Thirty.  MORE >>

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• wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions ASK A MANAGER | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• Millennials: Cut the Entitlement, Be Humble TIM'S STRATEGY | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• 5 Ways To Attract Headhunters CAREER SOLVERS | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• 7 Things Successful Executive Job Seekers Do – Part 1 CAREER ROCKETEER | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• Laurie Ruettimann ecourages you to Be Bold, Confident and Unapologetic [Video] FIST FULL OF TALENT | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• my dad is pushing me to handle a firing differently than I want to ASK A MANAGER | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• Lesson One from David Zinger Employee Engagement Speaker DAVID ZINGER | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• my manager wants me to take more responsibility for my mistakes ASK A MANAGER | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• Three Sisters, Three Different Styles MS. CAREER GIRL | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• 20 Must Read Career Blogs for the Young Job Seeker ResumeBear makes the List RESUME BEAR | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• Why Completing A Job Application Isn’t A Waste Of Time CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• Who You Should Ask For Informational Interviews CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• 4 Keys To Help Career Seekers Keep Seeking CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• How Long Should Your Resume Be? CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• Personal Branding Advice From Jerry Maguire CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• Your Job Search: 5 Tips For A Professional E-mail Address CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• Position Yourself For A Promotion CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• Job Search: How To Write Accomplishment Stories CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• How To Get An Employer’s Attention In 20 Seconds CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• Finding The Right Career Path In Advertising For You CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

• Are Your Professional Relationships Powerful Or Painful? CAREER REALISM | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

May 13, 2013

• CAREER ROCKETEER | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013
  	Picture This: Using Pictures on Your Resume 'The use of pictures in a job search is an ongoing debate on career service blogs and LinkedIn groups I follow and there is no shortage of opinions on this topic so I think I’ll chime in today with my thoughts. The proverb “Confucius say picture is worth a thousand words” is really “Use a [.]. Resumes Perry Newman SEO1 MORE >>

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• EXECUTIVE CAREER BRAND | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013
  	Martin Yate’s New Strategies for First-Time Job Seekers 'The eighth in Martin Yate’s Knock Em Dead series, Secrets & Strategies For First-Time Job Seekers focuses on job seekers entering the market for the first time. He begins the book with “some little known facts about the world you face”: You are at the beginning of what will likely be a fifty-year career. MORE >>

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• HIRING TECHNICAL PEOPLE | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

  Hiring for Your Team, One Day Workshop in Sweden 'I will be at Let’s Tes t the week of May 20. am offering a version of my new hiring workshop, Hiring For Your Team: Culture Trumps (Technical) Skills. If you will be at Let’s Test and you have not yet decided which tutorial to take, I invite you to take mine. just finished it and sent it off to Henrik for copying. MORE >>

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• BRAZEN CAREERIST | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013
  	How to know if you’re in a good job 'One of the things I had to do as an adult was learn to see what makes a good job. Some people intuitively know how to find a job that feels good. Most of us spend the first half of our lives trying to learn what feels right and the second half of our lives trying to get it. Maybe this post can speed up that process for some of you. She was driving. MORE >>

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• THE UNDERCOVER RECRUITER | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013
  	How to Get Your Dream Job [6 Solid Tips] 'With so many people applying for the same job these days, you really have to stand out from the crowd to have a chance of getting that dream job. Understanding how to shine above your competition is essential to getting the job. So, let’s have a look at a number of ways you can achieve this: Resume. Cover Letter. By: Eric Cuthbert. Portfolio. MORE >>

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• FIST FULL OF TALENT | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

  What Sustains You? 'We see the word sustainability a lot today.  Mostly focused on environmental issues but I’m seeing it more and more being played out as a “human” issue – meaning what we do to “sustain” ourselves. But I think we can confuse sustainability with the idea of “static.”. Change will happen.  We can change and still be sustainable. You can’t.  This…. MORE >>

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• PERSONAL EXCELLENCE BLOG | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

  The Superfood Guide: 10 Superfoods To Live a Slimmer, Longer And Better Life 'Super- what you might be asking? Superfoods? What on earth are those? Sounds like some scammy supplement you’re trying to sell me! Actually, superfoods are food that are incredibly high in a couple compounds that have been shown to dramatically help you fight disease (like cancer), boost your immune system (bye bye colds!), Polyphenols. MORE >>

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• CAREER ALLEY | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013
  	What NOT to include on your CV… '‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression’, so the saying goes, the same applies to your CV. Fusion People are global recruitment specialist, and therefore see thousands of CV’s every month. Pull out your CV and follow our breakdown of what not to include on your CV to ensure you get the interview. 2 Language. 3 Design. Good luck! MORE >>

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• BLOGGING4JOBS | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013
  	Will Wearing Red Improve Your Interview Results? 'I watched a show on the Discovery Channel called Head Games. The episode was Seeing is Believing. One of the pieces dealt with a woman wearing a white dress while asking for a single $1. Most people ignored her or made excuses, though a few would give her the $1. Then they dressed her in the same dress only this time it was the color red. MORE >>

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• HR CAPITALIST | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

  The Dirty South, NASCAR and This - All The Proof You Need the World Is Now Global. 'You think the world isn''t global everywhere? You better think again - this picture I snapped reminded me of the reality over the weekend: That''s right - a pickup truck in Birmingham, AL. You expect the small decal on the back windshield - a Jeff Gordon NASCAR sticker. But that''s the world your employees see these days. A pickup. NASCAR. MORE >>

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• “Work in New Jersey; employer in Massachusetts. Which state’s lawyers can help me?” SKLOVER WORKING WISDOM | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• Employment References in Retail BLOGGING4JOBS | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• What You Must Know About New LinkedIn Contacts TIM'S STRATEGY | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• 6 things impacting your job performance – that you control ASK A MANAGER | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• Real Life Lessons I Learned (the Hard Way) from My Mom BLOGGING4JOBS | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• Five Things You Need to Know This Week… FIST FULL OF TALENT | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• tiny answer Tuesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions ASK A MANAGER | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• Saying the Wrong things on the Job RESUME BEAR | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• 40 ASK A MANAGER | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• 5 Zingers on Trust Works! (Ken Blanchard) DAVID ZINGER | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• What’s your “Note to Self”? MS. CAREER GIRL | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• Announcing Knock ‘Em Dead Secrets & Strategies for First-Time Job Seekers CAREER ROCKETEER | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• Why You Should Remember Murphy’s Law Before Your Next Job Interview CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• Résumé Help: Improving the Readability of Your Résumé CAREERS DONE WRITE | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• Top 10 Creative Job Search Secrets CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• LinkedIn Networking 101: What Not To Do CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• How To Avoid A Huge Personal Branding Mistake CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• 7-Step Resume Strategy For Overcoming The Resume Black Hole CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• 9 Cheap Ways To Network In A New City CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

• Have A Productive Day: Achieve More At Work CAREER REALISM | MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013

May 12, 2013

• REDSTARRESUME | SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013

  How To Avoid Being Red-Flagged As A Job Hopper 'Have you switched careers several times in the past ten years, worked several short-term positions, or been retrenched and forced to find new work? If you’ve held several different positions in the past 5-10 years, you may be sending a message to employers that you’re a job hopper, not staying in positions for very long. Leave out irrelevant jobs. MORE >>

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• CAREER ALLEY | SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013

  Career Choices – 3 Differences Between a School Social Worker and a School Counselor 'Children face many obstacles on the road to success in school. Problems at home, bullying at school, mental and behavioral challenges, and simple economic barriers can make even feeling safe difficult for some kids, not to mention getting good grades. But in understanding what the careers themselves are like, there are a few clear distinctions. MORE >>

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• MS. CAREER GIRL | SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013

  Does a “DIY Career” Appeal to You? 'While doing research for my client MobileGear.com – a company that was created to support the rise of today’s “mobile” worker – I came across some really interesting websites that inspired today’s post. Corbett Barr, founder of  ThinkTraffic.net  feels this shift in perspective is a career movement. IttyBiz. MORE >>

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• SKLOVER WORKING WISDOM | SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013
  	Sklover’s Thought for the Work Week '“Fear and prejudice put up a terrible fight when they see change coming.” ” - Susan White. Change: it’s the only constant in life. And the workplace is a place of tumult and change like never before. Change is uncomfortable to most, dreaded by some, and fiercely resisted by others. Don’t fear change, and don’t fight it, either. MORE >>

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• THE UNDERCOVER RECRUITER | SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013
  	What are the Worst Jobs in the World? [INFOGRAPHIC] 'This infographic (from Lapham’s Quarterly) is a matrix of the world’s worst jobs in terms of different factors. Which would you not want to do the most? Takeaways. In Tokyo, in recent years, subway pushers have to push rush-hour commuters into packed trains. RELATED: What are the Best, Worst, Highest and Lowest Paid Jobs? INFOGRAPHIC]. MORE >>

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• CAREER ALLEY | SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013
  	4 Intelligent Ways to Crack an Interview 'Despite your many talents you might be wondering why you’re failing to land your dream job. There are a few key underpinnings to getting the most from an interview. It’s not just the important details (although we’ll go into those), but also the ability to empathize and see things from the employer’s perspective. Step 3: Prepare the ground. MORE >>

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• ASK A MANAGER | SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013

  short answer Sunday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions 'It’s short answer Sunday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. My manager humiliated me in front of everyone. am in a toxic work environment that I am desperately trying to leave. large project I work on had a massive c**k-up. told my supervisor. She then asked me to announce it during a group meeting. MORE >>

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• CAREER TREND | SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013
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