Career Confidant: Job Insight from Davetag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-15885882008-10-01T10:05:10-04:00Career tips, articles, recommendations from Dave, a DC staffing professionalTypePadCarnival of Career Advice: Blog Posts on International Business Tips and more!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-563797112008-10-01T10:05:10-04:002008-10-01T10:05:10-04:00This past couple of weeks generated a lot of great articles on making sure that your international business runs smoothly. Business Abroad Research International Markets presents 3 Easy Steps To Small Business International Development posted at Research International Markets. Simple...David Stefanhttp://www.careerconfidant.com/career_confidant_job_insi/2008/10/wally-bock-pres.htmlCarnival of Career Advice: tag:typepad.com,2003:post-556549462008-09-16T09:00:00-04:002008-09-16T09:00:00-04:00Welcome to the September 16, 2008 edition of career tips and news. This carnival's focus is reacting to the poor job market through personal experiences, news, articles, and other guidance provided in blog posts. Nicholas Powiull presents Conscious Flex: How...David Stefanhttp://www.careerconfidant.com/career_confidant_job_insi/2008/09/carnival-of-c-1.htmlNews Articles on the Current Job Markettag:typepad.com,2003:post-550127182008-09-15T15:15:00-04:002008-09-15T15:15:00-04:00US Workers lack in Job Market Confidence Search for Work Can Be a Full Time Job Shaky Job Market May Have You Thinking Education; What to Consider New College Grads Face Frustrating Job MarketDavid Stefanhttp://www.careerconfidant.com/career_confidant_job_insi/2008/09/news-articles-o.htmlCarnival of Career Advice: Blog Posts & Articles on Having the Perfect Interview/Resume!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-550105622008-09-02T09:26:33-04:002008-09-02T09:26:33-04:00Welcome to the September 1, 2008 edition of career tips and news. Interviewing mediamonkey presents Interview tips: How to do well in an Interview posted at How to: tips, tricks & recipes, saying, "Job interviews can be a stressful process...David Stefanhttp://www.careerconfidant.com/career_confidant_job_insi/2008/09/carnival-of-car.htmlWork Ethic and Using Excuses tag:typepad.com,2003:post-548791882008-08-29T11:26:31-04:002008-08-29T11:26:31-04:00At the suggestion of one of my co-workers, I've decided to dedicate a post to making up excuses and the trouble that it causes. At a staffing agency, it's tough to hear excuses for candidates missing jobs because after awhile...David Stefanhttp://www.careerconfidant.com/career_confidant_job_insi/2008/08/work-ethic-and.htmlReferences: Learn to Keep In Touchtag:typepad.com,2003:post-546569202008-08-25T12:13:45-04:002008-08-25T12:13:45-04:00There's never enough that I can say about references. They're one of those things not always essential to landing a dream job but you can never tell just when they'll come in handy. Whether they're pre-written or by telephone, here...David Stefanhttp://www.careerconfidant.com/career_confidant_job_insi/2008/08/references-lear.htmlCareer Carnival: Posts on Working as a College Grad and More!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-542314182008-08-15T10:49:14-04:002008-08-15T10:49:14-04:00Welcome to the August 16, 2008 edition of career tips and news. I decided to create a bi-monthly carnival to reflect the vast amount of information and experiences there are related to the job market. The topic of this one...David Stefanhttp://www.careerconfidant.com/career_confidant_job_insi/2008/08/career-carnival.htmlGrads Face a Tough Job Markettag:typepad.com,2003:post-537765062008-08-05T10:13:15-04:002008-08-05T10:13:15-04:00While I'm proud to announce that the President of The Midtown Group, Helen Stefan, was featured in a Washington Post article over the weekend, it's less than thrilling that the article discusses how college grads are having a tough time...David Stefanhttp://www.careerconfidant.com/career_confidant_job_insi/2008/08/grads-face-a-to.htmlTemping: It Could Be Permanent, Ensure Your Successtag:typepad.com,2003:post-532375702008-07-25T11:35:54-04:002008-07-25T11:35:54-04:00It seems a lot of applicants are hesitant or downright refuse temporary positions in hopes for permanent positions. However, temping is a great way to network in a familiar industry for future positions while adding relevant experience to your resume....David Stefanhttp://www.careerconfidant.com/career_confidant_job_insi/2008/07/temping-it-coul.htmlTips for Negotiating a Fair Compensation Packagetag:typepad.com,2003:post-531375102008-07-23T17:27:42-04:002008-07-23T17:27:42-04:00ยท In the course of the educational system, most people who start looking for jobs find that they don't know how to get what they need out of a job. Negotiating the perfect Compensation Package requires some planning and with...David Stefanhttp://www.careerconfidant.com/career_confidant_job_insi/2008/07/tips-for-negoti.html