Posts for "Careers"


Finding Work Life Balance in PR

From Lindsay Olson
May 2, 2012 at 10:58 am
This is a post by PR columnist, Alison Kenney.Working in PR can be stressful. [Case in point: once again, PR made the ‘most stressful jobs’ list.] As PR professionals, we are ... (more)

People Don’t Want to Be Blamed for Giving Bad Advice

From Ben Casnocha
May 1, 2012 at 2:55 am
Sometimes, when facing a hard decision in our career or in a relationship, we just want someone to tell us what to do. Or, if not tell us exactly what to do, at least to proactively ... (more)

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID TO FLOW

From The Career Closet
April 20, 2012 at 10:32 pm
The most thought about and even intimidating thing about college these days is the cost and all that is involved with applying for financial aid, scholarships and grants. Many ... (more)

The Upside of Taking a Chance

From Ben Casnocha
April 16, 2012 at 2:41 am
Will Wilkinson has spent more time than most digging through happiness research in an analytical way. In his post announcing a major career move — he says he’s going ... (more)

Guest blog: The secret of success – what career boosting traits do successful people share?

From Reckitt Benckiser
April 12, 2012 at 4:00 am
There are three keys to a successful career. The first one is simply “gsd”, which stands for getting stuff done, as if you are proactive and productive ... (more)

Viva La Finish Revolution!

From Reckitt Benckiser
April 4, 2012 at 11:15 am
Although it’s been over a month since I’ve updated everyone on US current events, I can assure you, my blog is the only thing at RB that is on a delay. Since ... (more)

Feel the fear and do it anyway

From Reckitt Benckiser
March 29, 2012 at 10:35 am
Those who dare to be different in the workplace are often the most successful, they don’t allow themselves to be held back and make sure they’re noticed. This ... (more)

Does understanding your work personality make all the difference?

From Reckitt Benckiser
March 22, 2012 at 12:12 pm
When employers are advertising for candidates, they often list the skills required for the role, such as ‘good IT skills’ or ‘number of years’ experience ... (more)

Oprah and Charlie Rose Are in Permanent Beta

From Ben Casnocha
March 17, 2012 at 9:00 pm
Oprah Winfrey recently left network television (where she was dominant) to launch her own cable network, OWN. Charlie Rose recently joined the set of CBS This Morning, a very different ... (more)

TEN THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH

From The Career Closet
March 15, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Many people have told me one of the most frustrating things that plaques the college search process is not really knowing exactly what to look for in making the right college choice. ... (more)

Is it better for your career to be a doer or a thinker – or both?

From Reckitt Benckiser
March 15, 2012 at 11:47 am
Employees are often split into two different types of people, ‘thinkers’ and ‘doers’, and getting the right balance of the two is essential to any successful ... (more)

The C.R.I.T.E.R.I.A. That Colleges Need to Enroll You

From The Career Closet
March 9, 2012 at 11:42 pm
Colleges and universities have certain things they use to make their enrollment decisions Most colleges and universities look for pretty much the same thing when it comes to ... (more)

Does job satisfaction make a difference?

From Reckitt Benckiser
March 9, 2012 at 10:55 am
Work plays an important part in our lives. For many it’s where we are for the majority of the day and we often spend more time with our colleagues than with ... (more)

Bigger, Better and Louder – The Key Accounts Experience!

From Reckitt Benckiser
March 7, 2012 at 9:50 am
It was perhaps the most anxious time of my career with RB. The Management Trainee period was over and we were all set to be placed into roles based on our career ... (more)

Fit for success?

From Reckitt Benckiser
March 5, 2012 at 11:05 am
It’s no secret that to get ahead in your career you often need to work long hours, spend time at your desk and put in the effort of networking, attending meetings ... (more)

Milestone on College Degrees is Passed

From Dan Erwin
March 2, 2012 at 9:21 am
More than 30% of American adults hold bachelor's degrees. That's a monstrous change, considering that only 11% of my generation of septuagenarians holds a bachelor's.  The report, ... (more)

Have wings, will fly!

From Reckitt Benckiser
March 2, 2012 at 7:30 am
When I first read about an opportunity with Reckitt Benckiser (RB) my excitement levels went sky-rocketing. The second thought was, “I cannot let this pass!” It ... (more)

Have Heroes Outside Your Industry

From Ben Casnocha
March 2, 2012 at 3:00 am
Teller, of the Penn & Teller magician duo, responds to an email from a fan asking for career advice. He talks about their incredible hustle that got them to where they ... (more)

ODD JOBS FOR NORMAL PEOPLE

From The Career Closet
February 28, 2012 at 11:12 pm
The kind of jobs you just wouldn’t normally see… As the economy has us all by our ankles these days, we start to see and realize that there is less out there. Businesses ... (more)

Guest blog: Adam Leyland, Editor of The Grocer – the bible of the fast moving consumer goods industry

From Reckitt Benckiser
February 27, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Adam is an authority on industry issues, consumer trends and new product development, and the power and reach of supermarkets.  He makes regular appearances on ... (more)

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FAFSA…THE WAY TO PAY

From The Career Closet
February 24, 2012 at 8:33 pm
This is the month for scholarships of course.  BUT, every month is the month for scholarships. As there are BILLIONS of dollars in scholarships out there.  Surprisingly not all ... (more)

Field trip to the distribution center

From Reckitt Benckiser
February 21, 2012 at 11:33 am
A few weeks back my team was able to stop by our logistics center (LC) in Mechanicsburg, PA.  It was really interesting to see how they operate and fulfill ... (more)

3 Must-Dos When You Don’t Get the Job

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
February 16, 2012 at 1:30 am
You polished your resume and sent it to the right person, along with a stellar cover letter. You got a call. You aced the interview. You were brought back in – twice! You sent ... (more)

THE RIGHT COLLEGE FOR YOU

From The Career Closet
February 14, 2012 at 5:10 pm
This is a guest post with some awesome information for you… Choosing a college ranks up there as one of the most stressful decisions one ever has to make. It can sometimes ... (more)

The tension between working classes: Blue Collar vs. White Collar

From Fabulously Broke ....in the City
February 1, 2012 at 6:00 am
This post on Charlie’s Blog about blue collar jobs versus white collar jobs got me thinking (I love that!) about working classes and the stereotypes. Somewhere ... (more)