Posts for "Job"


My weirdest job’s weirder than your weirdest job

From Punch Debt In The Face
March 12, 2010 at 3:40 am
I love Fridays. I also love Friday blog posts because I generally try to make them less financial and more fun. Today, I’m gonna be writing about the weirdest job I have ... (more)

I’m a friend whore

From Punch Debt In The Face
March 5, 2010 at 4:01 am
That’s right, I just made 10,834 new friends today. All with the first name George, last name Washington. Sure these “friends” may be inanimate objects (one ... (more)

Individual & Corporate Giving Manager Position at Urban Arts Partnership

From Emerging Leaders of New York Arts
March 5, 2010 at 2:29 am
Urban Arts Partnership is a non-profit arts education organization that serves students and teachers in Title I schools across New York City. Our mission to strengthen public schools ... (more)

14 Tips for Working at Home

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
February 10, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Mary Sevinsky Overall, working from home can be a positive and rewarding experience for you, your family, and your employer, if you follow a few ... (more)

My job could be my own worst enemy

From Punch Debt In The Face
February 8, 2010 at 3:23 am
I graduated college at 21 without the slightest idea what I was going to do for a living. I took my psychology degree and landed myself a job with The Fed. I’m pretty vague ... (more)

T.A.P. Q#428 – Will Bad Credit & DUI Keep Me From Getting a Job?

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
February 1, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Dear Experts, I had the interview today, at a major publisher. The HR person requested I fill out a form, that included a blank for my driver’s license number. I wrote down ... (more)

Are Writing Skills More Important Than Ever?

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
January 30, 2010 at 1:00 am
‘JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: I’ve been ... (more)

Is there Anything More Important than Money when it comes to a Job?

From My Journey to Millions
January 27, 2010 at 11:34 am
There are a ton of people who either love their job, but hate the pay; and, alternatively, there are a ton of people who hate their job but the money is just too much to pass ... (more)

T.A.P. Q#420 – What Goes in LinkedIn Invitation to HR Manager?

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
January 20, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Dear Experts, I would like to get advice about whether or not it is appropriate to connect on LinkedIn with HR people whom I have sent a resume and cover letter to in response ... (more)

3 Strategic + 3 Tactical = 6 Ways to Increase the Chances You’ll Get Hired

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
January 18, 2010 at 9:29 pm
By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell Last week, I did a live webinar where I outlined the 6 things I believe every job seeker must master to get hired in 2010. This webinar ... (more)

Learning Doesn’t Stop Once You Have the Job

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
January 17, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Heather Huhman Congratulations, you’ve done it! You landed your first job. You bought new clothes, printed some business cards, and even decorated ... (more)

T.A.P. Q#417 – Should I Quit if My Current Job Doesn’t Interest Me?

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
January 15, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Dear Experts, I have a follow up question from your webinar on Wednesday. Should I continue to be at my current job although I am completely clear it is not a company on my interview ... (more)

Perception is reality

From PseudoHR
January 15, 2010 at 11:26 am
You know the old saying “Perception is reality”?  In my office we have an exercise that attempts to prove that people tend to see what they want to see.  Watch the video ... (more)

How to Systematize Your Personal Branding Using Social Media

From Unstrapp'd
January 13, 2010 at 10:23 am
Take a look at your Twitter feed for one minute and you will notice that some of the hottest topics today are “social media” and “personal branding”. Everyone and their ... (more)

I have a ‘doctors appointment’ – Voluntary Turnover

From PseudoHR
January 12, 2010 at 7:30 am
Experts say that when they economy rebounds, employees will be changing jobs like wildfire.  And I don’t doubt that, people always thing the grass is greener on the other side ... (more)

CASE STUDY: “I want to work for _____.” (insert well-known comany: Google, Apple, Linked-In)

From Success Coaching for Men
January 7, 2010 at 8:41 pm
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Hooray, an Interview! Oh No, an Interview!

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
January 5, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Rosa E. Vargas After such a labor-intensive job search, you now have earned the ‘nerve-wracking’ interview. You have also begun to ... (more)

In Interviews, How Do I Explain Why I Left My Last Job?

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
December 26, 2009 at 1:00 am
Dear J.T. & Dale: I was discharged from my last job because I missed a lot of work due to a lower-back problem. My absenteeism was also due to a difficult time in my life and ... (more)

T.A.P. Q#403 – How Do I Explain Past Job Termination to Potential Employer?

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
December 23, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Dear Experts, I just relocated to the Richmond, VA area and am applying to as many jobs as physically possible. While these aren’t in any way related to my field, they’re ... (more)

7 Signs of Job Burnout (5 Ways to Fix It)

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
December 23, 2009 at 1:47 am
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Tai Goodwin Just like any other relationship, your relationship with your job is going to have its’ ups and downs. In some cases it can be clear ... (more)

T.A.P. Q#402 – New Job But Already Want to Switch to Another

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
December 22, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Dear Experts, My name is Jeff and I recently just started a sales job with a good company based in Dallas. The people there are great and the company is really loyal with its ... (more)

Do You Know The 3 C’s Of Leadership?

From Unstrapp'd
December 21, 2009 at 10:00 am
There are three words dealing with leadership that when used together, can lead to an enormous change in your effectiveness as a Leader. These three words are “Control, Connection ... (more)

Jobless During Holidays PART II (Practical Suggestions for Coping)

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
December 19, 2009 at 5:39 pm
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Mary Sevinsky How do you cope with unemployment a during the holidays? Like any loss, a job loss results in grief. In Part I outlined some basic ... (more)

HOW TO: From Willie Loman to George Clooney in Interviews

From
December 18, 2009 at 9:04 pm

Dear J.T. & Dale: I was laid off as a sales manager in October of last year, so I’ve passed the one-year mark. I’ve had many interviews, including being passed

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Top 3 Mistakes People Make on LinkedIn

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
December 16, 2009 at 8:32 pm
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Joshua Waldman Everyone is on LinkedIn these days. Let’s face it. Almost every CEO from every fortune 500. Last count was over 60 million users. In ... (more)