Archive for October, 2008
Keeping Your Job
The fretting began in September, as soon as Barclays said it would buy Lehman Brothers’ North American banking business for $1.75 billion. Who will be laid off? We’ll soon find out.Over the next few months, Barclays will lay off at least 3,000 employ
8 Great Jobs for Introverts
A common misconception holds that outgoing, extroverted people have the inside track at landing high-paying, prestigious jobs. A closer look at successful people such as Warren Buffet, Condoleezza Rice, Alan Greenspan, and Ashley Judd suggests other
Job-Search Tips for Older Workers
Does age bias exist in the hiring process today? That’s a tricky question, as it’s often hard to prove. Nonetheless, many mature workers seem to face more of an uphill battle today when competing against candidates from Gen X and Gen Y.Here are fiv
6 Steps to Building Trust in the Workplace
Trust is about reliability and doing the right thing. It’s also a big factor that will determine success in your job and your career — especially in a rough business climate where your value as an employee is closely watched.Do your colleagues, subo
5 Tech Jobs for Career Changers
Those seeking second “encore” careers can look no further than their computer screen. Check out these high-tech positions perfect for seasoned employees ready for a change:Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)Kick your current
Big Bucks Without Big Debt
Don’t be afraid to fantasize about earning six figures. Doctors and lawyers aren’t the only professionals in the $100K club. In fact, there are quite a few well-compensated professions that are open to
How to Bounce Back from Rejections
If you’ve gotten to this stage of the game without ever facing rejection — let’s just say you’re one of the lucky ones. If you have received the dreaded rejection letter, find out how to pick yourself up and turn it around.”Dear Applicant. … We wo
Competition: Is It Helping or Hurting Your Career?
Bosses like to hire and promote workers with a competitive drive, who want to win enough that they’ll put in extra effort. They have a lot of competitive candidates to choose from: A recent OfficeTeam survey of 150 executives from large U.S. companie
Executive Decision: What the Election Means for Your Career
Just as in 2004, this year’s presidential election is galvanizing the nation. How you vote in November is a very personal matter, but your choice can have professional repercussions. John A. Challenger, chief executive officer of Challenger, Gray
The Election’s Lessons for Your Next Job Interview
The U.S. presidential race is the nation’s largest job interview, and we’re all the hiring managers. So in this historic election year, what can job seekers learn from Senators Barack Obama and John McCain? A lot — both about what works in an interv
