Archive for May, 2010
Embarrassing Moments at Work: How to Recover
Years later, I still remember that sinking feeling, just after I’d hit the Send button after writing an email complaining about an editor.My worst virtual fear was quickly confirmed: Yes, I had sent my bit of snark to the editor instead of my friend-
Embarrassing Moments at Work: How to Recover
Years later, I still remember that sinking feeling, just after I’d hit the Send button after writing an email complaining about an editor.My worst virtual fear was quickly confirmed: Yes, I had sent my bit of snark to the editor instead of my friend-
Resumes for the Digital Age
When you’re applying for a job, you work hard to make sure your resume will command the attention of the first person who reads it. But it’s increasingly likely that the first reader of your resume won’t be a person at all.Inundated with hundreds–or
Resumes for the Digital Age
When you’re applying for a job, you work hard to make sure your resume will command the attention of the first person who reads it. But it’s increasingly likely that the first reader of your resume won’t be a person at all.Inundated with hundreds–or
Down with the Four-Year Degree!
The four-year college experience may be fun and rewarding, but it’s not the only path to a satisfying career. For people who want to cut to the chase or just avoid racking up four-plus years of college debt, some economists and other analysts say a t
The Highest Starting Salaries of 2010
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) reports that nearly one-quarter of 2010 graduates secured a job offer before graduation.========================================= Also on Yahoo! HotJobs:Stand-out resumes
Down with the Four-Year Degree!
The four-year college experience may be fun and rewarding, but it’s not the only path to a satisfying career. For people who want to cut to the chase or just avoid racking up four-plus years of college debt, some economists and other analysts say a t
The Highest Starting Salaries of 2010
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) reports that nearly one-quarter of 2010 graduates secured a job offer before graduation.========================================= Also on Yahoo! HotJobs:Stand-out resumes
Post-Recession Bounce-Back Plan: Recover Your Earning Power
During the recent economic downturn, many Americans vastly lowered their expectations about earnings. One survey of career-fair attendees, conducted by Next Steps Career Solutions, found that 65 percent of respondents were willing to accept compensat
Stand-Out Resumes
Employers receive hundreds–and even thousands–of resumes for many job openings. After a while, they all start to blur together. Only a handful will stand out from the crowd and score interviews. “Your resume is essentially a 15- to 20-second commer
