Archive for June, 2010
The Art of Informational Interviewing
An informational interview may not guarantee you a new job, but it can help you learn more about your industry and give you a leg up on the competition. Robin Reshwan–the founder of Collegial Staffing, which specializes in career preparation, on-cam
The Art of Informational Interviewing
An informational interview may not guarantee you a new job, but it can help you learn more about your industry and give you a leg up on the competition. Robin Reshwan–the founder of Collegial Staffing, which specializes in career preparation, on-cam
Is a College Education Worth the Expense?
“College tuition”–those two words together strike fear into the hearts of parents and students across the country. Paying for a degree before entering, or while new in, the job market can be a monumental struggle. Many schools now charge more t
The Right Way to Say, ‘I Quit!’
The job market is finally showing signs of life–and that means more workers will likely have the opportunity to change jobs in the coming months. It’s clear that many will welcome this: A recent survey by the Corporate Executive Board, a research an
Is a College Education Worth the Expense?
“College tuition”–those two words together strike fear into the hearts of parents and students across the country. Paying for a degree before entering, or while new in, the job market can be a monumental struggle. Many schools now charge more t
The Right Way to Say, ‘I Quit!’
The job market is finally showing signs of life–and that means more workers will likely have the opportunity to change jobs in the coming months. It’s clear that many will welcome this: A recent survey by the Corporate Executive Board, a research an
Making a Transition Job Work for You
Landing a job is tough these days. The job market is flooded with unemployed workers–so finding a job that’s a good fit is even tougher. If you’re a professional who has been out of work for a while, you may have to take a “transition job” to m
How to Behave at Your First Job
You’ve landed your first job out of college. That wasn’t easy, in this tough time. Now you’ve got to make sure you keep it and succeed at it.How? You can start even before you arrive at work. Set up a Web news-alert account that emails you news stori
Online Mistakes That Can Jeopardize Your Career
Some call it “egosurfing” or “vanity searching.” Others call it a wise career move. In today’s digital age, it’s becoming increasingly important to conduct a Web search to see what information about you is available online. Many employ
Making a Transition Job Work for You
Landing a job is tough these days. The job market is flooded with unemployed workers–so finding a job that’s a good fit is even tougher. If you’re a professional who has been out of work for a while, you may have to take a “transition job” to m
