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Job Journal
October 6, 2013
Peter Weddle |
How to Avoid Becoming a Permanent Part-Timer The part-time workforce is becoming a permanent reality, but it doesn't have to be yours. Make sure you're seen as a person who can adapt to and contribute in a wider range of circumstances and situations than those defined by your job.   |
Food Processing
April 2013 |
MRO Q&A: Hiring Best Practices for Mechanics We have hired several mechanics with considerable experience over the past four years, and they have not performed to our expectations. What are some hiring best practices we might be able to use? |
HBS Working Knowledge
December 6, 2004
Broadbent & Kitzis |
The New Competencies in IT As the mission of IT shops changes from technology mechanic to innovation leader, CIOs must hire a new kind of employee, suggests this excerpt from the book, The New CIO Leader. |
Wall Street & Technology
April 25, 2005
Maria Santos |
Dear CIO... An interview with chief of operations and technology at Lehman Brothers, as well as executive vice president and chief information officer on new mid- to- senior level tech positions, hiring and promotion practices and skills that are in demand in the financial sector. |
Job Journal
May 25, 2008
Alesia Benedict |
Career Pros: Essential Skills for Career Success Six areas of strength that companies look for in job candidates. |
Job Journal
July 27, 2003
Richard Bolles |
What Do You Have to Offer? Everyone has skills. Here's how to discover yours. |
T.H.E. Journal
March 18, 2009
Ruth Reynard |
The Suitability of Technology-based Education for Skills Development Skill development now refers not only to specific technical skills for specific vocations but to the development of workplace skills (or competencies) and personal development skills as well. |
Job Journal
July 30, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Transferring Skills Can Set You Free Many of your current skills can transport you to new fields. |
Job Journal
March 12, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: You're a Service Provider Over the past decade or more, the relationship between employer and employee has changed significantly. Today, you'll go further by seeing yourself as an independent service provider. |
Financial Planning
January 1, 2011
John J. Bowen Jr. |
Team Building Your goal is to build a close-knit group, team players who work well with your clients and provide all the skills you and your clients need. |
Job Journal
January 25, 2009 |
Career Snapshot: Industrial Mechanic At a time when companies are cutting new-equipment purchases, those with skills to extend the life of existing machinery are essential to the bottom line. |
Job Journal
March 25, 2007
Rich Heintz |
6231 Reasons to Upgrade Your Computer Skills Your career could go astray without competent computer skills. |
CIO
August 15, 2005
Gary Beach |
Needed: Good Writers The inability of the American worker to write a good sentence is costing American business good money. |
PC Magazine
May 2, 2007
Russell Morgan |
When to Outsource IT Find the right mix of internal and external staff for your company. |
Job Journal
January 30, 2005 |
Career Snapshot: Auto Mechanic Demand for mechanics is in high gear. |
IndustryWeek
September 8, 2010 |
Hiring and Retaining Talent: Three Es for Creating an Attractive Work Environment How can the manufacturing industry recruit new employees after a large majority retires over the next few years, and how can manufacturing companies keep the younger workers they have now? |
HBS Working Knowledge
December 5, 2005
Justin Menkes |
Hiring for Executive Intelligence Rather than concentrating on academic subjects, executive intelligence tests should focus on the particular cognitive subjects associated with executive work: accomplishing tasks, working with and through others, and judging oneself. |
IndustryWeek
April 1, 2008
Jonathan Katz |
Training Program Caters to Displaced Auto Workers Maintenance company offers robotics repair courses. |
Job Journal
February 28, 2010
Peggy Klaus |
Career Pros: Are Your Soft Skills up to Snuff? Is your repertoire lacking some of these essential non-technical talents? |
AskMen.com
March 4, 2013
Joe Feldman |
Communication Skills Confidence breeds skill and skill breeds confidence. Eventually, the expectant eyes of your superiors will no longer clam you up. Practice enough, and you'll be able to bring that welling nervousness under control and use it to your advantage. |
Job Journal
January 14, 2007
James E. Challenger |
Change Industries, Not Careers If you've been laid off, cut back or downsized, or perhaps just plain burned out, consider applying you skills in a different industry. |
Job Journal
October 7, 2012 |
In a Tough Job Market, Soft Skills are Essential The skills employers value go well beyond technical expertise or your college degree, and it can improve your competitiveness to point out the `soft skills' you'd bring to a job. These valuable traits and abilities deserve a mention if you can back it up. |
Insurance & Technology
June 14, 2005
Peggy Bresnick Kendler |
Help Wanted Questions and answers about the role of an IT professional in the insurance industry. |
InternetNews
March 18, 2004
Michael Singer |
Microsoft Preps Partner Aids The software giant looks to keep its network of partners happy with Solution Competencies and Partner Points. |
Job Journal
April 10, 2011
Peter Weddle |
Dilemma of a Wimpy Jobseeker Jobseekers are feeling beaten down by a devastating recession, global competition, and corporate indifference to their plight. They must acquire the physical and mental strength to stand up for themselves. |
Job Journal
May 20, 2007
Selena Dehne |
9 Ways to Boost Your Job Security Nervous about losing your job security? Here are some ways to protect your position and your future, from the author of "Job Search and Career Checklists." |
Fast Company
Debbie Allen |
5 Ways To Hone Your Problem-Solving Abilities And Become An Expert In Your Field When you help others overcome their problems by offering fast-track solutions your value as an expert automatically increases. |
Job Journal
February 1, 2009
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Change Careers Only as Last Resort Look for opportunities in other industries before fleeing your field. |
Food Processing
February 2013 |
MRO Q&A: Mechanic Forums For Discussing Food Plant Challenges Are there any organizations in the food industry that have forums for mechanics to get together and discuss food plant challenges? |
Food Processing
July 2012 |
MRO Q&A: What is the standard for how much work can be done in a normal shift? The honest answer is "it depends." You can go out to the web and find theoretical "wrench time" values in different types of industries, but they can only be used as guidelines. |
CFO
April 1, 2005
Joseph McCafferty |
A Human Inventory New software can help companies map their corporate DNA, making information available to managers such as the specific capabilities of each worker, including job experiences, areas of expertise, education and training histories. |
U.S. Banker
October 2008
Linda Stewart |
Driving Results in a New-Fashioned Way Progressive banks and financial institutions today are taking a critical look at their organizational structure and challenging the traditional models. |
Job Journal
July 24, 2011
Peter Weddle |
What's the Freshness Date on Your Career Training? As the pace of technological change continues to accelerate, the value of your training and education is directly affected by how recently you completed the coursework. Continuing education is a must to avoid being seen as outdated or unemployable. |
AskMen.com
Samuel Hui |
Beating The Peter Principle Are you really ready to climb that extra rung in the ladder? To avoid falling victim to the Peter Principle, try employing the following three strategies to keep you ready for that next step. 1- Prepare to meet your goals... etc. |
Job Journal
August 22, 2010
Andy West |
Rev Up Your Future Automotive Mechanic Today's automotive mechanics are more technically advanced and in demand than ever. |
Job Journal
July 8, 2012
Peter Weddle |
The Time to Start Improving Your Education is NOW! If not, there probably should be. Even if you have years of experience, it only means you know how things used to be done - not necessarily the best way to do them today. Experience bolstered by up-to-date knowledge is an unbeatable combination. |
Job Journal
October 21, 2007
Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Training is Employers' Responsibility Rapidly evolving technology requires expansion of on-the-job training. |
Job Journal
May 3, 2009 |
Reinvent Yourself Many jobseekers these days are confounded by the realization that they can't find the same type of work as they had previously. Here are some ways to redefine your strengths and establish a fresh career direction. |
