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Job Journal
March 10, 2013 |
Overcome the Stigma of Unemployment As if an extended period of joblessness weren't tough enough, the long-term unemployed must make an extra effort to show they're making good use of their `time off.' You may have lost your job, but you can't afford to lose your professional edge.   |
The Motley Fool
June 7, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart's Newest Competitive Advantage? The Bentonville behemoth adds an interesting benefit for workers -- giving its employees a helping hand in higher education. |
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. |
The Motley Fool
December 2, 2005
Roy Lewis |
Get Paid to Get Smarter Employers reap tax benefits by paying for employees' education. It's a win-win situation for employer and employee alike. |
Job Journal
September 9, 2012
John A. Challenger |
Career Pros: Labor Day is Time to Renew Efforts The annual holiday honoring America's workforce is an appropriate time to reassess your job search and redouble your efforts toward achieving your employment goals. |
Job Journal
March 15, 2009
Julia Hollister |
Put a Professional to Work for You Don't overlook an underutilized resource: professional placement services. |
Job Journal
June 27, 2004
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Industry Switch May Be Best Bet for Displaced Workers For displaced workers, the grass is probably greener in other fields. |
InternetNews
May 20, 2004
Roy Mark |
New Bill Proposes Tech Training Tax Credit Lawmaker says stopping the flow of jobs going overseas starts with information and communications technology training. |
| Knowledge@Wharton |
Want to Study Accounting or Medieval History? Chances Are, Your Employer Will Foot the Bill Virtually all employers offer this benefit, to some degree. Employees do not pay for this benefit in the form of lower wages. In fact, employers actually pay higher wages when they also have this benefit, suggesting that the workers must be more productive to compensate for the higher salaries. |
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. |
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. |
HBS Working Knowledge
April 3, 2006
Dychtwald, Erickson & Morison |
How's Your Workforce IQ? Research shows learning is integral to any organization's capability and productivity, recruiting and retention, and leadership and capacity for change. In short, lifelong learning is good for business. |
Job Journal
January 4, 2009
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: 2009 Job Market Trends 2009 will be a challenging year for both jobseekers and employers. |
AskMen.com
Sean Hewitt |
How to Get the Best Benefits Many factors can affect the value of a job offer, and benefits are often at the top of the list. So how do you know if the benefits you are being offered are any good? Here's a review of which benefits are most important and what you're entitled to receive. |
Job Journal
April 15, 2007
Julia Hollister |
Supporting Players Administrative assistants have more responsibility, greater value and more opportunity than ever. |
The Motley Fool
September 22, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Know Your Numbers: Jobless Claims Basic knowledge can help you comprehend releases of economic data. Jobless claims data can give you a quick snapshot of the overall economy through its workforce. |
Job Journal
September 22, 2013 |
Capitalize on New Skills More Quickly with New Programs in Online Education If you don't have the time or money to go back to school you can complete many free online education courses just by watching 10-minute video clips. Take 5 minutes to learn more about the amazing improvements in virtual classrooms. |
Job Journal
September 4, 2005
Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: More Companies Commit to Training As workplaces change and embrace new markets, technologies and products, job demands also change. It only makes sense that organizations support their people in meeting that challenge. |
Job Journal
October 22, 2006
Carole Kanchier |
Career Pros: Present Your Strengths in a Portfolio A well-executed portfolio may give you the winning edge. |
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. |
Financial Advisor
July 2010
Dalton & Dalton |
The College Game Affluent families who want to fund college expenses without ruining retirement can take steps that may position them for financial aid. |
Entrepreneur
January 2005
Joan Szabo |
Tax-Free Bill of Health Tax-advantaged health-care spending accounts are proliferating and that means more opportunities to save on taxes as well as more ways for businesses to help pay for health costs. Here's a look at how each one stacks up. |
InternetNews
May 5, 2010 |
Microsoft Pushes for IT Skills for Veterans Proposals now being accepted for Microsoft's three-year plan to equip returning veterans with skills useful in IT careers. |
Job Journal
June 25, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Use Spare Time to Make Yourself More Employable Human resource executives notice which candidates have taken it upon themselves to update their skills through education. |
The Motley Fool
September 1, 2007
Elizabeth Brokamp |
What to Do When Layoffs Loom The time to make yourself more valuable is now. Here are some of the things that smart employees do to keep themselves relevant on the job. |
Job Journal
March 25, 2007
Rich Heintz |
6231 Reasons to Upgrade Your Computer Skills Your career could go astray without competent computer skills. |
Job Journal
August 7, 2011 |
Adults Returning to School Find Different Challenges the Second Time Around Countless adults are returning to the classroom, and whether they're completing a degree, changing fields, or simply trying to remain competitive in a knowledge-based economy, heading back to school can mean a lot of adjustment and some new experiences. |
Job Journal
June 2, 2013
John A. Challenger |
Career Pros: Labor Shortage Looms While Millions Jobless How can we have staffing shortages when millions are unemployed? A multitude of mismatches are to blame. |
Job Journal
February 27, 2005
James Challenger |
Career Pros: Worry is a Waste of Time How can you explain a ten-month gap on your resume? What can you do for a good reference? The first thing someone in this position must do is to stop worrying. |
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
August 31, 2003
James Challenger |
More Jobseekers Thinking Big The packages of perks at big companies can't be matched by most small firms. |
Job Journal
January 18, 2009
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Jobseekers Remain Confident A survey of current jobseekers shows a surprising level of optimism. |
Job Journal
September 17, 2006 |
Jobwire State surpasses 15 million jobs... Veterans struggle to find jobs... On the job front... Latest hirings & firings... |
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. |
Job Journal
May 22, 2005
Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: The Trauma of Job Loss Job loss is a tremendously ego-busting trauma, which can linger long after the job loss itself. Getting back on your feet takes planning and direction. |
The Motley Fool
March 30, 2011
Selena Maranjian |
Vital Tax Tips for the Unemployed If you're looking for work, this advice could save you money. |
Job Journal
November 28, 2004 |
Jobwire for the Week of November 28, 2004 Four traits of a top applicant... Is it time to jump ship?... Work-from-homers up 7.5%... Who's hiring and who's firing... Recruiters return to campus... etc. |
Job Journal
June 11, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: The Extended-Leave Option An increasing number of people find that the typical vacation is no longer sufficient when it comes to replenishing their energy and recovering from the frantic pace of today's workplace. |
Job Journal
April 25, 2010 |
Deciphering Job Ad Lingo Misinterpreting the language in job postings can cause missed opportunities and misdirected efforts. When reading employment ads, it's essential to understand the 'code' behind specific key words and the subtleties of an employer's hire expectations. |
Job Journal
February 8, 2009
John A. Challenger |
Career Pros: Advance Yourself Between Jobs Productive pursuits to raise your worth while you're between jobs. |
Job Journal
March 1, 2009 |
Jobwire State Jobless Rate Hits Double Digits... Supplemental Fund for Furloughed Workers... Stimulus Payments for the Unemployed... Despite Recession, Some Industries Thrive... On the Job Front... Hirings & Firings... |
Job Journal
August 22, 2004
James Challenger |
Career Pros: The Confidence Game Jobseekers often feel sensitive about their employment history, for various reasons. But for a successful job interview, you must be positive and confident. |
Job Journal
January 25, 2009
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: A More Compelling Resume The secret is to see your best attributes from an employer's perspective. |
Job Journal
June 17, 2007
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: First Resume Needs Employer Focus A lack of experience needn't put you at a loss for words. |
Job Journal
March 8, 2009
James E. Challenger |
Don't be Daunted by the Negative Hype With the job market in its current state, there is a flood of half-truths and misconceptions regarding unemployment and how to find a job. Here's the truth about some of these myths and why your job search might not be as bleak as you thought. |
InternetNews
March 9, 2010 |
Microsoft Offering Software, Training for Vets Microsoft pledges $2 million in cash and $6 million in software to help veterans acquire the skills and training to compete in a 21st century workforce. |
Job Journal
August 27, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Capable But Clueless Even seasoned pros make rookie interview mistakes. Here are some examples. |
Job Journal
November 12, 2006 |
Jobwire Scam targets jobseekers... Highly skilled in short supply... Low morale, high absenteeism... Workplace bullies abound... On the job front... Latest hirings & firings... |
Job Journal
December 14, 2003
James E. Challenger |
Terrorism's Legacy A look at how 9/11 has affected jobseekers and the market for their skills. |
Job Journal
November 9, 2008
John Challenger |
Career Pros: Job-Winning Ways for Older Workers The biggest obstacles for older workers are self-imposed. |
