Boston.com - The Job Blog

No relief for commuters(George Rizer/Globe Staff) Anyone who has rode the T for the past several months knows getting a seat is now almost as nonexistent as a cheap ticket to a Red Sox Game. But aside from all the Boston baseball fanatics that pile on the Green Line - who help the situation by delaying commutes 15 minutes, thank you - there's simply a bigger crowd these days. The MBTA just reported its fifth consecutive month of year-over-year increases in ridership, which for May was 5.3 percent higher. Try not to wrinkle your suit. Perhaps commuting on the Pike was a bit better last month, as there was 3.5 percent fewer drivers - about 600,000 cars - in May versus last year. Of course turnpike officials saw that coming, and increased tolls. So where's the r
» 1 Jul 2008, 10:33 am

The need for domestic ITWhen talking about the trend of outsourcing jobs in America to other countries (also known as offshoring), one of the first industries that usually seems to come up is IT (information technology, for those of you with an aversion to widely known acronyms). Because of this trend, it would seem logical then that domestic IT jobs would become more scarce as more companies send IT work overseas. But is that really the case? A few recent reports show that demand for IT positions in the near future will continue to grow at a fast rate, making domestic IT work an in-demand industry. In fact, there seems to actually be a shortage of qualified IT workers in the US right now. The AP reports: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 854,0
» 26 Jun 2008, 3:11 am

Texting on your work phoneDo you use your company cellphone to send out personal text messages? Are you worried that those communications can be easily accessed and used against by your employer? Well, thanks to a new ruling by a US federal appeals court, it is now harder for employers to legally gain access to text messages that are sent by employees on company phones, the Associated Press reports: Under Wednesday's ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, employers that contract an outside business to transmit text messages can't read them unless the worker agrees. Users of text-messaging services "have a reasonable expectation of privacy" regarding messages stored on the service provider's network, Judge Kim Wardlaw wrote in the three-judge panel's una
» 19 Jun 2008, 8:36 am

Basketball, late nights, and workOK, admit it, you missed the Celtics' Game 4 comeback last Thursday against the Lakers ... it was getting late, the Celtics looked like toast, and you needed to work the next day. It's understandable. But then you woke up the next morning, heard the news of the comeback, and wished you hadn't gone to bed so early. You don't plan to let it happen again ... in fact you're terrified you'll miss a chance to witness Boston sports history. So you stay up late. Really late. After Sunday night's Game 5 loss, your sleep schedule is in shambles and your work day is nonproductive. And now you have to get ready to do it all again. With the Celtics and Lakers tipping off Game 6 Tuesday night, and a potential Game 7 on Thursday night, the 9 p.m. star
» 17 Jun 2008, 4:11 am

Work, technology, and information overloadBetween emails, text message, IMs, phone calls, etc., our attention is always divided, and we are constantly jumping from one project to the next, with little time to sit and focus on a single task, says Maggie Jackson. The Balancing Acts columnist and author of the new book, 'Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and the Coming Dark Age,' chatted with Boston.com readers on Monday about dealing with the non-stop flow of information and myriad ways to communicate in the digital age. Here's an excerpt from the chat: Qudrcps: Recently, a person in our office was handed a Blackberry with eseentially no instructions, was told that she was to forward all her her mail to it, and, no surprise, has ended up with 90+ messages a day. I've talked to
» 10 Jun 2008, 3:07 am

Common job search mistakesThe Globe Magazine's Careers Issue came out this past Sunday, and included a bunch of useful stuff for the job seeker. One feature they had was titled "7 deadly sins of the job search." It contained a number of common pitfalls that job seekers fall into when looking for a job. Among them were: Discussing money too early in the interview process. When asked for your salary expectations, say, "Well, it really depends on the specific scope and responsibilities of the position, which I'm still getting my arms around. Perhaps we could discuss this later on in the process when I have more information." - Lauren Mackler, Lauren Mackler & Associates LLC, Newton Talking too much during an interview. When you find yourself talking, talking, talkin
» 2 Jun 2008, 3:56 am

Of sports coaches and CEOsWhat's the difference between a really good CEO and a top-notch professional coach? Well, aside the fact that one group shares locker rooms with sweaty athletes, not much. An article at HRWorld.com looks at the traits of successful CEOs and argues that many of the top pro coaches share those attributes, which generally involve getting a diverse group of people on the same page and making the whole greater than the sum of the parts. A list is presented of the top 10 coaches who would make "exceptional CEOs." One prominent local coach made the list: 2. Bill Belichick: Head coach, New England Patriots Coaching Record: 127 - 81 with the Cleveland Browns and the New England Patriots through the 2007 season; three Super Bowl victories Top CE
» 22 May 2008, 9:28 am

The career paths of bloggersThere are many blogs out there on the Internet. Even on Boston.com, there are a whole slew of blogs and bloggers (present company included.) But for those most successful bloggers out there, the ones who are known around the country and who make their living off of their little slice of the Web, how did they start out? What jobs preceded their blogging days? Well, mainstreet.com asked a few well-known bloggers what they did for a paycheck before they got the blogging bug. Here is a sampling: Blog: Celebrity Babies Blogger: Danielle Freidland First Job: Freidland was a floater at an executive search firm. In addition to tech support, Friedland had to frequently arrive early to man the receptionist desk. Forced to wear skirts everyday, th
» 21 May 2008, 3:43 am

Bay State loses 2,400 jobs in AprilMassachusetts employers cut about 2,400 jobs in April, according to the state Department of Workforce Development. The drop ended a streak of six months of consecutive gains in payroll employment. However, a separate survey showed the state unemployment rate dropped to 4.1 percent in April, down from 4.4 percent in March, making it the lowest rate since September 2001 and almost a point lower than the national rate of 5 percent. The Globe's Robert Gavin reports: The state economy in recent months has performed better than the nation's because of the strength of its healthcare and technology sectors. Education and healthcare added 3,200 jobs in April, and 14,500 over the past year. Information employment, which includes software publishers
» 15 May 2008, 9:06 am

Helping moms return to the workforceIt's a question many mothers face after they have devoted years of their lives to having and raising kids: How do they get back in to the workforce? Meghan McCartan, a mother who has has to deal with this issue herself, has put together networking conference to help other parents overcome the obstacles associated both exiting and re-entering the working world. "Detours and OnRamps" is a forum designed to provide advice on how to hook up with the right resources, negotiate contracts, and figure out the steps needed for a successful re-entry into the workplace. So what's the best way to make this transition, which many parents find very hard to do? Here are some tips provided my Meghan: 1) Get your whole family on board Make sure that
» 14 May 2008, 6:24 am

Brazen Careerist

Stop blaming your Blackberry for your lack of self-disciplineAre you thinking your Blackberry use is out of control and you need to turn it off? Forget it. The problem is not the Blackberry, it's you. The Blackberry actually gives you the freedom to effectively mix your personal life and work life so that they don't have to compete with each other. Don’t talk to me [...]
» 1 Jul 2008, 11:29 am

How I started taming my workaholic tendenciesAfter my first visit to the farm, I quickly invited myself back. "I'm coming there without my kids," I told him. When I got there, he made me hamburger that was shaped a little too much like how it might have looked in the cow's body, and then he asked me what I wanted. "I want this [...]
» 27 Jun 2008, 6:43 am

How to sell anything to anyonePeople are always asking me what our business model is for Brazen Careerist. Now that we have a network of 150 great bloggers, we are focusing on companies. A lot of companies come to us asking for access to the bloggers. Not surprisingly, companies want to recruit from the bloggers and their friends. But we [...]
» 25 Jun 2008, 9:53 am

How to identify someone who is giving you bad adviceThe worst career advice I ever gave was to my brother's college roommate, Robert Buckley. He was one year out of college when he asked me if he should quit healthcare consulting to become an actor. I said, No, that's the dumbest idea I ever heard. He told me he thought he had talent, and then (like [...]
» 24 Jun 2008, 9:41 am

Seven reasons why graduate school is outdatedIt used to be that the smart kids went to graduate school. But today, the workplace is different, and it might be that only the desperate kids go to graduate school. Today there are new rules, and new standards for success. And for most people, graduate school is the path to nowhere. Here are seven [...]
» 18 Jun 2008, 6:10 pm

Welcome London Guardian Readers!Welcome London Guardian readers, and thank you for visiting my blog. I write about careers, and often the advice I give includes stories from my own life. Here are some places to start reading that will give you a taste of this intersection of work and life. Three columns leading up to the article [...]
» 14 Jun 2008, 7:02 am

The hardest part of my job is that everyone lies about parentingWhen I was growing up, there was lots of chatter in the media about how models gave girls bad role models. Today that's old news. What we should talk about now is how the media portrays moms. Take a look at the spread in People magazine of Jennifer Lopez and her one-month-old twins. The photos are [...]
» 10 Jun 2008, 7:44 am

Twitter, social media, and unmashing the mashableWhen I started doing Twitter, I put my Twitter feed on the sidebar of my blog. It seemed smart: more content means more traffic, and more traffic is good. But after two weeks of Twitter, I removed it. And then, when I was blogging about important topics like ditching Hebrew school as a career harbinger, [...]
» 4 Jun 2008, 11:25 am

New way to measure blog ROII got an email from this guy who told me he thinks I need a friend on a farm. I think he wrote the email right after I wrote about being a pint-sized ENTJ on the estate-sized front lawn of my grandma's house. I am not sure how he knew I am fascinated with farms, [...]
» 2 Jun 2008, 11:16 pm

How to be a good manager: Be generousThere are a lot of rules for first-time managers. For example, never hold a meeting without an agenda, because if you don't know what you're going to do there, then no one else will know what you're doing, either. But the rule about agendas is a great example, because, like most rules for good [...]
» 28 May 2008, 10:11 am

Business Pundit

8 Companies Behind the 4th of July: Where Your Pool Toys, Beer, and Hot Dogs Come FromFourth of July is the ultimate all-American holiday. Part of what makes it so American is the associated schwag. I can’t think of a single 4th I’ve celebrated without beer and BBQs, flags and fireworks, corn on the cob, and hot dogs. Here’s a list of the eight major Independence Day accessories–and the companies behind [...]
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:55 am

If Leona Helmsley Gave Her Dog Inheritance to People, Pets Would Be Better Off(Image credit: Jennifer Graylock/Associated Press) In case you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the most notorious inheritance move made by a mogul in years: Hotelier and real estate magnate Leona Helmsley left $12 million in her will to her dog, Trouble…(a move that) led to death threats against the dog, which now requires security costing $100,000 [...]
» 3 Jul 2008, 8:53 am

Can Gaming Hold Strong?During the Great Depression, sin and comfort industries like movies, alcohol, and cigarettes remained strong. Ironically, oil and gas did okay too. When you didn’t have much, you could still take a Sunday drive. That’s certainly not the case today, so what are our modern comforts? Look around. We’re fat and lazy. Confidence in [...]
» 3 Jul 2008, 4:30 am

The Format Wars: Sony Proves that It’s the Player, Not the Game, That WinsIn 2006, when Sony released the much-anticipated Playstation 3, people literally climbed over one another to acquire one. Then the console fell flat. High prices, bugs, a disappointing selection of games, and the Nintendo Wii’s runaway success placed the PS3 at a miserable third place in the console wars. But Sony had a not-so-secret weapon. Its [...]
» 2 Jul 2008, 6:22 pm

80,000 U.S. Jobs Lost in June(Image credit: www.barrysternberg.com) Whoa! According to this Business Journal report: A new payroll report shows that nearly 80,000 private-sector jobs were lost across the country in June. The National Employment Report from Automatic Data Processing showed a loss of 76,000 jobs among goods-producing businesses, the 19th consecutive monthly decline. That number included 44,000 manufacturing positions. The report also showed [...]
» 2 Jul 2008, 10:10 am

Berkshire Hathaway Posts its Worst First Half in 18 Years(Image credit: 4mercury.com) This holiday week, bad news is piling up like (__insert fecal reference__). Starbucks is firing people. Congress is taking a week-long vacation while everyone else scampers for overtime. And Warren Buffett is posting his worst first half since 1990. According to Bloomberg: Berkshire declined $250 to $119,850 at 9:58 a.m. in New York Stock Exchange [...]
» 2 Jul 2008, 8:59 am

Upgrading the Econo-BoxWhen my husband and I were discussing the budget recently, the topic of cars came up. Because one of ours was purchased the day before my son was born and he’s now going into 5th grade, we need a new one. Like just about everyone else, we’re looking for fuel efficiency. That said, we’re not [...]
» 2 Jul 2008, 7:29 am

Where My Stupid Mistake Came FromCNN makes a spelling mistake. Mine mostly have to do with numbers. This morning, on an earlier blog post, I mistook $2,100,000 for $2.1 billion. As far as basic math mistakes go, that one was a winner. Though I fixed it, the error still felt like a failure. I want to produce perfect material, not stuff [...]
» 1 Jul 2008, 4:45 pm

How Much is Lunch With Warren Buffett Worth? Try $2 Million.(Image credit: Money-rx.com) Skimping on food and fuel? Guess you’re not in the $2 million dollar lunch club. On Friday, the head of a Chinese investment fund submitted a winning bid of $2,110,100 in an annual charity auction on eBay to share a meal with Warren Buffett, more than triple last year’s $650,100 price tag. Zhao Danyang, [...]
» 1 Jul 2008, 8:12 am

Aspiring Corporate Cheaters Fail Miserably in GMAT Scandal6,000 cheaters in medical school would be a catastrophe. An equal number at law school would be disturbing. But at business school, heck, it’s just a case of students mimicking their role models, right? Only if they knew they were in the wrong. GMAC, the Graduate Management Admissions Council, which writes GMAT test questions, [...]
» 1 Jul 2008, 7:51 am

Career Hub Blog

How to Choose a Professional Resume WriterI write resumes professionally. About once a month, I take on a client who has paid a lot of money to another resume service only to hate the results. While I obviously like getting new clients, these situations make me...
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:53 am

You Say Goodbye; I Say HelloEarlier this year, I spent a fair amount of time researching data about a multi-generational workplace. It was both interesting and enlightening the nuggets of information I uncovered and discovered. Something rather fun I came across more recently has to...
» 1 Jul 2008, 7:34 am

How to Create Job Search ChiJob search can be hard work, long hours, and lots of anxious moments - particularly if you are not working with positive energy to bolster your efforts. I was reminded of this when I read Thom Singer's thoughts in Create...
» 30 Jun 2008, 11:54 am

What is a VisualCV and Why Do You Need One?VisualCV.com gives you the chance to build a unique web portfolio - a richer, more compelling version of your traditional paper/Word resume. You can add graphics, documents, audio and video files and go from telling about what you've done to...
» 30 Jun 2008, 6:42 am

Is It Time to Take Your Business Network Global?If you haven’t heard by now, building a strong professional network is a key element in proactive career management. Actively participating in virtual networking sites such as LinkedIn as well as specialty sites that focus on your area of expertise...
» 26 Jun 2008, 10:28 pm

How is Job Search Like One Political Campaign?As a political junkie, I've been watching the Presidential primaries, and now the general election campaign, with interest. I've said before that elections are like really long (REALLY long!) job interviews and I always enjoy seeing how the different candidates...
» 24 Jun 2008, 3:22 pm

Resumes: When Hobbies CountHobbies on resumes? You have got to be kidding! I thought that went out in the ’70’s. They did, when people put their hobbies like this: Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Bicycling. Who cares? No one, and that’s why they went out....
» 20 Jun 2008, 12:35 pm

More Tough Interview QuestionsRemember the line in Ocean's 11 when Danny quips "You're either in, or you're out. Right now!" Have you ever thought about how that line applies to today's interview process? You know, when you're in the interview and feel under...
» 18 Jun 2008, 7:20 am

Career Assessments De-MystifiedCareer assessments are a hot-hot topic for job search and career development; in fact, a Google search of the term "career assessments" yields close to 60,000 hits! But, are all career assessments equally good? And are they really the "magic...
» 17 Jun 2008, 2:50 pm

Find a Fabulous FitI haven't read Pamela Skillings' book Escape from Corporate America, but I like what I read in an interview over on Guy Kawasaki's blog about finding the right fit. She makes a great point that even the "best companies to...
» 9 Jun 2008, 1:31 pm

Jobs, Businesses, and The Leisure EconomyWith four generations now in the workplace - Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Gen Yers, and Millenials - an unprecedented paradigm shift of work / time / money attitudes has impacted US workplaces, businesses, and the economy. According to Linda Nazareth,...
» 6 Jun 2008, 6:25 am

Cheezhead

y! hotjobs shrm interview (part two)Enjoy Part Two of my interview with Yahoo! HotJobs (wiki - search) from the SHRM conference last week. Here, they talk about their newest offerings. Click here for Part One. Or visit Recruiting Fly for the full-length version. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "y! hotjobs shrm interview (part two)", url: "http://www.cheezhead.com/2008/07/02/y-hotjobs-shrm-interview-part-two/" });
» 2 Jul 2008, 5:55 pm

wallstrip on the death of newspapersSHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "wallstrip on the death of newspapers", url: "http://www.cheezhead.com/2008/07/02/wallstrip-newspapers/" });
» 2 Jul 2008, 6:36 am

yellojobs interviewThere are a variety of reasons why no one has come in and taken over the employee referral market. None of which we’ll go into here. Yellojobs, however, believes it can turn the tide. How exactly? Well, meet COO Alex Conway and Brad Wells, VP Business Development: Click here for more on [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "yellojobs interview", url: "http://www.cheezhead.com/2008/07/01/meet-yellojobs/" });
» 1 Jul 2008, 7:35 pm

monster stock hits the teensMonster (wiki - search - ticker) stock has dipped into the teens today. Time will tell where this ends up for Monster. On one hand, whispers in the industry point to a buyout if the stock dips to around $15. However, one Wall Street insider, who asked to remain nameless, said MNST is “in the worst [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "monster stock hits the teens", url: "http://www.cheezhead.com/2008/07/01/monster-stock-teens/" });
» 1 Jul 2008, 9:51 am

jobvite lands hotjobs ex-ceo dan finniganJobvite has announced the appointment of Dan Finnigan as President and Chief Executive Officer. Finnigan will lead the company in his new role, working closely alongside company founder and former CEO, Jesper Schultz, who will take the role of Chief Product Officer. Jobvite is an online recruitment platform that engages the whole company in hiring. Jobvite [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "jobvite lands hotjobs ex-ceo dan finnigan", url: "http://www.cheezhead.com/2008/07/01/dan-finnigan-jobvite/" });
» 1 Jul 2008, 6:39 am

screw jobs! monster wants to sell phones, lipstickA loyal reader and not-so-loyal Monster (wiki - search) client sent us the following promo e-mail that went out last week: The recipient followed-up the forwarded message by saying, “Now Monster is offering me cell phones, DVDs, and beauty products. Is this supposed to be a way to make my life as an employer better? “If [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "screw jobs! monster wants to sell phones, lipstick", url: "http://www.cheezhead.com/2008/06/30/monster-selling-cosmetics/" });
» 30 Jun 2008, 11:09 am

newspaper despair in clevelandReaders of Ohio’s largest newspaper, The Plain Dealer, were greeted with a personal letter from the publisher on Sunday’s front page yesterday. While the overall message was one of warm-fuzzies, it was sprinkled with apocalyptic distress. Said Terry Egger (PDF), “The changes in our industry make it an exciting time to be in the news [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "newspaper despair in cleveland", url: "http://www.cheezhead.com/2008/06/30/newspaper-despair/" });
» 30 Jun 2008, 8:28 am

y! hotjobs shrm interview (part one)I sat down with Jeff Kinder and Kevin Krim of Yahoo! HotJobs (wiki - search) while in Chicago for the SHRM conference this week. Here’s Part One: If you can’t wait for Part Two, head-on over to Recruiting Fly for the full-length version. Also, checkout our Facebook fan site for exclusive pics. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "y! hotjobs shrm interview (part one)", url: "http://www.cheezhead.com/2008/06/26/hotjobs-shrm-interview1/" });
» 26 Jun 2008, 5:14 pm

jobdig is coming to pillage your local job boardWe recently noticed JobDig growing into states previously unoccupied by the niche job board targeting local markets. What used to encompass a small footprint in the middle of the country, now bleeds into places westward and southward. So, we gave head ‘Digger Toby Dayton a shout to see what was going on. Says Dayton, “We’ve launched [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "jobdig is coming to pillage your local job board", url: "http://www.cheezhead.com/2008/06/26/jobdig-growing/" });
» 26 Jun 2008, 10:41 am

jobtarget describes new partnershipsJobTarget has recently added a few partners to its portfolio. Here’s Ethan Bloomfield to discuss. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "jobtarget describes new partnerships", url: "http://www.cheezhead.com/2008/06/24/jobtarget-partnership-video/" });
» 24 Jun 2008, 4:24 pm

Digital Recruiting

The Perfect EmployeeWas it inevitable? the Human race replaced by more efficient low maintenace robots? Is this the begining of the end for human capital? Selfridges has just appointed their first robotic barman, who is described below: "Robotic barmen don't have attitude problems, they work a bit quicker, they don't need to eat, they don't need loo breaks, so I think they are perfect." Thinking of getting myself one....on second thoughts, this may give my boss some ideas. ">
» 4 Jul 2008, 3:55 am

Just how important is being web savvy these days?Possibly web savvy is over stating it - but given that the internet is accepted as an immensely disruptive global phenomena, then can you hope to appreciate the potential of it and the speed of change it's enabling if you don’t know how to even use a computer? And how important is that for top jobs - or indeed, THE (debatable) top job? Picked this up from one of the people I’m following on Twitter (am I becoming a twitter fan? Maybe) and think it raises some very very interesting questions. When considering who should be the next “most powerful person (as things stand) in the world” – surely that person needs to at least be able to “get” why the world has changed over the past 10years and why, at this pace of change, it will b
» 25 Jun 2008, 3:45 am

Kindle SupriseI love books. Not just the fantastic content and knowledge that they promise and often provide, but how beautiful they can be as an object to hold and admire. My favourite books are the old fashioned hard backed classics with gilded spines and pages. On a recent visit to Havana Cuba, we went on a tour of the government Capital building and we passed the library room. It had rows and rows of gilded hardbacks from the floor to the ceiling and had one of those huge step ladders on wheels to access all the higher placed books - absolute catnip. Before I went on my holidays I was contemplating what books to take (what high brow books would I take to weigh down my suitcase and complement my essential Jackie Collins read). It was also at the same
» 22 Jun 2008, 4:56 am

You heard it here first (possibly) - CIPD Awards - the twit from the twitOK - Head hurts. Quite a bit. Great night though. Don't know if anyone tined in for teh live event, but as promised here are the twits as they happened. Crap start. What part of 4pm today is "hopefully by 5.30" for shoe repairers?! On course again. Now to find @jamieasleonard - whatever state! Hooked up. Big group. All very respectable. So far. :-) A gorgeous evening. Last time @ Billingsgate was similar. Infamous Jimmy Carr that night. Here's hoping. Jamie's secret is out. Clip on tie with one for later to drape. I just feel old - tie tied 1st time :-( @jamieasleonard is onto his draped bow tie already.is this a good sign?! Jackie Orme - she says economic slow down is the time for us and business to step up. Hear hear aka bring it on! Oh d
» 20 Jun 2008, 1:39 am

Guardian ADS ad delivery to be switched offthis just came into my email: After many years of reliable service, the Guardian ADS machines (used for sending us mono ads) are being taken out of commission. The last date we will take ads in this format will be Friday 1 August 2008. Please pass this information on to your production departments. so why is this statement blog worthy (or at least why did I think it was blog worthy). Well when I started as a mere slip of a thing in Recruitment Advertising @ AIA, ADS was just being brought in - and causing quite a stir as all disruptive technology tends to. Like the bromide machine before it and hot metal press before that, proof that the world revolves and evolves - and much of it for the better. vive l'evolution. bye bye ADS - it's good to
» 19 Jun 2008, 7:28 am

The great Twitter - Recruitment Land - CIPD Awards experimentOr not (if you're confused by the heading - read more here). Seems that with less than 24hours (with just 6 twitter followers of @digitalrecing – and at least 50% I know to be going) I guess we can make a couple of assumptions: Readers of this blog: Are all going to the CIPD awards (?!). Aren’t great twitterers. Are twitterers but are sulking because they couldn’t get an invite. Are twitterers but have a life outside of Rec Ad and are happy to read about the results post event. Have better things to do than read a welshman’s increasingly incoherent fat thumbed tweets. Leave everything until the last minute and we’ll see a rush of followers signing on in the final hours before it all kicks off. All very possible, some more so than
» 18 Jun 2008, 9:54 am

Driving Digital RecruitmentI'm back, its been a while. You know what its like, you have plenty to say in your head but don't get round to blogging... Anyway, imagine the scenario: 'Bertha got into her car to begin the commute home. She had been working in Reading for a global IT firm for 2 years. They were a good company to work for but lately she felt a bit stifled, didn't really see a clear path for her development....if anything she was getting itchy feet and 2 years was a decent enough time to stay at a firm, wasn't it? anyway the incident at the Christmas party still left her feeling a bit uneasy. The mellow tunes of Magic FM filled the car, she loved that Gloria Estefan track, reminded her of an old boyfriend. After ten minutes she heard a jingle from her satel
» 12 Jun 2008, 5:34 am

Dangers and Opportunities of the Crowdsourced CompanyI think we all generally prefer to try and generate blog posts ourselves rather than just copying – but read this and thought it was simply too pertinent not to share. Have trimmed it a little, and added some of my own thoughts at the bottom, but you can read the whole thing at Web Strategy by Jeremiah_owyang A new form of the Groundswell has appeared. What’s the Groundswell? We define it as a movement where individuals get what they need from each other, rather from existing institutions. In this case, employees are starting to collaborate, outside of the corporate firewall to connect, share, and learn from each other, here’s a few examples beyond the traditional Yahoo Finance Chat rooms: Glassdoor: Rate Employers, CEOs, and find out
» 11 Jun 2008, 10:50 am

Social contextual search advertisingAlthough I have read the DigitalRecruiting blog with interest for quite a while this is actually my first blog here...so lets hope I get it right. Anyway, I came across a very interesting artical from Steve Rubel entitled 'Friendfeed Can Disrupt Search and Reshape Advertising'. Read at your leisure, but its all about the future trend towards easily searchable content created by people you trust, which has certain ramifications for the future digital recruitment advertising industry. http://www.micropersuasion.com/2008/06/friendfeed-can.html
» 11 Jun 2008, 10:03 am

CIPD award twittering – it’s a goerSo despite the underwhelming response to my question about if there was any interest in twittering an awards event – we’re gonna give it a shot anyway. Perhaps Twitts need to be engaged in the twitter space rather than through the blogosphere (or, and probably more likely I concede, perhaps no-one’s really that interested in being a part of the evening if they can’t get horribly drunk at someone else’s expense – sorry – I mean partake first hand in the ambience of the night celebrating the great and the good of our industries creative output), so we’ll see how many followers we get. But, if you are a Twitt then you’ll need to know that I’ll be covering it under the @digitalrecing profile (I’ve also created a personal o
» 10 Jun 2008, 3:36 am

Onrec tomorrow - Any Questions?In keeping with Digital Recruiting's move towards Social Media (see Alex's CIPD post below). I thought I'd give people the opportunity to send me any questions they wanted to ask the panel during the discussion at the Onrec conference tomorrow. I'm chairing an illustrious panel featuring John Salt of Totaljobs, Adele Poole of HotLizard, Laura Stoker of Airs, Emma Mirrington of BskyB and Tony Roy of Careerbuilder. The topic is "How to minimise costs in recruitment during a downturn". If anyone who can't make it (or even those who can) want to suggest a question then either leave a comment or email me directly on matt.alder@barkers.co.uk. I'll blog the responses from the panel later in the week Matt
» 2 Jun 2008, 3:12 am

Escape from Corporate America

How to Get Started in Freelancing or Consulting — A Guide for the Recently Laid-OffGiven the seemingly-daily announcements of new corporate layoffs, it’s no surprise that my most frequently asked question of the moment is about how to start a career as a freelancer or independent consultant. Many of these queries come from the recently downsized. Some of them are looking for ways to make extra cash while hunting [...]
» 24 Jun 2008, 5:27 pm

Dinner and InspirationLast night, I had an inspiring dinner with three old friends who are living proof that it really is possible to change your career and your life — and that a little bit of support can go a long way in getting you started.   The four of us first met years ago when we signed up [...]
» 22 Jun 2008, 8:10 pm

Career Change Lessons from the MoviesYou can learn a lot about career change from a cartoon panda and an Israeli counter-terrorism agent.  I know this because it was so hot in New York this past weekend that I could feel my brain cells melting. So we decided to escape to the multiplex for some frigid air conditioning and screenings of [...]
» 11 Jun 2008, 2:53 pm

Changing the World with Guy KawasakiI am thrilled to report that the legendary Guy Kawasaki has posted an interview with me on his blog, How to Change the World.   I have been a Guy Kawasaki fan for a long time and highly recommend both his blog and his latest book, The Art of the Start. (essential reading for all entrepreneurs)  Guy [...]
» 10 Jun 2008, 12:31 pm

Escaping Corporate America — The ChangeThis.com ManifestoI am happy to announce the publication of my very first manifesto over at ChangeThis.com. For those who aren’t familiar, ChangeThis is a site that publishes 5-20 page manifestos by prominent and innovative thinkers (and now me).  Each manifesto makes a case for thinking differently about an important issue.    My manifesto is called Escaping Corporate America: [...]
» 6 Jun 2008, 6:28 am

How to Find a Cool Job  What’s your fantasy job? Have you daydreamed about life as an oceanographer, travel writer, inventor, chef, or video game designer?  Maybe you dismissed your dream gig as unrealistic, but  some people really do make their livings in these undeniably cool jobs.  And you could become one of them.   Alexandra Levit’s latest book, How’s You Score That [...]
» 5 Jun 2008, 6:43 am

Thank You!Just a quick post to say thank you to everyone who came out to Soho House last night to help me celebrate Escape from Corporate America! I hope you all had fun. I know I had an amazing time. I don’t think I’ve ever had so many great conversations in one night. The only downside [...]
» 4 Jun 2008, 7:03 am

My Escape Story in The New York TimesI had the incredible opportunity to write a piece for The New  York Times about my struggle to walk away from my job (and most importantly, my salary) to start my own business.   The story ran in the Sunday business section this weekend: Do You Love the Job, or Just the Paycheck?   I have always dreamed about [...]
» 2 Jun 2008, 7:27 am

Party Time — Escape from Corporate America to Soho HouseStressed out? Burned out? Bummed out?   You need an escape. Bust out of your cubicle for an evening of fun at Soho House in New York City.     We are throwing a party to celebrate the release of my book, Escape from Corporate America: A Practical Guide to Creating the Career of Your Dreams.  I would love to [...]
» 29 May 2008, 2:03 pm

The Psychology of LayoffsThere was a very interesting article in the Sunday New York Times about the psychological impact of layoffs on Wall Street’s big players. The financial services sector has been hit hard by job cuts in recent months. The Times interviewed several anonymous Wall Street  professionals who spoke about the widespread anger, mistrust and angst at [...]
» 28 May 2008, 7:21 am

Forbes Leadership Careers

America's Top 20 Growing and Disappearing JobsRising oil prices haven't been all bad. Workers in the energy industry have actually seen a boom in employment.
» 2 Jul 2008, 9:00 am

Receive A Job Counter-Offer? Don't Take ItPitting your employer against another in a bidding war for you is often career suicide.
» 28 Jun 2008, 2:21 pm

Pass This Test, Then We'll TalkEmployers are using online skills and personality tests to vet applicants before seeing their resumes.
» 25 Jun 2008, 10:30 am

America's Highest-Paying Blue-Collar JobsConsidering a career as an elevator installer and repairer? It could earn you close to $70,000 a year.
» 24 Jun 2008, 3:00 am

Sponsor's Content: Power to Your People, Money in Your PocketCompanies that enable employees to make decisions are three times more successful than competitors. Find out why.
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How To Ease Office Aches And PainsSitting at the desk for eight hours is a pain in the neck--literally. Here's how to minimize the woes of the workday.
» 24 Jun 2008, 3:55 am

George's Employment Blog

Talent Management — Roles of Lawyers & HR ProsI originally wrote this a few years ago, but never published it. It seems as timely today as then. It's a reflection on the differing perspectives and roles of management, HR, and legal counsel as businesses focus more intently on "talent management."
» 29 Jun 2008, 6:42 pm

Professional Resumes and the DebutanteSince when is resume writing a high-society experience? It all depends on the beneficiary of the resume writing and on the resume writer. Guest post by Paul Freiberger, President of Shimmering Resumes, a professional resume writing service.
» 26 Jun 2008, 1:00 pm

Four Supreme Court Employment Decisions in One Day!Score that employees 2, employers 2. High Court rules: disability retirement program did not discriminate on age; employer has burden of proving reasonable factor other than age in age discrimination disparate impact cases; insurer conflict of interest is factor to consider in ruling on ERISA plan claims denials; California regulation of union-related activities of state-funded employers ispreempted by National Labor Relations Act.
» 19 Jun 2008, 8:58 pm

Successful Personal eBranding StrategiesGuest post by Dan Schawbel introduces "e-branding" concept and offers some suggestions for successfully e-branding yourself.
» 15 Jun 2008, 7:41 pm

Supreme Court Limits Public Employee Equal Protection ClaimsThe Supreme Court has ruled that government employees who complain of unfair or arbitrary workplace treatment that is inconsistent with treatment of other employees in similar circumstances may not maintain a claim under the Constitution’s equal protection clause, -- unless the mistreatment is due to discrimination on the basis of race, sex or another protected category.
» 10 Jun 2008, 9:06 am

Illegal to Bar Employee Discussion of Compensation, NLRB ReiteratesIn recently discussing the Ledbetter Supreme Court case on the time limits for filing compensation discrimination charges, and Congressional efforts to alter its result, I mentioned, in passing, the NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) position on rules against discussing compensation. Many people are opposed to pay discrimination and may be motivated to share such information in order to ferret out and remedy possible discrimination. They may, however, be concerned that doing so would violate the employer's confidentiality rules. It is thus significant that the NLRB recently issued a decision reaffirming its position on rules prohibiting or chilling employee discussion of compensation and benefits.
» 6 Jun 2008, 9:00 am

Tons of Free Stuff Here !Announcing availability of many free subscriptions, newsletters, and whitepapers.
» 4 Jun 2008, 5:00 am

Introducing New Intern, Andrew KingGreetings to all Blawg readers! I am Andrew King, and I am excited to be working with George on the Blawg over the next ten weeks. Like George's previous student-interns, I attend Hendrix College in Conway Arkansas.
» 3 Jun 2008, 5:00 am

Growing Popularity of Temporary Executive Level JobsHiring temporary workers for basic office clerical positions has long helped understaffed businesses run smoothly. Now the use of temporary employees options is expanding to many other roles in today's businesses.
» 2 Jun 2008, 5:00 am

The Resume is Alive and Kickin’This guest post from HireAbility, courtesy of Recruiting Blogswap, argues for a continuing role of the resume in a largely electronic job application process, using resume parsing technology to bring the resume into the 21st Century.
» 28 May 2008, 8:39 pm

Good Recruits

Sales = Recruitment: Part 2 of 5Aside from shared philosophies, sales and recruitment do have a lot of things in common and this includes the deliverables which could be found in the two process.These deliverables could be considered as common but if you look at it, you would know that the process of delivering such results is based on the effort done by the people who are tasked to do such responsibility. What are these common goals? Here are some examples:    * Monthly/weekly/daily meetings about pipelines, activity, etc.    * Incentive-based compensation models.    * Ongoing motivational contests to reward top performers.    * Emphasis on ongoing learning, execution, and time management.    * Aggressive attitude about achieving goals and performance mana
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:23 am

Sales=Recruitment? Part 1 of 5There is a big similarity if you compare sales and recruitment. Though that is the case, does that mean we have to adapt certain rules and policies that are applicable to sales? That is something that is really worth debating for and believe me, this is a very good reason to point at.If you are not convinced, here are some shared philosophies that both recruitment and sales have when it is being practiced:-Recruiters prospect/source for candidates, while sales people prospect/source for new business opportunities/contacts.-Recruiters develop relationships with prospects to turn them into candidates, while sales people develop relationships to turn prospects into viable business opportunities.-Recruiters assess the candidate’s skills to de
» 30 Jun 2008, 11:23 am

Things to Remember When InterviewingOf course, as a recruiter, interviewing is something that is just normal to us and there is a tendency to forget the basic things which we have to remember when interviewing. Here is a quick guide which could help us in making sure that we do a "good interview".-The majority of applicants "exaggerate" to get a job-Most hiring decisions are made by intuition during the first few minutes of the interview-Two out of three hires prove to be a bad fit within the first year on the job-Most interviewers are not properly trained nor do they like to interview applicants-Excellent employees are misplaced and grow frustrated in jobs where they are unable to utilize their strengthsI believe that keeping these things in mind would actually help recruite
» 29 Jun 2008, 3:32 pm

Recruitment: Crucial to CompaniesSome people most especially executives underestimate the HR Department especially Recruitment as an important part of a company's structure. The flow of new hires in an organization helps in maintaining the stability of the company as well as in ensuring that the strategy that is going to be implemented would push through.Here is an excerpt on why recruitment should be considered important in an organization:The HRM Function needs to be adaptive enough to react quickly to the changes in the business strategy. When the strategic initiative is started, the recruitment and selection process can become very critical quickly and the HRM Function has to be able to change the mindset of the recruitment specialists. This just means that companies
» 29 Jun 2008, 2:53 pm

Time and Changes in RecruitmentChange is inevitable and this could also be applied to recruitment. Even though the technology and means to get candidates changes, the concept and main reason for this process shall remain the same-for the time being.In this interesting blog post, it discusses the different factors which are affected by these changes and improvements in recruitment. Here are the factors which was discussed:Meaning of RecruitmentPre-recruitment stagesModes of RecruitmentSourcing Through NewspapersTele-RecruitmentInternetRecruitment Through Placement Consultants 
» 24 Jun 2008, 10:05 am

Mistake 9: A Good Background CheckUpon hiring people, there should always be an SOP where it comes to checking up the true background and whereabouts of the people that were hired.Here is an interesting report which talks about this topic:there is a fairly high percentage of false information presented in resumes and job applications ... i.e., 15% to 20% of job applicants try to hide some dark chapter of their lives.2 For some positions it can be as high as one out of every three resumes.It does not mean that these applicants should not be considered for the job. It just means that there should be a thorough recruitment process for these candidates because the "dark history" could be a decisive point on whether or not that person should be fit in the position that they are
» 22 Jun 2008, 8:03 am

Mistake 8: The "Good Guy" TheoryEvery company wants to hire the "good guy" as opposed to other applicants simply because these candidates would be more or less effective in the position that these people are applying for. Though this could be considered as effective to companies, there are times where this kind of strategy would not work.Here is a good example:Selecting athletes can offer a clear example. At the lowest level jobs, maybe "T-ball", or little league, the selection criteria for a baseball player are very broad: dexterity, lack of fear of the ball, and a desire to play. As we move up to the high school or college level, the baseball selection criteria get more focused on the four general skills required for the game: running, hitting, throwing and fielding. Al
» 19 Jun 2008, 11:15 am

KMM SurveyAs part of KMM's commitment to you, dear readers, we ask you to take time to answer this short survey that would help us in making sure that we deliver quality reads to you.Don't worry it's just a quick one and won't take much of your time. To take the survey, please click here.Thank You! Image source: Stockxpert 
» 15 Jun 2008, 3:41 pm

Mistake 7: Non-ResearchAs I mentioned before, research should be an integral part of your life as a recruiter. Although this may sound a little nerd-ish, there is much to gain when you do research in your job. This is considered as the seventh common mistake that recruiters do because most recruiters do not know the reason why most people resign from that job because they feel that there job would stop once they hire the people for these posts and they do not care if these people stayed in the position that they are applying for.Research consistently shows that people fail in a job due to factors different from the criteria used to select them. Most managers can list the two, three or four most common reasons people have failed. Surprisingly, however, this exerci
» 15 Jun 2008, 1:42 pm

Mistake 6: Statistically-Based Reasoning when RecruitingEvery position differs and using a statistically-validated test for ALL of these positions would only lead you to be inaccurate about choosing the best candidate that would be selected for the position.The reason behind it is because of the different skills which you have to measure through tests and some standardized ones does not even have a grasp of yet. This is a great reason why this is included as the 6th common hiring mistakes:First, they tend to focus on theories instead of facts, e.g., what facts or data prove that a high level of "self-confidence" guarantees a better employee. Second, they focus on attitudes, experience and abilities, not on skills. Skills are the critical elements that consistently predict job success.
» 14 Jun 2008, 11:02 am

Mistake 5: The "You" IdolatryHaving yourself as a measure of standardization to other applicants or candidates would not work especially if you are hiring for various positions that would require different kind of skills. This kind of perspective would only lead you to an endless search of candidates because not everyone could actually be a copy of you. This is an interesting quote from the source article:Most importantly, when you use yourself as a model your own ego has to get in the way. It does for everybody, and that "bias" can interfere with your objectivity in judging others...a fatal flaw when hiring.Are your guilty of this sin? Image source: Stockxpert 
» 12 Jun 2008, 11:08 am

Hire Calling

Where is social media going?In a comment on RecruitingBlogs.com, Josh pointed out that I have not posted there much, if at all.  His comment was an eye-opener for me. I have always been a supporter of RecruitingBlogs.com, andgiven the connection that I feel to the community on that site, it wasa pretty big shock to see him point out that I had not posted there inover a year.  It made methink.And the more I thought about it, the more it made sense.  Myprofessional social network is not about ERE.net, RecruitingBlogs.com or any other single site.  I feel a strongconnection not to the domain name or the social media platform, but tothe people on the other end of the conversations that I have, wherever they are.For instance:I connect with Dennis via email, instant me
» 30 Jun 2008, 10:00 am

Taleo acquires VurvSince getting started in this industry over 10 years ago, I've been amazed by the never-ending stream of companies trying to build better mousetraps in the Talent Management (aka Applicant Tracking) space.I understand why it's a tempting niche - customers routinely report that they are unhappy with their existing software and want better alternatives, but somehow the profits never seem to arrive for most.  Industry watchers have been predicting consolidation for years.Today, Taleo (profile; site) announced that they acquired Vurv Technology(profile; site) for $128.8 million in cash & stock.  The deal combines two of the strongest players in the space, so the consolidation is finally underway - at least among the major players.For the rec
» 6 May 2008, 6:03 am

Ch-ch-changes at FordyceLetter.comIt's a long-term goal of mine to expose more independent recruiters to the 30 year old gem that is The Fordyce Letter - the bible of the profession. A big part of making that happen is FordyceLetter.com.At the end of March, Jason left the FordyceLetter.com to go spend more time with his true love.  I don't blame the guy - RecruitingBlogs.com is a great site and he is doing some very creative things with the community there. We've seen some amazing things happening on FordyceLetter.com in the last few weeks - in particular blog posts and videos by people like Jeff Skrentny, Dave Staats, Bill Vick, and Dennis Smith.  Every one of these people has years in the recruiting trenches, is passionate about the profession, and knows recruiting in
» 1 May 2008, 4:00 pm

Amybeth's going to Web 2.0!O'Reilly's Web 2.0 conference is in San Francisco this week.  For those living in a cave for the last couple of years, there is a huge amount of excitement, confusion, and sometimes hostility over the new tools and possibilities that have arrived with these new technologies.  How useful are they today?  How useful will they be?  Which ones are the "good" ones?  Inquiring recruiters want to know.To me, it's beyond debate that we are experiencing the biggest burst of creativity on the Internet since the bubble burst in 2000 (arguably before). ERE is sending one of our favorite researchers, Amybeth Hale, to the conference to see what she can see and report back on the implications of Web 2.0 tools for recruiters.How Amybeth and I connect
» 21 Apr 2008, 8:04 am

SMA Conference / Chad & CheezheadI am in Nashville for the SMA Conference. I am heading down to the event in a few minutes, but I've already heard that they had to stop accepting registrations at 1,500 attendees.  SHRM is a machine! I will try to post some thoughts from the show over the next couple of days, but in the meantime here are Chad & the Cheez sounding off about the ERE Expo.  Thanks guys!
» 15 Apr 2008, 7:34 am

My interview on XtremeRecruiting.tvLast week I did an interview with Bill Vick , and he just put it on his site.  Bill's a smart guy, and in the course of the interview he had a great observation about social media favoring independent recruiters vs. corporate recruiters that I intend to blog about some more.I'm pretty goofy-looking on my best day, and that headset didn't help.Enjoy! Flash | QuickTime Share.. by: vPIP Embed (copy & paste): close vPIP_setVisible('divEmbedCode1207595987560', false);
» 7 Apr 2008, 1:20 pm

Neal BruceI got an email from Neal Bruce yesterday saying that he would be leaving Monster and moving on to bigger and better things.For those of you who have not met Neal, he has been Monster's public face to the industry.I'm not sure how much - or even if - Neal's departure will affect Monster's bottom line, but it's a big loss for the company nevertheless.  He did a great job of humanizing what had become a huge faceless organization.  Before Neal, Monster was effectively estranged from it's customer base, who only heard from the company's reps when it was time to renew their packages at ever-increasing prices.  Neal provided an outlet - someone in management who had actually done recruiting himself, went to industry events and had a personal
» 7 Apr 2008, 7:30 am

Startup presention videoAt ERE Expo we ran a session for startups in the space to give their elevator pitch to the crowd.The four presenting companies were: Charlie O'Donnell, Path 101 Ben Yoskovitz, Standout Jobs Clint Heiden, VisualCV Dan Arkind, JobScore I was disappointed that more people did not choose to attend the session, but those who were there got the chance to hear some solid new ideas. Matt is saying that Path 101 and VisualCV were the two most likely to succeed, and the folks at Workforce agreed. Watch the presentations and judge for yourself!
» 5 Apr 2008, 1:52 pm

Post-expo thoughtsThe latest ERE Expo is over, and the reviews are starting to come in. Here are a few of my thoughts from the show: It's been said before, but can never reall be said too many times.  Networking, networking, networking is where some of the most valuable and unvarnished information gets passed along at these conferences, and it's why the ERE Expo gets more valuable as it gets bigger.  As a company, it is our challenge to make sure that the events don't lose their intimate feel as they get larger. Twitter was one of the experiments that we tried this time around as a tool to make the show more personal, the feedback more immediate, and to foster more personal connections.  I was pleasantly surprised.  We created the ereexpo Twitter ac
» 4 Apr 2008, 3:36 pm

Awards pics are upHere's an ERE Excellence Awards photo that we just uploaded to Flickr. Check out the rest!
» 2 Apr 2008, 1:15 pm

Following the ERE ExpoOnly one day left here at the ERE Expo in San Diego, but for those of you who coldn't make it, we have posted a bunch of articles and videos to our Expo Blog, and there are some moreover at RecruitingBlogs.com.  We've also been experimenting with Twitter at the show. We are almost at 100 followers, and have had some really good thoughts & comments go back and forth between the attendees.  I'll have some more thoughts on Twitter in a future post, but for now check it out and follow ereexpo!We've been taping lots of the sessions, and there are a bunch of attendees running around with Flip cameras, so stay tuned for much more.
» 2 Apr 2008, 8:53 am

Inside Recruiting

Selective Outsourcing Initiatives and Talent Management Software-as-a-Service Dominate at the Mid-year MarkAt mid-year, employers are choosing to dip their toes in the outsourcing pool, rather than jump in feet first. Attempts at wide-scale HR outsourcing haven’t been successful, mainly because vendors are underestimating the costs and companies won’t settle for cookie-cutter solutions. A more selective outsourcing approach allows vendors and employers to tackle each function independently, understand [...]
» 3 Jul 2008, 12:14 pm

ERE Media’s DC Networking Event: Who Knew Work Could be So Much Fun?Last Thursday night I was joined by over 200 recruiting professionals in the Washington, DC, area, who came out to have a drink on ERE and network with other recruiters. For those of you who showed up, thanks for coming! A big thanks to Beeline RPO for sponsoring appetizers, door prizes, and name badges! For those [...]
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:50 am

Jobs Cut; Unemployment SteadyA first look at the monthly jobs report.
» 3 Jul 2008, 5:35 am

A Few Books for SummerThis week I will keep my column short and devote it to discussing a few books that I have read over the past few months. These books will fuel your creative juices, maybe get you a little angry, or at least motivate you to look at what you do differently. They are all written by well-known [...]
» 3 Jul 2008, 3:30 am

Navy Eyes Recruiting EfficienciesTalent acquisition leaders from private-sector companies aren’t the only ones trying to recruit more people with finite resources. The U.S. Navy Recruiting Command has given management and technology consulting firm BearingPoint a contract to improve its recruiting efficiencies, in an effort to meet future hiring quotas for uniformed personnel and officers. With demand for military [...]
» 2 Jul 2008, 3:22 pm

Save Boatloads of MoneyCorporate recruiting is lucky. We are the piece of any corporate HR function that can show our business hard and fast data around spending and savings. We can show you, Mr. Hiring Manager, how much you spent last year per hire, how quickly we filled your need, the quality of those candidates, and exactly where [...]
» 1 Jul 2008, 8:31 pm

As Gas Price Rises Jobing.com’s Gets Better Exposure Per GallonUnless you’ve been in a cave for the last couple of months you couldn’t have missed hearing about Jobing.com’s (profile; site) unique and popular employee bene: Free gas. In exchange for turning their car into a mobile billboard, 135 or so Jobing.com employees gas up at company expense and get hundreds more each month to maintain [...]
» 1 Jul 2008, 2:55 pm

ERE ExpoMost readers already know about ERE Expo. It’s coming up on October 28-30, and at the last one, we had over 1,200 industry professionals join us in San Diego. The Expo is a chance to meet other recruiters face to face and learn from the best. This Thursday is the end of our $400 early [...]
» 1 Jul 2008, 7:50 am

A Losing PropositionCutting payroll is the wrong way to compete in the global economy, according to a researcher with the United States Business & Industry Council, a Washington-based advocacy group. Alan Tonelson, who represents small- and medium-sized manufacturers, called this “ultimately a losing proposition” and feels that no amount of labor-saving technology can offset the low wages, huge [...]
» 1 Jul 2008, 6:57 am

Finni-gone to JobviteJobvite, the Web 2.0 company whose clients include TiVo, has snagged Dan Finnigan. Finnigan is a former GM of Yahoo! HotJobs (profile). He’ll start as CEO July 1.
» 30 Jun 2008, 10:21 pm

The Gathering Storm: Immigration Policy for Skilled Workers Needs a Major OverhaulThere is a major shortage of talent. Critically needed foreign workers cannot make their way here because temporary work visas are snapped up on the first day they become available. If you were thinking this is about high-tech workers, you would be wrong. This is about fashion models. What few people know (and maybe even fewer [...]
» 30 Jun 2008, 9:45 pm

Jobacle.com Blog

Park the Plane. Drive Your Car.Over the past six months, I’ve flown on roughly 10 roundtrip flights.  Excuse me for the ranting that is about to occur, but my last flight was the worst of them all.  Out of all 20 flights, only two came in on time and without any problems.    I couldn’t help but think, “What would I do if I was required to travel this way for my job?”  If your job requires you to travel, bite the bullet otherwise known as rising gas prices and DRIVE.  At least that’s the conclusion I drew.  It used to be that we flew for convenience, relaxation, and to get us to our destination quickly.  Well those days are over. The airlines lead us to believe that the majority of delays are due to occurrences out of their control, such as weathe
» 1 Jul 2008, 7:12 am

Dear Coworkers: Step Away From My CubeIs it just me, or do offices never seem to have an adequate amount of space for all workers?I'm not even talking about comfort. I mean literally having enough desks and chairs to go around. People always seem to be shoehorned into a corner near a fridge, or offices are shared when they should be solo. And let's not forget about the shrinking distance between cubicles.At $100 a square foot in major metropolitan areas, I can almost forgive companies for dehumanizing us into sardines. However, what excuses do their suburban counterparts have? From urban centers to quiet suburbs, I've repeatedly seen this phenomenon, regardless of ZIP code.If that weren't bad enough, it appears many people never learned the limits of personal space. Thanks to s
» 30 Jun 2008, 12:23 pm

Scheduling a Meeting Made VERY EasyEver notice how it often takes 10 e-mails to accomplish what could have been done in one simple conversation?  I often find this when it comes to scheduling meetings at work.  You know the drill.Cube Dweller #1: "When do you want to meet?  I can do Wednesday morning or any time on Thursday."Cube Dweller #1: "How about Wednesday at 11am? But we should probably ask Susie."Cube Dweller #1: Sounds goot to me.  Susie, will that work for you?Susie:  "I can't do Wednesday, but Thursday is good." Cube Dweller #2:  "Hmmmm.  Thursday won't work for me.  How about Friday?"ENOUGH!!!There a brand new tool that makes the process easy, quick and painless.  You don't even need to register.Check out When Is Good.The Web app lets you create an event
» 27 Jun 2008, 11:11 am

The Status of Chairs. Where Do You Sit?Have you ever been to a job interview and felt completely overwhelmed when you sat in the “hot” seat? Have you ever felt so nervous that you were oozing buckets of sweat even before your interviewer asked you those tricky intricate questions? Well, it may not be your fault for feeling like this. It may have something to do with the cunningness of your interviewer. It is likely that your interviewer may have arranged his office furnishings to raise his own status and power, and, in doing so, lowered yours. Just look at the chairs around your office and then look at the executive ones and you’ll see the difference. Here’s how it works...
» 26 Jun 2008, 5:25 am

The Work Hazard Known As FoodFood days, potlucks, international feasts, share days…no matter what you call it, these gluttonous events remain a serious work hazard.  OSHA should have a workplace regulation that bans these (and vending machines while they’re at it).  As we spend more time sitting in our cubicles, our natural tendency is to find a way to relieve the boredom.  Why else would we look forward to the monthly food day with as much anticipation as a long weekend?  Ok maybe not quite that much enthusiasm. As summer rolls in with full force, many of us find ourselves scurrying around trying to start that 10-day diet or at best, a half-hearted attempt to stick to the one you were already on.  Then enter the food day at work, complete with macaroni and
» 25 Jun 2008, 5:20 am

You or Boss: Who's at Fault?Here's how the story usually goes: "I HAD to leave.  My boss was determined to make my life miserable." In my experience, both personal and secondary, I have discovered that in the majority of cases, the failure of the relationship lies on the employee, not the boss or the organization. People who tend to get 'unlucky' and experience this misfortune over and over again, usually can use a little self-reflection.  Start with these questions...
» 24 Jun 2008, 4:53 am

You Are NOT Married to Your Job (you are only dating)You always hear about how over 50% of marriages are doomed to fail from the start. To anyone who is happily married, the statistic sounds grossly exaggerated.  With several friends and acquaintances on the brink of the big 'D-word,' I've been thinking about the parallels and differences between the relationship we have with our significant other and the relationship we have with our jobs.  Each couple seems to head for Splitsville for different reasons, yet there is a consistent theme: they all try to force it to work for too long. We human beings seem to have a very difficult time 'quitting while we're ahead.'   Win $200 at the roulette table?  Give it all back. Talk about selling your home? While you were talking, prices have
» 23 Jun 2008, 4:54 am

Three Ways to Kill Your Boss (Editor's Note: While we strike to help you make work better, sometimes a good ol' fashioned rant is in order.  Please excuse us.  Chris hasn't had the best day at work.) If Hitler was the as*hole of the 20th Century, then my boss is the rusty bullet hole of the 21st. It is beyond me why my company would hire such an inconceivable, gigantic, heap of steaming horse sh*t, to do the job that he apparently does. If you, like me, are fed up with your boss’s shenanigans, then you should use this article as a way to unleash your distain, anguish, and unventilated-raw-old-fashioned-anger. So, without further adieu, here are 3 ways to kill your boss.     Death by Dildo Invite your boss down into the basement of your office building
» 18 Jun 2008, 5:26 am

Scaredy Cat? 7 Common Workplace FearsIt's not just horror movies that give folks the willies. From natural disasters to a floundering economy, there's no shortage of workplace fears. Since going to the office is such an integral part of our lives, and an anxiety-provoking one at that, I think it would be interesting to discuss common work terrors.Here are a few common ones that have hit the Jobacle inbox over the years. Check them out and please tell the U.S. News community what freaks you out in the comments section on their Website.GETTING FIRED: The economic downturn has certainly added fuel to the fire. How will you break the news to your family? Pay the mortgage? Find another job? This is the powder keg of panic, potentially leading to a bevy of unpleasant, catastrophic t
» 17 Jun 2008, 12:53 pm

What Makes a City Telecommute Friendly?This article proclaims to describe "20 of the Best Cities in the World for Telecommuting". Not only does the article suffer from a seriously awkward title (how about "The 20 best cities for telecommuting"? See, that wasn't so hard.) it also has some serious flaws in its choices. I mean, Mexico City? Really? I'll live in Mexico City if I want to die from an upper respiratory disease or lose my sense of smell, but not if I want to telecommute. Also, when talking about Canada, the author espouses that Vancouver BC is "one of the largest cities in the state." Yes, in the state. Edit much?
» 17 Jun 2008, 5:42 am

life@work

Using LinkedIn to Connect With MeRecently I angered a blog reader by something I did on LinkedIn. He invited me to connect with him on LinkedIn, and because I do not know him, I declined his invitation. I use LinkedIn only to connect with people...
» 16 Jun 2008, 7:51 am

A Plug for More Cheering in the WorkplacePhoto by artfulblogger I was reminded yesterday of the power of applause and cheering when I attended my daughters' annual ballet performance. The show was in a real auditorium, with a backstage, costumes, lighting effects, flowers for the dancers, a...
» 9 Jun 2008, 10:37 am

Networking How-To's You May Not Have Heard Much AboutMany of my clients are confused by, scared of, or too busy for networking. Is this you? Is simply saying the word "networking" enough to create a small (or large) feeling of dread? Here's a great tips list by Debra...
» 27 May 2008, 10:59 pm

What To Do When You're the NewbieWhen you were a kid, were you ever the "new kid"? When you were the new kid, did you immediately join in and assert yourself, or did you hang back for a bit to get the lay of the land?...
» 21 May 2008, 11:44 am

Five Steps to a Graceful ResignationThis post is contributed by Heather Johnson, who regularly writes on the topic of career exploration. She invites your questions and writing job opportunities at her personal email address: heatherjohnson2323@gmail.com. Those of us who have been in the workforce for...
» 12 May 2008, 11:39 am

Career Change One Baby Step at a TimePhoto by bobmarley753 If you're feeling overwhelmed thinking about a career change, you're not alone. You may be feeling pressure to find the "perfect" job, the one that is absolutely better than what you're doing now, the one that is...
» 7 May 2008, 1:37 pm

How to Get the Coolest JobsAlexandra Levit, author, career consultant and blogger, has written a cool book about cool jobs. Even if you're already established in a career, aren't you curious about what it takes to be an art curator, image consultant, travel journalist or...
» 28 Apr 2008, 9:56 am

Changing to Your Dream Job? Be Patient.Photo by caspermoller Career change takes a while. That's my big declaration today. If you can dream it, do it...but please be patient. I don't mean to be a bummer and rain on your parade. I really want you to...
» 9 Apr 2008, 12:46 pm

How Advanced Degrees Affect Women's LivesPhoto by sndrspk I am one of the few women in my now 10-year-old mom/baby group with "just" a B.A. degree. Several have at least a Master's degree, and there are a couple of PhD's. Many of my friend's spouses...
» 2 Apr 2008, 4:13 pm

How to Explain a Resume Gap During an InterviewWe all have a few questions we hope an interviewer doesn't ask. One of the most common such scenarios is when we have a gap in employment. It's easy to feel unsure and on the defensive when we anticipate being...
» 25 Mar 2008, 10:40 am

Marketing Headhunters

What We Do ... We specialize in contingency-based Manager, Director, and VP-level executive searches for online marketing and ecommerce. We are in constant contact with the Internet industry's best players, and we speak their language and offer them the best...
» 18 Jun 2008, 6:12 pm

5 Tips for Recession MarketingMarketingSherpa's research director, Stefan Tornquist, was interviewed in the WSJ about marketing in a recession. Here are the Marketing Headhunter's quick observations on this excellent interview.
» 17 Jun 2008, 7:35 pm

LinkedIn Referrals: "Just Say No."ATLANTA, GA - Last Monday, a 1st degree LinkedIn connection of mine (one of 1106) asked me to forward an InMail from a competing recruiter to one of the best online retailing executives in my LinkedIn network. I refused, and...
» 31 May 2008, 5:51 pm

Contingency Recruiting: "The Rushmore Effect"CHICAGO, IL - Recently I undertook a contingency-based executive search for a Chicago-based ecommerce company. Without being long winded here, the client's standards were really high. But mine were higher. Throughout the process, the client asked me to "increase the...
» 30 May 2008, 4:38 pm

Using Video on LinkedInLOS ANGELES - Job seekers, watch and learn: Susan McKenna, Director of Internet Marketing at BORBA, has posted on her LinkedIn biopage a recent interview with ad blogger Jolie O'Dell. Look under Websites, where it says "See Me @ Direct...
» 16 May 2008, 4:08 pm

Marketing Jobs: "Digital Careers to Watch"NEW YORK - About a month ago, marketing and technology writer, Steve Rubel, wrote about Three Internet Careers That Soon Won't Exist. The post rocked. (Note the demise of "social media.") In that post, Mr. Rubel promised a follow up...
» 6 May 2008, 5:43 pm

Resume Writing: One More Thing ...ATLANTA - Last month, I wrote a post on MarketingHeadhunter.com called "Do you need a resume? Google thinks so" in which I took marketing author Seth Godin to task for stating that "great people shouldn't have a resume." You can...
» 22 Apr 2008, 4:28 am

SEO | SEM: "Good News for Domainers"PALO ALTO, CA - GOOD news for owners of high quality domains ... BAD news for many types of affiliate marketers: Based on feedback from both its advertisers and users, Google will no longer allow redirects and vanity URLs in...
» 14 Apr 2008, 3:35 pm

Job Search Tips: "Look Younger in 10 Minutes"WINNERSVILLE, USA - We all understand the importance of maintaining a winning appearance in a job search. Looking good has a self-reinforcing effect on candidates: You look like a winner, so you feel like a winner. And you will get...
» 10 Apr 2008, 1:50 pm

Blogger Jobs: "Kodak Hires Chief Blogger"ROCHESTER, NY - According to today's Wall Street Journal, Jennifer Cisney was named Kodak's first Chief Blogger. Ms. Cisney, a 34 year old non-smoking Taurus who watches Desperate Housewives and might someday have kids (see MySpace page), was most recently...
» 7 Apr 2008, 11:51 am

Online Retail Jobs OutlookCHICAGO, IL - Many thanks to Mark Brohan of Internet Retailer magazine for the coverage in this article about the online retail jobs outlook. If you are an online retailer who is new to my blog -- Welcome! While you're...
» 3 Apr 2008, 12:33 pm

Microsoft Job Blog

Ask the Readers: Questions for Channel9 videos wanted!Remember those interviewing at Microsoft videos Zoe and I did for Channel9 four years ago?  Well, we're finally updating them.  The videos will star a new cast of recruiters, hiring managers, and recent hires, and we're planning to film 7 segments.  Roughly:    Applying (resume tips, the journey of a resume, etc) The evaluation stage (phone interview, technical interview, etc) The in-person interview day (what to expect, a tour of the "new" Building 19) Interview tips from recruiters Interview tips from technical interviewers (development, testing, and program management) Taking the job (new employees discussing why they joined MS and factors they considered) Your first day (new employee orientation) We're filiming in mid-July,
» 1 Jul 2008, 5:01 pm

Happy New (Fiscal) Year!I realize it’s only June, but it's the end of the fiscal year for Microsoft. This is one of my favorite times of the year (calendar, that is). Summer is starting to really begin, the deer and bunnies reappear in my backyard and Rainier cherries are finally in season! It’s a time to look back at our last fiscal year (July through June) and see how much success we had in bringing the top talented individuals into Microsoft. It’s astounding to me to see the growth in this company and know that the innovation and future success is due in part to our hard work and recruiting efforts. Now is also the time that we start planning for the next fiscal year: determining the budget, looking at headcount, figuring out recruiting strategies, etc.
» 27 Jun 2008, 10:06 am

Questions? Ask your Microsoft Recruiter!Hello Everyone! This is something I hear about occasionally that came up again just last week. It appears as though some of our Microsoft candidates are relying on outside sources, even recruiters from other companies, for Microsoft related information because they're worried about asking their Microsoft recruiter too many questions. So, it seems like a good time to encourage everyone to ASK YOUR MICROSOFT RECRUITER if you have questions about process, policy or whatever else is on your mind. We are here to help and have a direct focus on your experience as a candidate. It is our job to make sure you have as many of your questions answered as we possibly can! As a recent example, one of my teammates was working with a candidate that was
» 26 Jun 2008, 10:21 am

Why do I need a Live ID to apply online?Here's the final post in Kenji's series about the Microsoft recruiting process! As promised in my last post, I wanted to shed a little light on our use of Live ID in the application process, and list some of the benefits that both recruiters and candidates can get from this step in the process. Differentiation: Multiple candidates with the same name? No problem. Tracking by Live ID allows your recruiter an easy method for knowing one from the other. Speaking from personal experience, I’ve actually had several occasions where I’ve been talking to two candidates with the exact same name, from the exact same city, in the same day. I’m sure you can imagine the hijinks that might otherwise ensue! Tracking & Communication: This is kind o
» 25 Jun 2008, 11:34 am

Top 5 BillG film momentsLater this week, Bill Gates will transition out of his day-to-day role at Microsoft to focus more time on his work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Don’t worry … He’ll still be around.  Bill will continue to be our chairman and will be involved in select projects here at the Soft. We're sure his influence will still be felt far and wide.  By week’s end, you’ll be inundated with all the BillG media coverage you can take, but we here at JobsBlog felt it was only fitting that the blog that talks about careers at Bill’s great company pay a little respect to his amazing career.  On film.  Here are our top 5 favorite “BillG moments” as captured by Hollywood ... authorized or not: 5. BillG goes back to college Lov
» 24 Jun 2008, 4:20 pm

Inside the Applicant Tracking SystemGuest blogger Kenji has more information on the Microsoft Interview Process. I’ve been getting a question a lot from candidates recently: “Why are you asking me to apply online?” There are a variety of ways I might reach out to a potential candidate and regardless of the method, I’ll *always* ask a candidate to apply online for my position through our careers site. So why is this? Well, there are a variety of reasons – though at the most basic of levels, it's simply, because. :-) Your online application itself is an intrinsic part of the Microsoft recruiting process. It’s a way for me to verify that you’re really interested in my position, and it is the first step in making your interest “official.” Microsoft is not al
» 23 Jun 2008, 8:50 am

The Microsoft Interview ProcessKenji's back with a series of posts about the Microsoft Interview Process!   The Recruiter Review I’m sure the enterprising reader has already read through this site and numerous others to piece together our interview process, however I don’t believe we’ve ever fully outlined it in one place. (Ginny did a great post on the college process – though it’s slightly different than what’s used for experienced candidates.) So what’s going on from the experienced/industry candidate side? Here’s the general Microsoft interview process (from an industry recruiter’s perspective – mine!) Application (via our Microsoft Careers website) Recruiter review (See below for more details) Recruiter interview (often by phone, sometimes
» 19 Jun 2008, 12:44 pm

Busy times ahead at Microsoft Silicon ValleyWow, things have been busy around here since my last post.  As many of you know, my team hires for the Live Search and Ad Platform division, and the last few months have been some of the most interesting I’ve seen at Microsoft! I still live in Seattle, but you’ll find me down in Silicon Valley more and more these days.  Our search and online advertising teams in the Valley keep growing.  In fact, did any Silicon Valley readers happen to catch our shout-out in the San Jose Mercury News this morning?  :)  Oh, yes. We went there. If you want to learn more about jobs in Silicon Valley, check out microsoft.com/SVJobs. And in the coming weeks on JobsBlog, we’ll introduce you to more of the people behind the products at Microsoft Sil
» 18 Jun 2008, 12:22 pm

What would you change about the Microsoft careers site?Last week, Heather Hamilton asked her readers to give her feedback about the Microsoft careers site. This week, JobsBlog is asking you: What would you change about the careers site?What issues have you had with the current site?Do you want additional content, and if so what kind?Is there something another site does that you'd like to see on our site?What new technologies or features do you think we should add? Members of our HR IT team will be checking this thread out, so this is your chance to have a real impact on the Microsoft Careers site. Let us know what you think!
» 17 Jun 2008, 10:16 am

What happens when you go away on vacation for a month?Lisa has a great story about officemates at Microsoft! What happens when you go away on vacation for a month? Well if you’re Neil, the Staffing Director of the Platform and Services Division, you’ll be surprised to return and find that your side of the office has been redecorated entirely in pink. His officemate, Jen, cooked up the idea to decorate his office with a “Princess Barbie” theme when her boss was away on vacation in the UK. She recruited several fellow employees and they decided to go all out on only Neil’s half of the room. Let’s be clear, Jen’s half was not touched! Neil was greeted by the instigators with “I’m a Barbie Girl” playing in the background. Needless to say, his face turned as pink as the room!
» 16 Jun 2008, 11:47 am

Define the future at MicrosoftIn this week's segment, the gang talks about how they actually get stuff done at Microsoft .. and have fun doing it. Speaking of having fun, enjoy your weekend and see you back here next week! Video: Define the Future at Microsoft
» 13 Jun 2008, 4:45 pm

Monster Career Advice

Declare Independence from Your JobIt’s almost Independence Day, and time off, cookouts and fireworks are all on the horizon. But what if your job isn’t lighting it up for you anymore? According to this CareerJournal article, allowing yourself to stay in a comfortable but...
» 1 Jul 2008, 8:30 am

The Importance of Working in the OfficeIn a post I wrote a few weeks ago, I wondered why companies wouldn’t allow their employees to work remotely. After all, if you’re essentially just commuting into office headquarters to sit in a cubicle and pound away at your...
» 27 Jun 2008, 9:25 am

Do Guys Wear Ties in Your Office?At the beginning of June, there was a death in the world of fashion. No, I’m not talking about designer Yves Saint Laurent -- the Men’s Dress Furnishings Association, which represents necktie manufacturers, shut down. The reason? Guys just aren’t...
» 17 Jun 2008, 11:07 am

The Vacation Not TakenOne thing Americans don’t do particularly well is vacations. We don’t get nearly as many vacation days as workers elsewhere in the world, we don’t use all the vacation time we do get, and -- perhaps worried about our job...
» 12 Jun 2008, 11:45 am

Career Questions to Think About This SummerAs we head into the steamy summer months, we're getting ready to tackle the hot topics on job searching, life at work and career development here on the Monster Blog. Here are a few questions we're thinking about for upcoming...
» 5 Jun 2008, 1:50 pm

Your Resume … in 140 CharactersStephen Baker from Business Week’s Blogspotting blog is asking readers to submit resumes for celebrities, business leaders … and themselves. But there’s a twist: You have to do it Twitter-style, meaning no more than 140 characters. Here’s my contribution: “Passionate...
» 29 May 2008, 1:52 pm

Back to Work, Back to Your Job SearchIt's tough getting back to work after a long weekend, isn't it? And this wasn't just any holiday weekend -- Memorial Day is the gateway to summer, with all its barbecues, nice weather and time outside. With the days long...
» 27 May 2008, 6:28 am

Networking Memory Tricks to Facilitate Follow-UpEver come back from a conference or networking event and have trouble remembering who's who as you start to wade through that stack of business cards you brought home? What if you're not sure whether it was Bob Jones, CEO...
» 22 May 2008, 9:28 am

Remembering Your Work LifeYesterday, I read in Newsweek about a woman who remembers just about every detail of every day of her life. It sounds like a gift, but as she puts it, most days are mundane, and she just “hung out.” For...
» 14 May 2008, 1:46 pm

How Becoming a Working Mom Has Changed MeAfter years of reading about issues facing working mothers, at the beginning of April I became one myself. It’s not an easy job, working and raising a family. So with Mother’s Day this month, I starting thinking about how being...
» 8 May 2008, 6:14 am

MSNBC Careers

Jobs that earn a surprising six-figuresTo marketing majors everywhere: There's a six-figure job waiting for you at the casino.
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:54 am

Utah is going to a 4-day workweekIn a yearlong experiment aimed at reducing the state's energy costs, Utah is about to become the first state to switch to a four-day workweek for thousands of government employees.
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:26 am

Stay healthy to avoid burning out at workstaring at your computer screen all day and night and eating only what you have time for will take its toll sooner or later — you're likely to burn out.
» 30 Jun 2008, 1:36 pm

Your Career: Job hunting a challenge for vetsToday's job market is tough. Now imagine you're a disabled veteran trying to deal with your injuries and reconnect with civilian life while juggling resume writing, retraining and networking.
» 1 Jul 2008, 8:53 am

Clinton barbs resonate among working womenFrom Clinton’s many campaign stops on Main Street to the executive suites on Wall Street, 2008 started off with plenty of promise for working women. What happened?
» 27 Jun 2008, 2:33 pm

Workers list unhappy events from happy hourOne in five U.S. workers regularly attends after-work drinks with co-workers, where the most common mishaps range from bad-mouthing another worker to kissing a colleague.
» 24 Jun 2008, 1:49 pm

Report shows high-tech is doing wellHigh-tech companies are rapidly adding jobs and paying workers more than other industries in metropolitan areas stretching from New York to Seattle, a new report says.
» 24 Jun 2008, 2:38 pm

Making the best of bad work environmentWith the economy sputtering and unemployment on the rise, more and more workers are trying to make the best of a bad situation rather than not have a job at all.
» 24 Jun 2008, 11:53 am

Your Career: Crane work can be deadlyWorker-safety experts are alarmed by a disturbing rash of worker deaths in recent months within high-risk professions such as cell-tower climbers and crane operators.
» 22 Jun 2008, 2:31 pm

Your Career: Tips for older job-seekersIs it harder for older workers to get back on their feet after they’ve been laid off? Labor statistics say yes, but there are ways to improve the odds of landing a new job.
» 15 Jun 2008, 1:15 pm

Your Career: Companies show off on the WebEmployee testimonials are the latest online recruiting craze businesses are using to offer you a peek into their world.
» 9 Jun 2008, 8:39 am

One Louder

My obsessive-compulsive Independence DayI almost hesitate to tell you about my weekend plans, lest some American Revolution buff tells me I'm ungrateful and unpatriotic. I'm not either of those things. I vote and donate blood (hey,