Monthly Archives: May 2008
Bizarre interview behaviors to avoid
Would you ever ask an interviewer for a cigarette? Probably not, but job seekers have done just that — and worse — according to a new survey about bizarre interview behavior. The survey was done by OfficeTeam, and here are … Continue reading
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Most inspiring commencement speech of all time?
I finally found a link to one of the most inspiring commencement speeches of all time, in my opinion. And it’s from the late Fred “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” Rogers, delivered at Dartmouth in 2002. What impresses … Continue reading
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McJobs are in the news again!
I love the whole kerfuffle over the word “McJob.” I wrote an article on the whole definition flap last year, when McDonald’s Corp. wanted dictionaries to delete the word, and apparently the drama is continuing. Now the fast food giant … Continue reading
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Job outlook for the grads
College graduations abound this weekend; congrats to the many who are celebrating! At this time of year I always enjoy looking in the newspaper for wise quotes dispensed by high-profile graduation speakers. My favorite was from Mr. Rogers many years … Continue reading
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Coping with a job loss
“As the economy blasts away at white-collar workers as well as blue-collar ones, the newly jobless are learning an ungainly new language: How to spin their situation to other parents on the Saturday morning sidelines. How to convey nonchalance during … Continue reading
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Getting drunk at a work event
Drinking on your employer’s dime is usually a good time, but 3 in 10 workers recently admitted they have become drunk at a work-sponsored event. The data is from the latest weekly poll on Yahoo! HotJobs. That’s some risky drinking. … Continue reading
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Coming to a workplace near you: love contracts?
ABC News reports that “love contracts” are becoming more common in the workplace as a way to shield the employer from responsibility in the event of a breakup. Tory Johnson, who writes the “Be Gutsy at Work” column for Yahoo! … Continue reading
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‘Idol’ is most-discussed at work
Big surprise: “American Idol” is the most talked about television show in the workplace. The popular TV show has held the honor for three years now, according to a Spherion Workplace Shapshot survey. ”Dancing with the Stars” holds the second … Continue reading
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Want the job? Get a grip.
A new study suggests that job candidates who have a firm handshake are more likely to get hired. The finding isn’t that surprising, as career experts often cite the handshake as an important element in a “first impression.” But it’s … Continue reading
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Happy Nurses Week!
National Nurses Week is May 6-12. Today’s nurses aren’t much like what you see on “General Hospital.” They don’t all wear white, and many specialize in management, cancer therapy, technology, or forensic issues, to name a few. Nurses are the … Continue reading
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