Monthly Archives: March 2009
‘Rule 6′: Words to hire by
The “Corner Office” feature in today’s NYT is an interview with Kevin W. Sharer, the CEO of Amgen. Among other topics, he discussed what he looks for when hiring: intelligence, sense of humor, ability to grow, and other common traits. … Continue reading
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New fields for the Twitterati
Did you know your passion for Twitter or Facebook could open up a new career? These habits are among several trendy pursuits that can make for surprisingly marketable job skills. An article in the New York Times looks at one … Continue reading
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Tweets that ruin careers
Add Twitter to email and IM in the “think before you press send” category. What you say in these media can’t be taken back, and they can jeopardize your job. We’ve all known coworkers who sent an IM or email … Continue reading
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Job tip of the day
Even if your work plate already is full, you really shouldn’t say no when the boss approaches with additional duties. That tidbit comes from the article “Do More with Less: The ‘New Normal’ at Work.”
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Poll: Almost half haven’t saved month’s worth of expenses
The latest weekly poll from Yahoo! HotJobs is a surprising look at the kind of financial buffer many workers have saved for themselves in the event of a job loss. Q If you lost your job, how many months could … Continue reading
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Career transitions: Dwayne Johnson
From pro wrestler to movie star to … song-and-dance man! Johnson gives an entertaining look at his career trajectory in this monologue from “Saturday Night Live.” (I tried to embed the video, but something didn’t work.) Enjoy!
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5 ways to be indispensable
Everyone fortunate enough to still have a job right now would also like to feel more layoff-proof. Who wouldn’t? Job insecurity is everywhere these days. To decrease that insecurity, check out the advice in “Keep Your Job: 5 Ways to … Continue reading
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Job tip of the day
If you’re stumped by a job-interviewer’s question, stall by asking her to clarify a portion of the question. This is a very effective strategy, because often the interview questions that stop job seekers in their tracks are too vague to … Continue reading
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Job tip of the day
“You can see being laid off as the worst thing that’s ever happened, or an opportunity to find something new that’s a great or better fit for you.” For more, check out this article. Now you can follow me on … Continue reading
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Sunday reading: stimulus job idea and more
Noteworthy in today’s New York Times and San Francisco Chronicle… How to create 6 million jobs I don’t usually read former SF Mayor Willie Brown’s column in the Chronicle, but today he reported on a novel idea from local investing … Continue reading
