Monthly Archives: October 2009
Avoiding the resume ‘black hole’
I’ve heard some recruiters say they usually scan a resume in seconds. That boast could challenge job seekers to stand out as much as possible, but it also feeds the impression among candidates that their resumes end up in a … Continue reading
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Work humor: the wacky secretary
I have been sick for a little over a week, so my blog output has slowed. At times like this a good work-related “SNL” skit can do the trick:
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Myths about dream jobs
Everybody wants a dream job. But, like the characters in this funny video, most people’s ideas of dream jobs are fantasies. dream job video clip Really, who wouldn’t want to be a hand model?! A helpful new article on Yahoo! … Continue reading
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Changing your looks to get a job
A majority of job seekers this year have changed something about their physical appearance in order to impress employers, according to an online poll. The respondents in the Yahoo! HotJobs poll made changes in several areas: Clothing style: 11% Lost … Continue reading
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Bosses’ reputations get no help with recession
Friday is National Boss Day (Oct. 16), but most workers probably won’t be celebrating, if recent polls are any indication. A recent Yahoo! HotJobs weekly poll found that 69% of respondents don’t think their bosses are doing a good job. … Continue reading
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‘Unreality TV’ that distorts job duties and pay
When I began my career in journalism, I secretly hoped to find a newsroom that resembled the one on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” The camaraderie with coworkers, the breaking-news excitement, and the pleasant communal atmosphere seemed so attractive. And … Continue reading
Common interview surprise: illegal questions
More than half of job seekers have been asked an illegal question during a job interview. That eye-opener comes from a Yahoo! HotJobs online poll, in which 62% of respondents reported being on the receiving end of a question about … Continue reading
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