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How Much is Beauty Worth at Work? By Jessica Bennett, Newsweek NEWSWEEK surveyed hiring managers and job seekers about the role of beauty in the workplace. The bottom line? It pays to be good-looking. http://www.newsweek.com/2010/07/19/poll-how-much-is-beauty-worth-at-work.html Patriotism, Unskilled Workers, and Keep Looking By Laurie Reuttiman, The Punk Rock HR Hiring managers seem to be too busy judging candidates on the dumb stuff highlighted in the below article rather than the skills and abilities that would actually benefit their bottom line. http://punkrockhr.com/patriotism/ Avoid These Interview Killers By Diana Middleton You might be surprised at some of the things hiring managers look at, and judge you on, in an interview. Diana Middleton presents the results of a Wall Street Journal survey about what makes or breaks and candidate's chances at top companies. Standout Letters to Cover Your Bases By Sarah Needleman The cover letter can be the hardest part of the job search - harder even, for some, than the actual interview! We could all use a little extra help in this area, so here are some tips from hiring managers about what to do, and what not to do, when including a cover letter. BusinessWeek Style Q&A By Kelly Machbitz What you wear to an interview can be just as important as what you say in an interview. Style consultants give BusinessWeek readers "the 411" on interview style. http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/feb2010/ca2010025_926241.htm Careers in Forensic Science The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Career resources for forensic grads, and those thinking about a career in forensics. http://www.ascls.org/jobs/grads/forensic_science_careers.asp Revamping your Job Search Strategy By Eve Tahmincioglu If you're not landing interviews, it's time to try something new. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35605070/ns/business-careers// Get more Career News, trends, and tips from Eve on her blog at: http://www.evetahmincioglu.com/web/blog/ Job Hunters, Beware By Sarah Needleman, The Wall Street Journal Is it fair to be removed from consideration because of what's contained on your Twitter, Myspace, or Facebook page? Maybe not. But the truth is, employers are checking you out online. And many job candidates aren't careful about what they post where... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405274870410 7204575039361105870740.html?mod=WSJ_Careers_CareerManagement Top Oddball Interview Questions Of 2009 Glassdoor.com Blog 7 networking tips for Generation Y By Rebecca Thorman http://modite.com/blog/2007/09/10/7-networking-tips-for-generation-y/ Even as layoffs persist, good jobs go begging Health care, engineering gigs unfilled due to lack of qualified candidates Associated Press http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33166991/ns/business-careers/ Over-Thinking the Job Interview: Is It Worth a Porche? By Nick Corcodilos, Ask the Headhunter http://corcodilos.com/blog/909/over-thinking-the-job-interview-is-it-worth-a-porsche Discouraged? Time to reignite job search By Eve Tahmincioglu Unemployed workers need to change tactics, brace for frustration http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32691443/ns/business-careers// Top secret: The CIA wants to hire you Agency recruiting to fill jobs from psychologist to software engineer http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31800954/ns/business-careers
If you're looking for a new career opportunity, consider the chemical process operator-training program and WVChemicalJobs.com. This new and exciting one-year training program will provide skills for those who want a successful career in the chemical industry in the Kanawha Valley. Such jobs are widely available for qualified applicants and offer lucrative salary and benefit packages with major employers within the region's chemical industry. This program is provided through a partnership between the West Virginia Manufacturers Association Chemical Industry Committee and your community & technical colleges. For more information about the program, please call (304) 766-5113 and visit http://www.wvchemicaljobs.com/. Skip Job Boards and Use Social Media Instead By Dan Schawbel LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and blogging are much better tools for finding jobs that speak to your passions than job boards and corporate Web sites. http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/jul2009/ca20090728_587107. htm?chan=careers_managing+your+career+page_top+stories Starting out in your career? Move here These cities have the best mix of opportunities for entry-level candidates By Matthew Woolsey http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32204685/ns/business-forbescom/ Ten Ways Not to be Hated in Your Job Interview by Jonathan Littman and Marc Hershon Courtesy PunkRockHR.com http://punkrockhr.com/ten-ways-not-to-be-hated-in-your-job-interview/ Pointless Interview Questions By Mr. Angry http://angryaussie.wordpress.com/2007/11/01/pointless-interview-questions/ Beyond Job Boards: Targeting the Source By Joseph De Avila For many Americans looking for work, the first stop is an online job board. Now job seekers are finding that prospective employers increasingly are looking elsewhere to find new hires—the companies’ own Web sites. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203872404574260032327828514.html Winning Over an Interviewer By Liz Ryan Instead of bombarding a recruiter with a list of your accomplishments, try listening and asking a few thoughtful questions http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/jun2009/ca20090623_323874.htm Land Your Fall Internship Now! By Heather Huhman What Won't You Do for a Job? By Joann S. Lublin http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124390030619274289.html Gotcha - The Non-Compete Agreement By Nick Corcodilos, Ask the Headhunter http://corcodilos.com/blog/561/gotcha-the-non-compete-agreement#more-561 Don't sign away your future: Noncompetes done right By Mary K. Pratt Should you sign a noncompete agreement? Experts weigh your choices. http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command= viewArticleBasic&articleId=9131622 The New Trouble on the Line By Sarah E. Needleman For years, the phone interview was a preliminary step that allowed an employer to give a candidate the once-over and schedule an in-person interview. But these days, many recruiters are using the phone interview to pose the kinds of in-depth questions previously reserved for finalists. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124390348922474789.html Top Five Resume Mistakes By Bill EmploymentDigestNet http://www.employmentdigest.net/2009/06/top-5-resume-mistakes/ Using Alumni Career Services By Kevin Hudson http://blogs.wsj.com/laidoff/2009/06/01/using-alumni-career-services/?mod=rss_WSJBlog?mod=blogmod Rid Your Resume of These Useless Words by Toni Bowers, Tech Republic http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/career/?p=598 More Words to Leave Off Your Resume By Toni Bowers, Tech Republic http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/career/?p=845 Tips for Humanizing Your Résumé Kill the stultifying, dull corporate-speak—before it kills your chance to get an interview By Liz Ryan http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/aug2008/ca20080822_050187.htm? chan=careers_managing+your+career+page_find+a+job Caps, gowns and a reality check The class of ’09's job search may be longer and less lucrative than in past By Allison Linn http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30564000/ 10 Things That Don’t Belong on Your Resume by Kerry Sandberg Scott - Clue Wagon http://www.cluewagon.com/2009/01/10-things-that-dont-belong-on-your-resume/ Quick Fixes for Image Problems Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/30/quick-fixes-for-image-problems/ What Makes a Hiring Manager Fall in Love? Alison GreenAsk the Headhunter - CREATE Your Next Job Nick Corcodilos http://www.asktheheadhunter.com/crocs11createajob.htm A Tale of Two Interviews By Liz Ryan One job candidate came off as intelligent and prepared, but the second one stunned his prospective employer (in a good way). Here's how it happened http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/dec2008/ca20081216_978333.htm?chan =careers_managing+your+career+page_top+stories
Don't be fooled by work-at-home scams As economy continues to sour, these 'foolproof' offers are tempting By Herb Weisbaum http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29394428/ Ways Job Seekers Can Find Old Contacts By DANA MATTIOLI http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122937013420507837.html Explaining Your Layoff to a Job Recruiter By SARAH E. NEEDLEMAN http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122876529597488855.html Job Seekers Go Undercover to Check Out Employers By JOANN S. LUBLIN http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122731071079649283.html Job-Hunting Realities: What 'No' Really Means By Jeff Schmitt Don't be demoralized when an employer turns you down. The reasons behind a rejection usually have more to do with the company than with you http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/nov2008/ca20081125_160070.htm? chan=careers_managing+your+career+page_top+stories Protecting Your Privacy When Job Hunting By ELIZABETH GARONE http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122695845250534813.html Where'd My Job Go? By JONNELLE MARTE http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122741015331751015.html Forget Facebook: 50 Social Sites for the Serious Student and Job Seeker By Alisa Miller For Twenty Somethings, Life Is Like the Cheesecake Factory By Christine Hassler, author of The 20 Something Manifesto http://www.seekingsuccess.com/articles/art172.php Financial Jitters Spur Interest in Jobs Abroad http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122411853414838967.html
Job Outlook by Education, 2006-16 Now available in the Occupational Outlook Quarterly online! The article examines trends in the educational attainment of the workforce followed by details on which occupations are expected to add the most jobs broken down into three categories: those typically requiring a Bachelor's degree or higher, those requiring some postsecondary education, and those requiring a high school diploma or less. Applicants' Personalities Put to the Test Looking for a Job? Try Craigslist Job Hunting Tips Tips to Make the Most Of Summer Internships Back to School -- For Career Advice On a Résumé, Tell What You Accomplished In Order to Get Ahead, Get Out of Comfort Zone Firms Putting Best Foot Forward in Cyberspace How Older Workers Can Rebound From a Job Loss Major Lessons on Achieving Career Objectives By PERRI CAPELL Acing Your First Post-College Job By ERIN CHAMBERS
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