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The teacher, dressed neatly in shirt and tie, had a Ph.D. in molecular biology and was looking for a job. Meredith Kreul, a recruiter in San Diego, saw great potential when he arrived at her office.
"So," Kreul began optimistically, "where do you see yourself in five years?"
Stumped, he slumped over and placed his head on the table.
"He laid there for a minute while...
When a Human Resources practitioner is the victim of a layoff or is dismissed for any reason, other than non-performance or some corporate malfeasance, the unfortunate recipient of the bad news is often heard to say, "I never saw it coming" -- "It was a complete shock to me" -- "How could I have been selected? My reviews were great," etc., etc., etc. At the same time...
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An employer may voluntarily offer its employees a severance package, but in most cases, there is no legal obligation to do so, unless:
You have a written contract...
When a Human Resources practitioner is the victim of a layoff or is dismissed for any reason, other than non-performance or some corporate malfeasance, the unfortunate recipient of the bad news is often heard to say, "I never saw it coming" -- "It was a complete shock to me" -- "How could I have been selected? My reviews were great," etc., etc., etc. At the same time...
If your experience is like most, your job search has placed formidable hurdles in your path. For example, you should have:
Spent considerable time researching job opportunities, salary ranges and benefit options
Energized your personal and professional contacts to have that network supporting you
Pulled together every skill you possess, capturing relevant...
You can increase the probability of being invited back for subsequent interviews and receiving a formal offer by reviewing and practicing these 10 steps:
1. Be prepared. This cannot be overemphasized. Your degree of preparation speaks volumes about your interest level and conscientiousness. In addition to increasing your confidence, solid preparation will help you...
With unemployment at a record low and the number of people changing jobs at a record high, there is an increased opportunity for job interviews. But while interviews are becoming more common, it can still be a frightening experience for many of us.
Don't be deceived into thinking that corporations are not selective. Professionals within human resources departments...
Regaining a healthy level of self-confidence is not always as easy as it sounds, especially for individuals who never questioned their confidence level before. Years ago, I read Lee Iacocca's best-selling book, which revealed a day-to-day scenario of his waning months as president of Ford Motor Company.
As the unappreciated and professionally battered number-two man...
Buzz word: Networking
The old adage, "It's not what you know, but who you know," has never been truer than in the job market for the past few years. The job search buzz word for 2000 is definitely "networking."
New college graduates lack the one thing that all hiring managers seek: experience. In today's job market, it has become exceedingly difficult to secure an...
Tech firms are invoking new ways to interview potential employees. Riddles, puzzles and brainteasers are some of the methods being used to test skills employees would actually apply on the job.
Solve a Math Problem to Get a Programming Job?
Internet and computer software companies are struggling to find qualified job candidates in an increasingly competitive market....
Before the Interview
Dress your best. Find a mirror just prior to the interview and check for perfection. Show enthusiasm and interest. You can always decide later that this job is not for you, but for now, you want this job very much.
During the Interview
Learn about the duties and responsibilities as early on in the interview as possible: "Can you share with me the...
Think you always have to follow the "formal process" to get a job? You know -- all the "normal" things like:
Send a resume and cover letter to apply for a specific position
Follow up with a phone call to request an interview
Wear your best Armani suit
Squirm as the interviewer grills you with his best, "Are you the perfect person for the job?" questions
Wait...
You've probably heard all the sayings: "You never get a second chance to make a first impression"; "The first impression is the lasting impression"; "If you dress like a person of substance and integrity, you will, more often than not, be treated as such"; or maybe you have seen the TV commercial with the male tennis star claiming, "Image is everything."
Even though...
