Job Market
Its a dirty job, but somebody had to do it
CareerBuilder posted a very interesting article on jobs that somebody had to do, but chances are that person is not you. (Smile) Check out the following “careers” cited on CareerBuilder.
1. Breath odor evaluator
What they do: Odor judges smell nasty morning breath or breath “insulted” with strong scents, like garlic or coffee. They rate the breath on [...]
How to Negotiate a Better Buyout Offer
SmartMoney published a useful article today on negotiating buyout offers.
“EMPLOYERS CUT SOME 17,000 jobs in January, spurring the first negative turn in job growth since 2003. And, as businesses continue to strain under a slow-moving economy, that trend will likely continue.The one relative bright spot in this slowing job market is that many companies are [...]
Three Views of the Hiring Process and Sneaky Things That Bad Headhunters Do
Here are a couple of interesting articles. The first one goes into 3 perspectives of the hiring process, from the standpoints of the candidate, the recruiter, and the employer.
The second article on this page (scroll down below the first article) lists 5 sneaky things that “bad” recruiters do to find potential candidates.
While the articles are [...]
Is telecommuting on the way out?
After scanning an article on HomeTownAnnapolis I was like, “No telecommuting?! What a mistake.”
I immediately began thinking that if companies were to outlaw telecommuting, then they should give bonuses to cover rising gas costs. I was relieved as I read further that it was not a growing trend, but something to be concious of going [...]
JobFox - Top 25 Most Wanted U.S. Professions
Many Skilled Professions Remain Strong in Uncertain Economy, Including Software Development, Nursing, Sales and Accounting
McLean, Va. (March 4, 2008) – Despite warnings of a slower-growing economy, a number of highly skilled professionals — software developers, nurses, sales representatives and accountants, for example – remain in high demand to fill critical roles for U.S. companies, according [...]
Five Tips on Finding a New Job
Useful article from US News & World Report (via Yahoo Finance):
“The jury’s still out on where the job market is heading, but one thing is certain: Employers have put the brakes on hiring. Job creation fell by 17,000 in January, the first month of decline in more than four years. Hard-hit industries like banking and [...]
The Black Gucci Loafer
I’m a firm believer that a job search is largely about sales and marketing. No matter what role you’re seeking, essentially the job search is about selling yourself and the value you can contribute to each prospective employer that you contact. And the employer also needs to sell you on the benefit of [...]
Jobs in Pods - career podcast
Here’s a very cool resource, especially if you’re into podcasting. These are audio (MP3) postings of job descriptions, interviews with experts in particular industries, recruiters, and more. Check it out here: www.JobsInPods.com
You can download these to your MP3 player and listen to them while driving, exercising, walking, and so on.
For employers, there is [...]
How to Let the Headhunter Do the Job
Here’s a useful article from Business Week - good information for candidates working with recruiters. I particularly like the emphasis on creating a win-win scenario and the importance of onboarding feedback.
How to Let the Headhunter Do the Job
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IT unemployment at a low for the decade - causing headaches for many CIOs
Good news if you’re an IT worker…
Demand for IT staff is at a high point, with 2007 IT worker unemployment at a low 2.1 percent. IT job growth in 2007 was 8.5 percent, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
That’s very good news for workers in IT, but means a tougher challenge for [...]
