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What does it really mean to be an Affirmative Action Employer? by Terri Swain - May, 2012 It never fails in our office. The frantic phone call because a Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) audit letter shows up on a desk, two weeks after sitting on the President's desk, with the yellow sticky note "please handle." Before fear and panic set in, here are some pointers for keeping ahead of the scary audit letter. Explore if your organization IS covered by the Affirmative... |
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Career Coach: Advice for blushers and job hunters by Dr. Joyce E. A. Russell - May, 2012 Managing a difficult co-worker Q:I have a co-worker in another office who often scolds me via e-mail and adds additional names to the “cc:” line. It is not as embarrassing as it is annoying. How do I approach her tactfully to put an end to this? A: E-mail is often used inappropriately. It is definitely not the best forum for delivering bad or uncomfortable news. The e-mails often escalate back and forth and then the issu... |
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Make Job Promotion a Reality For You by Betty Cohen - May, 2012 Whether you’re outdoors reveling in the warm air or you’re a curious window shopper gazing at the new pastel-colored clothing in store windows, it is clear; we’re now well into Spring. And, to many of us, that is a welcome change. With a new season often comes a desire for transition in other parts of our lives as well, such as creating a fresh new look in our garden or home decor. But, let’s not stop there. As part of this... |
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Focus: A powerful element in job search by Dawn Bugni - May, 2012 (This is a long post, but hang with me …) It’s unusual for our land line to ring much anymore. It’s more unusual for us to answer it. Most of our friends and family have made the transition to our cell numbers. I keep our “house phone” for ease and comfort during client intake consultations. Anymore, incoming calls on that line are telemarketers, and now, political pitches. When the phone rang at 6 o’clock on Friday nig... |
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How to Develop Emotional Intelligence (EI) by Dr. Maynard Brusman - May, 2012 I recently spoke with the director of human resources a San Francisco Bay Area company regarding providing executive coaching for the company’s CEO. The director of human resources asked some very insightful questions to determine whether we were a good fit. She specifically wanted to know how I worked with different personality styles, and my methods for initiating behavior change. She was very interested in my executive coac... |
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LinkedIn’s Great Slideshare Presentation by Rosa Elizabeth Vargas - May, 2012 How is that job search coming along? I am sure you’ve heard the buzz—LinkedIn has become the #1 social media tool to professionally network, gain job search leads and penetrate the hidden job market. Mmm-hmm, glad you are aware! Now what can you do to stand out from the crowd of executives and job seekers who have flocked to LinkedIn with the same idea as you? Many, many things can be done—but today, I am sharing with ... |
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Community Outreach & Diversity by Local JobNetwork™ - May, 2012 Welcome to a powerful network that connects premier employers with over 13,000 organizations across the nation who provide employment assistance to their constituents in their communities. We value our partnerships with minorities, women, people with disabilities, veterans, universities and colleges, state workforce a... |
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5 Painless Steps to Controlling Your Online Rep by Miriam Salpeter - May, 2012 Many job-seekers underestimate how important it is to have an online presence—a digital footprint to help convince potential hiring managers that they are right for the job. There is no question a person's online reputation makes a big difference for job-search success. But ironically, the worst outcome of having a recruiter search for you on the Web would be if he or she found nothing at all. In a digital age, having noth... |
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Career Confusion: Take a Career Quiz! by Sharon Cohen - May, 2012 • Can't stand your current job, but feel stuck? • Are you overwhelmed with job-search buzz words? • Learn the top 25 activities of succesful job seekers! Take heart, the lack of call backs and interviews may have nothing to do with your education or experience. It could be that you are simply using old, outdated or inefficient job search techniques. It is not your fault. Most people wouldn't hesitate to hire a pers... |
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College Parents Can Influence Student Employment Success by Bob Roth - May, 2012 Most college parents are deeply concerned about the employment success of their children and expect colleges do everything possible to ensure that students are fully prepared to conduct an effective job search. Unfortunately, far too many colleges place their student employment training and assistance efforts at the bottom of their list of priorities. For the most part, colleges are still handling student employment assist... |
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