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Workplace Bullying – Woman vs. woman on the rise says the Institute
A 2010 survey by the Workplace Bullying Institute in Washington state reported that woman vs. woman bullying is on the rise. “When a woman is a bully, which happens 38 percent of the time, she chooses a woman target 80 percent of the time,” explained Dr. Gary Namie of the Institute. Female bullies also more … Continue reading
Job Search – A startup or a big company ?
Start-ups Pros: Start-ups are great environments for generalists (people with general skills who do not specialise in a specific area) and specialists. The more widespread your skillset, the more valuable you will be. Career paths in start-ups are accelerated; rather than waiting years for your chance to lead, you will be given more chances to … Continue reading
LinkedIn – Recruiters spend only 6 seconds reviewing an individual resume
According to the research, recruiters tend to follow a consistent visual path when reviewing both resumes and online profiles, so an organized layout is crucial. Because professionally written resumes have a clear visual hierarchy and present relevant information where recruiters expect it, these documents quickly guide recruiters to a yes/no decision. In fact, the study … Continue reading
Working less can lead to getting more done
How can working less lead to getting more done? Employees return to work recharged. It’s a benefit other companies don’t match. When people spend less time at work they are more efficient when they are there. It creates a sense of urgency. It improves teamwork. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at What … Continue reading
Conflicts at the Workplace – Most aren’t due to personality
Conflict happens everywhere, including in the workplace. When it does, it’s tempting to blame it on personalities. But more often than not, the real underlying cause of workplace strife is the situation itself, rather than the people involved. So, why do we automatically blame our coworkers? Chalk it up to psychology and organizational politics, which cause … Continue reading
LinkedIn – A free beginner’s guide (Slideshare)
When people talk about social media, they usually mention Facebook and Twitter. But for professionals who are serious about using social media to advance their careers, there’s no better network than LinkedIn. In this presentation, The author provides some stats on why you shouldn’t ignore LinkedIn. The presentation also provides some important details when filling … Continue reading
Social Media and Recruiting Tools
Social media is a great way for recruiters to engage passive candidates. There are some great new tools that integrate social media into your talent acquisition efforts. Here are my favorites. Before I start, let me say that this isn’t an exhaustive list meant to exclude; it’s merely meant as some good examples! Zartis and … Continue reading
Job Search With Mobile Devices – 9 in 10 use them finds Glassdoor
According to a Glassdoor survey released today, more job seekers and employees are using their mobile devices during the job search process, and they’re doing it more frequently. Nine in 10 (89%) job seekers report they’re likely to use a mobile device during their job search in the next 12 months, up seven percentage points … Continue reading
US – And the best job without a degree for 2014 is
Administrative Assistant Annual Median Salary: $35,330 Projected Hiring Outlook by 2022: 12% The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recommends at least a high school diploma or equivalent for those pursuing positions as an administrative assistant, though such careers in specialized fields like healthcare may require industry-specific training. This can be gained from trade schools. Chosen … Continue reading
Job Training Programs – Better with skill development and motivation enhancement
Mo Wang and colleagues Songqi Liu of The Pennsylvania State University and Jason L. Huang of Wayne State University found that the likelihood of employment increased among job seekers only when the job training programs that they went through combined both skill development and motivation enhancement. Wang and his colleagues analyzed data from 9,575 job … Continue reading
LinkedIn – Your current position when you’re unemployed: “open to opportunities”
Krista Canfield, PR Manager at LinkedIn has suggestions: “If you’re currently unemployed list your current position as “open to opportunities.” If you just recently lost your job, make sure you update your status field in your profile so your network knows that you’re looking for a job. You can update it with, “John is currently … Continue reading
Living On Tips – 18 ways how to earn more
Most of the tests described below were conducted in casual, mid-scale to downscale dining establishments, simply because it’s harder to get permission to run experiments in higher-end restaurants. If you work in a fine dining atmosphere, use your own common sense to see what is appropriate to try in your workplace. If you’re not a … Continue reading
Job Search – Apply for what you’re qualified for
People applying for job after job might easily imagine cold-hearted hiring managers simply tossing piles of resumes into the trash, without even giving them a look. Yet applicants such as Mr. Management compound the problems created by a flood of resumes, a scarcity of jobs and overworked recruiters doing more with less, like everybody else. … Continue reading
Mobile Recruitment in the Netherlands
From the perspective of the job seeker it seems that mobile is not hype, as the mobile traffic on career websites is increasing significantly. Since 2011, the amount of mobile traffic has doubled every year. To this date, 22 percent of the total amount of visits is made by a mobile device. The mobile visitor reads … Continue reading
How long should my Resume be ?
Should your resume be longer than one page or should you try to condense it to keep it on a page? There isn’t a yes or no answer. The length of your resume depends on the type of candidate you are and your level of experience. According to a Saddleback College Resume Survey, most employers … Continue reading
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