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Fired for THIS. Would you hire them ?
We’ve all done stupid things in our lifetime, no doubt about that. However, there comes a time when ‘just having a little fun’ can cross the line, and even get you fired. Both of these former employees learned this lesson the hard way. Here are two really stupid ways to get yourself fired. Reason #1: … Continue reading
US – Unemployment Claims : The good news didn’t last
In the week ending July 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 386,000, an increase of 34,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 352,000. The 4-week moving average was 375,500, a decrease of 1,500 from the previous week’s revised average of 377,000. (SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA) The advance seasonally adjusted insured … Continue reading
Interview Questions – 3 Must and Why
Interviewing job candidates is tough, especially because some candidates are a lot better at interviewing than they are at working. To get the core info you need about the candidates you interview, here’s a simple but incredibly effective interview technique I learned from John Younger, the CEO of Accolo, a cloud recruiting solutions provider. (If … Continue reading
The Facebook Career Fairy Has arrived
Have you ever been frustrated with your career and thought, “Where’s a Career Fairy when you really need one?” Well, that day has come! Post a Career Wish on Facebook and See What Happens CAREEREALISM has retained the services of a well-known Career Fairy, and she is going to be granting wishes in the form … Continue reading
10 Tips for Job Seekers on Online Reputation Management
Don’t let questionable Facebook photos or Tweets, a bare-bones LinkedIn profile or negative posts beyond your control derail an otherwise smooth job interview process. Use these 10 tips to improve your personal Google search results and help land the job you want… 1. Be Careful What You Share Online. 2. Start Managing Your Online Reputation … Continue reading
Re-entering the workforce after taking time off to stay at home with kids can be an intimating process
Many females worry about their skills still being relevant and if they will still fit in and adapt to a workplace environment all while juggling their new added responsibilities at home. The good news is that a recent Korn/Ferry executive survey shows almost 50% of women say having children did not impact their career progression, … Continue reading
Job Club – Because You Only Need One Job
Between networking, researching companies and spending hours searching and applying for jobs online, joblessness is a full-time job. And in that sense, those at the Lisle Township Job Club are fully employed. Its weekly networking meetings, held in the Community Career Center in Naperville, offer a window into the stubborn scourge of unemployment. I’ve come … Continue reading
How to Build Workplace Positive Relationships | CAREEREALISM
Building workplace relationships is an important component of being successful in your career… Here are a few additional tips to encourage positive workplace relationships: Be friendly and encouraging to co-workers. Be responsible – if you say you’re going to do something, do it. If you’re unable to complete a task for some reason, make sure … Continue reading
US – Unemployment Claims : A very welcomed four-year low
(Excerpts from the Press Release) In the week ending July 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 350,000, a decrease of 26,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 376,000. The 4-week moving average was 376,500, a decrease of 9,750 from the previous week’s revised average of 386,250. The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was … Continue reading
Hiring Trends – Only 6% prefer a one-page executive résumé but page length not an issue
Career Directors International (CDI) had become weary of rumors and folklore when it came to hiring trends. This was especially true as it related to the many ways that résumés ‘could be’ and ‘should be’ written. For example, something said to one job seeker by a recruiter, suddenly becomes a fact quoted by all! These ‘facts’ take on a life of their own … Continue reading
Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter – How Recruiters Use Social Media
By now, we’ve all heard about how employers scope out the Tweets and Facebook profiles of job seekers to winnow down the field of applicants. But job seekers may be surprised to hear just how many recruiters now use social media throughout the hiring process. Perhaps more surprising still, most recruiters are apparently checking for … Continue reading
US – Unemployment Claims : Finally some good news
SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending June 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 374,000, a decrease of 14,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 388,000. The 4-week moving average was 385,750, a decrease of 1,500 from the previous week’s revised average of 387,250. The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment … Continue reading
Job Search – How to Use Your Public Library
Don’t believe it? Here are nine great ways in which your public library can enhance your job search. 1. Free Job Hunting Books 2. Computer Classes 3. Resume Writing and Interviewing Services 4. Free Internet 5. Job Search Workshops 6. Job Clubs 7. English Language Classes 8. Assistance When Transitioning to a Different Career 9. … Continue reading
Visual Portfolios Online
Name: Pathbrite Quick Pitch: Pathbrite offers students and young job seekers a way to present their accomplishments holistically online. Genius Idea: The digital platform lets users construct visual portfolios by pulling in representative pieces — pictures, links and published work — of themselves into one place. From online media to search, the web is becoming … Continue reading
Performance – We won’t have time to do all this management stuff
Employee engagement invariably leads to higher performance – true or false? When I train managers from different kinds of organisations in leadership and management, I’m astonished to find out how many companies don’t actively manage performance. When we do exercises around what makes for engaging leadership behaviours, assessing their own self-awareness and emotional intelligence, or … Continue reading
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