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By CareerBuilder blogger on Dec 5, 2008 in Featured | 2 Comments
This post was written by Matt Wilson, who’s a staff writer at our sister blog The Hiring Site. Matt’s got some great observations to share here.
Just over a month ago, we elected a new national leader. Many were happy with the results, while some were disappointed; but I think we can all agree on being [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Dec 4, 2008 in Books, Fun stuff | 0 Comments
All of us have to navigate a tricky world in the workplace. There’s office politics, interpersonal relationships and channels of communication that are often blocked off or loaded with metaphorical landmines.
It can make you wish things were as easy as they were in childhood, when communication was simple and where you were more open to [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Dec 4, 2008 in Featured | 1 Comment
It’s that time of year again! Beginning this week and weekend, many companies will hold their holiday parties. These parties can be the highlight of the holiday season, as well as a way for co-workers and managers to bond and communicate and an opportunity to celebrate achievements.
Of course, it can also be a chance to [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Dec 3, 2008 in Compensation | 2 Comments
As we hear about workers that are challenged during economic downturns, we often hear stories of how someone’s job loss affects their family.
I just read an article by Gail MarksJarvis in the Chicago Tribune that discusses how the economic downtown will have its most negative impact on single women.
Some of the facts in the article:
26 percent of [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Dec 2, 2008 in Job Search, Resume | 3 Comments
Many job seekers spend time (and in some cases, money) to craft an amazing resume. They use all of the right keywords and make it an amazingly appealing, eye-catching document.
And then those same job seekers send it off without a cover letter – which in some cases means they may as well have never sent it [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Dec 2, 2008 in Featured | 0 Comments
For all of us who have clicked our way around a Web site, you know that many sites are incorporating technology into their online platforms where the user is presented with recommendations on where to click next.
As users, we don’t see the inner workings of those programs, but they can have a significant impact on the user experience. A [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Dec 1, 2008 in Featured | 1 Comment
Finally, some lighthearted and fun news from the financial sector!
The analysts and economists at Pittsburgh-based PNC Bank have released their annual list where they discuss the costs of all of the gifts that are mentioned in the “Twelve Days of Christmas” carol.
You can take a look at the details of the costs of each item [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Dec 1, 2008 in Featured | 0 Comments
I was surprised this morning when I checked my e-mail. I had significantly more e-mails than I usually do. When I opened my inbox and took a look at who the senders were, I saw that just about every one of my favorite retailers had sent me a message enticing me to visit their site [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Nov 28, 2008 in Fun stuff | 0 Comments
Did you wake up at 4 am this morning to take advantage of those Black Friday specials?
There are several theories as to how the day after Thanksgiving came to be called “Black Friday”. Some trace the origin of the term to the idea that retailers would be in the “black” (profitable) based on the sales of the day. Others [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Nov 27, 2008 in Featured | 0 Comments
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Hope you’re having a great holiday.
If you’re experiencing turkey overload, take a few minutes to think about that new job search you’re thinking of launching.
Here’s a “starter kit” of some of our most helpful articles.
