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Category: BuzzBy Kaitlin Madden on Aug 27, 2010 in Buzz, Featured, Fun stuff, Pop culture, Television | 0 Comments
If the Emmy Awards are any indicator, high school staff, police investigators and business owners/executives lead the most interesting lives — or at the least the lives that make for good TV. Out of the 24 actors nominated for an Emmy award for lead actor or actress in a television series: Four of their characters [...]
By Kaitlin Madden on Aug 18, 2010 in Buzz, Featured, Job Search, Job Surveys | 4 Comments
We’ve talked a lot about the importance of putting forth a professional (or at least discreet) image on Facebook and how employers are paying attention to your online reputation. But, as it turns out, employers aren’t the only ones forming opinions based on social media profiles. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, workers and job [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Jul 20, 2009 in Buzz, Current Affairs | 1 Comment
Here’s what I’ve been reading today to kick off the workweek: Are we nearing the end of the recession? — Bloomberg Putting a cactus near your computer monitor might be good for you — The Daily Green Jobs where the paychecks are getting bigger — Forbes Tips for those considering online classes to boost their [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Apr 16, 2009 in Buzz | 1 Comment
The catching up on workplace news from the last 2 weeks… Best FaceBook apps for job seekers — AskBINC Faces of the recession — FOTR Nine-to-Five is my fave — JibberJobber What about working for the weekend? — PunkRockHR How to lure in those employers — J.T. & Dale Talk Jobs Even if it’s a [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Mar 31, 2009 in Buzz | 2 Comments
Why you shouldn’t get a job: WWDS … And why you should: Keppie Careers Relief for workplace recession stress: ABCNews Unemployed and uninsured? Chicago Tribune Dealing with job search rejection: MSNBC The real blog of a “Real” (unemployed) housewife: Huff Post
By Kate Lorenz on Mar 26, 2009 in Buzz | 0 Comments
Dealing with super-sized job stress: 45 Things Is franchising an option? MSNBC Read this before you network: WWDS Job seeker hall of shame: Lindsay Olson Starting from scratch after 14 years: WSJ Jobless claims rise again: Fox Business Tips from a cover letter expert: Jobacle
By Kate Lorenz on Mar 25, 2009 in Buzz | 4 Comments
Turn off your PC at quitting time: USA Today Get a job with the U.S. Census: MSN Money blog Shamelessly promote yourself: Career College Central Answer those tricky interview questions: Employment Digest Twittering your job search: Secrets of the Job Hunt
By Kate Lorenz on Mar 24, 2009 in Buzz | 0 Comments
Can you negotiate a salary in a recession? Keppie Careers Brilliant advice on interview prep: Job Hacking Signs of a bad job market: Pongo Blog Have you Googled yourself today? Secrets of the Job Hunt Not getting hired because of your age? Hannah Morgan Job Angels on Twitter: Career Journal
By Kate Lorenz on Mar 23, 2009 in Buzz | 2 Comments
Today’s job search tips from the blogosphere… Dealing with a slacker co-worker – 45 Things by Anita Bruzzese Personal blogging vs. personal branding – Brazen Careerist Job tactics that do and don’t work – Jobacle What’s better: confidence or knowledge? – Career Diva A new resource for salary data – Alexandra Levit Recession-proof hot spots [...]
