By anthony balderrama on Aug 19, 2009 in Career Advice, Dress Code, Employment Trends, Interviews, Job Search, Unemployment | 1 Comment
You’re probably thinking, “It’s Wednesday. Surely people aren’t still writing things about job interviews, job loss, workplace issues, and getting hired!” Well, my friend, you would be wrong. And here’s just a sample of what they’re writing:
We hate getting fired. We like getting hired. But by the same company?
You’re fired! You’re hired!
Dionne Warwick would be [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 18, 2009 in Ask The Work Buzz!, Career Advice, Featured, Interviews, Job Search | 7 Comments
Nicole asks an excellent question: When an interviewer ask if you have ever been fired, are you honest or do you want to present yourself favorably?
Well…
By anthony balderrama on Aug 17, 2009 in Featured, Interviews, Job Search, Jobs, News, Unemployment | 0 Comments
The beginning of a new week means you’re either rested up and ready to start a new…or you’re exhausted and unmotivated. Whichever you are, it doesn’t matter, because the world keeps going whether we like it or not. Proof? These news stories pouring in from all over the country:
Credit problems can be a pain in [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Aug 10, 2009 in Interviews, Video | 0 Comments
Among all the questions we receive, one of the most popular topics addressed is answering tough interview questions. When put in a sticky situation, you want to be truthful, but you also want to make sure you are portraying yourself favorably.
In an economic climate where jobs are harder to come by, the last thing you want [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 4, 2009 in Ask The Work Buzz!, Featured, Interviews, Job Search, Work | 5 Comments
This question comes from Anita: I am a 51-year old female who was recently fired after 10 years with a very small company (less than a dozen employees). I had recently had surgery, which coincided with a very busy time at the office. I was out of the office for 3 days for the surgery, [...]
By anthony balderrama on Aug 3, 2009 in Career Advice, Employment, Featured, Interviews, Job Search, News, Unemployment | 0 Comments
First Monday of August, and job seeker news is busting out everywhere! Relatively speaking, at least. And today there are some really interesting bits of news coming out of Washington and conversations happening on blogs and in newspapers. I think any of these good reads could spark some worthwhile chats with friends or family–or even [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 29, 2009 in Ask The Work Buzz!, Featured, Interviews, Job Search | 10 Comments
Steve Shoemaker comes to us with a double dilemma: I am a 50 year old man who for the last 3 years has been caring full time for my father with dementia. How do I overcome the twin hurdles of age and a long stretch of “unemployment” during my job search?
By anthony balderrama on Jul 28, 2009 in Current Affairs, Fun stuff, Interviews, Job Search, News, Unemployment | 0 Comments
On this very special Tuesday, we bring you some good reading material. (OK, so it’s not a very special Tuesday, but if I say it is, maybe it’ll feel more special.)
Here’s what you should catch up on:
This is a good FYI that could help your job hunt…or it’s just good to know.
Comparisons of full- and [...]
By anthony balderrama on Jul 28, 2009 in Ask The Work Buzz!, Career Advice, Employment, Featured, Interviews, Job Search, Networking, Unemployment | 4 Comments
From Jill-
After position was eliminated in August last year, I am still searching for a job. Because of the economy and the area I am in it has been slim pickings. How can I explain this lack of employment in an interview now…?
Well, Jill, this might be one of the few times the recession has [...]
By Kate Lorenz on Jul 22, 2009 in Featured, Interviews, Pop culture | 0 Comments
It’s just a few days away from Jillian’s final rose on The Bachelorette. Who will she choose: Ed, Kiptyn, Reid … or no one at all?
Why are we talking about this on a job blog? We’ve often compared the job search to dating. Our friend and frequent contributor, Joe Turner, has written a guest blog for [...]
