Job Hunting http://www.ihatejobhunting.com How To Find A Well Paid Job Wed, 16 May 2012 04:16:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Beware Hiring Managers Who Spew Nonsense http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/beware-hiring-managers-who-spew-nonsense http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/beware-hiring-managers-who-spew-nonsense#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 04:16:08 +0000 Archer Zimpel http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/beware-hiring-managers-who-spew-nonsense A friend of mine went on an interview for a senior level position with very large financial institution. The hiring manager turned out to be a real jerk. He cursed the entire time, thought my friends experience was spotty at best, never asked any questions and spent the bulk of the interview telling my friend how great he (the hiring manager) was. He kind of reminded my friend of a volcano (spewing smoke and rocks) and, like my trip to Arenal, my friend said he would not want to be around when a real eruption occurred.

Fortunately for my friend, there were obvious warning signs and even if he got a job offer he would not take it.

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Job Searching with Social Media for Dummies

Joshua Waldman is one of our friends in the personal branding field and the founder of Career Enlightenment, where he helps frustrated job seekers leverage social media to find work quickly.  Josh recently published Job Searching with Social Media for Dummies, an awesome resource for job seekers looking to boost their chances of getting hired.  Joshua has given us a few copies of his book that we are going to give away to our readers please keep reading for the details!  Even though were a little biased (Joshua mentions BrandYourself as one of the resources in his book), Job Searching with Social Media is an excellent resource for those of you on the job hunt.  We w

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]]> http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-category/review-of-job-searching-with-social-media-for-dummies-read-to-get-a-free-copy/feed 0 US Has Best Higher Education System, New Study Says. http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/career-news/us-has-best-higher-education-system-new-study-says http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/career-news/us-has-best-higher-education-system-new-study-says#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 22:34:04 +0000 Oliver Peaks http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/career-news/us-has-best-higher-education-system-new-study-says The U.S. earned the top spot in a new college ranking system that looked at what countries provide the best higher education, according to a study coming out of Australia.

The study’s authors, from the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research at the University of Melbourne, measured the higher education systems in 48 countries. The schools were assessed in four different areas: output (research and its impact, plus producing a qualified workforce that meets demands); resources (outlay from government and private sector); connectivity (international networks and collaboration); and environment (government regulation, campus diversity and opportunities), according to a PR Newswire press release.

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]]> http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/career-news/us-has-best-higher-education-system-new-study-says/feed 0 First Look: May 8 http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/first-look-may-8 http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/first-look-may-8#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 11:59:07 +0000 Archer Zimpel http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/first-look-may-8 Each week First Look summarizes new working papers, case studies, and publications produced by Harvard Business School faculty. Here readers will be able to get a “first look” at cutting-edge ideas before they enter the mainstream of business practice. For complete details on faculty research, see our Working Papers section.

In the May issue of Harvard Business Review, Stefan Thomke and Donald Reinersten address the misconceptions that arise when firms treat product development as if it were akin to manufacturing.

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]]> http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/first-look-may-8/feed 0 Best Jobs with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-category/best-jobs-with-a-bachelors-degree-in-psychology http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-category/best-jobs-with-a-bachelors-degree-in-psychology#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 07:56:33 +0000 Mike Silverstone http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-category/best-jobs-with-a-bachelors-degree-in-psychology
  • Apr 19, 2012
  • Jennifer Long

There are numerous jobs available to psychology graduates. – Free Digital Photos Numerous job opportunities are available to individuals with bachelor’s degrees in psychology. Read on to learn about three of the best opportunities.

Psychology is a relatively broad field of study, and individuals who obtain psychology degrees are trained to understand human needs and behaviors, mental health issues, and social norms.

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The key to getting from the bottom to the top of the pile of résumés is really a byproduct of todays technology. It is no longer the appearance and layout of a résumé that catches a recruiters eye. Keywords that are searchable and relevant to the position are what brings your résumé to the forefront. Once there, content and organized flow of information is important, as it reflects your work style. In the content, be sure to be brief and identify KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and CSFs (Critical Success Factors). Do not write a job description; instead identify pertinent relative successes. Somet

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]]> http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/career-news/on-resume-consider-keywords-key-performance-indicators-and-critical-success-factors/feed 0 An Exploration of Luxury Hotels in Tanzania http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/an-exploration-of-luxury-hotels-in-tanzania http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/an-exploration-of-luxury-hotels-in-tanzania#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:26:20 +0000 Archer Zimpel http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/an-exploration-of-luxury-hotels-in-tanzania Tourism is a tradeable service activity that could allow some African countries to generate significant growth. Tanzania, given its unique natural assets, is an ideal candidate. However, despite being so richly endowed in touristic resources, Tanzania receives very few tourists and revenues from tourism. To explore the determinants of this performance, I conduct an international survey for upscale hotel managers to measure supply-side constraints on the operation of hotels. The survey reveals that hotels in the safari area in Tanzania are more expensive than comparable hotels, and that this difference in price cannot be accounted for by differences in supply constraints.

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]]> http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/an-exploration-of-luxury-hotels-in-tanzania/feed 0 Back Stabbing Co-Worker: 6 Ways to Protect Yourself http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/career-news/back-stabbing-co-worker-6-ways-to-protect-yourself http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/career-news/back-stabbing-co-worker-6-ways-to-protect-yourself#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:56:21 +0000 Oliver Peaks http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/career-news/back-stabbing-co-worker-6-ways-to-protect-yourself The back stabber is the kind of person who will overtly do things to undermine, embarrass or place you in potentially career-damaging situations. Clearly, you can’t trust this person to have your best interest in mind, because they are working too hard to promote their own interests.  It’s important to know a couple of things about this person:

- They are uber-ambitious. – Th

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Jonathan McCarthy and Simon Potter

The unemployment rate in the United States fell from 9.1 percent in the summer of 2011 to 8.3 percent in February. This decline, the largest six-month drop in the unemployment rate since 1984, has surprised many economic forecasters. The decline is even more surprising because recent real GDP growth appears to have been around trend at best, whereas in early 1984, growth was more than 7 percent. Our next six posts in Liberty Street Economics will discuss prospects for the U.S. labor market given this surprisingly quick decline in the unemployment rate. In

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]]> http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-category/prospects-for-the-u-s-labor-market/feed 0 House Republicans Reject Facebook Password Protection Amendment. http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/career-news/house-republicans-reject-facebook-password-protection-amendment http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/career-news/house-republicans-reject-facebook-password-protection-amendment#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:21:09 +0000 Oliver Peaks http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/career-news/house-republicans-reject-facebook-password-protection-amendment Earlier this month, many were shocked when news broke that some employers asked for full access to candidates’ Facebook accounts during the interview process. Shortly after, Democrats proposed an amendment that would prohibit employers from asking applicants for their Facebook passwords. On Tuesday, however, that measure was blocked by House Republicans.

According to Computer Business Review, the measure was first introduced as part of the Federal Communications Commission Reform act by Rep.

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]]> http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/career-news/house-republicans-reject-facebook-password-protection-amendment/feed 0 Changing Careers: The Role of a Social Worker http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/changing-careers-the-role-of-a-social-worker http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/changing-careers-the-role-of-a-social-worker#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:42:29 +0000 Archer Zimpel http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/changing-careers-the-role-of-a-social-worker Those looking for a change of career may not have considered the jobs associated with social work. Social workers can come from all walks of life and carry out an invaluable role supporting the most vulnerable people in society. They often work long hours carrying out a selfless task that requires patience, resilience and motivation but it can be highly rewarding. Social workers make a difference to individuals who may be suffering from many problems caused by the stresses and strains of modern life or disabilities which affect the way they function within their community.

What is a social work?

A social worker is a professional who works with people and helps them manage their daily lives.

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]]> http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/changing-careers-the-role-of-a-social-worker/feed 0 Assessing the Effectiveness of Your Organization’s HR Processes http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-category/assessing-the-effectiveness-of-your-organizations-hr-processes http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-category/assessing-the-effectiveness-of-your-organizations-hr-processes#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:54:34 +0000 Mike Silverstone http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-category/assessing-the-effectiveness-of-your-organizations-hr-processes In this particular “downturn economy”, organizations are suffering from massive budget cuts, layoffs, and major shifts in corporate structures. Unfortunately, all of these factors can contribute to disastrous happenings in human resource (HR) departments – from lack of federal and state compliance, low employee retention rates, lax on policies and procedures, and the most dreaded employer-based lawsuits.

Now, more than ever, human resource officials are becoming proactive by instating HR Assessments (aka HR Audits). Altho

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]]> http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-category/assessing-the-effectiveness-of-your-organizations-hr-processes/feed 0 First Look: March 27 http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/first-look-march-27 http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/first-look-march-27#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:46:12 +0000 Archer Zimpel http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/first-look-march-27 Each week First Look summarizes new working papers, case studies, and publications produced by Harvard Business School faculty. Here readers will be able to get a “first look” at cutting-edge ideas before they enter the mainstream of business practice. For complete details on faculty research, see our Working Papers section.

From deciding whether to launch a company to deciding when to leave it, the entrepreneurial journey is full of choices that can lead a startup to thrive or fail.

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]]> http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/job-searching-tips/first-look-march-27/feed 0 Resume Action Verbs in Action: F-G-H http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/career-news/resume-action-verbs-in-action-f-g-h http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/career-news/resume-action-verbs-in-action-f-g-h#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:13:03 +0000 Oliver Peaks http://www.ihatejobhunting.com/career-news/resume-action-verbs-in-action-f-g-h Continuing our series of excerpts from a Quintessential Careers tool that provides samples of how action verbs can be used in a resume:

F Action Verbs in Action

  • Facilitated Board of Directors and managed technical, marketing, operational, and financial teams.
  • Focused companys resources on middleware product line connecting devices to the Internet without a PC.
  • Followed up Susquehanna Corporation corporate survey with focus groups to define specific challenges this geography was facing; facilitated senior leadership in crafting and implementing specific actions to address employee concerns; collaborated with Sales VP to clarify roles, define key competencies and performance standards, and create development paths so sales team could achieve standards.

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The other day we talked about the importance of standing out in and interview, but it is also important to stand out in your application. This can be trickier since there is only a limited amount of time spent reviewing each applicant. Steve Murphy, a small business marketing expert, and founder of Get Busy Media lends his expertise to this very concept, offering creative solutions to the standards dilemma.

Solving The Standards Dilemma in The Digital Age

Finding a job has gotten quite difficult in the digital age.

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