Close, but no Job

April 1st, 2011 by Archer Zimpel

Do not worry if others do not understand you. Instead worry if you do not understand others.

I played the role of hiring manager again this past week and it is always a somewhat surreal experience for me. Sometimes the career adviser in me wants to jump across the table, grab the candidate by the collar and say “hey, don’t you know how to prepare for an interview?”. But what amazes me more than anything else are those that manage to somehow spoil an otherwise great interview. Sometimes it’s during the interview (like the guy who told me he has to remind himself that not everyone is as smart as him). Sometimes i

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CBO Swings, Misses on Demographics

March 28th, 2011 by Mike Silverstone

I perked up when I got one of my daily WSJ alerts yesterday, as the headline really caught my eye:  Baby Boomers and the Labor Force.  Finally, the demographic theme that I’d written about here, here, here and here – beginning well over one year ago — was going to get some attention.

Except not so much.

The Journal reports — as TBP readers knew long ago – that, “The recession has taken a toll on participation rates for nearly every group, with one exception — older workers. More people 55 and ov

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4 Tips for Getting a Job

March 28th, 2011 by Archer Zimpel

“If you don’t know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else!

The vast volume of job search information on the Internet is overwhelming. From countless job search sites, to endless blogs and company career sites you could spend years just looking at all of the data. Of course the real key to finding a job is actually spending time making contacts (including applying to advertisements or search site postings). There

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How to Recover When a Positive Co-Worker Leaves The Office

March 27th, 2011 by Oliver Peaks

An important part of being happy in the workplace is developing good relationships with your co-workers. Nothing is more satisfying than enjoying the company of the people you work with, especially if some of those people can create a fun and exciting work environment, one that is inspiring to your work and also to your attitude.

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5 Networking Mistakes You’re Making & How to Avoid Them

March 26th, 2011 by Oliver Peaks

When you’re ready to head out to industry events to chat with other professionals, it’s important to exhibit proper networking etiquette in order to build mutually beneficial relationships with these individuals.

Avoid the following mistakes in order to make the most of your interactions at conferences, meetups, and meetings:

Mistake #1: Showing up unprepared

You should have a good idea about who’s attending the event, the topic at hand, and what you’re hoping to get out of going. Having

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