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Feb. 27, 2012

Ryan Martin asked a question

If you were offered a new job opportunity, would you take a smaller salary if you thought you'd advance quickly at that company?

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Do most recruiters and/or companies check Facebook when narrowing down who to interview or hire?

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Feb. 3, 2012

Mark Herbert answered this question

Is there life after HR?

Michael,
For me I "transitioned" from human resources into management consulting. As a successful management consultant I was asked by a client to step in and manage his company as the opertational executive.
I went back into HR nominally at the executive level and was ... more

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June 9, 2011

Gunel M asked a question

How to start a career within HRM after 9 yrs of financial experience?

June 6, 2011

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Start Your Networking, but First . . . ?

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May 16, 2011

Dr. Fred (DocFred) Simkovsky and 3 other people commented on this post

Are all Hiring Managers Lame?

Charlie,
Great response. You hit all the points so nicely. it isn't cut and dried and all or nothing isn't fine either. I used that language to get some responses. Sometimes people read these but don''t add to the discussion. As far as my client goes...he ... more

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May 2, 2011

Dr. Fred (DocFred) Simkovsky and 1 other person answered this question

Networking for a job; a fact finding set of questions:

I agree. Most networking is done in a haphazard way. Mostly done after you lost the position, need a new one and now start networking. Networking has to be an ongoing process to build relationships over time that can be utilized to find new opportunities. ... more

Dec. 17, 2010

Thushara Polpitiye and 1 other person answered this question

How can you get a reference from your current employer?

I agree with Karen about not asking your boss for a reference, and her analogy os on the money.
However, in the UK if you have over a year's service they cannot terminate your employment for merely looking for another job, as once you have ... more

Dec. 16, 2010

Karen Mattonen and 1 other person answered this question

What should I know about recruiters?

There are many different types of agencies out there, but the main thing for any applicant to be aware of is never, never pay a fee. If a recruiter attempts to charge you, see if they are bonded and licensed in the state that you ... more

Dec. 9, 2010

Maria Marsala and 4 other people answered this question

What do you do with the 'wrong' degree?

You have a lot of company. Most people have jobs in an area where they don't have a degree.
As I read your question, think about ways to "marrying" logistics and finance. This way you'll be able to use the credibility of your finance degree ... more

Dec. 9, 2010

Barry Zweibel and 3 other people answered this question

Why would you turn down your 'dream job?'

Great question, Liz! In other words, is this 'dream' job the 'R.I.G.H.T.' job?!
R as in Responsibilities:
How do the responsibilities match your skills and interests? Does the position offer sufficient span of control to manage those responsibilities effectively? What factors might expand or contract those ... more

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