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Feb. 27, 2012

Ryan Martin asked a question

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

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Feb. 27, 2012

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What are the best sites for job hunters?

March 24, 2011

Bob Gately and 4 other people answered this question

What do you think is better for your career success: working smart or working hard?

Lei, "Bob, thanks for sharing your story."
My pleasure.
"I am curious what you decided to do differently since that experience to be known as a top performer? I am always interested in hearing others’ secrets to effective self-promotion."
I ignored his personality quirks.
"From my own experience, I ... more

Feb. 23, 2011

Derek Dostal and 1 other person answered this question

What are the best ways to completely halt your career development?

Halt your career. Not sure why someone would want to but I am sure there are reasons.
There are levels of job performance. To succeed, you must put your level to 110 percent of expectations. You must exceed what is expected to have people rave ... more

Jan. 17, 2011

Iris Sasaki and 1 other person answered this question

Is 2011 the time to make a career adjustment?

Your question wasn't poorly worded, I made an assumption based on what I perceived.
Much depends on the type of work they are looking for. I ALWAYS find my clients are looking for people in the scientific disciplines. Medicine is another field that is hiring. However, ... more

Jan. 12, 2011

Rachel Marks answered this question

Will looking for work through a temp agency 'devalue' me as a candidate?

To answer your first question, I do not think that looking for work through a temp agency would devalue you as a candidate.
I used to be a recruiter, and I looked at a lot of resumes where candidates had temp jobs. Unless you have ... more

Jan. 7, 2011

Jason Womack and 4 other people answered this question

How should we prepare our children for their careers?

Years ago, I taught high school. Spent 5 years there, and to this day stay in touch with several of the (now 30-something!) students. Here's one thing a former student said last week, "Knowing that adults didn't have all the answers made it easier for ... more

Dec. 21, 2010

Brian Phelps answered this question

How do you build a portfolio for a marketing career?

A school portfolio is a very appropriate for people entering the new job market. If you have no prior work experience and the company doesn't allow school work, what are you supposed to show? If you have nothing else other than school work, then I'd ... more

Dec. 21, 2010

Andria Corso answered this question

How do you negotiate a job offer when you feel like you deserve more?

I recently came across a great article written in Forbes in 2009 on this very topic. I think you should take a look at it as it provides some great advice on how to negotiate a salary. In addition, don't sell yourself short -- if ... more

Dec. 20, 2010

Sandra Gans and 3 other people answered this question

Entry level marketing jobs: do they exist?

Absolutely. Most marketing agencies and marketing departments of most corporations will hire interns (some paid, some unpaid) for a one-month to 6-month period on a contract basis. After 6 months, they must either let the employee go or make them full time and give them ... more

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