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Formal career assessment can shorten the time it takes to identify and change careers. It has become very popular and, when used judiciously, provides reliable information in a concentrated timeframe. Four major categories of career tests exist: inte... More...

With world economies tumbling and layoffs looming, what is the outlook for the outplacement industry? Is it enjoying a resurgence? What is the forecast for layoffs? Who is being hit the hardest? What’s new in layoff legislation? How are outplac... More...

Veterans returning to the U.S. after active duty may now be facing a different battle: finding a job. Nearly one-in-five (17 percent) veterans looking for a job said it took more than six months to secure one after leaving active duty; nearly one-in-... More...

The Declaration of Independence states everyone is entitled to certain "inalienable rights," including "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." We all love and fight for the first two&so why is that third one so hard for so many of us when it c... More...

Hiring slows down during December but it's the best time of year for you take advantage of your opportunities to network. With more parties and social gatherings, you will have more occasions to mingle. As you casually chitchat, remember to ask where... More...

Job search success doesn't just happen. You need to make it happen! But what a wonderful future awaits you when you do. A new job ... greater work satisfaction ... a bigger paycheck! Okay, stop fantasizing and let's get to work on achieving this goal... More...

How do people find jobs they love and are passionate about? First, they start by selecting an area in which they are interested. Hobbies can be very rewarding and can lead to new, second or even post-retirement careers. Many business owners confess t... More...

My career counseling client Cathy was already a Chief Financial Officer, longing to become the company's Chief Executive Officer. When her boss Larry announced his retirement she recognized that this was her big chance. But, there was one major probl... More...

When you are in Human Resources, everyone thinks you know everything there is to know about getting hired. Truth is, most HR folks stumble when implementing their own self-marketing efforts. Having coached numerous HR professionals, I have often been... More...

I have worked in Human Resources in state government since November 16, 2001, beginning as an HR Assistant II (a "junior" position) and moving to the HR Assistant III (the "senior" position) in January of 2005. Our small staff serves 500 employ... More...

You´ve just been promoted to a new leadership position. You´re not yet sure of the exciting challenges ahead or how you will meet them. All you know is that you have three months to get on top of the job and move forward-or fail. And, in ... More...

Golfing, traveling, scrapbooking, gardening, just relaxing -- leisure time -- is what most people think of when they think about retiring. But baby boomers are rewriting the definition of retirement. Many soon-to-be-retired professionals, executives,... More...

I recently worked with the U.S. Army who is experiencing a severe retention problem. Highly skilled Generation X junior officers and enlisted soldiers are leaving in droves. The lure of higher paying civilian jobs is only part of the problem. Accordi... More...

Russell Stover Candies is a recognized brand name in the boxed chocolate candy market, yet we are a very small company that competes with the giants in the candy world. "Only the finest" is found on every box of our chocolate candy, and that claim ex... More...

Managers overseeing the performance of others need to start thinking of themselves as investment managers. Few managers think of their employees as investments, but that's what they are, especially since employers will no longer have the luxury of tr... More...

Dear Joan: I have worked contract assignments for the last seven years, which gave me the flexibility for my entertainment projects as a singer/actress. On the contract assignments, I worked my way up from receptionist to Executive Assistant and h... More...

When employees leave your organization, it's more costly than you realize. Gone are their skills, education and qualifications along with other intangibles like their experience, creativity and productivity at work. You're also losing time and money ... More...

The Seattle Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl! THIS IS SO WOW!!! Okay, I have a special interest in this achievement by our hometown football team. My neighbor is a Seattle Seahawk -- Mack Strong -- #38. We all thought the win that made the Haw... More...

If you have been reading articles or listening to news reports about the job market, it becomes obvious that the number of people currently seeking jobs outnumbers the jobs that are now available. If you happen to be one of those job seekers, you ... More...

Hiring often slows down during December but job hunting can be red hot, especially if you take advantage of all the opportunities to network. With more parties and social gatherings, you will have more occasions to mingle. As you casually chitchat re... More...

Question - "When have you been most motivated?" This question is more than an interview question; it is a question that you should be asking yourself before the interview. When have you been most satisfied in your work? When did you feel like you ... More...

I have a very uncomfortable challenge for you: Cite 10 companies in the current Fortune 500 which have promoted the top human resources officer to CEO. Just give me 10. That´s 2%. Can´t do it, can you? If you investigated, you might fi... More...

There are four key components to successfully answering interview questions:advance preparationgiving short, concise, specific answers that never exceed 60 secondsdemonstrating ability to perform the jobexhibiting personality traits that brand you as... More...

Excerpted from Indiana Employment Law Letter, written by attorneys at the law firm Baker & Daniels http://www.HRhero.com/inemp.shtml?HLe It's a common refrain from HR personnel and business owners everywhere: "I feel like I can't fire a... More...

Get To Know Your Human Resources Team Very Well There are some very important, even critical relationships that can be built with HR personnel that can really propel you ahead in your career. That said, I have worked with literally hundr... More...

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