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- Thinking of Becoming a Spy?18 May 2012, 7:49 am
Last month my family and I visited the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. If you're ever in the DC area, I recommend you go. It was a fun and educational way to spend a few hours. Interesting facts about spying were displayed on panels in the museum 's lobby. The one that jumped out at me, of course, had to do with careers. It stated that prior to September 11, 2001, an average of 110 people per day applied for jobs with the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Six days after that ter... - Weekly Career Profile: Physical Therapist16 May 2012, 8:48 am
Physical therapists treat patients who have problems with mobility or pain. Among their patients are accident victims and people who have arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries and cerebral palsy. To become a physical therapist, one must earn a master's degree from a physical therapy education program and pass both state and national licensing exams. This field has an excellent job outlook. Employment will grow much faster, through 2020, than it will for other occupations (Bureau... - Asking for a Raise: How to Approach Your Boss14 May 2012, 12:39 pm
When I learned that someone I know asked his boss for a raise by explaining that he had a large mortgage on his house and a lot of other bills to pay, I cringed. I can't stress enough how that was absolutely the wrong approach to take. Your mortgage and your bills aren't your boss's concern and you should not bring that up when you are negotiating your salary. It's not about needing or wanting a raise. It's about deserving one because of what you are contributing to your employer's bottom line.... - The Five (Difficult) People You Meet at Work11 May 2012, 7:22 am
Have you ever worked with someone who plants himself in front of your desk and doesn't leave? This co-worker talks nonstop without seeming to take a breath. I like to ...Read Full Post... - Weekly Career Profile: Speech Therapist9 May 2012, 4:43 pm
Speech therapists, also called speech pathologists and speech-language pathologists, diagnose and treat people who have speech-related disorders including the inability to produce certain sounds, voice disorders and fluency and speech rhythm difficulties. They also work with clients who wish to modify accents. In order to become a speech pathologist, one must earn a master's degree in speech-language pathology. ...Read Full Post...
- ‘Balance’ is a silly word20 May 2012, 5:00 pm
In the old days, you may have gotten ahead of the competition by working more hours. But there are only 24 hours in a day. Solution: Work fewer hours; take more intellectual risks....
- Sabbatical allows charity row from Miami to New York20 May 2012, 2:00 pm
When qedis employee Lewis Colam wanted three months off to row a boat from Miami to New York to raise money for Alzheimer’s research, the company not only pitched in as a sponsor but gave him a sabbatical for the trip. Executives at the London-based management and technology consulting firm say they try to support their employees’ dreams.... - IRS: More time for portability election20 May 2012, 12:00 pm
The IRS has extended the deadline for estates of married individuals who died in 2011 to make the “portability” election for unused unified federal gift and estate tax exemptions.... - Follow this Rx to ease the trauma20 May 2012, 10:30 am
When you have to deliver bad news to someone, follow this protocol that medical doctors use to tell patients about dire prognoses:... - 2012 State Direct Deposit/Paycard Laws20 May 2012, 10:00 am
State laws usually require that employee participation in direct deposit or paycard programs must be voluntary. States may also allow paycard vendors to charge employees fees, beginning with the second transaction. This chart summarizes the states’ direct deposit/paycard rules. “Mandatory” means that a state allows you to make e-payment a condition of employment, if you choose. States that don’t have laws aren’t included. In all cases, contact your state labor...
- ‘Balance’ is a silly word20 May 2012, 5:00 pm
In the old days, you may have gotten ahead of the competition by working more hours. But there are only 24 hours in a day. Solution: Work fewer hours; take more intellectual risks.... - Sabbatical allows charity row from Miami to New York20 May 2012, 2:00 pm
When qedis employee Lewis Colam wanted three months off to row a boat from Miami to New York to raise money for Alzheimer’s research, the company not only pitched in as a sponsor but gave him a sabbatical for the trip. Executives at the London-based management and technology consulting firm say they try to support their employees’ dreams.... - IRS: More time for portability election20 May 2012, 12:00 pm
The IRS has extended the deadline for estates of married individuals who died in 2011 to make the “portability” election for unused unified federal gift and estate tax exemptions.... - Follow this Rx to ease the trauma20 May 2012, 10:30 am
When you have to deliver bad news to someone, follow this protocol that medical doctors use to tell patients about dire prognoses:... - 2012 State Direct Deposit/Paycard Laws20 May 2012, 10:00 am
State laws usually require that employee participation in direct deposit or paycard programs must be voluntary. States may also allow paycard vendors to charge employees fees, beginning with the second transaction. This chart summarizes the states’ direct deposit/paycard rules. “Mandatory” means that a state allows you to make e-payment a condition of employment, if you choose. States that don’t have laws aren’t included. In all cases, contact your state labor...
- Why The Workplace Office Is Becoming Arbitrary10 April 2012, 7:55 pm
The 21st century may have a new victim and it is the traditional workplace office. While the transition will be slow and gradual, we are seeing the opening years of the final decades of the business... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ... - Getting A Recommendation From A Past Employer19 March 2012, 8:17 pm
When applying to jobs, people rarely take time to consider the references requested by a given application. Such reference requests will usually ask for the names and contact information of two or... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ... - Staying Motivated at a Dead-End Job25 January 2012, 7:19 pm
Unfortunately, many employees across the United States see the writing on the wall when it comes to their opportunities for advancement within the company they work for. Older workers are... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ... - Top 5 Employment Trends for 201228 December 2011, 3:02 pm
The new year is rapidly approaching and for many, the new year signifies a new beginning. The job market hasn’t been the kindest in recent years, and numerous individuals have been left dealing... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ... - Match your Potential with the Right Graduate Job25 October 2011, 7:18 pm
You know what your skills are, but do you know which skills employers are looking for? Match your potential with the right graduate job! By now you have read thousands of tips and suggestions on how... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
- The Lattice That Has Replaced The Corporate Ladder16 March 2011, 9:05 pm
And why no one running a business should be stuck thinking there's still a ladder.... - How To Ace Your Interview2 March 2011, 11:21 am
Show that you have the skills and would fit in, but above all make it clear how much you want the job.... - How To Follow Up After A Job Interview1 March 2011, 7:00 pm
Send a strong e-mail to the hiring manger--even if you flubbed the interview.... - Why Job-Seeking Is Just Like Dating24 February 2011, 3:45 pm
A veteran career counselor says a 15-year-old dating manual offers surprisingly good advice for the job hunt.... - Jobs You Can Do In Paradise18 February 2011, 5:10 pm
Live where you'd most love to be, working as anything from a mountain guide to a sommelier or a ski photographer....
- Why Billion Dollar Law Firms Fail and How to Avoid Their Fate21 May 2012, 4:52 am
Over at Above the Law last week, Mergers and Acquisitions specialist John Altorelli, talked about his escape from the Dewtanic, which is still sporting a schnitzy video splash page despite predictions that it could file for bankruptcy any day now.... - How Does Marital Status Affect Your Federal Taxes21 May 2012, 4:07 am
Laws have always regulated who may marry, the obligations related to marriage and children and whether and how a marriage can be ended. Governments have always put their own social agenda above the pluralism of personal choice. Never in history have governments considered marital relations strictly private.... - Son Hit With Aging Parent's $93K Nursing Home Bill21 May 2012, 4:03 am
Could this happen to you?... - Looking for a new job? Entrepreneurial Companies Show the Way...21 May 2012, 3:20 am
Looking for a new job? Perhaps it?s time to go entrepreneurial. Recent SEC filings show that entrepreneurial companies have been hiring at a red hot pace, skyrocketing 13+% over last year?s levels. The rate of growth far outstrips the relatively modest 3% average increase for non-entrepreneurial firms and exceeds the prior year?s entrepreneurial growth rate of 10%. Though capital markets appear choppy, the US market seems to be celebrating its best job rate increases sinc... - Checkmark For Hillary Clinton: Chen Guangcheng Lands In America20 May 2012, 10:59 pm
Earlier this month, I predicted that Chen Guangcheng would be Hillary Clinton?s biggest foreign policy challenge. A challenge he was indeed. For weeks, Guangcheng made news, begging to be granted permission to leave China and come to the U.S. This weekend, he arrived safely in America....
- Great Businesses Don't Start With a Plan16 May 2012, 3:29 pm
You want to start a business. So you need a plan, right? No. Not really. As part of the research...... - Listen to Your Frontline Employees4 April 2012, 3:05 pm
A basic prerequisite for business success is to know — really know — your customers. There's a variety of traditional...... - How Leaders Lose Their Luck29 February 2012, 4:00 pm
While researching our forthcoming book — Heart, Smarts, Guts, and Luck — my co-authors and I made a fascinating discovery:...... - Business Needs More Judo, Less Karate24 January 2012, 5:19 pm
Consider two hypothetical restaurants: type one and type two. Restaurant type one: Imagine yourself wandering the streets of a new...... - Make Time for Time22 December 2011, 3:00 pm
"Donner du temps au temps," the late French President François Mitterrand used to say. "Give time for time." The notion......
- 25 Stretch Goals for Management3 February 2009, 10:00 pm
Preview Gary Hamel's February 2009 article in the Harvard Business Review, Moon Shots for Management.In May 2008, a group of...... - Help Reinvent Management for the 21st Century20 May 2008, 9:25 am
The first rule of blog-writing is this: keep it current. So apologies. I haven’t posted anything in a few months...... - Innovation Hacker4 January 2008, 1:42 pm
There isn’t a sport on the planet that delivers less adrenaline per unit of time than golf. For years, that...... - What Is Management’s Moonshot?7 December 2007, 3:21 pm
I don’t read People magazine. It’s not that I’m disinterested in the lives and loves of Paris, Owen, Katie, Tom,...... - Making Innovation Everyone's Job26 November 2007, 5:50 pm
Excerpted from "The Future of Management," by Gary Hamel with Bill Breen. In a world where strategy life cycles are......
- How to Face Your Critics3 February 2010, 3:49 pm
When people criticize you, what's the best thing to do? Show up and face the music. President Barack Obama did...... - How to Encourage Small Innovations29 January 2010, 2:03 pm
The announcement of Apple's iPad is turning many people's thoughts to the innovations behind big ideas. Innovations such as these...... - How Leaders Should Think Critically20 January 2010, 9:29 pm
If you want to succeed in 21st Century business you need to become a critical thinker. Roger Martin of the...... - The Importance of Resourcefulness13 January 2010, 7:15 pm
With the recession forcing us to make do with what we have, being resourceful is now a necessary skill for...... - How Will You Make a Difference in 2010?7 January 2010, 4:16 pm
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- When Your Employees Know More Than You20 July 2010, 7:20 pm
Managing today's highly skilled professionals takes special skills — and not the ones that you may think. Oftentimes, knowledge workers...... - Learn to Embrace the Tension of Diversity16 June 2010, 3:55 pm
As leaders, the rich diversity of culture and thought around the world is one of our greatest resources — if...... - Sharing Leadership to Maximize Talent26 May 2010, 1:15 pm
With global expansion, intra- and inter-industry restructuring, and increasing numbers of merging organizations, the need for dynamic flexibility and a...... - Empowering Your Employees to Empower Themselves23 April 2010, 6:36 pm
As a manager or leader, do you let your people assume more responsibility when they are able? Do you know...... - How to Keep Good Employees in a Bad Economy26 February 2010, 6:25 pm
As we make our way through the challenges of the global economic crisis, high-impact performers are in demand. I'm speaking......
- Steve Jobs's Bicycles for the Mind6 October 2011, 12:50 pm
Steve Jobs logged off too soon. He was a serial innovator whose illness cost the world a bright talent who...... - Memo to Meg Whitman: 4 Tips for Tackling HP26 September 2011, 2:36 pm
Dear Meg: Becoming CEO of Hewlett-Packard is almost as big a deal as being Governor of California (your previous aspiration)...... - Bill Clinton and How to Use Convening Power19 September 2011, 2:10 pm
The best CEOs do it. Effective entrepreneurs do it. Middle managers who become change agents do it. Individuals with passion...... - Starbucks' Howard Schultz and how to Restore Confidence6 September 2011, 2:09 pm
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's message about finding common grounds for action has nothing to do with coffee grounds. Shultz is...... - Nine Do's and Don'ts for Dealing with the Disgruntled29 August 2011, 2:15 pm
In a volatile world, anxiety and uncertainty make people a little testy. Cranky people can drag everyone else down by......
- The Hidden Business Cost of Mental Illness3 December 2009, 1:35 pm
It's hard to focus on your work when your child is hallucinating. One of the least discussed yet quite salient...... - Three Reasons Why Bruce is the Best Boss2 November 2009, 3:48 pm
Bruce Springsteen — great leader? You might be skeptical, but bear with me as I describe a few practical ideas...... - Why The Hurt Locker Hurts8 September 2009, 8:45 pm
The Hurt Locker is a gripping movie — enthusiastically and universally acclaimed — about an elite team of American soldiers...... - How a 2-Minute Story Helps You Lead4 August 2009, 7:53 pm
Leaders gain trust and teach people what's important to them by telling stories. But these days there's so much to...... - Become a More Creative Leader — Think Small15 June 2009, 2:20 pm
What kind of leadership do we need now? This was the question I asked last week at the beginning of......
- The Next Big Thing2 May 2012, 7:36 pm
What's the next big thing? Is it 3D printing, personal genomics, cleantech, hydrotech, self-driving cars, augmented reality, wearable computing, microcurrencies,...... - You Don't Need This "Recovery"24 April 2012, 3:01 pm
What happens when one reaches the limits of a vocabulary? Consider, for a moment, the curious case of the "recovery."...... - The Great Collision9 April 2012, 2:57 pm
Here's a tiny question. What do you think most people really want? What do you think the average Jane —...... - Overthrow Yourself29 March 2012, 1:55 pm
Here's a tiny question. When you boil it down, what's the human purpose of enterprise? Of industry and ingenuity, effort...... - The Economic Roots of Your Life Crisis16 March 2012, 4:52 pm
I know: it's not manly, dignified, or barely mentionable in polite conversation. But here's the thing. Lately, I've been in......
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- We've Moved!13 December 2011, 10:02 pm
Find our blog at its new home: MonsterWorking.com... - Monster Global Poll: ”Ever Done Something Regrettable at an Office Party?”12 December 2011, 6:30 pm
Poll Reveals That Approximately One in Ten People Have Engaged in Career-Damaging Behavior at an Office Celebration A poll conducted by Monster shows that too much cheer can be dangerous at the office holiday party, as one person in ten...... - Monster Healthcare Virtual Career Fair9 December 2011, 11:06 pm
From December 13 to 15, Monster will be hosting a Healthcare Virtual Career Fair, created to help healthcare professionals connect in a new way with national and local healthcare providers and companies with positions to fill. To participate, all you...... - Office Holiday Party Etiquette -- Monster Twitter Chat Edition9 December 2011, 3:01 pm
By Charles Purdy, Monster Senior Editor Work-related holiday events -- not everyone is a fan. In a 2010 survey, Monster.com asked people, "How do you feel about workplace holiday parties?" -- and 43 percent of respondents said that, at best,...... - Holiday Parties: How to Make an Impression to Help Your Career8 December 2011, 9:11 pm
By Vickie Elmer for Glassdoor.com Holiday parties may seem like a time to kick back and enjoy -- and yet they also may be the best opportunities all winter to grow your network and add a little warmth to those......
- The Boss: Still Minding the Mill19 July 2010, 6:19 pm
Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore.... - Corner Office: Never Duck Tough Questions, Says Drugstore.com’s Chief18 July 2010, 2:20 am
Dawn Lepore, chairwoman and chief executive of Drugstore.com, says good leaders direct employees’ energies toward the mission at hand.... - The Search: How to Rebound From a Wrong Career Choice17 July 2010, 9:02 pm
Many young people can be steered into careers and discover much later that the choice was wrong.... - Corner Office: Always Thank Your Star Players, Chegg’s C.E.O. Says11 July 2010, 2:00 am
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As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks — a quality that has helped her in her career....
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- Meet Captain Kaylyn, PayScale’s Bike to Work Month Leader20 May 2012, 7:06 pm
PayScale's 25 Bike to Work Month participants are lead by Captain Kaylyn. Find out the reasons for her bike-thusiasm.... - Why Your Boss Shouldn't Want You to Multitask20 May 2012, 4:06 pm
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You don't need to live in California to work in the science and tech industry.... - Salary and Career News Round Up: Networking Tips for Introverts, Commuter Marriages and New Grads' Employment Woes19 May 2012, 1:00 am
Every Friday we round up the salary trends, career stories and job news that you may have missed during the past week. Today, we cover new grads' employment woes, networking tips for introverts and the rise in commuter marriages.... - Bike to Work Day Gets Snack-tacular in Seattle18 May 2012, 7:33 pm
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- 100 Best Damn Executive Career Mavens on Twitter (Revisited)30 August 2010, 7:07 am
Just over a year ago, I wrote a post highlighting 100 must-follow career mavens on Twitter. Since then I’ve continued to curate that list, adding new promising voices and focusing in on those that dedicate their tweets to the career advancement of others. The result, I’m excited to say, is what [...] Related posts:100 Best Damn Stock Traders on Twitter People always ask me, “Can I really make money... How to Make Unemployment the Most Productive Time in Your Career When most of us ... - The Single Most Important Reason Why Social Media Campaigns Fail27 July 2010, 7:17 am
All companies that have used social media successfully have a common trait. It’s not the features or benefits of their products. There are thousands of companies making great products with exceptional and sometimes groundbreaking features that never make it. Products are not what inspire us to follow a company or spread their message. What inspires [...] Related posts:Should Public Companies Be Afraid of Social Media? Over the past three posts, I have focused on... Executive Book Summary: C... - 10 Steps to Turn Your Professional Network into a Thriving Tribe19 July 2010, 11:37 am
You are the leader of the most powerful organization in your work life—your professional network. How and where you lead it will determine what you get out of it. What many professionals don’t realize is that by turning their professional network into a self-sustaining organization or tribe, they will have positioned themselves to benefit personally from [...] Related posts:100 People Who Won’t Let You Fail, No Matter What What if you had a century of peers that... How to Make Unemploym... - Executive Book Summary: Cognitive Surplus by Clay Shirky (Part II)14 July 2010, 10:12 am
This is the second post summarizing Clay Shirky’s new book Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age (affiliate link). If you missed Part I, click here to read it before starting this one. The perfect social media strategy… doesn’t exist yet. Truth is that with just over five years of experimentation, we are still in [...] Related posts:Executive Book Summary: Cognitive Surplus by Clay Shirky (Part I) This is Executive Book Summary is the first in... Rela... - Executive Book Summary: Cognitive Surplus by Clay Shirky (Part I)12 July 2010, 11:26 am
This is Executive Book Summary is the first in a series of book reviews. If you would like to check out the rest of my bookshelf, where I’ve rated several of my favorite books, click here. Clay Shirky (TED, Blog, Twitter) is the Godfather of social media. His work on Here Comes Everybody: The Power of [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin....
- Worst Interview Outfits20 May 2012, 2:00 pm
When you are dressing for a job interview, appearance really is important. The image you present to a potential employer is the first thing they are going to notice about you - before you even have a chance to say a word or shake a hand....Read Full Post... - Time Off to Interview20 May 2012, 9:00 am
From our Discussion Forum - Time Off to Interview: "I'm struggling with a boss, the type that will think you are great one day and then next she can only find fault in what you do. It has been getting worse and I have decided to leave my job. I've been on a few interviews but it is getting very hard to find creative ways to get off work to go to a job interview."...Read Full Post... - Too Old to Get Hired?19 May 2012, 2:00 pm
How old is too old when it comes to getting hired? You might be surprised at what some employers consider old. In some cases, job seekers are in their fifties or sixties....Read Full Post... - Competency Based Interviews19 May 2012, 9:00 am
What's a competency based interview? It's a type of interview where interviewees are asked to give specific examples of times in which they demonstrated particular skills or attitudes. Typically, the job applicant is asked to describe a problem or situation, the actions they took to handle the problem, and the outcome of the situation. The interviewer may ask questions about a variety of competencies depending on the skills required for the specific job....Read Full Post... - Summer Jobs for High School Students18 May 2012, 2:00 pm
If you want to find a summer job, it's time to gear up the job search, if you haven't found a position yet. Companies are still hiring summer workers, but don't wait to start a job search until school gets out....Read Full Post...
