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@Work: A Career Blog
http://atworkjax.wordpress.com/
A blog about finding a great job and how to succeed once you're there.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 669 )
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Consider the Source
Honest feedback is a rare commodity; very few people will trust someone enough to open up and tell you exactly what they think. When you hear a piece of... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Re-Post: What I Learn About You In A Few Quick Google Searches
It’s not often that I abdicate and simply re-post someone else’s writing, but this blog post by Nathaniel Broughton said it all, and said it well. You should... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Summer Reading List
I love hearing from other bloggers – they offer great suggestions for reposts. Many people (including me) are taking time off this week, so I welcome the... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Your Resume’s Job
Resumes have always been considered as the most important tool in your job search. I guess resumes will always be important, but some jobseekers are asking it t... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Six Steps to the Perfect Elevator Speech
Everyone understands the concept: pitch yourself and your skills in less than a minute (the time to ride the elevator to the top floor.) Here is career coach... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Informational Interviewing
One of the best ways to prepare for career transition is the informational interview. As the name implies, this interview differs from the traditional... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Innies Vs. Outies: Introverts in the Workplace
If you’re an introvert in business, you probably feel different every day. Not differently; just different. I’ve met many introverts who feel that they get... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Introverts and the Job Search
Introverts make up about 25 percent of the general population. If you’re an introvert in a job search, you may feel at times that your job skills are not being... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Sense Your Humor
You were expecting something about a sense of humor here, I know. But humors (no relation to funniness) are one way of defining personality. In fact, it’s one o... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Guest Post: Capitalizing on Consistency
This is a guest post by hiring manager Tim Eyre.You put a lot of thought into your resume. What serious job applicant wouldn’t? Read more
Posted on 10 June 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Hospital Dream Jobs
If you’re a medical professional, you’ll want to bookmark HospitalDreamJobs.org. It’s a job board featuring dozens of hospital and medical professions and... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Four Tips from Master Resume Writers
I recently attended a webinar delivered by Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark, two career coaches with impressive credentials. They delivered a class for other... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Pulling out of the Process
I recently received an email from a jobseeker who asked whether it was appropriate to pull out of the interview process on her own initiative. Read more
Posted on 27 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Top 9 Career Podcasts
This is a guest post by Alexis Bonari.Whether you’re currently in the midst of a career change, you’re hoping to start up your own business, or you simply... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Negotiating Salary
Artie Lynnworth has over 40 years of management and hiring experience. He is the scheduled speaker for the May 26, 2011 meeting of the WorkSource Professional... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Preparing for the Interview
Artie Lynnworth has over 40 years of management and hiring experience. He is the scheduled speaker for the May 26, 2011 meeting of the WorkSource Professional... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Results Masked as Advice
Change Anything is subtitled “The New Science of Personal Success.” Written by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan , and Al Switzler ,... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
How to Change Anything – Including Your Value to the Company
Change Anything is subtitled “The New Science of Personal Success.” Written by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan , and Al Switzler ,... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Military Transition Assistance
John Durfee wrote to me recently about his experience in transitioning from Gunnery Sargent to business. John, like many veterans, found that choosing a new... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER -
The Value of a Personal Recommendation
I admit it; much as I love social media, especially LinkedIn, I have trouble asking for recommendations. Recruiters tell me that they look closely at the... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER