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Baby Steps
New mothers can have a hard time readjusting to the workplace. Here's how to make coming back after giving birth a little more bearable.
Best Jobs For Single Parents
What are the best industries for offering a combination of flexibility and salary?
Assessing Risk: Easy as 1-2-3
A simple system for uncovering priorities and assessing personal or career risks.
Most Federal Workers Can Work From Home, But Don't
Billions of dollars could be saved and billions of pounds of pollutants would not enter the air if all federal employees eligible to work from home did so, a study shows.
Resignation Letter
As promised, here are some tips on writing a resignation letter. It seems many people rate writing their resignation letter high on their list of things they hate doing. However, by keeping the letter simple you can stop worrying and just get on with it.
Pay excuses and current salary trends
There is a lot of talk about salaries right now. The Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, is leading the charge with a pay freeze for MPs and a call for Australia's top executives to sacrifice their hefty pay rises this year in the name of fighting inflation.
The Ethics of Office Romance
If you're thinking about hooking up at work, you're looking for love in all the wrong places.
IBM To Open Two More Offshore Development Centers In India
Yet IBM isn't immune from a talent war that has raised questions about skill levels of employed engineers in India.
The Pitfalls of Social Networking
Bart Perkins is all for using social networks at work, as long as there are policies to address potential pitfalls.
How To Prepare for Different Types of Interviews
The job interview will be the most important factor in an employer's decision to hire. Employers are most interested in job candidates who communicate well, have a professional attitude and who have researched their organizations. There are different types of interviews and several people may interview you.
Best Cities For Jobs In 2008
Which parts of the U.S. might be likely to see employment growth in the coming year?
Using a career coach
A lot of people email me questions about finding a career coach. The use of career experts is definitely on the rise but there are some dos and don'ts.
Career Watch: What it takes to be an IT leader
Expectations for IT have changed dramatically. Not only is IT called upon to support technology needs, but it’s also expected to sustain strong client partnerships, demonstrate business acuity, execute successful projects and deliver exceptional results.
Are You Obsolete?
With the consumerization of technology, everyone's a tech expert. And for IT, that means change or die.
Activate your Resume With Action Verbs
So many job seekers fall into the trap of being "long winded" in their career communications and job applications. Remember, bullet lists, numbered lists and clearly written sentences usually beat the pants off of the dreaded paragraph that never ends!
The "Sacred" Job Application: Leave No Blank Space
When applying for a job, you will always have to fill out a job application form. If possible, complete the job application form at home or download it from an employer's Internet site.
How to Ask for the Job Interview
"What did you get for the holidays?" This is one of the most frequently asked questions at this time of year. Answers include a myriad of 'gets' including a new TV, a laptop, movie passes, dinner at a great restaurant, a gift card for a shopping spree at the Fashion Mall!
Three questions
A few topics this week, namely photos with resumes working from home and researching careers in government. First, to Jayde and Emma, my answer is "no", it's not the norm to include a photo with your resume.
Using Sick Time for Interviews
A difficult choice about using time off strains an employee's conscience and leads him to fake being sick
Follow the Loser
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to find a new job, consider an often-overlooked criterion: the reputation of your predecessor. You might want to pass up the post that was previously filled by an individual who was valued and respected. Instead, choose the job where your predecessor was perceived as a failure.
Talking Politics in the Office Can Be Hazardous
With election 2008 now in full swing and political passions flaring at many a social gathering, the office can start to resemble a battleground. But don't let a campaign button or an offhand remark by the water cooler get you in the middle of a political maelstrom.