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The Gift of a Promotion (or a Job) Bundles 12 Critical Employment Services That Will Give Benefits for A Lifetime
The average American is earning
Ms. Allison’s passion for the electronic frontier and e-commerce began in 1997 when she and best-selling author, Martin Yates, launched a website named CareerBrain. This innovative company caught the attention of the University of Michigan as they were seeking the most promising new companies on
We’ve all heard that our former employers, when contacted for a reference, will only confirm (per company policy) employment dates and title. Right?
Wrong.
There is no guarantee that all corporate employees are aware of, or will abide be, such guidelines. Consider these verbatim comments documented
While the need for a good job reference should be a “given”, many candidates take little time or effort to assure that their references are portraying them in the best possible light. Frequently,
‘Tis the holiday season: the time for gift-giving and holiday cards for family and friends. But what about the boss? Is it appropriate to send your boss, former boss and members of your management team some sort of holiday greeting? If so, is it better to send a quick email with holiday wishes,
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What happens to your job reference after reporting your boss to HR, or even worse, the company
Jim, 48, is the candidate sitting in an interview, which has been going well. He’s confident that his qualifications match those of the position, and he believes he’ll fit into the corporate culture. As the interview is winding down, the interviewer casually asks: “Will your family
So you’ve completed the first round of interviews – and perhaps the second – with flying colors towards that cherished new job. At this point, your prospective new employer will begin to check the quality of your references and recommendations from previous employers. These recommendations
It has been said that “Inquiring minds want to know” and no minds are more inquiring than those about to hire you. Rest assured, you will be investigated. As a rule of thumb, the better the job and the higher the pay, the tougher the screening process. If you are up for a good job at a visible
In today’s competitive job market, a savvy job seeker has tipped to the fact that an employment reference can quite literally hold your career in their hands. Their input is critical, and a poor, or even lukewarm, response during a reference check can
While there are many factors for the job seeker to consider in landing that new job, one stands out as particularly critical – and often overlooked. Your employment references will surely be vetted by prospective employers and can ultimately make-or-break the hiring decision.
Unfortunately, job
