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Interview With Lawrence Goldstone, Author Of The Anatomy of Deception
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The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Obsession, Commerce, and Adventure
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Interview With Joseph Boyden, Author of Through Black Spruce
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Interview with Nino Ricci, Governor-General Award-Winning Author
That’s a picture of Neil Berrett, holding the cake he presented his boss. You probably can’t read it, but it’s his letter of resignation. It says:
“Dear Mr. Bowers - During the past three years, my tenure at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard has been nothing short of pure excitement, joy and whim. “However, I have decided to spend more time with my family and attend to health issues that have recently arisen. I am proud to have been part of such an outstanding team and I wish this organization only the finest in future endeavors.
“Please accept this cake as notification that I am leaving my position with NWT on March 27. Sincerely, W. Neil Berrett”.
Berrett posted the pic on Flickr, and got tons of support. And Mr. Bowers should even expect another cake soon - a commenter on the photo-sharing website claims he or she will be sending his or her CV via icing soon. Read more…
The job market’s tight. We know this. It was a matter of time before someone turned it into a contest. Careereoki asks contestants to film themselves singing about their dream career. The grand prize includes tuition for a certificate program at an Orange County technical school. Read more…
So we’re in a recession, and people keep losing their jobs. However it’s likely these people weren’t in any of these career categories. Check out a list of recession-proof careers:
Finding a job is hard work, even at the best of times. And with people losing their jobs left, right and centre, now it’s even more difficult. So you need to use every tool in your arsenal to get yourself out there. Here are a few ways you can use the networking website LinkedIn to…well, network:
Research by the University of Iowa found applicants were more likely to get the job when they had a firm handshake compared to a limp grip. This was especially true when it came to women applicants.
A firm handshake was said to be even more influential than the applicants dress or physical appearance.
“We found that the first impression begins with a handshake that sets the tone for the rest of the interview,” said researcher George Stewart, associate professor of management and organizations in the Tippie College of Business, in a statement.
Read more.
According to TechRepublic:
Career coaches or head hunters may have told you that creating an effective résumé means punching it up with jazzy verbs and adjectives. Not so, say IT hiring managers. In fact, if you’re using glitzy modifiers, you could be doing your résumé more harm than good. Here’s a look at some recruiters’ “favorite-hate” résumé verbiage.
- Assist, assisted
- Experiment
- Skillfully, effectively, carefully, quickly, expert, mastered
- Cutting-edge, detail-oriented; coordinate, facilitate, transform; proven ability, synergy, and liaison
- Responsible for…
Before I dived into a career in new media startups, I wanted to get into investment banking, too:
Banking has been a popular choice among graduates in recent years. Five of the top 30 most desirable recruiters in Europe are banks, with Deutsche Bank leading the pack, according to a 2007 survey of some 40,000 students by Berlin-based research firm Trendence.
Although there is no evidence to suggest graduates are turning away en masse, universities are concerned for next year’s intake and, with banks such as Citigroup and Bear Stearns cutting jobs, some students are less keen.
“The more I met people from the investment banking sector, the less I liked what I saw,” said 21-year-old Marion Deneuville, a London School of Economics student who investigated jobs with large investment banks such as Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Merrill Lynch.
“You used to be able to move up to the next level in a bank after three to five years, but that’s not guaranteed now, they are letting people go.
“It’s always been incredibly competitive and now it’s even harder. The perks, like big expense accounts to balance out the 80-hour weeks, are gone.”
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(PRWEB) May 20, 2008 — A 24-year-old entrepreneur is hoping to help his single mother out of poverty - and become a millionaire in the process - by selling ad space on his website journal. Determined to help support his mother who recently came out of surgery and was unable to work her 60-hour week job, Jerry Mathurin came up with the idea to create an evolving eBook and place company ads on his website starting at $100 for a minimum of two years.
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nstead of most millionaire autobiographies that document accomplishments post achievement, Mathurin thought people would enjoy seeing firsthand the process of attaining a dream. Mathurin is currently majoring in Computer Programming at Palm Beach Community College while working part time as a Computer Tutor Specialist.
Readers of Mathurin’s ‘dorm room to riches’ story will not only witness the struggles of a young entrepreneur trying to accomplish his dream, but will also be able to track his progress as new advertising spots are filled. “It’s only the infancy of this site, but we are catching the eye of advertisers and our growth looks to be infectious,” added Mathurin. When Mathurin attains his million dollar goal he will donate 10 percent of his earnings to ten diverse charities and over $10,000 to his top ten visitors throughout the world.
Jerry has already made over $3,200, and is calling out for advertisers all around the world to join what he describes as a revolution. He believes that his website will be part of history and those who join him will benefit through his exposure. “The ads start at $100 for a 60 X 60 ad space, companies should take advantage of this before its too late,” Mathurin adds.
Fritz Valdeus, the owner of Hanetball, a flourishing new sport combining teamwork and an intense cardiovascular workout, also trusts that Mathurin is on the path to success. “I chose to advertise on his site not only because it’s a great idea and we are inspired by Jerry, but that it will reach an important audience who will fall in love with our unique sport,” said Valdeus.
“Supporting bright young people like Jerry Mathurin is how TeleLakay TV demonstrates its commitment to a brighter Haitian & Caribbean community,” said James Toussaint, Marketing Director of TeleLakay TV, an online television program in Palm Beach County targeting people from the Islands.
Be part of or find more about Jerry Mathurin’s new revolution at www.amillionairesjournal.com.
MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire - March 31, 2008) - Compared to post-secondary students at public colleges, students pursuing post-secondary studies at privately operated career colleges tend to be older, with a mean age of 29, and have a greater reliance on government student financial aid. In addition, most of them (72 per cent) are women, and they are more likely to have dependents under 18 and less likely to have financial backing from family.
These are several key findings of the Survey of Canadian Career College Students, the first major study of students attending career colleges. The survey, jointly commissioned by the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation and Human Resources and Social Development Canada, with the cooperation of the National Association of Career Colleges, was conducted by R. A. Malatest and Associates Ltd.
Other key findings include:
- Six out of 10 students attending private post-secondary institutions took a break, after completing high school, of between one and 10 years before returning to their studies;
- Less than one in 10 indicated that they would have preferred to attend university;
- Most seek education that will equip them for specific jobs and careers, taking courses of seven to 12 months’ duration, compared to one- to four-year study programs in public colleges;
- The average cost of these programs is more than $14,000, and more than half of private career college students anticipate a debt load of $10,000 or more, compared to about one-third of public college students.
The study’s central objectives were to understand the socio-economic background of students attending private post-secondary institutions, identify the reasons and factors for choosing such an institution, assess students’ work and educational transition plans post program, and detail the level of student satisfaction with the education and services provided. The study is available at http://www.millenniumscholarships.ca/en/research/AllPublications.asp.
The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation is a private, independent organization created by an act of Parliament in 1998, with a mandate to deliver bursaries and scholarships to Canadian post-secondary students until the end of 2009. The Foundation encourages students to strive for excellence and to pursue their post-secondary studies. To date, it has awarded more than 900,000 bursaries and scholarships, worth some $2.6 billion, to Canadian post-secondary students. Approximately five per cent of these awards have been distributed to students in private career colleges.
