Archive for the 'Bosses' Category
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 […]
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” […]
If I consider all of the jobs I’ve had, I’ve heard them all”
“That’s not my job.”
“Yeah, no problem.” (If you don’t mean it.)
“Don’t tell anyone I said this, but … ”
“I haven’t had a raise in four years.”
“It’s not my fault.”
“To be honest with you … ”
“Whom did you vote for?”
“I got so trashed last […]
MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ — For many professionals, company parties are predictable; but for those in the creative industry, these festivities can be full of surprises. The Creative Group, a specialized staffing service providing marketing, advertising, creative and web professionals on a project basis, recently asked 250 U.S. advertising and marketing executives to […]
MUSCATINE, Iowa, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Walk into many offices these days and you’ll likely find three or even four generations working side by side — each having its own outlook and needs. But each group has different expectations for the workplace: what they want from employers, how they want to structure their days and […]
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., July 9 /PRNewswire/ — Would you like to see job dissatisfaction retired? You’re not alone. Research suggest 60% to 87% of people who work in the United States are dissatisfied with their jobs, and the proportion may be higher in France, England and Sweden, with the lowest morale existing in Germany and Japan. […]
CHICAGO, May 17 /PRNewswire/ — If you’ve ever found yourself running around like the proverbial chicken with its head cut off trying to make it to work on time, you’re not alone. According to a recent CareerBuilder.com survey, 16 percent of workers say they arrive late to work at least once a week. […]
NEW YORK, April 16 /PRNewswire/ — Companies that help their employees volunteer their professional skills to nonprofits could have a leg up in recruiting Gen Y talent, a new survey of 18-26 year-olds shows. Nearly two- thirds of the respondents in the 2007 Volunteer IMPACT survey by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (Deloitte) said they […]
Careerbuilder’s 20 ways to impress the boss.
Enjoy.