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Job Searches: Sir, Yes, Sir! Advice When Transferring from Military to Private Sector
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Sunday, August 28, 2011. Sir, Yes, Sir! Advice When Transferring from Military to Private Sector. I recently conversed with an old friend regarding employment challenges for recently discharged military personnel. When it comes to making the transition, some former military applicants may find it a bit challenging being able to find a competitive and challenging position. It’s certainly not a result of lack of real world experience. Nothing could be further from the truth. 8220;So, Kathleen,”. From your ...
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Job Searches: Confucius Say, "Don't Jump Without A Parachute"
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Monday, August 1, 2011. Confucius Say, "Don't Jump Without A Parachute". Anyone who's actively looking for work can probably acknowledge that it's much easier to find a job if you have a job. It seems counter-intuitive that you have to be working, in order for another job to fall into place at the right time. I have a theory that I'd like to share about that. Employers Have A Lot To Choose From. If You're Working, You Are "Employable". If you're employed, even if it's a temporary position, it shows that ...
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Job Searches: Interview Question: "So, why are you looking to leave your current job?"
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Interview Question: "So, why are you looking to leave your current job? Why Did You Leave? Why Do You Want To Leave? When interviewing for a new position, invariably you will be asked why you are looking to leave (or why you left) your previous employers. This helps the interviewer understand what motivates you, and what drives your decisions. It's Not Just About Money. Avoid stating your reason for changing jobs was due solely to earning more money. Never Bad-Mouth A Company:.
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Job Searches: Interview Question: "So, Tell Me About Yourself"
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Sunday, July 31, 2011. Interview Question: "So, Tell Me About Yourself". Invariably, an interview starts out with the seemingly innocuous question, " So, tell me about yourself. This is the opening gauntlet question. You want to make sure you give the interviewer a powerful response. To this, because it somewhat sets the tone for further questions. This is also, unfortunately, where I find a lot of people trip-wire into revealing information that can be unnecessary and potentially damaging. Be prepared, ...
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Job Searches: July 2011
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Sunday, July 31, 2011. Interview Question: "So, Tell Me About Yourself". Invariably, an interview starts out with the seemingly innocuous question, " So, tell me about yourself. This is the opening gauntlet question. You want to make sure you give the interviewer a powerful response. To this, because it somewhat sets the tone for further questions. This is also, unfortunately, where I find a lot of people trip-wire into revealing information that can be unnecessary and potentially damaging. Be prepared, ...
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Job Searches: How to Handle the "Strengths and Weaknesses" Question...
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Friday, July 29, 2011. How to Handle the "Strengths and Weaknesses" Question. Deer In The Headlights? The one question that usually bothers most people when being interviewed is, "What are your strengths and weaknesses? Let's go on the. That when an interviewer asks this question, it. The best advice I can give you is to pick one worthy strength that. May be poignant for the position. Some examples may be:. I am passionate about the work that I do. It's because I realize how much I'm affecting others...
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HR Advice for Small Businesses: Workplace Conflicts Across the Generations
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HR Advice for Small Businesses. Thursday, November 10, 2011. Workplace Conflicts Across the Generations. The biggest divide facing our society today is not a gender divide, a racial divide, an income or technology divide; it is a "generational divide.". In today's business environments, it's becoming imperative that we recognize the generational differences so that we can respect them. And more importantly, capitalize on them. In many cases, businesses have essentially three generations under one roof:.
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HR Advice for Small Businesses: December 2011
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HR Advice for Small Businesses. Thursday, December 22, 2011. Ideas for Motivating Employees. As I mentioned in my previous blog entitled "Employee Motivation - You Can't Push A Rope," I had promised to offer some ideas of ways to motivate employees. Engaging an Employee's "WANT TO". Remember, that you cannot make an employee work; you can only influence his " WANT TO. Work There are 3 dimensions of an employee: His Hands, His Heart and His Mind. If you want to engage his " WANT TO. How horribly narrow-mi...
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HR Advice for Small Businesses: January 2012
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HR Advice for Small Businesses. Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Job Descriptions Are Important (Like Having Bullets in the Chamber). Do You Feel Lucky, Punk? A Bullet In The Chamber. Your Defense Against Claims of Discrimination. A job description is your best defense against a claim of discrimination. You have it identified clearly and concisely what the job entails, the educational and experience required to competently perform the job, and the physical requirements in order to perform the tasks. Are the on...
