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We’re probably not telling you anything you don’t already know, but in addition to tapping the tools available through TruCorps, you should also be aggressively networking if you’re looking for a new job. That goes for newcomers to the workforce as well as for established professionals. “Membership in various networking organizations across the country for unemployed executives and other professionals has ballooned in recent months,” according to a recent report. What do you think is the proper balance between online employment tools and interfacing with your human network when you’re looking to make a move?
Archive for January, 2009
Networking off the Grid
Friday, January 30th, 2009A `Buyer’s Market’ for Employers
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009We’ve all heard about the hiring freezes and the layoffs. But career counselors tell employers that it’s a buyer’s market, and there may never be a better time to hire. “You have a much larger pool of extremely talented people who are hungrier than ever,” one counselor tells Inc. magazine.
Top Employers
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009Even as many employers continue to tighten their belts, some companies are still going out of their way to make their workers happy. Check out the latest Fortune list of 100 top employers. How many of them do you think are engaged in work that matters? Should that be one of the criteria considered in establishing such a list?
A Raise? Now?
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009It’s tough times for businesses large and small, but it’s a tough time to contemplate losing you’re A-team players, too. So while some employees are just thanking their lucky stars that they have a job, it might actually be worth thinking about whether you want to ask for a raise. Some employers reportedly are still paying bonuses.
Brace Yourself…
Monday, January 26th, 2009A slew of corporate report cards are due this week for what is being described as the “worst quarter for corporate profits in a decade.” The good news: the way the market responds to these anticipated disappointments should tell us if we have found the bottom.
Help at Hand
Friday, January 23rd, 2009The economy is stumbling and the value of your home has vanished. Credit card bills are mounting and the possibilities for advancement seem to be contracting as quickly as consumer spending. Might be time to review your benefits program and check out the EAP.
Time Shift
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009KPMG is one of the latest large employers to buy into the current trend of corporate cost-cutting: cutting back on payroll costs without necessarily cutting back on employees. The accounting and consulting giant asked employees last week to shift to a four-day work week or take a short unpaid leave.
If you find yourself in a similar situation, worth thinking about what you could do with that extra time. Maybe it’s an opportunity to pursue a different path without giving up your regular gig just yet.
Pursuing Your Passion
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009Job Satisfaction may be taking a backseat to just being grateful to be employed these days. But there are other ways to raise your satisfaction levels. Start by looking outside the four walls of your cubicle. You don’t have to quit your day job to pursue a passion.
Green Jobs 2
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009Last week, we pointed out how America’s incoming president was looking to use his stimulus plan to also boost green jobs. But the faltering economy has been taking as stiff a toll on environmentally friendly businesses as it has on everything else. Check out this thread if you’re interested in learning more about whither green businesses in the current climate.
Open Payroll
Monday, January 19th, 2009Here’s a provocative idea: Post the payroll on the office bulletin board.
Salaries are often the best-kept secrets in the office place, but who is served by that secrecy? If everyone knew what everyone else was making, then they could see how their work is valued.
Financial guru Suze Orman tells ABC’s ‘`20/20” that it’s time to clear the air about pay.
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