23 May, 2012
Career Career Change
As career specialists we often get asked to take part in career clinics and online advice panels. We have put together a series of blogs to share some of the challenges that others have faced and our thoughts and suggestions to help them move forwards…
Question:
I have an MA in Art Museum and Gallery Studies and a BA in English and Fine Arts. To go along with this, I also have monstrous student loans.
I am currently doing work at a university in the North East. The atmosphere is oppressive, the work unsatisfying and my manager is horrible. I have been trying to get out but am not sure what sort of jobs I can apply for. What other sectors could I take a look at?
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16 May, 2012
Interview Job Interview
The web is full of great articles about how to ace the interview. Preparation, listening, good eye contact, dressing for success and relaxing are essential elements of a successful interview. The Glassdoor Interviews & Reviews section is full of great advice.
What is never covered are the things that will definitely result in ruining your chance at the job. The obvious ones are being late, snarling at the other employees, and complaining about the coffee. Good manners are essential in the interview process.
However, it’s also worth pointing out what to avoid during an interview. B
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7 May, 2012
Mass Layoffs Report
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employers completed 1,273 mass layoffs in March, causing 121,310 newly laid-off workers to file initial claims for unemployment benefits. Mass layoffs decreased from February while initial claims increased.
Monthly mass layoffs decreased by 20 and the number of workers who filed initial claims for unemployment benefits increased by 1,847. Over the year mass layoff decreased by 2, but initial claims increased by 5,919. When not seasonally adjusted, March 2012 mass layoffs amounted to 1,125 and caused 117,817 initial claims.
The private-sector industry in which workers filed the largest number of mass-layoff initial claims was again temporary help services (“temp workers”). Nex
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13 Apr, 2012
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Youre doing great work for your boss, delivering wonderful value for your employer.
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4 Apr, 2012
Want Want Job
Yesterday I went to the gym.
I didnt want to go, at all. My body said NO!! My workload said NO!!
But I went anyway.
I spent less time on the exercise bike than I normally do, and didnt do as much weightlifting as I normally do. I probably did about half of what I normally do.
But I went anyway. And Im glad I did.
I didnt do as much, but I did something.
I know there are days in the job search when you dont want to do anything. It seems futile and hopeless.
But you need to do something, every day. For some of you that means making a phone call. For
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