Monday November 25, 2024

Sticky Career Situations

Anyone who’s ever embarked on a job search knows all too well just how sticky and awkward things can become.  For instance, that fiancé that you worship and can’t wait to spend your life with?  Maybe she’s taken it upon herself to go to bat for you in her family’s business.  While that’s considerate of […]

Pros and Cons of Using Social Networking for Your Business Needs

OK, so you already use some of the biggest social networking tools to vet potential new employees.  You might scan a Facebook page to see if this new college graduate is a good fit for the engineering position you have available; or you might take a peek into a secretarial candidate’s Twitter page to see […]

What to Look For – and What to Avoid – When Selecting a Resume Writing Service

Finding a good job is difficult enough without stressing over whether or not your resume is the best is can be.  There are so many things to consider and you may find yourself asking the walls questions like: Must resumes have complete sentences? How can I be sure I have the best resume? Am I […]

Executive Assistants

Administrative assistants, secretaries, executive assistants – whatever you call that one person everyone in the office relies upon, they are often what makes businesses run. Odds are, you may not even realize it. They possess an unlimited source of skills, experience and abilities. They keep things moving along at a steady pace and usually, behind […]

What Stem Professions are and Why You Should Care

So what does this new buzzword mean in the employment sector? And just what does that acronym “STEM” mean? Science Technology Engineering Mathematics This is one of the fastest growing employment avenues and the best part is all of these fields are in big demand – and are expected to remain that way, says EmploymentCrossing […]

What is GINA and Why it Affects Your Business

As you probably are already aware, the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act, or as it’s better known, “GINA”, went into effect in November, 2009 after being passed during President George W. Bush’s presidency. Still, there are many companies that aren’t quite sure what this new law is, how it affects them and their employees and whether […]

The Michael Scott Syndrome

Admit it – as politically incorrect as our favorite fictional boss is, you know you secretly wish Michael Scott of NBC’s The Office was your boss, right? Well, maybe only sometimes, but one thing’s for sure: you’d never have a dull workday with a guy like this around. In the real world, though, says A. […]

The Human Element

When you think about your job hunt, do you ever realize how anonymous it really is?  Technology has allowed us many conveniences, but one thing it’s taken away is the personal touch, says A. Harrison Barnes, founder of EmploymentCrossing.com.  Phone calls are out, unless it’s the interviewer contacting a potential employee and even hand addressed […]

The Role of the Police Officer

A police officer is charged with ensuring the safety of his community.  He or she must remain vigilant at all times and must maintain law and order, and, as A. Harrison Barnes, founder of EmploymentCrossing.com, explains, police officers shoulder heavy responsibilities to their communities they’ve chosen to serve.  Duties, although they vary from one municipality […]

How to Give a Handshake to Remember

When you are looking into Better Job Prospects or you are in a place where you want to get a leg up on your New Career, you will find that it is time to look into your handshake! Your handshake is something that can make a huge difference to the way that people see you, […]