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One of the hardest parts of job searching, especially you're just starting out, is figuring out how to write a resume. Do you need help with how to write...[Read Entry]

Cat Sacdalan, a graphics designer, was unhappy at work. Not only that, her father had been sick, and the fact that she'd been working at home a lot to be with him didn't sit well with some of her co-workers. Cat wrote me that: For 8 months I've been postponing my resignation. I'm guilty of some of [...][Read Entry]

There is no discussion or intention to include workers comp in any health reform package currently under consideration in Washington.

Let me be even more clear.

No one in the White House or Senate or the House or any staffer or party policy group - mo one even remotely close to the legislative process is in any way shape or form considering, contemplating, evaluating, mentioning or even thinking about workers comp. Comp is not now has never been and will not be part of any health reform program package bill or proposal.

I have no idea where this rumor is coming from, but I've talked with several folks who have heard that there is a task force working on this. If there is, they aren't located inside the Capital Beltway. Ostensibly this is part of some deal involving labor who theoretically will trade giving up on the card check program if the Feds make work comp a national program. I may well have this wrong because labor bosses would sooner give up their mothers fathers and pensions before giving up on cardcheck, much less something as inconsequential as federalizing comp.

And yes, we all know that comp was originally part of the Clinton reform package, known as Title Ten. What you may not know (and I didn't until Bob Laszewski told me) is exactly one (1) person in DC wanted Title Ten. Bill Clinton. No one else, not Ira Magaziner or Jay Rockefeller or Hillary gave two hoots about WC, but the big dog did.

What is also little known is that the person who deleted Title Ten was none other than Ted Kennedy. And the Senator has not had a change of heart.

Could thus change? No.

As Sen. Ron Wyden told me several months ago, when it comes to health reform, no one wants to pick a fight with anyone they don't have to.

Will health reform meaningfully affect workers comp?

Absolutely. If - and it's a big IF - reform passes into law comp will be indirectly affected. I've written on this extensively and will be doing so again shortly.

But comp WILL NOT be part of any bill.

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It's summer! Time to sip lemonade, slather on the SPF and read gossip magazines for hours, right? Not if you've just graduated from college and you're eager to find a full-time job before the fall. If you're looking for your first job this summer, here are a few ideas to help you snap up job offers [...][Read Entry]

New numbers from a TalentSpring survey of 208 organizations in the U.S. and Canada (50 large companies, 39 medium-size, 205 small, and 114 agencies).

• 72% of agencies see signs of economic growth. 67% of mid-size organizations do, and 45% of small companies.
• The average recruiter spends 4.6 hours a day on sourcing.
• The average recruiter spends 6 minutes reading a resume.
• It takes an average of 38 days to fill a position.

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There are lots of ways of finding target companies… here's one that might make sense for you. Google your town/state and "Venture Capital” or "Venture Fund.”  You are looking for local venture capital websites.  Venture capitalists are the people who help fund companies, whether they are startups, or larger companies who need some money.  You can [...][Read Entry]

You can find great job-hunting ideas by reading publications that have nothing ostensible to do with job hunting. Example: a new book by seminal marketer, Jay Abraham, called The Sticking Point Solution. What, you may ask, does a book for entrepreneurs and marketing/sales professionals have to do with your job search? Nothing. And a whole lot. You'll find nothing [...][Read Entry]

IÂ've promised an article about how to transition into the field of Human Resource Management for a long time. In fact, questions about how to get into HR are among...[Read Entry]

WANTED Technologies is forecasting that the Bureau of Labor Statistics will report a loss of 260,000 jobs in its upcoming June Employment Situation report.[Read Entry]

The subscription-based online career management service allows users to search for jobs and provides access to professional services, including career advice, networking and training.[Read Entry]

EmployeeScreenIQ, a provider of employment screening, has released a list of 10 background screening trends for 2010.[Read Entry]

Phone interviews are often used to screen candidates in order to narrow the pool of applicants who will be invited for in-person interviews. They are also used as way to...[Read Entry]

By Teena Rose What really makes a great resume for today's job market? The use of a branding statement, a tagline or two, relevant keywords/key phrases, and a situation/action/results writing style can actually increase the return of your resume. Let's review why each are increasingly important for job seekers competing in ...[Read Entry]

"J.T. & Dale Talk Jobs" is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the U.S. and can be found at jtanddale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: The company I work for hired an outside firm to handle employment verification. Now if I leave and get offered a new job, the verification ...[Read Entry]

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Just about everyone is using Facebook for personal networking, but you can use it for professional networking, as well. With lots of job search applications to choose from, Facebook is...[Read Entry]

AfterCollege has just released a new beta feature into production called "Answers" and we'd like to invite a select number of employers to participate as early adopters.

In a nutshell, it's a way for employers to get their employees signed up on AfterCollege as alumni and answer students' questions relating to your company, your industry, or anything career-related. It's a great way for employers to stay visible on campus and strengthen ties with academic departments and groups at a time when they may not be hiring. At the same time, interacting with alumni from their alma mater gives students an opportunity to prepare for industry once opportunities start opening up.

This is a free service while in beta. We have an ambitious goal to build traction at all of our 6,700 career networks by having students and alumni interacting with each other through trusted, private networks based on their academic affiliations.

If you're interested in participating, let us know by contacting sales@aftercollege.com (again, this is a free service while in beta). You can also get started by following these steps:

1) Tell employees/alumni from your company to go to www.aftercollege.com
2) Have them locate their school, then join their department or group career network(s)
3) Have them update their profile and select your company as their current employer
3) They can sign up and answer relevant questions from students as they arise
(when asked "Are you currently looking for a job?", choose "No")

Note: Every time an alum answers a question, their name and your company name appear next to the answer. As your organization drives more employee participation to the AfterCollege career networks at their alma maters, your organization will gain visibility as an "Industry Mentor" and as an "Employer of Members" at those programs.

 

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The one thing most people don't want to do in this harsh job market is make themselves less visible at work. Some people, for this very reason, are not taking...[Read Entry]

I just saw a tweet from Jacqui Poindexter linking to a terrific post from Jeff Lipschultz, a partner in a Dallas recruiting shop. If anyone knows the ins-and-outs of success in a job search interview, it would be a recruiter, right? Jeff's post, Successful Interviewing: Part 4 â€" How to "Shine” During the Interview, is an amazing [...][Read Entry]

I just saw a tweet from Jacqui Poindexter linking to a terrific post from Jeff Lipschultz, a partner in a Dallas recruiting shop. If anyone knows the ins-and-outs of success in a job search interview, it would be a recruiter, right? Jeff's post, Successful Interviewing: Part 4 â€" How to "Shine” During the Interview, is an amazing [...][Read Entry]