Archive for January, 2009
Punching the Clock for America’s Leading Brands
In his latest book Punching In Alex Frankel a journalist and “brand observer” recounts his recent experiences working entry-level jobs for some of America’s best-known employers: UPS, Starbucks, the Gap and Apple among others.
Unlike those of us who prefer to learn about companies by reading academic case studies or magazine articles, Frankel discovers firsthand how [...]
Working for a Dark Tanning Lotions Company; Science, Mathematics, Fun Job
Working for a dark tanning lotions company could be a fun job; however there would be science and math involved unless you were in the sales department
Getting Paid For a Job Interview
Employers know the problem with great job candidates is that they usually have jobs and aren’t actively seeking another one. And why should they? It’s a hassle to send out resumes, shake the trees on a social network or chat-up recruiters.
Typically it’s unhappy employees that seek new opportunities. Apart from these active job seekers, most [...]
Emotions Are Like a Virus
This hasn’t been a good year for jerks in the workplace. Apart from the usual controversies about egomaniacal politicians, baseball managers and CEOs, a popular new book recommends zero tolerance for assholes and a research report by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Management School underscores the toxic organizational impact of emotions in the workplace.
Experts who study [...]
Cultural Stereotypes - Worth The Trouble?
Ask anyone who has sourced or managed a globally distributed project. Collaborating with a customer, supplier, or co-worker located in another country typically brings more than you bargained for - a multicultural learning experience.
You can muddle through on your own or get help. Specialized trainers can heighten your cultural awareness and teach you about the [...]
How Résumés Find Black Holes
What do job seekers and astronomers have in common? Dumping your résumé into a corporate receptacle is like plunging into a black hole in cyberspace.
Okay, not always, but often enough to be a problem. In a fit of Christmastime career-ennui a few years ago I submitted my résumé to a market research company known for [...]
Think Twice Speak Once
This is common knowledge and the best way to avoid mistakes or indecisiveness which can show or reflect weak character. Be decisive and tackle questions objectively as possible and try not to show emotions for they may give you a hint of weakness. The field of medicine is a very competitive and specialized one where [...]
