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2005
Job
Outlook
December, 2005
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By Steven Richards
Career Journal
from The Wall Street Journal
How
to never let 'em see you sweat.
Plus, a list of curveballs that you can prepare for.
By Perri Capell
Career Journal
from The Wall Street Journal
Don't
Be Blindsided By Recruiters' Questions.
All recruiters have their favorite
questions, but what are they really after? You'd be surprised.
In most cases, recruiters are like courtroom attorneys.
They never ask a question without knowing the answer they
want.
100
Best Companies to Work for in America in 2005
Jobs
Blog: Sites for Underwriting, Actuary and Other Insurance
Pros
By Sarah E. Needleman
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
Plus,
niche boards for professionals in hospital administration,
construction and other fields.
By Sarah E. Needleman
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
More
job hunters are ponying up in hopes of a better chance
of getting noticed by employers. But is it worth the money?
By Perri Capell
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
Perri
Capell offers advice to a 50-something former executive
looking to re-start her career.
Financial
Job Outlook for 2005
by John Rossheim
Monster Senior Contributing Writer
After
a down year for the labor market in 2003 and a fair-to-middling
2004, what will 2005 offer job seekers?
By
Erin White
From The Wall Street Journal Online
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
New
leaders will need to take charge
of their own career development.
By Perri Capell
Career Journal
from The Wall Street Journal
What
helped him land an offer?
Endless meet and greets, being positive
and shaving his beard.
By Diya Gullapalli
From The Wall Street Journal Online
Career Journal
from The Wall Street Journal
Accountants
are jumping ship, even as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act keeps
accounting firms busier than ever.
By
Perri Capell
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
A
job hunter wants to know how many times to call back,
and when you should take a hint and move on.
By Andrea Coombes
From Marketwatch
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
Despite
laws prohibiting it,
age discrimination in hiring appears to be alive and well
in the U.S.
Exec
Laments Lack of Degree, But Does It Really Matter?
By
Perri Capell
Career Journal
from The Wall Street Journal
Find
out why proven managers don't necessarily need a bachelor's
to impress prospective employers.
Financial-Services
Firms Focus on Female Advisors
By Colleen DeBaise
From The Wall Street Journal Online
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
Top
Wall Street firms are launching campaigns to tap the
market of female investors, traditionally an overlooked
demographic. Hiring managers believe women can help cultivate
better client relationships.
Avoid
These Mistakes In Negotiation Talks
By Perri Capell
Career Journal
from The Wall Street Journal
What's
in your compensation package? Knowing the details of
these often complex agreements can improve your ability
to negotiate an offer with a new employer. Consider this
advice before you discuss salary.
By Robert L. Pearson
Career
Journal from The Wall Street Journal
Headhunters
and candidates aim for the same goal: bagging a job.
But although recruiters can assist you in finding a position,
you'll have to do some homework on your own.
Responding
to Concerns That You're 'Overqualified'
By Bradley G. Richardson
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
There's
no such thing as "overqualified." Find out why the label
is actually cover for concerns about your fit -- and how
addressing the issue head on will give your candidacy a
lift.
Why
Contact Often Stops After Each Job Interview
By Mark Goebel
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
Candidates
who aren't hired still wish employers would let them
know the final decision. Here are some likely reasons why
runners-up aren't sent rejection letters.
Six
Rules for Achieving A Solid, Lasting Career
By Arlene Hirsch
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
Success
requires hard work and a strong mission, so don't be
deluded into thinking you can skip the drudgery and instantly
rise to the top. Instead, heed these six rules for achieving
your goals -- and enjoy the journey.
Networking
at Select Firms: A Smart Search Strategy
By Kris Maher
Staff Reporter of The Wall Street Journal
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
The
Jungle: With job searches taking longer than ever, it
can be far more effective to focus on a handful of companies
that you really want to work for, preparing to pounce on
an opening before it is even advertised.
Rethink
How You Work With Recruiting Firms
By David Carpe
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
From
My Perspective: Many executives grow resentful of search
pros because they don't know how to pique their interest.
But understanding how they execute searches can help you
attract a partner's attention.
Use
a Rational Approach To Calm Interview Jitters
By Eugene Raudsepp
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
Soothing
butterflies: The key to controlling anxiety when meeting
with hiring managers is learning not to exaggerate the event's
importance. Here's how to lower the stakes and visualize
a positive outcome.
Vacant
Jobs Are Advertised More Often Than You Think
By Kris Maher
Staff Reporter of The Wall Street Journal
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
The
Jungle: The vast "hidden" job market of openings that
never get advertised has been touted by career-marketing
firms and certain employment experts for years. But does
it really exist?
Why
Good Candidates Can't Find New Positions
By Perri Capell
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
Search
roadblocks: If you think there are no jobs out there
for you, it could be that you're looking for them in the
wrong way. Here are three hurdles that typically block executives
from finding new positions -- and how you can overcome them.
Audit-Committee
Chief: An Unenviable Position
By Joann S. Lublin
Staff Reporter of The Wall Street Journal
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
Center
of attention: Safeguarding the integrity of a company's
financial controls has never been easy. But thanks to recent
scandals and tough new corporate-governance rules, the chair
of an audit committee is now hotter than ever.
Revealing
Frustration Can Harm Your Search
By Kris Maher
Staff Reporter of The Wall Street Journal
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
The
Jungle: For job seekers who have been unemployed for
an extended period, anxiety and desperation are bound to
set in. But the conundrum is that you can't reveal those
feelings.
Is
It Time for You To Change Jobs?
By Les Krantz
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
Tough
call: Knowing if and when to seek a new job requires
making a serious assessment. Take this quiz to determine
how satisfactory -- or unsatisfactory -- your current position
really is and how urgently you need to move on.
Don't
Let Anger Sink Your Job Search
By Arlene S. Hirsch
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
Blame
game: Many people get "stuck" with feelings of bitterness
and resentment after a layoff and can't job hunt effectively
until they shed their negative attitude. Here's how to grieve
your loss so you can move on with your life.
Wise
Job Hunters Trust Their Intuition
By Eugene Raudsepp
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
Gut
feeling: If you're researching opportunities or weighing
offers, you may want to cast logic and objectivity aside
and follow your hunches. Some experts say that intuitive
thinking often signals the direction you should take.
Latest
ID theft scam: Fake job listings
CNN.com
Technology
Phone-Interview
Tips For Savvy Candidates
By Hugh Anderson
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal
First
impression: These eight strategies will help you present
a polished demeanor in telephone conversations that gains
the response you seek.
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