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A view from the interviewer’s side of the table

"Joyce Richman ()" — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0400

Here’s a cautionary tale — a composite culled from employers’ feedback — about what it can be like from an interviewer’s perspective.

SHEAR SKILLS: On the job with a hairstylist

"Eddie Huffman ()" — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0400

When Kenny Kallam first told his mother he had decided to become a hairdresser, she thought he was coming out of the closet. While the cliché of the gay stylist has some basis in reality, Kallam had other plans.

“I just thought, ‘Hey, this is a cool way to meet girls!’” said Kallam, a hairstylist with Salon Bailey’s in downtown Greensboro.

Ace The Interview: Tips From A Human Resources Manager

"Kathryn Harris ()" — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:00:00 -0500

As a job candidate, you need to have a competitive edge. Many applicants look good on paper but drop the ball during the interview process. Here are some tips to give you that edge, culled from more than two decades of interviewing job-seekers in my role as a human resources manager.

Always be prepared

Job-hunting kids need to look and act professional

"Joyce Richman ()" — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:00:00 -0500

There is nothing casual about a job search, even for a kid. Here’s a conversation you might have had, or should have, with yours:

“Hike up those pants, son. What’s the matter with you? I thought you were looking for a job.

I am. What do my pants have to do with it?

Companies have lots of young people to choose from. Appearance counts.

Don’t fall victim to common scams while searching for work online

"McClatchy Newspapers" — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:00:00 -0500

In depressed job markets, where job hunters vastly outnumber job openings, there are people who try to profit at job hunters’ expense.

There are “headhunters” who charge for access to a “hidden job market.”

There are Web pages that charge searchers to see “top-dollar” job opportunities.

Job Talk with a certified public accountant

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:00:00 -0500

Editor’s note: Answers are submitted by e-mail and have been edited for space and clarity.

BOOMERANG KIDS

"Joyce Richman ()" — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:00:00 -0500

So, your kids are back.

They were the ones who left for school or jobs, and maybe even got married and started families. They were on their way to happily-ever-afters. But then, when you weren’t looking, they slipped through the back door — and they brought baggage.

Motion motivator: On the job with a physical therapist assistant

"Eddie Huffman ()" — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:00:00 -0500

As her patient carefully maneuvers a small, wooden stairway, Tiffany Needham stands squarely behind her to watch each move, offer advice and be ready to intervene if anything goes wrong.

Transcriptionists make medical records possible

"Patrick Collins ()" — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:00:00 -0500

One health care professional’s medical jargon is another health care professional’s source of income.

After all, someone has to put on paper all that technical terminology doctors dictate into audio devices each day. Medical transcriptionists (MTs) are trained to do just that.

WELCOME ABOARD!

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:00:00 -0500

Now learn how to survive the first day at your new job and get off to a good start with supervisors and co-workers

Remember your first day of school as a kid? Maybe not, but it’s a safe bet you were probably a bit nervous about how it would go. The first day on a new job can present similar pressures and stresses for new hires walking into a new organization.

Tackling large projects requires well-balanced plan, team management

"Liz Reyer ()" — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:00:00 -0500

Question: I’ve just been assigned to lead one of the largest projects of my career, with a large team and complex goals. Any suggestions on ensuring success?

Answer: Know where you’re going, keep your cool, and get folks on board to keep things going.

The inner game

Joyce Richman: Four steps to take following job loss

"Joyce Richman ()" — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:00:00 -0500

So you just got notice that you don’t have a job to go to Monday.

What’s next? It wouldn’t be surprising if your answer is, “beats me.” That may be the best you can come up with today, and that’s OK.

The pre-graduation job search for COLLEGE SENIORS

"Minita Sanghvi ()" — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:00:00 -0500

Assessing professional values • Targeting companies • Networking Making use of online resources • Developing leads • And more

Readers provide additional ideas and leads

"Liz Reyer ()" — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:00:00 -0500

It’s time to turn the spotlight over to the readers for a little feedback.

No callbacks? Focus on what you can control

"Joyce Richman ()" — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:00:00 -0500

The following is a composite of questions I’ve received from readers regarding the irritation they experience after applying for jobs but not getting responses from employers.

Soft Skills: What employers look for in the real world when hiring or promoting

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500

It takes more than just technical know-how to advance in your career. Are you wondering how well your soft skills - things like work ethic and organization - stack up against other candidates?

How to get your audience to pay attention to what you’re saying

"Liz Reyer ()" — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500

Question: When I talk in meetings or even one-on-one with people, I get the feeling that they’re checking out. What can I do to be a more effective communicator?

Answer: Examine your behavior, find a role model and consciously practice to improve your communication skills.The inner game

Ways to become better speakers and listeners

"Joyce Richman ()" — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500

Doesn’t anyone listen anymore?

When I ask members of work groups if they consider themselves good listeners, most think they are. When I ask to what extent they feel listened to, most say it’s limited. That contradiction makes for some animated discussion.

Résumé resolution: Keep the key tool in your career kit sharp for a new decade

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500

By Kristi ElliottTribune Media Services

Whether you were on the job hunt for the last six months of 2009 or have enjoyed job security for the last five years, setting a goal to update your résumé in the near future is a good long-term investment.

Search & Succeed: Kick job search into high gear this week

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500

Sponsored by Triad Careers, GTCC and the Greensboro Public Library, Search & Succeed is an annual event taking place Wednesday through Friday that will help job seekers gain the tools necessary to succeed in their job search this year.

■ 9:30-10 a.m. WednesdayVirtual Job Fair information session

JOB TALK with an Automotive technician

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500

Editor’s note: Answers are submitted by e-mail and have been edited for space and clarity.How did you become involved in this line of work?

Joyce Richman: Continued success means adjusting

"Joyce Richman ()" — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500

If you’re lucky enough to have a job, you should celebrate. But if you want to keep that job, you’ll need to do more than just party. You’ll need to continually update your skills, stretch your strengths and expand your thinking beyond what’s comfortable. You’ll need to envision what you will need to know in the future and do things differently going forward.

How to help downsized team accomplish same-size workload

"Liz Reyer ()" — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500

Question: A couple of my team members are leaving for new opportunities and aren’t going to be replaced. Our workload isn’t being reduced, though. How can I adjust so that the remaining team can successfully get everything done?

Joyce Richman: After termination, visualize purpose and outcome

"Joyce Richman ()" — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500

Last week I described a young man struggling with focus and frozen by fear. He was so concerned he’d be fired that he was laying track to guarantee that outcome.

Here To Help: Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina

"Nicholas Brown ()" — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500

One organization that sells lightly used clothing and other donated items is also a community leader when it comes to helping job seekers gain the skills, training and confidence they need to land a job.