Is your resume a mixed bag? How to tie it all together
A patchwork of unrelated jobs can be a tough sell to prospective employers. The secret: Knowing what to leave out.
Content: Career Information | Author: Anne Fisher | Source: FORTUNE | Subject: Resumes
Need a work partner? Ditch the extrovert, go with a neurotic.
They shine in job interviews, but outgoing, confident people often don’t perform well in teams, says a new study. Surprisingly, neurotics do.
Content: Article | Author: Anne Fisher | Source: FORTUNE | Subjects: Human Resources, Organizational Behavior
5 Questions to Ask Your Next Boss
The chemistry, or lack of it, between you and your immediate boss could make or break you in a new job. Here’s how to tell if the fit is right.
Content: Career Information | Author: Anne Fisher | Source: FORTUNE | Subject: Interviewing
Employers Not Calling You Back? 5 Reasons Why
Being out of work for two years or longer makes candidates harder to place than people with a criminal record, recruiters say. Gen Y, take note: A history of job hopping is a deal-breaker, too.
Content: Career Information | Author: Anne Fisher | Source: FORTUNE | Subject: Career Info
A faster (and cheaper) alternative to an MBA
Master’s in management programs are booming, especially among liberal arts grads in pursuit of a competitive edge.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Anne Fisher | Source: FORTUNE | Subject: About the MBA Degree
6 Networking Mistakes Job Hunters Make
Most people know by now that networking beats answering job ads, but how you go about it can make all the difference. Here’s what to avoid.
Content: Career Information | Author: Anne Fisher | Source: FORTUNE | Subject: Networking
Top 5 Mistakes on Executive Resumes
If you haven’t updated your resume in a while, you may be surprised by some of the changes in what recruiters and employers want to see.
Content: Career Information | Author: Anne Fisher | Source: FORTUNE | Subject: Resumes
Do I Fire the Bottom 10% Just Because Jack Did?
A ‘rank and yank’ system like GE’s is based on a bell curve. It assumes a random sampling, which a company is not.
Content: Article | Author: Anne Fisher | Source: FORTUNE | Subjects: Human Resources, Management