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Career success demands that managers analyze and understand how different corporate cultures operate. Upwardly mobile managers who want to assume greater responsibility need to know what behaviors are most promotable in each culture. Such climates and cultures develop out of top management’s beliefs about how the organization should operate. Understanding culture dynamics helps managers and professionals maximize their potential in which ever culture they work. … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Robert F. Pearse | Source: TheWorkingManager.com | Subjects: Career, Organizational Behavior

This book looks at the enormous benefits to companies and independent consultants of the booming “free-agent” marketplace. It clarifies the dynamics of the transaction, including how companies can leverage this highly experienced breed of professionals on a project or interim basis, and how consultants can better position themselves for success. It gives plenty of case studies and practical advice, and explains how this new brand … [ Read more ]

Content: Book | Authors: Dennis Russell, Marion McGovern | Subject: Career | Industry: Consulting

Here are seven of the most common peeves provided by experienced interviewers, along with some tips on how to avoid them.

Content: Career Information | Author: Carole Martin | Source: Monster | Subject: Interviewing

Short artilce on breaking into the field of management consulting.

Content: Member-Contributed Content | Author: Jennie S. Bev | Subject: Career | Industry: Consulting

Negotiating the details of an offer is as much a part of the job search as resume paper and shined shoes. At the moment, however, a freaky economy has many candidates gratefully lapping up any hiring package that lands before them. But a little back and forth has its place — good economy or bad. Points of Entry shows you how to get what you … [ Read more ]

Content: Career Information | Author: Paul Scott | Source: MBA Jungle | Subjects: Benefits / Comp., Evaluating Job Offers

Hit the ground running with fodder from Ad Age’s Salary Center, where you can find surveys covering specific salaries and reimbursement trends in the advertising, marketing and media industries. Sure, you’ll want to check out the paychecks of media moguls like Sumner Redstone, Rupert Murdoch and Shelly Lazarus. Read it and weep. Then move on to the incredibly useful “real world” reports for base salaries … [ Read more ]

Content: Career Information | Source: Advertising Age | Subject: Benefits / Comp.

One of the best avenues for exploring the hidden job market is networking — using your friends, acquaintances and referrals to scope out unadvertised job opportunities.

Most job seekers use some degree of networking in their campaigns. Unfortunately, some of them — inadvertently or otherwise — are abusing the networking process, which may diminish its impact for everyone.

Content: Networking Content | Subject: Career

Throughout the ages, plenty of people have written and spoken about success and excellence. But leave it to contemporary philosopher and popular business speaker Tom Morris to gather the best of it into a universal tool kit for achieving nearly any goal. From a clear CONCEPTION of what we want, to a stubborn CONSISTENCY in pursuing our vision, to a CAPACITY to enjoy the process, … [ Read more ]

Content: Book | Author: Tom Morris | Subjects: Career, Personal Development

“When developing your finance resume, focus on skills, areas of expertise, certifications, and specific accomplishments. The resume must convey what you can do for the companies you are targeting. This can be accomplished by illustrating how you contributed to previous employers’ or clients’ fiscal health…”

Content: Career Information | Author: Kim Isaacs | Source: Monster | Subject: Resumes

Think of CareerOneStop as the Public Broadcasting Service for job hunters. The site is funded by federal grants to states, and operated as a federal-state partnership. The site offers a wealth of nationwide information for the job seeker, the employer seeking to hire, and the already employed person looking to advance their career. For those seeking employment, you’ll find job listings from entry level to … [ Read more ]

Content: Career Information | Source: CareerOneStop | Subjects: Job Search, Jobs – Listing Services

Congratulations, you’ve got the job! But you can forget about a honeymoon. If you’re lucky, you’ve got 60 days to prove you can fit in and perform.

Content: Article | Author: Cheryl Dahle | Source: Fast Company | Subject: Career

In fall 2002, ResumeDoctor.com asked more than 2,500 recruiters from a variety of industries what they see on resumes that they just can’t stand. Here are the top 10 pet peeves from the survey and some advice from recruiters for eliminating them from your resume.

Content: Career Information | Author: Norma Mushkat | Sources: Monster, ResumeDoctor.com | Subject: Resumes

In other fields, there’s very little doubt over what it takes to be a star. But do you know what it takes to be one at work? Robert E. Kelley has the answer.

Content: Article | Author: Alan M. Webber | Source: Fast Company | Subjects: Career, Organizational Behavior

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There’s only one place to start you next job search – on the Web. Here’s the ultimate guide to writing a great online resume, posting it on the best sites, and choosing the right job.

Content: Career Information | Author: Gina Imperato | Source: Fast Company | Subjects: Job Search, Resumes

Executive Job Site for 50K + Positions

Content: Career Information | Subjects: Job Search, MBA-Specific Resources

Tom Peters galvanized a free-agent nation with his manifesto, “The Brand Called You.” But there is something missing from his vision: us.

Content: Article | Author: Art Kleiner | Source: strategy+business | Subjects: Career, Trends / Analysis

“When you introduce yourself to a prospective employer at a trade show, a professional conference, a training workshop, a cocktail party, or through a mutual friend, don’t use a resume. Use what I term a Working Business Card™ that lists your name, contact information, and a few carefully crafted words that state your specialization.

Here’s the secret to this card: State your specialization in terms of … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Nick Corcodilos | Source: TechRepublic | Subject: Career

Talking salary with a potential employer can make even the most experienced job hunter sweat. We show you how to easily and confidently handle sticky salary questions about what you make now and what you expect to earn in the future.

Content: Career Information | Author: Therese Droste | Source: Monster | Subjects: Benefits / Comp., Interviewing

The site lists five rules you may want to follow in salary negotiation. The site also discusses negotiating with a potential employer for a better benefits package.

Content: Career Information | Source: University of Baltimore Career Center | Subject: Benefits / Comp.