129 Posts found for Source: CareerJournal (WSJ)

A job hunter wants to know how many times to call back, and when you should take a hint and move on.

Content: Career Information | Author: Perri Capell | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Interviewing

Three years after coming under attack for M.B.A.s’ involvement in scandals, schools still grapple with teaching ethics.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Ron Alsop | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

More than just a figurehead or, in some instances, corporate scapegoat, a company’s top executive does very specific work of his own. Here’s a look at every CEO’s top tasks and responsibilities.

Content: Article | Author: Peter F. Drucker | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Corporate Governance

From key phone numbers to essential payroll figures, here’s a handy list of 2005’s facts and figures that no HR professional can afford to be without.

Content: Article | Author: Darren McKewen | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Human Resources

Job hunters can seem self-serving if they try to present their weaknesses as strengths during interviews. These seven strategies can help you to effectively answer the perennial interview question, “What are your weaknesses?”

Content: Career Information | Author: Arlene S. Hirsch | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Interviewing

Being an insider doesn’t guarantee you the inside track to an inside job. Assuming colleagues know you’re terrific is among the most common mistakes made by inside applicants. It’s hardly the only one, however.

Content: Career Information | Author: Joann S. Lublin | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Interviewing

From small talk with the receptionist to assessing the “fun factor” in office decor, here are a trove of tips and tricks from people who know how to size up a prospective employer.

Content: Career Information | Authors: Charlie Hasbrouck, Dimitra Kessenides, Elizabeth Herr, Karen Hube, Suma CM | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Interviewing

Many women who think they aren’t good negotiators simply have never been taught how. Here are four typical mistakes women make when negotiating and how to correct them, so you can get what you want in business and in your personal life.

Content: Article | Authors: Jessica Miller, Lee E. Miller | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subjects: Negotiation, Women in Business

Will you be ready with a compelling anecdote when an interviewer asks you to describe problems you faced in past jobs? Use this formula for success in a behavior-based interview.

Content: Career Information | Author: Arlene S. Hirsch | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Interviewing

Despite conventional wisdom you do not want to start your job search with a major resume effort. Shifting your focus away from this dreaded document can actually help land you a position. Take this quiz to test your job-search savvy.

Content: Career Information | Author: Taunee Besson | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subjects: Career Info, Job Search

Women face plenty of obstacles on their way up the ladder, but those that are self-imposed may be among the most difficult to overcome.

Content: Article | Author: Eileen P. Gunn | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subjects: Career, Women in Business

Networking is now considered a necessity for new M.B.A.s, and graduate business schools nationwide are no longer leaving the development of this skill to chance. Many schools are building networking instruction into their curriculums or creating extra-curricular programs designed to spur the activity. In other cases, students themselves are creating vehicles designed to boost networking.

Content: Article | Author: Perri Capell | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subjects: Career, MBA Related

This open-ended request allows you to showcase your abilities and personality and present evidence that you’re better than your resume says you are. Here’s how to frame an effective response.

Content: Career Information | Author: Arlene S. Hirsch | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Interviewing

Don’t sell yourself short in the current economic environment. Although employers might receive an avalanche of applicants for every opening, if you’re the candidate whose skills match their specific needs, you have power.

Content: Career Information | Author: Valerie Patterson | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subjects: Benefits / Comp., Evaluating Job Offers

Don’t expect instant results from e-mailing resumes to leading executive search firms. Even top-level candidates report never hearing back about opportunities. Here’s why the odds are stacked against this method.

Content: Career Information | Author: Perri Capell | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Jobs – Recruiting / Staffing

Search pros are like courtroom attorneys: They never ask a question without knowing the answer they want. Here’s how to meet their expectations.

Content: Career Information | Author: Perri Capell | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Interviewing

A decade ago full sponsorship of an employee’s M.B.A. was standard practice at many large firms. But along with reliable raises, corporate sponsorship of pricey degrees is disappearing as companies trim costs.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Erin White | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Executive Programs

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.

Content: Career Information | Author: Robert L. Pearson | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subjects: Job Search, Jobs – Recruiting / Staffing

It isn’t wrong to seek informational meetings when what you really want is a job. Here’s how to advance your career through such exploratory talks.

Content: Career Information | Author: Arlene S. Hirsch | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subjects: Interviewing, Job Search

Are past bosses saying things to discredit you with future employers? Learn about the reference-checking process and whether you should do a background check on yourself.

Content: Career Information | Author: Barbara Mende | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subjects: Career Info, Interviewing