how the hiring process works on the employer’s side by Alison Green on June 4, 2009 A couple of people have asked about this recently, so I’ve put together a description of how the hiring process works on my side. Keep in mind that this is just how I do it — other hiring managers do it differently, and larger companies often automate the early stages of this. 1. A job […] Read the full article →
graduated a year ago, still can’t get hired by Alison Green on June 3, 2009 A reader writes: I graduated from college last spring in June of 2008 and have been searching for employment since then but unfortunately I haven’t been able to find a job. I have even looked at minimum wage jobs outside of my field as a dishwasher, custodian, painter etc. I was in competition for those […] Read the full article →
how college students can prepare now to job search later by Alison Green on June 1, 2009 With recent college graduates pouring into a tight job market, it’s an unnerving time to be looking for a first job. Students still in school should be thinking about building their resumes now, so that when they graduate and need a job, they aren’t starting from nothing. I receive all too many resumes from recent grads […] Read the full article →
I’m going to stereotype you and tell you YOU’re biased if you disagree by Alison Green on June 1, 2009 Brazen Careerist does it again. On Friday, they ran an article by someone with little expertise in the topic, explaining how to manage different generations. It was full of condescension and ignorance. Examples: Schedule flexibility is also important to boomers – not that they’ll ever be late, though. I am pretty sure it all boils […] Read the full article →