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Between 2009 and 2012, 50,000 jobs returned to American soil after a time in facilities abroad. Just five years earlier, that number was reportedly much closer to zero. Though economists are looking at the same numbers, they are coming to drastically different conclusions. Some interpret these 50,000 jobs as a herald of the beginning of the end for the U.S. outsourcing trend while others view these jobs as a temporary return in a revolving…
Are Manufacturing Jobs Coming Back to the U.S.?:View
A cover letter’s sole purpose is to tell a potential employer as much about yourself in as few words as possible. It must be terse, informative, and appealing to a hiring manager’s eye. Sounds easy right? Unfortunately too many job seekers fall into the trap of simply regurgitating some of the material that is already present in their resume. This is a quick and surefire way to lose the interest of any hiring manager. So what should a…
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Writing a Cover Letter:View
When a wide-load truck hit a load bearing truss and collapsed a segment of the I-5 Bridge between Seattle & Canada, it forced the American public to resume a discussion that’s been on hold: how are we going to improve our rapidly crumbling infrastructure? The Federal Highway Administration in a 2012 report rated 11% of the nation’s 607,000 bridges as having fracture-critical designs that lack the redundancy measures needed to…
Crumbling Infrastructure: The Road Ahead:View
Phone interviews are becoming more and more common as a first step in the hiring process, so here are some tips for making a successful reception.
1. Treat your phone interview like a real face-to-face interview. That means changing out of your PJs into business wear, and instead of lounging on the couch, sit comfortably in a straight-backed chair.
2. Make the most of your tone of voice. Without the advantage of body language, you need to make…
Phone Interviews: 10 Tips for Success:View
Every company wants to hire top notch candidates. Many times, candidates are evaluated primarily on their degree, GPA and previous experiences. Employers often seek out Ivy League grads with prestigious degrees in order to ensure a successful hire. However, a study conducted by Leadership IQ reveals the most prevalent determinant of success lies beyond your typical credentials. According to this study, 46% of employees that failed within…
Hiring for Culture:View
Dynamics in the workplace will drastically change as nearly 70 million millennials enter the work force. Millennials, or Generation Y has been noted as the fast growing segment of today’s workforce. Armed with technology and a “can do” attitude, millenials are ready to succeed. Most Gen-Yers will enter a workplace that is managed by either Generation X or Baby Boomer supervisors. It’s very possible that all three…
Battle of the Generations:View
Since it’s founding in 2002, LinkedIn has gained nearly 200 million members, making it the world’s largest professional online network. Because of LinkedIn’s undeniable success, more and more people are turning to LinkedIn as a hiring tool. Want to utilize LinkedIn to land your next job? Here’s how to gain the attention of hiring managers and recruiters.
LinkedIn goes beyond your run-of-the-mill resume and cover letter. Like…
Use LinkedIn to Help You Land Your Next Job:View
Ready to take your career in a different direction? Whether your current job is a bad fit or you’re looking for an industry with a better future, finding a new line of work can be both incredibly satisfying and personally profitable. But switching career tracks can also be a high-stakes gamble. Before striking out on your own, learn how to avoid these classic career-change disasters.
Disaster No. 1: Jumping into a new career to escape a bad…
8 Career-Change Disasters to Avoid at All Costs:View
For years, personal health and the workplace were thought to be totally separate. However, with chronic health conditions on the rise and Americans working more than ever, we are forced to examine the relationship between the two.
It’s no surprise that the average American’s workday has drastically changed over the past 50 years. People are working longer hours, and many have jobs that involve minimal to no physical activity. Since more…
Wellness in the Workplace:View
Be trustworthy. That goes well beyond keeping your word. It mainly means that when you get an assignment, it will be done, on time, and well–all the time. Your boss may not balk when you mumble your excuse but your unreliability will remain in memory.
Show initiative. Much more is under your control than you may think. Instead of complaining about a problem, fix it, asking permission only if necessary.
Go beyond. Provide something unexpected…
A Crash Course on Career Success:View
