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01.13.10Permalink: The Art and Science of InterviewsTHE ART AND SCIENCE OF INTERVIEWS by Steve Amoia Brooke asked me to share some insights upon the topic of interviewing. While what I wrote in the article referenced below was targeted for a journalistic approach, there are a few areas that can help job seekers and hiring authorities. I hope that you will find the information beneficial. As a job candidate, approach the interview from the perspective of the employer or hiring agent. Focus on their needs. As you prepare, pretend they Continue Reading...
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01.11.10Permalink: Tips for Job HuntersJOB HUNTING TIPS FOR A DYSFUNCTIONAL MARKET By Brooke T. Allen Originally published in Science Careers on February 15, 2008 Some Tips for Landing a Job Cast a broad net. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for work and ask them to tell everyone they know. Describe your capabilities in general terms so that you seem appropriate for a wide range of jobs. Defining yourself--or your contact list--too narrowly runs the risk of foreclosing career paths due to your own lack of imagination.* Every so often you might run across an employer who is good at finding hidden talent, but don't count on ...
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01.11.10Permalink: The Dysfunctional Job Market – 1FINDING JOBS IN A DYSFUNCTIONAL MARKET By Brooke T. Allen Originally published in Science Careers on February 15, 2008 Take responsibility for finding hidden opportunities offered by companies and organizations that need your talents but aren't creative enough to find you. You can experience a buyer's market (more sellers than buyers) or you can experience a seller's market (more buyers than sellers)--but a dysfunctional market (like the market for science jobs and most others) cuts both ways. Employers can't find good workers and the out-of-work (and underemployed) workers can't find good jobs. An inefficient labor market isn't such a bad thing for those who are ...
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01.11.10Permalink: Win Your Dream JobWIN YOUR DREAM JOB WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE (AND SOME LITTLE-KNOWN GUERRILLA TACTICS!) By: Margaret Buj Over the past several months, we have been incessantly bombarded with news of massive layoffs and bankruptcies everywhere. Just this morning on a train to work I read an article about one in six young people being out of work in the UK now as unemployment stands at its highest level for 14 years. This coverage of the job market may be a daunting and upsetting. It is easy to start thinking there aren’t any job opportunities out there, but this is just not the case. ...
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WATCH THIS VIDEO to hear Daniel Pink describe what motivates people to work. This is what No Shortage of Work is all about.
If you are unemployed, you are autonomous. We help with purpose and mastery. If you are employed, find purpose in helping those who are not. NSoW is not a commercial venture; it is created by people who believe that creating something of intrinsic value is compensation enough. (Note: We are not affiliated with the producers of this video or Daniel Pink.)