Karen Silins

Wonder Why Your Networking Is Not Working?

Wonder Why Your Networking Is Not Working?

  People, including experts, make networking so tough, and such a formalized process.  We write entire books on how to network.  It’s really quite simple – have a conversation, and remember that networking isn’t about you in a job search or a business interaction; it’s about you talking with another human being.  Just talking, we […]

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The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves (Part Two)

The Beatings will continue until Morale Improves! (Part Two)

In part two of my article series we tackle the following: –50+ hour workweeks. –Mandatory overtime. –24/7 on-call employees via cell phone access. –Irrational investor and stockholder indebtedness. –Ludicrous employee engagement initiatives that treat staff like children instead of motivating towards increased performance and the understanding of how their work benefits the client. Corporate America,

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The Value of References

The Value of References

Job seekers often send their resume with “References available upon request” included in the document.  However, this information is unnecessary, as it is expected that you will be able to supply references, whether you have said so or not.  A reference listing (a separate page from your resume listing each reference and their contact information)

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The Beatings will continue until Moral Improves! (Part One)

The Beatings will continue until Morale Improves! (Part One)

  Okay, I am about to seriously irritate some executives and other corporate/institutional higher-up, but let’s start to talk about the true issues surrounding Employee Engagement and the farce it has become.  Yes, there is the rare company taking it very seriously, but for the most part it is window dressing that sounds good on

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MAKING THE RIGHT IMPRESSION IN DIGITAL AND WEBCAM INTERVIEWS

MAKING THE RIGHT IMPRESSION IN DIGITAL AND WEBCAM INTERVIEWS

  There are numerous companies currently offering the ability to interview digitally or via online web cam, including HireVue, TruHire and Skype.  Especially for long distance job opportunities, these technologies have saved companies and jobseekers a great deal of time and money.  Don’t be surprised though if a local company you have applied to wants

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Volunteering and Your Job Search – A Job Search Tip

Get out and volunteer if you are out of work, working part time or are underemployed.  Besides helping you to feel better about your situation, show HR and Hiring Managers that you are willing to get out and work, even if it is unpaid work.  Furthermore, a regular volunteer opportunity (at least once a week for at

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