http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/?cxntfid=blogs_blogbreak Keep up with the latest local and national job market news, trends and get advice from our panel of contributors. en-us jkjohnston@ajc.com 2008-05-12T10:58:34-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Keep up with the latest local and national job market news, trends and get advice from our panel of contributors. http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/entries/2008/05/12/handling_inappropriate_intervi.html?cxntfid=blogs_blogbreak Anyone who’s ever been on a job interview can attest to the fact that these meetings can be stressful. Certainly some of us get more worked up about interviews than others, but most people don’t actually enjoy them, even in... 3797203@http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/ 2008-05-12T10:58:34-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/entries/2008/05/08/get_a_signed_contract_or_get_s.html?cxntfid=blogs_blogbreak I met a gentleman recently who moved from Chicago, Illinois to take a 12-month temp to perm contract position with a telecommunications company which recently went through a merger and a name change. In order to protect the innocent, we... 3712803@http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/ 2008-05-08T08:53:14-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/entries/2008/05/05/tip_of_the_hat_to_nurses.html?cxntfid=blogs_blogbreak In Sunday’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution there was a special section about the 2008 ajcjobs Nursing Excellence Awards event. For the third year, the AJC has spotlighted 10 nurses out of more than 300 nominated by people whose lives have been touched... 3621103@http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/ 2008-05-05T10:03:03-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/entries/2008/04/30/spring_cleaning_for_your_summe.html?cxntfid=blogs_blogbreak It won’t be long before college and high school students dust off their grown-up clothes to go off in search of a summer job. Armed with a nice resume and a good black pen to fill out the many job... 3503203@http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/ 2008-04-30T09:12:37-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/entries/2008/04/28/the_quest_to_be_a_gruntled_wor.html?cxntfid=blogs_blogbreak The main story in Sunday’s ajcjobs section talked about ways to increase your satisfaction with your career and/or job. The story cited a 2007 poll that showed that fewer than half of the respondents were satisfied with their jobs. The... 3441703@http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/ 2008-04-28T09:25:19-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/entries/2008/04/24/keep_an_eye_on_your_salary.html?cxntfid=blogs_blogbreak In times of the current election coverage, the President’s salary is a perfect example of how times can change. You have to ask yourself, is the President’s salary standing the test of time if in 1789 the President of the... 3361303@http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/ 2008-04-24T10:31:02-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/entries/2008/04/21/whats_your_usual_excuse.html?cxntfid=blogs_blogbreak Ever called in sick because you just didn’t feel like working? Needed a ‘mental health’ day? Regardless of the situation, we have all felt like playing hooky at some point! Check out this video clip from our new LOL! video... 3267603@http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/ 2008-04-21T11:55:40-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/entries/2008/04/16/fraternizing_with_your_coworke.html?cxntfid=blogs_blogbreak According to Wikipedia, “Fraternization, or to become like brothers or family members, is a term that carries within it the connotation of impropriety in terms of morals, ethics, social expectations and professionalism.” This source goes on to explain that military,... 3138303@http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/ 2008-04-16T08:11:31-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/entries/2008/04/14/does_star_power_call_for_stell.html?cxntfid=blogs_blogbreak Parade magazine released its annual “What People Earn” list, and amid the everyday people are a handful of celebrities. With Jeff Foxworthy raking in $10 million and Ryan Seacrest bringing home $12 million, do you think these stars are worth... 3094203@http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/ 2008-04-14T11:24:24-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/entries/2008/04/10/work_with_monkeys_or_children.html?cxntfid=blogs_blogbreak What do you do to stay productive in a disruptive environment? Listen to your iPod, meditate or complain to the boss? We’ve all been in the situation where you have a deadline to meet or work to finish and your... 2983403@http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/ 2008-04-10T08:00:53-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/entries/2008/04/07/do_you_have_a_career_success_s.html?cxntfid=blogs_blogbreak It’s always interesting to hear that a big celebrity got their start as a dog washer, or by delivering pizzas. Since fame and fortune can be such a fusion of talent and ambition mixed with the fate of being in... 2927303@http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/ 2008-04-07T09:02:05-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/entries/2008/04/02/should_you_consult_a_career_co.html?cxntfid=blogs_blogbreak 2814003@http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/ 2008-04-02T08:49:26-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/entries/2008/03/26/the_dos_and_donts_of_using_com.html?cxntfid=blogs_blogbreak When email hit the scene big time, I met an IT person in a Federal agency where I was working who referenced an email I had sent earlier that week. I knew I had not sent it to him so... 2654703@http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/ 2008-03-26T11:20:57-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/entries/2008/03/20/game_time_in_the_office.html?cxntfid=blogs_blogbreak Most offices don’t have televisions dotted around the office (unless you work for the media!). Are you a Georgia basketball fan and were stuck in the office without a TV? Were you even allowed to watch the game at work?... 2528103@http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/ 2008-03-20T13:21:42-05:00 http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/entries/2008/03/20/what_to_do_when_a_company_stri.html?cxntfid=blogs_blogbreak To avoid a company stringing you along after your interview, there are a few things you should do to minimize that chance. Follow-up is key and many people do not like to do it. Differentiate yourself by professional follow-up that... 2520303@http://www.ajc.com/ajcjobs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/jobsblog/ 2008-03-20T08:36:51-05:00