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Seven Power Questions to Help You Become a Bankable Star
April 30, 2012 by William FriersonAre you looking to create a demand for yourself, resulting in a nice payday? If so, there are some questions to ponder, which could help you achieve this goal.
The truth is there are Bankable Stars in almost every industry, notes Andrew Sobel. And when you can become the big name of your market, it will be great for business.
“Just like the Bankable Stars you see in Hollywood, there are advisors and service providers in every market, who like their West Coast brethren are highly sought after and bring in very high fees,” says Sobel, coauthor along with Jerold Panas of Power Questions: Build Relationships, Win New Business, and Influence Others. “I call them ‘Bankable Advisors.’ Some are individuals and some are firms. Regardless, clients love them.”“Fortunately, you don’t have to be a global eminence to achieve bankable status,” says Sobel. “Regardless of your profession, in your particular market niche, you can become a Bankable Advisor without the galactic notoriety. Continue Reading
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IT Hiring Expected in 2nd Quarter of 2012; Tips for College Grads Who Want IT Jobs
by William FriersonIT job seekers should expect to see more jobs created in the second quarter of 2012. That is good news for college graduates in this career field. Here is more information on IT hiring in the near term, as well as what college graduates can do to improve their chances of getting a job in the sector. Continue Reading
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12 Ways Working Moms Can Rebalance Work & Life
by William FriersonOutside the vacuum-sealed fluorescent-lit corridors and beyond the pitted asphalt of the remote parking lot, it shimmers with vague yet enticing promises of renewal and restoration — home. And so you press forward, one patent-pumped footstep after another, towards your treasured oasis.
Spoiler Alert: Letdown moment ahead. Not one member of your indigenous tribe remembered to let the dog out, and you know what that means. Your spouse is working late and (“Sorry!”) can’t drive to baseball practice as agreed. Suddenly, far behind you, that pile of reports on your desk is now shimmering and beginning a belly dance.
How is this supposed to work again? We’ve got a dozen suggestions. Continue Reading
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7 Things Administrative Assistants Hate About Their Bosses
April 27, 2012 by William FriersonAdministrative assistants (aka executive assistants, or secretaries if you’re stuck in the Mad Men days) are essential for any successful business to run properly. They epitomize the phrase “in the trenches” because they’re the ones getting their hands dirty by doing all the things that need to be done that no one else can do quickly and efficiently. All the creative planning and brainstorming is great, but it’s the administrative professionals who turn pie-in-the-sky pipe dreams into reality.
But because they’re so reliable and always there, it’s easy to take them for granted. Case in point, if you’re a manager and completely unaware this week is Administrative Professionals Week, you likely fall into the aforementioned category. But even though you should be giving your assistant a gift this week, we thought we’d turn the tables and do something different. Continue Reading
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Interview with a Professor
by William FriersonMy official job title is Associate Professor. I work in the education field, and I have fourteen years of teaching experience at a state university in Georgia. To prepare for this career, I earned a bachelor’s degree in English, and then I received my MFA in poetry writing. I earned my Ph.D. in English fifteen years ago.
Education, publications and work experience are the most important things a person needs to get hired and succeed as a professor. In graduate school, I discovered that most colleges and universities would not hire someone without an advanced degree, and most schools wanted their professors to have doctoral degrees and lengthy lists of publications. I found that the graduate schools I attended were both good at shopping their graduates around and finding job placements for them, but I also networked for myself whenever I could. My extensive list of publications also made me a good candidate for a position as a professor. Continue Reading
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Thoughts on Work/Life Balance Revealed in New Poll
by William FriersonHow much work/life balance do you have?
Recently, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said she works 9 to 5 hours and gives the rest of her time to her family. But what about the rest of us? SodaHead.com, an opinion-based community, asked its users about their thoughts on work/life balance. Continue Reading
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4 Job Hunting Tips for Recent College Grads
by Steven Rothberg· You may have more experience than you realize – While recent college grads are likely to highlight internships and part-time jobs on their resumes, they may not know that many employers will consider volunteer work (53 percent), class work (33 percent), managing activities for sororities or fraternities (26 percent) and sports (20 percent) as relevant experience. One-in-ten employers (12 percent) would also consider social media (personal or school-related blogs, social networking pages) to qualify as relevant experience.
· Expand your network of contacts online and offline – The number one way employers recruit recent college grads is through employee referrals (49 percent) followed by postings on online job sites (42 percent). Continue Reading
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Top 120 Community Colleges in America
by William FriersonHighlighting the critical importance of improving student success in America’s community colleges, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program recently named 120 top community colleges, challenging them to compete for the $1 million fund for the 2013 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The Aspen Institute identified the 120 community colleges — 10 percent of all institutions — using a quantitative formula that assesses performance and improvement in four areas: graduation rates, degrees awarded, student retention rates, and equity in student outcomes. These colleges will now compete for the prestigious honor following a year-long research process into how well their students learn, complete degrees, and get jobs with competitive wages after graduating. Prize winners will be announced in March 2013. Continue Reading
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Interview with Project Manager
April 26, 2012 by William FriersonI am a consulting project manager and have been working in the IT industry as a PM for about 8 years. I am a certified Project Management Professional and obtained my certification in March of 2005.
My job entails going into a company or organization on a contract and managing a software project. This often entails managing employees of the organization, as well as contracted workers. Many casual observers are not aware of the day to day tasks of a project manager. On the surface, project management looks easy. However, it is anything but easy. The PM keeps the project on track and answers to the stakeholders, such as upper management and the departments that will utilize the software, once deployed. Continue Reading
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54% of Employers Plan to Hire Recent College Grads
by Steven RothbergThe college graduating class of 2012 is heading into a better job market than alumni of the previous three years, according to a new study. More than half of employers (54 percent) reported they plan to hire recent college graduates in 2012, up from 46 percent in 2011, 44 percent in 2010 and 43 percent in 2009. The national survey, which was conducted by Harris Interactive from February 9 to March 2, 2012, included more than 2,000 hiring managers across industries and company sizes.
“This is the first time since the recession that we’re seeing a majority of employers planning to add recent college graduates to their employee roster,” said Brent Rasmussen, President of CareerBuilder North America. “Companies across industries are placing a strong emphasis on recruiting fresh talent for technology-related roles and positions designed to drive revenue – and they’re willing to pay more for high-skill, educated labor.”How much will college grads likely earn?
Of those who plan to hire recent college graduates, 29 percent expect to offer higher starting salaries than they did in 2011. While employers were most likely to report that they would pay between $30,000 and $40,000, a significant portion will extend offers exceeding $50,000. Continue Reading
