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4 Reasons Why Employers Must Encourage Telecommuting
April 04, 2013 by William FriersonWhy should employers allow employees to work from home? The following post has four good reasons.
2.5% of the U.S. employee workforce (3.1 million people, not including the self-employed or unpaid volunteers) considers home their primary place of work. it is also estimated that 20 to 30 million Americans work from home at least one day a week.-According to an analysis byTeleworkResearchNetwork.com Attract and Retain Employees
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Career in Graphic Designing
by William FriersonIf you are interested in a career that involves creativity and communication, then graphic design might be for you. Learn more about this field in the following post.
Graphic design is a creative process that combines art and technology to communicate ideas. The designer works with a variety of communication tools in order to convey a message from a client to a particular audience. The main tools are image and typography. ~ aiga.org Skills Qualifications for a Graphic Designer You might the the skills or you might
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Just Got My Masters in Communications: What Now?
March 21, 2013 by William Frierson
Communication in digital form. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
Effective communication is the key to accomplishing goals in every industry. Individuals with an online degree in communications are in high demand because they’ve been trained to execute tasks that help organizations reach their objectives. If you’re stuck at a stand-still after completing a graduate program in this field of study, take a look at some career options that could help you make good use of your degree. Continue Reading
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5 Reasons for Post-Acceptance Job Rejections
January 07, 2013 by William Frierson
So, now you have finally received a job offer and have chosen to accept it. However, before you start working, you change your mind. The following post gives reasons why you may reject a job offer after previously accepting it.With last month’s unemployment rate at 7.8 percent, it doesn’t seem likely that anyone in this economy would turn down a job offer, especially after already accepting the position. Yet, that is not the case. I’ve encountered many professionals (including those in prominent media outlets and Fortune 500 companies) who have advised me 1) you do not have to take the first job offer you receive 2) you are free to change your mind and 3) if you aren’t having fun in the position you’re working in, leave.
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Interview Mistakes to Avoid
December 27, 2012 by William FriersonMaking a good impression in an interview is a big step in landing a new job. In order for veterans (and other job seekers) to achieve this goal, it is important not to make the mistakes mentioned in the following post.Interviews are a time of excitement , anticipation, and anxiety for many job seekers. A good interview is the key to a new career. For this reason, it’s not always the most qualified person who gets an offer; it’s frequently the person who has the best interview. Here are some interview mistakes to avoid, so that you can put your best foot forward:
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Strategies to Maximize Your Opportunities in Today’s Job Market
December 21, 2012 by William FriersonAs a job seeker, you want to put yourself in the best position to get a job. The following post has steps to help you on your way to achieving this goal.5 Steps to Reach Your Career and Life Goals
Step 1. Know What You Bring to the Table and What Drives You!
In order to bridge the gap from college to your first career you need to know yourself; what do you bring to the table and what drives you, what you value and what you can do that adds value. All of this should be succinctly crafted into a personal mission statement. I’d like to quote Eric Hellweg who writes for the Harvard Business Review. He asserts that most companies, regardless of their sectors, have a mission statement. And most are awash in jargon and marble-mouthed pronouncements. Worse still, these gobbledy-gook statements are often forgotten by, misremembered, or flatly ignored by frontline employees.
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13 tips for E-mail Etiquette: It Still Counts in a Mobile Generation
December 04, 2012 by William FriersonHave you ever thought about email etiquette? It does exist and may benefit you, especially in the workplace; learn some tips in the following post.In today’s world, e-mails are often rapid fire communication with little thought behind them. Yet, they still make an impression – your e-mail approach is part of your personal brand. It affects your reputation when you are in the job market and continues to be noticed once you have secured a job. It’s important to remember e-mail etiquette and also that in certain instances, e-mail may not be the best method of communication.
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Transitioning Students with Disabilities into College and Careers
November 30, 2012 by William FriersonWith the right preparation, schools can make the lives of students with disabilities a little easier as they transition into college and the workforce. In the following post, find out what parents say can be done to help with this process, and what is making a difference.Scott Rich is a prime example of how a student with disabilities can be successful. Rich was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, and behavioral problems affected him throughout elementary school. He had difficulty engaging to the point that he was expelled on several occasions, and during middle and high school, he suffered anxiety and time management issues.
Today, life for Rich is an entirely different story. At age 29, Rich has earned his M.A. in Special Education, a B.A. in Geography, and a Minor in Special Education. Rich now works as an outreach advocate and is mentoring students with special needs and autism.
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Recent Grads: Do you give up too easily?
by William FriersonNetworking can be a key factor in finding a job. As a recent college graduate, you may contact many recruiters and employers about job opportunities, but not receive a response. While this might be frustrating, there are some tips in the following post that can help you with the networking process in your job search.Networker, your job is to follow-up. “I sent Jocelyn an email and never heard back from her.” This is a comment I got from a recent grad for whom I’d made a warm introduction to a hiring contact. A grad who wanted a job in outside sales. To a hiring contact who was desperately trying
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How Employers can Improve the Candidate Experience: Part 4
August 16, 2012 by William Frierson
Joe Murphy of Shaker Consulting Group
Karen Bloom, principal and CEO of Bloom, Gross & Associates has devoted her career to creating exceptional candidate experiences. In addition, Karen is a role model for mentoring recruiters and contributing to the profession through her on-going work with the Chicago Staffing Management Association. I caught up with Karen in Orlando at the SHRM Staffing Management conference and asked her what can be done to improve the candidate experience. When it comes to employee selection, Karen says: communicate clearly and often, establish expectations and disclose the nature of your hiring decision. Click PLAY to hear what she has to say. Continue Reading
