Relevant work on topics that impact current work force trends and dynamics.
Mature Job Seekers – Stewart, #
by Linda Rolie
One of the fastest growing segments of the work force is people aged 55 to 68. Many of these individuals are transitioning because of some kind of personal or organizational change. A smaller percentage is dismissed from jobs due to performance. Some are […]
Overcoming Disabilities – What To Do? – Stewart, #
by Coral J. Evans
Individuals with disabilities often find themselves having to overcome preset ideas and misconceptions regarding their abilities to do the job. It is important to remember that even in this day and age many individuals have never had the opportunity to work with […]
Standing at the Crossroads: When Mom Returns to a Different Type of Work – Stewart, #
by Jennifer Manlowe, PhD
A big job with a fat salary, regular perks, travel and stock options is what some women want. These accoutrements, alone, are no longer enough for other women. After thinking long and hard, many women are deciding that corporate pay-offs don’t outweigh […]
Surviving the Holidays Without a Job – Stewart, #
by Deb Kintner
Joblessness during any time of the year presents difficulties. However, the holiday season presents special challenges to the unemployed or underemployed. It is a time when one’s high expectations contrast sharply with the […]
Top 10 Work+Life “Fit” Tips for Individuals – Stewart, #
by Michael P. Haubrich, CFP In developing the Career Asset Management Model, we consulted with work/life industry expert Cali Williams Yost, author of critically acclaimed book, Work+Life: Finding the “Fit” that’s Right for You (Riverhead/Penquin […]
10 Things You Must Do Before That Successful Interview – Stewart, #
by Teena Rose You’ve worked hard to get here. You’ve sent out 31 resumes, networked, attended job fairs, enrolled in school for more education – you’ve taken all the right steps.
Then, one afternoon the phone rings. “Yes, we’d […]
ACING THE INTERVIEW: “What Is Your Greatest Weakness?” – Stewart, #
By Louise Kursmark, CPRW, JCTC, CEIP, CCM
Most of us feel pretty comfortable talking about our strengths, but who wants to point out flaws? Yet this question is often asked during interviews, and learning to handle it effectively will make you […]
Answering “What Are Your Major Weaknesses?” at Interview – Stewart, #
by Jonathan Lewis
One of the trickier questions an interviewer might put to you is, “What are your major weaknesses?”
What are you meant to say? If you list all your weaknesses, aren’t you just giving the interviewer reasons to think […]