10 Flagrant Grammar Mistakes That Make You Look Stupid
Thursday, March 20, 2008 0 comments
Sending a less-than-perfect e-mail to a friend is one thing; mistakes aren't really a problem. But if you want to craft an error-free message that reflects your professionalism, be on the lookout for these common grammatical slip-ups. Continue Reading TechRepublic.
Why Staffing Agencies?
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 0 comments
Like most people out there I’ve had a series of odd jobs: ticket girl, baker, cashier, sales girl and a couple of other positions I choose to forget. In college I did as many internships as I possible could (4-5) and held on to my day job at a bookstore.
Why so many? Well I figured that by the time I graduated the only thing coming out of the interviewees mouth would be “We’re looking for someone with experience”. What better way to gain experience short of dropping out of school and getting a full time job? But I digress. If then I have a hand full of internships in my field, about 4 or 5 different degrees and certificates and a well-crafted resume – why did I sign up with several staffing agencies?
Where do I start? At the beginning of my Last semester I was unemployed and over qualified for a job at the local mall (I needed the cash). I even got turned down by
Pathmark (I really needed the cash). And so when I finally did graduate I went on, let say, 2 interviews a week for about 4 months with out any callbacks. And instead of not enough experience, I heard 3-5 years of experience. And this is where the staffing agency comes in.
I signed up with a staffing agency that specialized in my field (i.e. graphic design) and promptly started working. It turns out that a lot of big name companies would rather hire from an agency that has already screened it’s applicants than conduct interviews themselves.
Yes it is a broad range of positions, but they are all within my field. I building my resume with more skills that were not taught in school and I can say that I’ve had real world experience (i.e. 3-5 years). And most importantly my parents stopped bugging the crap out of me; once they saw that and I received a regular paycheck and that I leave the house on a daily basis.
By Rachel Drice
Why so many? Well I figured that by the time I graduated the only thing coming out of the interviewees mouth would be “We’re looking for someone with experience”. What better way to gain experience short of dropping out of school and getting a full time job? But I digress. If then I have a hand full of internships in my field, about 4 or 5 different degrees and certificates and a well-crafted resume – why did I sign up with several staffing agencies?
Where do I start? At the beginning of my Last semester I was unemployed and over qualified for a job at the local mall (I needed the cash). I even got turned down by
Pathmark (I really needed the cash). And so when I finally did graduate I went on, let say, 2 interviews a week for about 4 months with out any callbacks. And instead of not enough experience, I heard 3-5 years of experience. And this is where the staffing agency comes in.
I signed up with a staffing agency that specialized in my field (i.e. graphic design) and promptly started working. It turns out that a lot of big name companies would rather hire from an agency that has already screened it’s applicants than conduct interviews themselves.
Yes it is a broad range of positions, but they are all within my field. I building my resume with more skills that were not taught in school and I can say that I’ve had real world experience (i.e. 3-5 years). And most importantly my parents stopped bugging the crap out of me; once they saw that and I received a regular paycheck and that I leave the house on a daily basis.
By Rachel Drice
9 Ways to Win at Office Politics
Friday, March 14, 2008 0 comments
Office politics is a part of your career, whether you like it or not, so best brush up on some tips to help you gain and keep others' respect. Read Article CareerBuilder.com
Top 10 Jobs in Information Technology
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Business expansion and the increased reliance on technology within all sectors has resulted in a competitive environment for skilled IT professionals. Read Article CareerBuilder.com
Dos & Don'ts of a Good Cover Letter
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"It's too bad many job hunters are too lazy to write one" says our expert, because "cover letters are very influential and a well-written letter can grab an interview just on its own merit." Read Article CareerBuilder.com
What Your Logo Doesn’t Say About Your Business!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 0 commentsFebruary 22nd, 2008 - Articles, Attitude Design, General Design
Logos are everywhere. The marks that define a business or company. The general idea is that they are recognizable and portray a feeling for what the company behind them is all about. Nearly all designers hold to the idea that “keeping things simple” is the best way forward. Clutter is a thing of the past and clean design is the thing to aspire to. The question for the modern designer is, “In a world so full of logo designs what is it that we should put into a logo design and what should we leave out? Here are a few of our ideas on logo design for the modern business…
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