It’s not a big surprise that most workers today worry about job security much more than they did in previous years. Every month it seems another company announces plans to cut jobs. Eastman Kodak Co
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Getting fired is often traumatic, but there are ways to exit with dignity and as little damage as possible. “There are surely ways to get fired—or at least come very close,” says David Madison,
A career in the film and television industry can be elusive, especially if you are not familiar with the industry’s myriad segments, unions and union rules. To become a cameraman, actor or director,
While hiring managers frequently are inundated with resumes for open positions, a new survey shows that only a handful of applicants actually make it to the interview stage. Executives responding to a
BY Edmund K. Joyce
If you’re currently in the job market, here’s a little known secret for tapping into the most lucrative yet invisible jobs available. Even in the current economy, there are still millions of great
BY Edmund K. Joyce
In September, the Black Network of New York (http://w3.dng.com/ bnny), a tristate area diversity networking group serving IBM Corp.’s Black professionals, organized its first ever event for women on
Janice Weinrick, vice president of real estate operations for the Centre City Development Corp. in San Diego, interviews a lot of job candidates. She knows that not all communication is oral, and asks
BY Michael Kinsman
This may be the year of the 55-and-older worker. These employees have seen their rate of employment grow by 5 percent over the last 12 months. Yet, despite the employment gains, many older workers and
BY Edmund K. Joyce
When using the Internet to find a new job, smart people often make stupid mistakes, according to CareerJournal.com, The Wall Street Journal’s executive career guide. CareerJournal.com listed the mos
BY Edmund K. Joyce
If you’ve been out of work for a long stretch, with few prospects on the horizon, have you considered a new career path? “It’s devastating to be out of work for any length of time, but it’s ev
BY Michael Kinsman