Harassment on the job tends to occur in certain types of workplace cultures rather than to certain types of people, research shows. Most job hunters don't take this into account and think they are immune regardless of a organization's reputation. That could be a mistake.
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Many job seekers believe they're not considered for open positions because they are too young or too old. The real reason their resumes wind up at the bottom of the pile has more to do with how they present themselves and their industry savvy.
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Managers concede that favoritism plays a big role in deciding who gets promoted, however few will admit to playing favorites.
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Suppose you're Tim Cook. The new chief executive of Apple succeeds an iconic CEO in Steve Jobs, a man who rescued the company from near death more than a decade ago with innovative products and great marketing that made investors, customers and employees happy. What does Cook do now?
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Few things incite fear in the hearts of job seekers like the possibility of receiving vague threats from their supervisor.
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It may not pay to be nice in the workplace. A new study finds that agreeable workers earn significantly lower incomes than less agreeable ones.
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When it comes to sending out your resume, not all exposure is good exposure. Reapplying to the same company or posting your resume on all available job boards can actually backfire, say experts.
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Think business travel is all fun and five-star hotels? If you're considering a travel-heavy job, you may want to think again.
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You've just been offered your dream job, but... you will be required to travel for 90% of the year.
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A cover letter or introductory email is often the first thing a potential employer sees when reviewing a job applicant. It's the first opportunity to impress recruiters and hiring managers and, therefore, the first opportunity to disappoint them.
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Given the job jitters and economic uncertainty caused by debt crises in the U.S. and Europe, it may be time to ask the question: Is it safe to take that long-scheduled August vacation?
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