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Last year Career-Line introduced you to the Peter Principle and the three Italian scientists who bucked the system with their own take on the Peter Principle. University of Catania scientists Andrea Rapisarda, Cesare Garofaloa and Alessandro Pluchino’s random promotion theory says that an organization that promotes employees at random, as opposed to by merit is … Read More

Job seekers, beware! Scam artists who prey on those stuck in a tough job market. While the U.S. may very well be on the upswing following a recession, financial analysts and news organizations agree we will still feel the  consequences for many years to come. “It often takes time for the effects of a recession … Read More

Sending a follow-up letter after a job interview is vital and could mean the difference between getting hired or not. “Thank-you letters continue to be an important component of a successful job search campaign. But the focus has shifted from a simple courtesy and show of appreciation to a targeted self-marketing tool,” says Barbara Safani, … Read More

This week’s Career-Line posts are about how to protect yourself while searching for a job. It’s unfortunate, but there are scam artists who will take advantage of you during your job hunt. “Job candidates are willing in this market to give any information they can that would help them get a job,” said Ellen B. … Read More

Whether it’s due to the pressures of heavier workloads or the need to prove to your boss that you’re a hard worker hour-long breaks have deviated from the office culture norm. The truth is that less than half of employees get up from their desks to take a lunch break, according to a survey conducted … Read More

Google, this morning, made a significant gamble on New York City and its ability to supply the high-quality technology employees, when it agreed to pay between $ 1.8 billion and $1.9 billion (what’s $100 million?) for one of the largest office buildings in Manhattan. According to the New York Times’s Charles V. Bagli: The contract … Read More

Being unemployed, especially around the holidays, is rough. But it could get even harder  in the Big Apple. Come the end of December federal unemployment assistance will run out for New York unless an emergency extension is issued. The New York economy could lose as many as 40,500 jobs in 2011 without the extension, the … Read More

There are eight words no resume should include because they’re “fluffy,” says Tina Brasher, a certified professional resume writer. Read More

Ladders columnist Scott Ginsberg says, in his article, 6 Face-Saving Antidotes to Awkward Situations, the key to getting out of a tight spot  in the workplace is to change your focus. Can Anthony Weiner do that? … Read More