Job Search

It’s easy enough to say you want to work for an environmentally sensitive company or take advantage of the growing “green economy,” but both are hard to find, even advocates admit. What’s a green-collar job? The easiest definition is any job focused on sustainability: limiting a company’s consumption of natural resources and production of pollutants. … Read More

There are too many names to keep track of: recruiter, agent, headhunter, executive recruiter, search consultant. Which is which? And most importantly, which is right for your job-search campaign? Do you expect your recruiter to be your agent? If so, you have confused an executive recruiter and an executive agent. There is an unmistakable distinction: … Read More

Operations take a big hit in recessions; but those skilled in teaching other operations managers how to work more efficiently will find big opportunities. In most professions, when people realize the light at the end of the tunnel is a train, the normal response is, “Uh-oh.” In operations management, it’s more like, “The shipment’s here … Read More

Striking the perfect balance between work and play is hard enough to do without family and health emergencies, much less a job search. To manage all the surprises that come your way, take a note from the families who have gotten through it all. For most of us, the work-life balance is a delicate one. … Read More

Face time still counts. Though the ease of e-mail is tempting, be careful not to perform these e-mail etiquette crimes. The inappropriate use of e-mail and texting is widespread and its effects are far-reaching. This ethical issue has the power to threaten the personal and professional development across all ages and industries if left ignored. … Read More

Carve out time for your life and the job search so the two co-exist and don’t compete. 1. Keep records, stay organized Don’t be caught off guard when a recruiter calls about a position and you can’t remember which one of 85 jobs she is referring to. Create a spreadsheet with dates, job titles and … Read More

Laid off after 17 years in one company, Nicholas Haaf needed to relearn the job-search ropes. He landed a new job by refining his area of focus and perfecting his message. By early 2008, Nicholas Haaf knew what was happening at his job: significant downsizing, merging of departments and numerous layoffs of executives. Nevertheless, he … Read More

Age discrimination is an issue – but you can prevail by not making it a bigger one. Pete Kresky can’t really say he’s experienced blatant age discrimination, but the 70-year-old marketing executive and job seeker said he suspects it’s there. “I’ve never personally been confronted with my age, but I know they figure it out, … Read More

Should senior executives attend job fairs as part of their job-search plan? The answer is yes, but not for the reasons you may think. “Job fair” sounds like such a quaint term. Nostalgic, but in the way that’s only good if you remember coming away from one with an internship or entry-level gig that would … Read More