jobs

Looking for a job? The direct approach might not always be the best approach.

18-year-old Keion Sharp was trying to land himself a job when he ended up behind bars suspected of armed robbery. Recently sharp had applied for a job with brinks security. He says he had already filled out and turned in an application but still had a few questions about the day-to-day job duties. So he figured he would go straight to the source for information and knocked on the driver’s side window of a Brinks armored truck.

Unfortunately for Sharp the driver thought he was holding a gun and called the police. Sharp was arrested, questioned and searched for several hours before finally tasting freedom. Of course he did not have a gun just several copies of his job application.  read more »

Is the working world not what you expected; blame the silver screen.

Hollywood’s story lines are usually fictitious; and when the closing credits roll its back to the real world; even at the work place. Recently Sonia Acosta, a writer for careerbuilder.com took a look at the false perception of Hollywood’s job market. Acosta says in this economy people are struggling and people are trying to survive. But the same cannot be said about the nine to fives portrayed on screen.  read more »

In today’s economy you need more than just a strong resume; you need to be able to adapt.

I recently spoke with former swim suit model and business woman Kathy Ireland. Ireland started her trek into the working world when she signed with elite modeling at the age of seventeen. But Ireland says she always belonged on the other side on the lens. So in 1993 she began Kathy Ireland Worldwide, with a line of socks.

“I would say one of the greatest gifts of that long ago modeling career was all the rejection and I didn’t realize it at the time but when we started our brand with a pair of socks people laughed, retailers slammed doors in our faces it didn’t faze me because I was so accustomed to it.”  read more »

Feel like you’re majoring in unemployment; it’s not too late to improve your odds.

The job market is tough and the idea that about fourteen million people are looking for work can ruin any graduation ceremony. But not all doors to a paycheck are closed. Liz Goodwin works with the news blog The Lookout. Goodwin compiled a list of the ten best majors for college students based on how much that field is employed.  read more »

Is your career heading to a different playing field; then maintain a competitive edge.

At the age of 60 San Francisco based Bobbie LaPorte is training for her fifth ironman triathlon. In her other job she provides guidance and leadership training to business executives looking to move up the corporate ladder, or to a different company. LaPorte says while training for her first race she discovered that the traits needed to reach the finish line can easily be applied to today’s competitive marketplace.

“If you’re not applying every possible advantage in order to be successful whether it’s transitioning into a new job or moving up in the organization you’re in you can be sure that your competition is doing that.”  read more »

Tis the season for part time work.

For most companies full time hiring tends to taper off during the final quarter of the year. But if you’re looking for something temporary then now’s the time to re-buff your resume. When it comes to the holiday season most companies are looking to pick up some extra hands. Stores are busy, orders need to be shipped and planes are full with family members who need places to stay.  read more »

Appearances can be deceiving; especially when it comes to your career.

Looking for a job of glamour and glitz? Be careful what you wish for because every nine to five comes with conditions. Careerbuilder.com found ten jobs that aren’t as amazing as they look. Even though each one of these professionals might love their job; everyone has a day that makes them want to call it quits.  read more »

Horrible bosses are taking over the box office; but what if they’re also taking over your nine to five.

For many people the new movie “Horrible Bosses” hits a little close to home. But if your story isn’t making you millions there are a few things to help you cope.

According to Career Builder.com a recent survey done by Office Team found that nearly half of all working people have worked for “unreasonable bosses.” Of those people 59% have stayed at the job despite the bad working environment. And if you can’t stomach the movie’s plot of getting revenge through murder; what about revenge through success?  read more »

At some point we all wish for a re-set button. And for three California based women that wish is coming true.

Russel Thompson is owner of San Francisco’s Carmichael Salon. He is also behind Operation Relaunch Career; a project he started with personal trainer Andrew Duffy. Together with a team that includes a wardrobe consultant, dentist, cosmetic surgeon and job consultant the two set out to change the lives of three bay area women. Thompson says they asked for essays from women aged 50 to 60 who were trying to re-enter the job force. The winners will undergo a three month makeover to update their look and resumes and help them land a new job. Thompson says it wasn’t the amount of entries that surprised him but the sense of urgency.  read more »

Need a job but not sure where to start; how about with the most popular professions in America?

To help get you started in working America or maybe get you back on your feet MSN has targeted the most popular jobs in the country; industries that are currently hiring the most people. And while some of the salaries may seem a little meager at least your odds of a paycheck might improve. And there’s something for everyone on this list.  read more »