Archive for the ‘Professionals’ Category
Laid Off: Choosing Outplacement Assistance vs. Salary Pay Off
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009Question: I have been laid off from my mid-level management position, and have been offered outplacement assistance or an extra month of salary. Which should I take?
What Next for Would-be Investment Bankers?
Sunday, June 21st, 2009Business Students Rethink Wall Street Plans: McNeil Lehrer News Hour, June 15, 2009
After the economic slump scuttled their plans to enter the financial sector, business students at Duke University look at different alternatives, such as graduate school, or rethink their career paths altogether. Judy Woodruff talks to some recent graduates in the second part of her Generation Next series.
Employment and the New College Grad
Saturday, May 30th, 2009What should college students and recent grads do to find employment? In this transcript of a Forte Foundation webinar conversation, Sheila Curran maintains that success in the job search is all about attitude, focus and strategy.
Getting References for the Stealth Job Search
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009Q. I’m a mid-level manager who has had five bosses in eight years, and an ever-changing set of goals. After seven years of stellar evaluations, I just received a review that convinces me I need to leave. How should I handle references?
Philosophy Majors: Get a Job
Monday, May 18th, 2009If liberal arts grads want a business career, all the advanced education in the world won’t help. They need experience
Finding a Job in 2009: A Current Applicant Perspective
Friday, December 5th, 2008There are dire warnings about the employment market for 2009 grads, but what’s the real situation for current job applicants, and how can you make yourself more attractive to employers? Sheila Curran talks with Kesav Mohan, a 2009 graduate of Duke Law School, about law, consulting and entrepreneurship.
How can I get a job in finance in 2009?
Sunday, October 12th, 2008Question: I really want to go into finance when I graduate next year. I know the situation is bad, but there have to be some jobs available. How can I make myself more competitive?
What Not To Do In An Interview
Thursday, September 18th, 2008How many times have you been rejected after a job interview and wondered what went wrong? And how many times have you been able to get honest feedback about why the job went to someone else? Chances are,…
Managing Questions about Salary in Interviews
Sunday, September 7th, 2008Question: I work in management for a nonprofit, and am interested in a similar job in the private sector. My potential new employers want to know my current salary. Should I give it to them?
Online Job Sites and The Entry-Level Grad
Saturday, September 6th, 2008Question: I’m a recent grad who is actively seeking work. Over the past month, I’ve applied for over fifty jobs through on-line job posting sites. To date, I haven’t received any interviews, let alone job offers. Should I try a different strategy?