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Offer-and-Acceptance Etiquette Recruiters and job seekers can reach an agreement more quickly and comfortably by employing a technique called a "supposal" FEBRUARY 13, 2006 — HIRING LINE Always Get It in Writing Job-seekers shouldn't hesitate to insist on seeing what is being offered in black and white. Here's the right way to handle it JANUARY 6, 2006 — HIRING LINE When Chutzpah Crosses the Line Whether you're an employer or a job candidate, be mindful of attitudes and behaviors that signal it's time to walk away DECEMBER 23, 2005 — HIRING LINE Striking the Right Note at Interviews Opera singers know all about auditions and how to take disappointment in their stride. Smart job-seekers should adopt the same attitude DECEMBER 23, 2005 — HIRING LINE Striking the Right Note at Interviews Opera singers know all about auditions and how to take disappointment in their stride. Smart job-seekers should adopt the same attitude DECEMBER 23, 2005 — HIRING LINE Striking the Right Note at Interviews Opera singers know all about auditions and how to take disappointment in their stride. Smart job-seekers should adopt the same attitude SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 — HIRING LINE Stupid Interview Questions This may be your only crack at the job, so don't get waylaid by some of the oldest and most useless gambits around SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 — HIRING LINE Danger! Lousy Employer Ahead If a potential employer wants proof of your previous salary and gives vague answers to specific questions, bolt for the exit AUGUST 9, 2005 — HIRING LINE Your Letter-Perfect Pitch Even the most appealing résumé won't do much good if it doesn't reach the right desk. Here's how to target the people most likely to respond JULY 26, 2005 — HIRING LINE Networking: What Not To Do To cultivate job-search contacts, follow a few simple rules. The most important: Mind your manners -- or else JULY 26, 2005 — HIRING LINE Networking: What Not To Do To cultivate job-search contacts, follow a few simple rules. The most important: Mind your manners -- or else JULY 22, 2005 — HIRING LINE Job Interviews: At Ease, Soldier Many HR people seem to prefer a high-pressure encounter, but you can find out a lot more about the candidate by letting them be themselves JULY 6, 2005 — HIRING LINE A Tech Vet's Hire Calling Never heard of startup Jobster? If its latest recruit, former Microsoft CFO John Connors, has his way, you will soon JUNE 29, 2005 — HIRING LINE The Elephant in Your Resume Self-inflating fibs are easy to spot. So stick to accentuating your positives -- and maybe spinning them a little, too JUNE 29, 2005 — HIRING LINE The Elephant in Your Resume Self-inflating fibs are easy to spot. So stick to accentuating your positives -- and maybe spinning them a little, too JUNE 10, 2005 — HIRING LINE Was That Really an Interview? Sometimes, things can go swimmingly, but you still find yourself left in the pool. Here's how fake job encounters occur JUNE 3, 2005 — HIRING LINE It's the Culture, Stupid Want the lowdown on a what a company is really like? Keep your ears open at the watercooler JUNE 3, 2005 — HIRING LINE It's the Culture, Stupid Want the lowdown on a what a company is really like? Keep your ears open at the watercooler JUNE 1, 2005 — HIRING LINE Why HR Gets No Respect Many business leaders have few kind words for the division. They just don't understand the vital role it can play MAY 12, 2005 — HIRING LINE Nobody Likes a Backseat Striver When your partner is job-hunting, there's a lot you can do to help -- just don't act like the world's greatest expert APRIL 20, 2005 — HIRING LINE When Work and Religion Collide What to do when an employer's perfectly lawful demands conflict with your moral code? Find another job APRIL 1, 2005 — HIRING LINE Don't Get Lost in the Jobs Mall The Web's top recruiting sites can overwhelm job-seekers and employers alike with their vast listings. Here's how to narrow your focus FEBRUARY 22, 2005 — HIRING LINE Multi-Story Résumé, Higher Profile Turn your life into short narrative tales of achievement -- and no one will dream of filing that job application in the trash FEBRUARY 17, 2005 — HIRING LINE Know the One You Refer The referral bonus may be enticing, but you should consider a few things before passing along that résumé to human resources NOVEMBER 4, 2004 — HIRING LINE An Offer Too Good to Accept You land a new job, and your current employer counters with the promise of more money. What to do? Keep heading for the door OCTOBER 4, 2004 — HIRING LINE How a Memo Can Beat an Interview Making candidates put their thoughts in writing about a job opportunity is a powerful tool to help you make the right choice SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 — HIRING LINE Avoiding Headaches with a Headhunter Search professionals can boost your success or bring you troubles. Here are some tips for maximizing their benefit JUNE 16, 2004 — HIRING LINE Getting the Most from Your References They can make or break your candidacy, so make sure you list articulate people who know you well -- and will return calls promptly MAY 13, 2004 — HIRING LINE Tips for Tracking Jobs on the Web The Net has made looking for a job seem easier, but it still requires ingenuity, time, follow-up, and thoroughness APRIL 13, 2004 — HIRING LINE Hiring Techies Is as Tricky as Ever Although job seekers are everywhere, the top talent is still hard to come by, making creative recruitment a necessity MARCH 25, 2004 — HIRING LINE Job Hunting and Domestic Tranquility Don't let things fall apart with your spouse or partner while you're looking for a new gig. Your situation affects them, too MARCH 10, 2004 — HIRING LINE What To Do When Your Job Search Stalls Rather than double your efforts, take a little time off -- and then reexamine every aspect of your campaign JANUARY 8, 2004 — HIRING LINE Post-Holiday Job Hunting It's time to get your search back on track, even though it may take a week or two for everyone else to catch up DECEMBER 1, 2003 — HIRING LINE All I Want for Christmas Is a Job Looking for work during the holidays doesn't have to be depressing. It can also offer some unique networking opportunities OCTOBER 23, 2003 — HIRING LINE Being Fired Isn't the End Just because your last job ended badly doesn't meant you can't conduct a successful job search. Here's how OCTOBER 3, 2003 — HIRING LINE How to Stay Cool at a Grilling Interviewers also get nervous, so see things from their perspective, put them at ease, and walk them through the details they need SEPTEMBER 18, 2003 — HIRING LINE Don't Let Downtime Get You Down Instead, learn how to hone your pitch and better present yourself to prospective employers. And taking a class couldn't hurt either SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 — HIRING LINE How to Handle Informational Interviews Do your homework, set the meeting's agenda, be chatty but not pushy, and follow up. It'll likely yield you some good job leads AUGUST 21, 2003 — HIRING LINE Handy Hints for the Smart Job-Seeker Networking is still effective if you do it right -- just don't rely on laid-off friends and colleagues for advice and contacts AUGUST 4, 2003 — HIRING LINE Sorry, Your Job Is Classified Security clearances are key for companies doing classified work for Uncle Sam. The Pentagon, however, takes months to approve them JULY 10, 2003 — HIRING LINE The Résumé Doctor Is In Specialists can help you craft a document that gets results. Here's how to find the best help MARCH 19, 2003 — HIRING LINE The Extra-Innings Job Search Unemployed for a long stretch? You'll need different strategies than if you've been sitting on the sidelines for just a few months SEPTEMBER 19, 2002 — HIRING LINE Northwestern Mutual's Jobs Policy The insurer hasn't had a layoff in its 145 years, and CEO Edward Zore explains why it's recruiting 1,700 field reps in 2002 alone APRIL 2, 2002 — HIRING LINE Catch a Rising Star Author Thomas Tierney talks about how to find -- and develop -- the people who are key to your organization's success OCTOBER 26, 2001 — HIRING LINE Coach, Help Me Out with This Interview In today's tough labor market, job hunters, even those with stellar backgrounds, need all the assistance they can get OCTOBER 15, 2001 — HIRING LINE A Deep Freeze for Executive Hiring Says recruiting pro David Lord: Several of my clients say [it's down] as much as 75%. A thaw will occur only very slowly AUGUST 28, 2001 — HIRING LINE For Gen X, It's Schmooze or Lose A survey finds job seekers in this age group would rather wait around for employment postings than network their way to new opportunities JUNE 25, 2001 — HIRING LINE Finding a Headhunter Who Fits Before you start sending off your resume to any who call, consider these tips from some pros on picking the right recruiter JUNE 21, 2001 — HIRING LINE Watch Your Body Language Image consultant Susan Bixler says you should never underestimate the importance of nonverbal communication in a job interview APRIL 13, 2001 — HIRING LINE Hard Times for Net Consultants Video Views: The slowdown has radically pruned the industry, but recruits who can help crank up revenues are still needed, says Heidrick & Struggles' Madelaine Pfau MARCH 19, 2001 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: Eli Lilly Alessandro Franchi, director of leadership recruiting, on how the drugmaker tries to follow a promote-from-within policy JANUARY 31, 2001 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: Ciena Human resources head Rebecca Seidman on finding new hires who fit the telecom-equipment maker's collaborative culture JANUARY 11, 2001 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: IDEO The product-design company's director for recruiting describes how its teamwork structure attracts passionate people who think outside of the box JANUARY 3, 2001 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: Rational Software Corp. Michael S. Messier on finding employees with the experience and smarts to go toe to toe with highly technical people at a customer site DECEMBER 22, 2000 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: Forrester Research Amy Nostrand and Lianne Marshall discuss their strategies, which are crucial for keeping the market researcher on a rapid growth track DECEMBER 15, 2000 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: Mentor Graphics' Gary Rebello This maker of electronic design automation tools is a high-tech outfit that sees to the human needs of its workers DECEMBER 6, 2000 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: Uncle Sam's Henry Romero The U.S. Office of Personnel Management's associate director talks about upgraded pay scales for IT workers and how government competes for new hires DECEMBER 5, 2000 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: Intrawest's Chris Wrazej The resort developer and operator's hiring chief says the key to success is cultural fit -- and loving to ski and play as much as the customers do NOVEMBER 20, 2000 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: Corning's Rich Kisiel The staffing chief on how the optical-products giant ensures that its engineer-managers relate with people as well as with machines NOVEMBER 17, 2000 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: American Express' Marietta Cozzi The recruiting exec talks about the positions that the company's e-commerce drive has created NOVEMBER 9, 2000 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: Marriott's Brendan Keegan The hospitality chain's hiring chief wants applicants who think big when developing their careers NOVEMBER 6, 2000 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: WellPoint's Tom Van Berkem The HMO's staffing exec discusses the importance of going beyond mere hiring to develop employees OCTOBER 16, 2000 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: Nokia's Wayne Brittingham The wireless giant's Americas hiring chief on the people he seeks for the biggest startup I've ever been part of OCTOBER 5, 2000 — HIRING LINE Q&A with Adobe's Diane Schlageter The director of employment at the software stalwart talks about life at Adobe and what she looks for in recruits SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: Biogen's Craig Greaves The biotech's staffing manager talks about ramping up hiring in preparation for its new drug launch SEPTEMBER 22, 2000 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: GM's Jackie Wolf The carmaker's IT hiring chief reveals the tactics behind its successful techie buildup SEPTEMBER 1, 2000 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: FleetBoston Financial's John Allen There's not a place for stars, warns the bank's staffing chief. It's a great collaborative environment AUGUST 28, 2000 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: Viant's Amy Ward The Net consulting company's recruiter talks about how it cultivates talented DNA AUGUST 18, 2000 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: Leo Burnett's Brad Karsh If the ad agency's recruitment director asks about your weaknesses, you'd better not say: I work too hard AUGUST 10, 2000 — HIRING LINE Recruiting Q&A: DuPont's James Sibley You don't get a BMW if we hire you, says the staffing chief, but he reveals what employees do gain JULY 10, 2000 — HIRING LINE Clash of the E-Consultants Net upstarts and the Old Guard battle for the Cyber Age JULY 6, 2000 — HIRING LINE Andersen Consulting's Creative Lures for New Talent Recruiting Director David Reed reveals how the firm recruits people with a characteristic of lifelong learning  |
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