Not often does a billionaire chief executive of a prominent American brand assert that our system is effectively broken. Yet this is what Howard Schultz, chief executive officer of Starbucks, essentially told me this week when we sat down to discuss the open letter he was about to address to the nation. A few weeks earlier, he had been absorbing a dispiriting run of news — the prospect of another round of perilous brinkmanship over lifting the nation’s debt ceiling, and a presidential campaign that seems disconnected from the crisis of joblessness — when it occurred to him that Independence  [ Read More ]

If you’re looking for a job, you may see ads for firms that promise results. Many of these firms may be legitimate and helpful, but others may misrepresent their services, promote out-dated or fictitious job offerings, or charge high fees in advance for services that may not lead to a job. To Do Before you spend money responding to placement firms or completing placement contracts: Reject any company that promises to get you a job. Be skeptical of any employment-service firm that charges first, even if it guarantees refunds. Get a copy of the firm’s contract and read it carefully  [ Read More ]

By David Schepp | Aol Jobs. If you’ve ignored career experts’ advice to be careful about what you post on social networks, like Facebook and LinkedIn, this new survey may frighten you. In a survey of some 2,300 hiring managers, nearly 40 percent said they screen potential hires using social media, and many say they reject job applicants as a result of what they find, according to a new survey released Wednesday by CareerBuilder. Hiring Now Search All Job Listings New York Jobs Los Angeles Jobs Chicago Jobs Philadelphia Jobs Nearly a third of hiring managers who currently research candidates  [ Read More ]

By: Yellow Brick Road Employment Blog If you were invited for an interview, you’ve conquered half the battle; the recruiter already thinks you can do the job based on your resume. The next half, though, is about proving them right. Things like body language or your outfit play a part, but only a supporting role to what really gets the spotlight: how you answer those tough questions. Here are some tips on how to deliver. Q: “Tell me a little about yourself.” What they’re really saying: “I’m trying to figure out why you want this job and if you’re a  [ Read More ]