While many civilian employers claim a commitment to hiring veterans, knowledge gaps and unfair assumptions can cause civilians to overlook qualified vets. For example, 61 percent of civilian employers say they do not understand how military skills qualify ex-service members... (Continue reading)
Some tips on writing a resume that gets you noticed.... (Continue reading)
How long various types of HR records must be kept, according to applicable employment laws.... (Continue reading)
In Part II, we discuss the various methods suggested by studies and employers to implement diversity in the workplace.... (Continue reading)
Fans of NBC’s “The Office” were thrilled when fictional co-workers Jim and Pam tied the knot, but, in reality, only 15% of office romances result in marriage. In fact, many office romances end badly, creating an uncomfortable situation for everyone... (Continue reading)
Recently, Judge Roger Vinson of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida ruled the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA,” known by its opponents as “Obamacare,” but arguably much more appropriately named “Americare”) unconstitutional. Vinson stated... (Continue reading)
This quiz was created by The Center for WorkLife Law. It will help you identify family responsibilities discrimination (FRD) issues, and learn more about how employers can prevent FRD. Best of all, this quiz won’t be graded, so it should... (Continue reading)
Simply getting a college degree will definitely play an important role in landing a job or advancing a career, but these days it often won’t to be enough. There are specific steps every student should take while in school, so... (Continue reading)
Social Media and Your Career: Pros and Cons Social media and social networking website use has accelerated dramatically in the past decade. Networks like Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, and LinkedIn have millions of users submitting new content and details every day.... (Continue reading)
I started this series in June 2009, reflecting on completion of six years as a blogging lawyer. Then exhaustion from all those years hit me, and without making a specific decision to do so, I simply stopped posting to this... (Continue reading)
The following guest post is by Kevin Donlin Does Your Job Search Need a Jump-Start? If so, it pays to sit down and analyze your situation. You should carefully question everything you’re doing. Careful, though — the wrong questions can... (Continue reading)
I’m very pleased to announce my first “sub-blog,” Vocations in the Workplace, at employmentblawg.com/vocations/. The summer project of my daughter Emily, who will be a senior in college this fall, it is funded by a grant from The Miller Center... (Continue reading)
Today I’m continuing my sixth-blog-anniversary observations about the changes I’ve seen in blogging and Internet content in general, in law blogs in particular, and my own meandering personal journey as a lawyer with a blog. Part I of this personal... (Continue reading)
Today I’m continuing my sixth-blog-anniversary observations about the changes I’ve seen in blogging and Internet content, and my own meandering personal journey as a blogger. Part I of this personal history of blogging is here. Blogs, Web 2.0, and Information... (Continue reading)
photo credit: Tanel via flickr Birth of a Law Blog (Blawg) A bit over six years ago (on May 12, 2003, to be precise), I stumbled out into the blogosphere, then in its infancy, with a short post explaining my... (Continue reading)
Back in 2006, we covered the topic of applicant rejection letters in a post linking to an article in Assessment Council News (“Considerations in Rejecting Applicants,” on p.4). Since today’s economy is resulting in more applications — and thus more... (Continue reading)
This guest post is by Katharine Hansen, PhD, author of the newly-released book, Tell Me About Yourself: Storytelling to Get Jobs and Propel Your Career What’s the most effective way to respond to the most frequently asked job-interview question of... (Continue reading)
I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to the library and read a good book. -Groucho Marx Need Internet Access For Your Job Search? Need Help Learing How To Do an Online Job Search?... (Continue reading)
Today’s guest post on tips for teen job seekers is courtesy of TeenJobSection. Whether you’re a teen job seeker preparing for your first job or a teen job seeker looking to change jobs or find a seasonal job, there are... (Continue reading)
From Job Boards to Recruiters’ Sites, the Internet is the Place to Go For Job Opportunities Anyone who has been searching for a job recently (in other words, a lot of us) are well aware that job searches don’t mean... (Continue reading)
“I expect you to be honest, hard working, and treat the company as if you own it.” – C.V. Starr “AIG’s ongoing efforts to be an outstanding corporate citizen and promote responsible and sustainable business practices are essential to our... (Continue reading)
The following guest post on informational interviews is by Alexia Vernon, a certified coach, trainer, speaker, and the owner of Catalyst of Action. Unemployment has hit its highest level in 25-years. While the national unemployment rate is 8.1%, states like... (Continue reading)
You’ve sent out scores of resumes and maxed out your cell phone minutes doing follow-up calls. You were beginning to doubt it would ever happen, but you’ve finally done it: you’ve landed a job interview. Interviews make virtually everyone nervous.... (Continue reading)
In the previous installments of this series, we’ve told you about employer wins & losses and some of the wide range of issues covered under the Department of Labor’s updated Family and Medical Leave Act regulations. If you felt a... (Continue reading)
Writing Effective Resume Cover Letters Is a Very Important Step in Your Job Search A cover letter is the first impression you make on a potential employer. Creating an effective cover letter is the key to being successful in landing... (Continue reading)