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5 Resume Writing Tips to Help Veterans Land Civilian Jobs

Written on 25 Apr, 2013 at 14:09

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)

Writing a Résumé with a Hook

Written on 18 Jul, 2011 at 13:57

Some tips on writing a resume that gets you noticed.... (Continue reading)

HR Record Retention Requirements: How Long Do You Have to Keep Employment Records?

Written on 18 Jul, 2011 at 12:50

How long various types of HR records must be kept, according to applicable employment laws.... (Continue reading)

Diversity in the Workplace, Part II – Implementation

Written on 24 Feb, 2011 at 14:40

In Part II, we discuss the various methods suggested by studies and employers to implement diversity in the workplace.... (Continue reading)

Office Romances: Worth the Risk?

Written on 13 Feb, 2011 at 22:44

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)

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Ruled Unconstitutional — Again

Written on 13 Feb, 2011 at 22:08

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)

Family Responsibilities Discrimination Quiz

Written on 9 Feb, 2011 at 23:02

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)

Key Ways for Students to Jumpstart Their Careers While Still in College

Written on 6 Aug, 2010 at 21:54

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)

Is Your Use of Social Network Sites Helping or Hurting Your Career?

Written on 20 May, 2010 at 16:02

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)

Celebrating Six Years of Blogging — Law Blogs & How the Online World Has Changed (Part IV: More Thoughts for Blogging Lawyers & Bringing My Story Up To Date)

Written on 30 Dec, 2009 at 16:56

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)

How’s Your Job Search Going?

Written on 12 Jul, 2009 at 23:34

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)

New “Vocations” Blog Provides Insight Into “Life, Work, and Meaning” From Interviews With People In Wide Variety of Positions

Written on 1 Jul, 2009 at 17:44

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)

Celebrating 6 Years of Blogging — Law Blogs and How the Online World Has Changed (Part III: Lawyer Blogs and 3 Views of Blogging)

Written on 26 Jun, 2009 at 14:22

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)

Celebrating 6 Years of Blogging — Law Blogs & How the Online World Has Changed (Part II: Solving or Aggravating Information Overload?)

Written on 25 Jun, 2009 at 22:54

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)

Celebrating 6 Years of Blogging — Law Blogs & How the Online World Has Changed (Part I: Birth of a Blawg & Blogging’s Evolution, 2003-09)

Written on 24 Jun, 2009 at 14:23

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)

Job Applicant Rejection Letter Dos and Donts — Writing an Appropriate “Dear John” Letter to an Unsuccessful Applicant

Written on 31 May, 2009 at 12:53

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)

The “Tell Me About Yourself” Interview Question: Answer It With a Memorable Story

Written on 2 Apr, 2009 at 14:52

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)

Online Job Search and Recruitment Part II — Free Help with Your Job Search is Only a Library Away

Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 5:00

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)

Teens: Finding the Job That’s Right for You

Written on 23 Mar, 2009 at 6:00

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)

Online Job Search and Recruitment Part I: The Classifieds Have Gone Electric!

Written on 19 Mar, 2009 at 6:00

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)

[AIG Bonus] Contracts Are Made To Be Broken — Or Are They?

Written on 18 Mar, 2009 at 6:00

“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)

Informational Interviews: Ten Steps for Getting the Most from Them

Written on 11 Mar, 2009 at 10:45

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)

Job Interview Advice: How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” and Other Tough Job Interview Questions

Written on 9 Mar, 2009 at 5:00

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)

Changes in FMLA Regulations Are Here – Are You Ready?

Written on 2 Mar, 2009 at 5:00

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)

Write Resume Cover Letters: 5 Tips for Success

Written on 1 Mar, 2009 at 17:28

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)