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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)

Tough Job Interview Question: “What Is Your Greatest Weakness?”
Three Tips for Answering This One

Written on 17 Apr, 2009 at 5:00

Why Do Interviewers Ask About My Weaknesses? No interviewer expects “brutally honest answers like,’I'm below-average intelligence and difficult to work with,’” says a hiring expert quoted by the Washington Post. So why do they ask this tough job interview question? “The intent... (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 getting... (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 long-term business... (Continue reading)

Cutting Costs Without Layoffs? 14 Tips for Employers Seeking Alternatives to Pink Slips

Written on 17 Mar, 2009 at 11:00

News of layoffs has been rampant since our economy began lagging in 2007. Recently, it seems impossible to turn on the news without hearing about more people losing their jobs. After all — the country is in a recession, businesses need... (Continue reading)

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