http://blog.womenforhire.com/ en Copyright 2009 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:44:55 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss By Kate Louise Johansen I pretty much stopped thinking about Michael Jackson in 2005 after his famous trial, when he was acquitted of child molestation charges. In my mind, regardless of the outcome, something had gone on at Neverland between Jackson and children - and it probably wasn’t anywhere near as G-rated as he and his lawyers claimed. http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/michael-jackson-flawed-genius.html http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/michael-jackson-flawed-genius.html Guest Corner Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:44:55 -0500 There's something called The Survivor Syndrome, in the aftermath of downsizing and trauma experienced by employees left standing. You know, it's like the, "Why me?" http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/the-survivor-syndrome-2.html http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/the-survivor-syndrome-2.html Vivacious Vicki Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:18:11 -0500 My 12-year-olds have been anticipating camp for months now. Pretty much every day we have had some discussion about an aspect of their upcoming one-month stay. This is their first time and they picked the place on their own. We checked it out, talked to the camp owners and all looks fine. http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/first-time-at-camp-jake-has-th.html http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/first-time-at-camp-jake-has-th.html Tory Johnson Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:01:20 -0500 Since unemployment seems to be the new black, recruiters are taking a different stance on gaps in the resumes they review. I used to do it 24/7: see a six-month gap of employment here, a three-month gap over there. Immediately, questions. Was this person let go due to performance issues? Slacker perhaps? Or merely a case of bad timing and luck: last one in, first one out? Now, given the state of the economy, it is deemed understandable, no questions asked. http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/resume-gap-think-outside-the-b.html http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/resume-gap-think-outside-the-b.html Vivacious Vicki Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:59:28 -0500 The Female Brand: Using the Female Mindset to Succeed in Business (Davies-Black). "Women are naturally 'wired' for career success, says Kaputa, a personal branding expert. ]]> http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/six-million-jobs-have-been.html http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/six-million-jobs-have-been.html Off the Shelf Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:11:17 -0500 A new survey finds that 29 percent of companies have modified or will change matching contributions in their 401(k) plans this year. One in five will eliminate the match entirely. “Clearly, the economic downturn is causing many companies to reevaluate their 401(k) plan design carefully," says Grant Thornton's Gary Gross, who co-authored the survey. "The highest anticipated action reported by all respondents is the complete elimination of the match, which will generate the most cash savings for the plan sponsor.” http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/firms-cutting-back-on-401k-pla-1.html http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/firms-cutting-back-on-401k-pla-1.html Workplace Buzz Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:27:28 -0500 hide her prosthetic arm, but didn't exactly wave it during the interview) was banished to the stockroom after a manager spotted it and wouldn't allow her on the main floor. ]]> http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/banished-for-not-having-right-1.html http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/banished-for-not-having-right-1.html Workplace Buzz Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:21:52 -0500 The dreaded "R" word is a blank check for bosses to fire anyone. They use a recession as an excuse to get rid of the highly paid people who would ordinarily be hard to fire. In other words, a recession climate is used as an excuse to clean house. http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/tips-for-snagging-a-job-in-a-t.html http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/tips-for-snagging-a-job-in-a-t.html Stephen Viscusi Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:55:15 -0500 HELP! My Company's Going out of Business, What do I do now? (Authorhouse) She says she wrote the book after losing a job for the second time. "I decided to share reactions of what other people have done when they’ve been in a worst case employment scenario." Jean shared some other thoughts with Women For Hire. "I’ve worked at some great companies and there were a couple of companies that provided the information that helped me become more knowledgeable." ]]> http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/jean-tobin-zawlocki-wrote-help.html http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/jean-tobin-zawlocki-wrote-help.html Off the Shelf Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:45:15 -0500 I love finding good deals or bargains at my favorite stores. Summer is also a great time to find sizzling hot deals and give-a-ways. Let's be honest: the recession has been great for finding deep discounts. http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/shopaholic-savings.html http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/shopaholic-savings.html Magic Hands Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:27:48 -0500 I HATE PEOPLE! Kick Loose from the Overbearing and Underhanded Jerks at Work and Get What You Want Out of Your Job (Little, Brown and Company) Jonathan Littman and Marc Hershon offer an irreverent guide to outfoxing underminers, micromanagers and backstabbers who prowl the corporate minefield. Women For Hire asked them Five Questions.]]> http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/dealing-with-jerks-at-work.html http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/dealing-with-jerks-at-work.html Off the Shelf Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:27:53 -0500 Many women’s groups have applauded President Obama for nominating U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court – which would make her the first Hispanic on the high court and only the third woman. But she has taken lots of flak in recent days from critics for saying in a 2001 speech at a Berkley Law lecture: "I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life.” Do you think that statement should disqualify her for the high court? Let us know what her nomination means to you – and for all women. http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/sotomayor-past-comment-out-of.html http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/sotomayor-past-comment-out-of.html Workplace Buzz Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:51:51 -0500 The Wall Street Journal reports. ]]> http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/beware-the-phone-interview-1.html http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/06/beware-the-phone-interview-1.html Workplace Buzz Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:11:15 -0500 A woman wrote womenforhire.com this week to report that she was denied a promising job at the last minute after a credit check revealed some late payments -- making her ineligible for hire. Has this happened to you or a friend or a relative? How do you feel about companies using your credit history against you in the hiring process? Please email us and let us know. Here's the woman’s story: I was recently turned down for a management trainee job with rent a car firm. http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/05/my-credit-nixed-a-job-offer-on.html http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/05/my-credit-nixed-a-job-offer-on.html Guest Corner Thu, 21 May 2009 12:44:28 -0500 Ten Steps to a Federal Job, which was honored as the "Best Career Guide of 2002" by the Publishers Marketing Association. Kathryn has more than 35 years experience in guiding careers and has written six career guides. She recently updated Ten Steps to include information on how to get a federal job in the Obama Administration. Women For Hire asked her Five Questions. ]]> http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/05/thinking-of-a-government-job.html http://blog.womenforhire.com/2009/05/thinking-of-a-government-job.html Off the Shelf Wed, 20 May 2009 10:39:05 -0500