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Part-time Workers Face Promotion Discrimination
Telecommuters are less likely to get promoted than peers who head into the office every day, according to a global survey of 1,300 executives by Los Angeles-based executive search firm Korn/Ferry International, released January 2007. Almost everywhere part-time employees have the same statutory employment rights as other employees, but despite similar benefits are the promotions [...]
On the Way to Reentering Workforce – Lack of Confidence
This post is in the series of strength builders when re-entering the workforce. The previous ones were: On the Way to Reentering Workforce - Conquering FEAR and On the Way to Reentering Workforce - Time Management. For a baby boomer or post retirement, reentry to the job market is often daunting, just the thought of working [...]
The Right Way to Follow-up after an Interview
You sustained that long interview and aced it too.. now is the waiting period, anxious for the phone to ring informing you of the news of getting that job you have worked hard for? Don't just wait, it is the right time for an effective follow-up, the process that can eventually make or break your chances [...]
Reentering the Job Market – Making your Way Back to the Previous Company
If you have had a great working experience in your previous company and have contacts and friends, there is always a possibility of rejoining them. Many employers understand the advantage of re-hiring ex-employees. In a Harvard Business Review article in 2002 titled "Cultivating Ex- Employees," the authors, Anne Berkowitch and Cem Sertoglu said that hiring a [...]
On the Way to Reentering Workforce – Time Management
A mother needs more hours in a day. "I don’t have enough time to research the companies and network. My life is busy with three kids and shuttling from home to school and their evening activities. Where is the time?" Some tips and solutions Planning is the key to success. Plan your day by writing on [...]
On the Way to Reentering Workforce – Conquering FEAR
I am scared of the thought of being in an interview again. Sweaty palms and stuttering voice- that’s so me! For some of the re-entrants it is a similar experience as if stepping in the job market for the fist time. Fear, confusion and a jittery confidence are all part of the pre-interview process. Change can [...]