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  It’s a Foot in the Door, but to Where Else?

  Fetched: November 12th, 2008, 8:21am CST

  Administrative assistants see the big picture at a company, and thus may earn promotions.
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  At the Speed of Life

  Fetched: November 12th, 2008, 8:21am CST

  Scott Griffith is the chief executive of Zipcar, the car-sharing service based in Cambridge, Mass.

Monster Content: Rss Feed

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  Cover Letters That Sell

  Fetched: November 12th, 2008, 8:21am CST

  Other things being equal, the job candidate who puts extra effort into a cover letter has the better chance.
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  Visualize Interview Success

  Fetched: November 12th, 2008, 8:21am CST

  Many athletes use visualization to prepare for the big game. Learn how to use this method for your next interview.
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  Engineering Associations

  Fetched: November 12th, 2008, 8:21am CST

  Joining an industry group is a great way to stay current in your field and manage your career. Here are some engineering organizations to check out.
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  When Changing Careers, Highlight Transferable Skills

  Fetched: November 12th, 2008, 8:21am CST

  Going for a new career? Learn how to use your resume to pinpoint and highlight the skills you have to help land the job you want.
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  Follow the Interview with a Thank-You Note

  Fetched: November 12th, 2008, 8:21am CST

  You just got back from the interview. Now get out your pen and paper to separate yourself from the pack.
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  ObamaÂ’s Career Lessons

  Fetched: November 12th, 2008, 8:21am CST

  Barack Obama ran a historic campaign for US president. Here are 10 tips from his campaign that you can apply to your own career and job search.
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  November 2008 HR Watch

  Fetched: November 12th, 2008, 8:21am CST

  This month: Firing may have violated the FMLA, court rejects an Equal Pay Act suit and Congress shores up the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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  Effectively Present Your Skills

  Fetched: November 12th, 2008, 8:21am CST

  How can you best show off your military skills on your resume to land civilian interviews and then a job? Try these tips.
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  He Earns, She Earns

  Fetched: November 12th, 2008, 8:21am CST

  A growing number of women are outearning their mates. Given shifting gender roles, does it matter?
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  Career Spotlight: Software Programmer

  Fetched: November 12th, 2008, 8:21am CST

  These techies write the code that runs our digital world. Learn what this job involves beyond holing up in a cubicle.
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  Game On: How to Break into the Gaming Industry

  Fetched: November 12th, 2008, 8:21am CST

  To break into the gaming industry, you'll need technical skills and plenty of passion. See if you could win with a career in this field.
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  Healthcare Trade Groups

  Fetched: November 12th, 2008, 8:21am CST

  Whether you're a lab tech, pharmacist, rad tech, social worker or therapist, there's an association to serve your professional needs. Check out this listing.

WSJ.com: Careers

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  Retail Losses Sap a Jobs Safety Net

  Posted: November 12th, 2008, 7:30am CST

  The retail sector is rapidly losing its place as the employer of last resort for the newly unemployed.
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  The 50 Women to Watch 2008

  Posted: November 12th, 2008, 3:26am CST

  The number of women in the upper echelons of corporate America has stagnated in the past few years. But out of the ashes of the economic meltdown, some new stars have emerged.
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  More Than Auto Jobs in Danger in Detroit

  Posted: November 12th, 2008, 12:05am CST

  An estimated 2.5 million workers could end up jobless should just one of the nation's largest automakers collapse, mostly in positions unrelated to the automotive industry.

WSJ.com: News &Trends

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  More Than Auto Jobs in Danger in Detroit

  Posted: November 12th, 2008, 12:05am CST

  An estimated 2.5 million workers could end up jobless should just one of the nation's largest automakers collapse, mostly in positions unrelated to the automotive industry.

WSJ.com: Careers

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  Defending Against Career Saboteurs

  Posted: November 11th, 2008, 11:09pm CST

  When a boss or colleague works to sabotage your career -- or you perceive you're being sabotaged -- no matter the reason, it can be tough to cope. The first defense is to keep your cool.

WSJ.com: Office Life

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  Defending Against Career Saboteurs

  Posted: November 11th, 2008, 11:09pm CST

  When a boss or colleague works to sabotage your career -- or you perceive you're being sabotaged -- no matter the reason, it can be tough to cope. The first defense is to keep your cool.

WSJ.com: Careers

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  From a Corporate Job to a Nonprofit

  Posted: November 11th, 2008, 9:42am CST

  Turning veteran business skills and experience to the world of nonprofit organizations can be rewarding. What to consider when making that transition.
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  A Postscript to a Political Life

  Posted: November 11th, 2008, 8:38am CST

  How Patricia Schroeder's victory in the 1972 congressional race for Colorado's First District turned into a distinguished 12-term career that included a run for president.

About Human Resources

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  Remember Our Veterans

  Posted: November 11th, 2008, 8:10am CST

  My father (Marines) and uncle (Air Force) were veterans of WWII. My husband served in the Army in Germany during the Vietnam era. Veteran's Day is special to me because...

WSJ.com: Careers

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  Micromanagers Miss Bull's-Eye

  Posted: November 11th, 2008, 7:39am CST

  Micromanagers must learn to give subordinates the freedom to solve problems or risk fostering a complacent workplace, say experts.

WSJ.com: Office Life

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  Micromanagers Miss Bull's-Eye

  Posted: November 11th, 2008, 7:39am CST

  Micromanagers must learn to give subordinates the freedom to solve problems or risk fostering a complacent workplace, say experts.

WSJ.com: News &Trends

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  Taking a Page From Design Firms

  Posted: November 10th, 2008, 11:52pm CST

  From hospitals to cement makers, businesses are tapping designers for innovative ideas on management.

WSJ.com: Office Life

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  I Do Know How She Does It

  Posted: November 10th, 2008, 10:54pm CST

  For many women leaders, the ultimate juggle -- balancing a career at the top of the ladder and children -- is just a way a life. But will it be the wave of the future?

WSJ.com: Careers

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  Women Entrepreneurs Get Global Help

  Posted: November 10th, 2008, 10:38pm CST

  Goldman Sachs aims to train no fewer than 10,000 businesswomen in developing nations over the next five years, and is enlisting top business schools and universities to help make it happen.
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  Offshore Rig Workers Call the Shots

  Posted: November 10th, 2008, 1:21pm CST

  Oil companies continue to recruit employees aggressively, dangling before them six-figure salaries, signing bonuses and job-training programs.

CFO.com Careers

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  Controller Opportunities Available Nationwide

  Posted: November 10th, 2008, 1:00pm CST

  You will provide leadership, direction and administration of the hospital?s financial affairs, particularly directing and supervising the functions and activities of BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING and PAYROLL offices. Your operational interaction will include Health Information, Material Management, …

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  Toyota staff to train for an NVQ

  Posted: November 10th, 2008, 11:06am CST

  Toyota staff to train for an NVQ

HR Magazine Employee Benefits RSS Feed

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  UK managers least incentivised to coach staff

  Posted: November 10th, 2008, 9:40am CST

  UK managers least incentivised to coach staff

HR Magazine Learning and Development RSS Feed

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  Opportunities for Westminster unemployed

  Posted: November 10th, 2008, 9:31am CST

  Opportunities for Westminster unemployed

About Human Resources

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  Your Ten Toughest Questions

  Posted: November 8th, 2008, 5:00pm CST

  Wonder what's been most popular on the site during the past months? I always watch your interests with great interest. Regular emails from readers ask hundreds of questions each year. Patterns...

WSJ.com: Careers

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  Labor Data Show Economic Pain

  Posted: November 8th, 2008, 11:58am CST

  The U.S. jobless rate jumped to a 14-year high of 6.5% in October, buttressing warnings that the current downturn will rival the worst recessions since the end of World War II.

WSJ.com: News &Trends

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  Labor Data Show Economic Pain

  Posted: November 8th, 2008, 11:58am CST

  The U.S. jobless rate jumped to a 14-year high of 6.5% in October, buttressing warnings that the current downturn will rival the worst recessions since the end of World War II.

WSJ.com: Careers

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  Financial Crisis Bodes Ill for M.B.A. Programs

  Posted: November 8th, 2008, 11:32am CST

  The fallout from the financial crisis is echoing through the halls of the world's business schools, with students who had hoped for a finance career looking elsewhere -- or bracing for much lower pay.
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  Chicago Business School Gets Huge Gift

  Posted: November 8th, 2008, 11:32am CST

  University of Chicago's business school will get a $300 million gift from David Booth, a low-profile investor.
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  Does Green Energy Add 5 Million Jobs?

  Posted: November 7th, 2008, 11:40pm CST

  Obama and his advisers are making the case that a clean-energy system is just what's needed to revive the economy.
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  Fidelity Slashes Work Force

  Posted: November 7th, 2008, 12:02pm CST

  Fidelity Investments said it will lay off 1,300, or 3% of its work force, this month and conduct a second round of job cuts in the first quarter.

WSJ.com: News &Trends

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  Fidelity Slashes Work Force

  Posted: November 7th, 2008, 12:02pm CST

  Fidelity Investments said it will lay off 1,300, or 3% of its work force, this month and conduct a second round of job cuts in the first quarter.

HR Magazine Employment Law RSS Feed

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  Bullying is a failure of management

  Posted: November 7th, 2008, 11:45am CST

  Bullying is a failure of management

HR Magazine Employee Benefits RSS Feed

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  Major law firm redesigns its flex scheme

  Posted: November 7th, 2008, 11:09am CST

  Major law firm redesigns its flex scheme

WSJ.com: News &Trends

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  Using London Olympics as a Teaching Tool

  Posted: November 7th, 2008, 6:48am CST

  British business schools are gearing up for the 2012 Summer Games, looking for Olympic jobs and internships for their students.
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  Do Wealth and Well-Being Go Hand in Hand?

  Posted: November 7th, 2008, 6:27am CST

  Business school professors are increasingly studying and teaching about an intangible they say is nonetheless a key part of the modern bottom line -- happiness.

About Human Resources

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  Post Election Blues

  Posted: November 7th, 2008, 2:42am CST

  My recommendation to nix political discussion at work was hotly contested by some individuals who posted on the site this election season. In one recent comment, an individual said that...

HR Magazine Employee Benefits RSS Feed

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  Pension scheme buy-outs – what’s it all about?

  Posted: November 6th, 2008, 2:07pm CST

  Pension scheme buy-outs – what’s it all about?
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  Radioworks staff given flexible option

  Posted: November 6th, 2008, 10:47am CST

  Radioworks staff given flexible option

HR Magazine Learning and Development RSS Feed

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  Sainsbury's staff get chance of formal qualifications

  Posted: November 6th, 2008, 10:32am CST

  Sainsbury's staff get chance of formal qualifications

About Human Resources

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  Your Image Is Your Primary Communication Tool

  Posted: November 5th, 2008, 11:39pm CST

  Of all the problems employees have complained to me about over my years of consulting, communication tops the list. The constant quest for effective communication requires that you assess any...

NYT > Human Resources

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  Maybe Everyone Will Be a C.E.O.

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  More title inflation may be at hand, because managers often dole out bigger titles in times of economic weakness as a substitute for raises and bonuses.
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  A Lesson in Spilled Milk

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Greg Babe is the chief executive of the the Bayer Corporation.

Monster Content: Rss Feed

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  Truckers Wanted

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Trucking opportunities abound, but how do you decide which one is best for you? Two experts help you weigh the options.
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  Corporate Volunteering

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Volunteering gives back -- and serves a business purpose. Here are seven reasons to get employees together to volunteer.
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  From Trucking to Freight Brokering

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  If you're a trucker who wants to stay in the industry, brokering can be a viable alternative to driving.
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  Tips for Getting into Nursing School

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Competition for entry is stiff. Use these tips from admissions officers to make your application stand out.
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  Trucking Safety Tips

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Fatalities among truckers are among the nation's worst. Follow these eight essential tips for road safety.
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  Become a Mechanic or Automotive Service Technician

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Interested in starting up a career in the automotive service industry? Fuel up on the basics of what it takes.
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  Healthcare Stepping-Stone Jobs

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Get into healthcare with two or fewer years of education, and see how it can lead to bigger and better things.
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  Your Sales Technique

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  This horror story will have you thinking twice before you fall into the trap of blindly following a technique.
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  Set Your Sales Goals

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Are you going after and getting what you really want? Learn to aim high and track your progress.
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  Tech Cover Letter Tips

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  A hastily written letter or no letter at all could be stalling your IT job search. Follow these nine tips to compose a winning cover letter.
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  The Power of a Great Approach

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Selling can be like producing a movie: If you don't hook your audience in the opening scenes, you're unlikely to carry their interest through to the big finish.
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  Sales Commission Guide

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Companies can offer many types of sales commissions. Check out this inside view of the commission playbook to find your perfect match.
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  Blood-Bank Specialists

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Learn about the work these med/lab professionals do to ensure that blood is compatible and safe for those who need it.
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  Resume Tips for Truckers

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  To earn top salaries, truck drivers need to distinguish themselves on paper. Here's how.
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  Giving Is Good Business

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Companies and employees who volunteer for a good cause share the benefits. Find out why you should give your time.
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  Qualify Your Client First

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  In this horror story, an eager salesman's failure to learn more about a potential client leads to a fiscal fiasco.
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  Step Up to Controller

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  To make your ascent from accountant to the controller, you'll need to pick up soft skills that complement your accounting knowledge.
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  An Unpaid Career Move

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Volunteering could be your answer to the no-experience catch-22. Learn about working for free and helping others.
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  Should You Bill by the Hour or Project?

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Some clients may prefer to see a project price rather than an hourly rate, but you make more by going with the latter.
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  Get Rid of Negative Thoughts

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Too much negativity can derail your job search. Try these tips for thinking and sounding happy when you're not.
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  Beat Burnout in Home Health

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  These tips can help workers in this emotionally and physically demanding healthcare field keep from burning out.
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  Interview Dining Etiquette

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Which fork do you use? What should you talk about? Get answers to these and more interview etiquette questions.
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  Performance Is the Point

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  An employer isn't looking to discover your strengths, but you should be, explains Marcus Buckingham in his book The Truth About You. Here's how.
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  Develop Executive Presence

  Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 6:48pm CST

  Looking and acting like an exec can get admins noticed as well as better work. Here are ways you can develop your executive presence.

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  48 hours a week is the limit, say European MPs

  Posted: November 5th, 2008, 2:18pm CST

  48 hours a week is the limit, say European MPs

CFO.com Careers

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  Chief Financial Officer

  Posted: November 5th, 2008, 1:00pm CST

  Chief Financial Officer Lower Keys Medical Center Reports to the Chief Executive Director (CEO). Maintains inter-relationships with the CEO, COO, CNO, Controllers, Assistant Controllers, Assistant Administrators of all hospitals and clinical directors, Corporate Office, Managed Care Organizations …
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  US Controller

  Posted: November 5th, 2008, 1:00pm CST

  Our client, a global manufacturer of specialty branded products, well-positioned for aggressive organic and acquisition growth, seeks to fill the chief accounting officer role of US Controller. The US Controller will lead a team of over 30 professionals for the firm s multi-billion dollar US …

HR Magazine Employee Benefits RSS Feed

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  Top-up payments won’t affect entitlement to NHS care

  Posted: November 5th, 2008, 12:52pm CST

  Top-up payments won’t affect entitlement to NHS care

HR Magazine Employment Law RSS Feed

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  Dispute resolution procedures to become more informal

  Posted: November 5th, 2008, 11:05am CST

  Dispute resolution procedures to become more informal

About Human Resources

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  Indicators of Leadership Potential

  Posted: November 5th, 2008, 7:22am CST

  One of the most important tasks within your organization is to identify and develop your next generation of talent. I've been thinking a lot about this lately as...

WSJ.com: Careers

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  Networking? Here's How to Stand Out

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 11:52pm CST

  Unusual times demand unusual networking tactics. Ways to network more effectively.
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  Job Search for Wall Street Pros

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 1:12pm CST

  Recruiters say newly displaced finance professionals should consider other fields, or opportunities at smaller banks.

WSJ.com: News &Trends

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  Job Search for Wall Street Pros

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 1:12pm CST

  Recruiters say newly displaced finance professionals should consider other fields, or opportunities at smaller banks.

CFO.com Careers

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  Financial Planning Senior Manager

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 1:00pm CST

  OVERVIEW Our Client s Personal Financial Services (PFS) professionals are supported by nationally sponsored, world-class technology and tools and a consistent process to deliver high-quality output. Our professionals provide services in the following areas: individual financial planning for …
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  Financial Planning Senior Manager

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 1:00pm CST

  OVERVIEW Our Client s Personal Financial Services (PFS) professionals are supported by nationally sponsored, world-class technology and tools and a consistent process to deliver high-quality output. Our professionals provide services in the following areas: individual financial planning for …
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  Risk Management Banking Capital Markets Valuations Manager

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 1:00pm CST

  OVERVIEW Our Client develops risk management solutions for key financial risks including market (foreign exchange, interest rate, equity, commodity, and energy), liquidity, credit, and actuarial risks, as well as for regulatory and operational risks. As the environment for our clients rapidly …
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  Tax Manager FAS 106

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 1:00pm CST

  OVERVIEW Our client help their clients understand the financial implications and manage the risk associated with their employee benefit plans. We are currently seeking a Health and Welfare Manager to manage the technical, business, and people aspects of health and welfare projects and to assist …
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  Risk Management / Banking Capital Markets / Valuations Manager

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 1:00pm CST

  OVERVIEW Our Client develops risk management solutions for key financial risks including market (foreign exchange, interest rate, equity, commodity, and energy), liquidity, credit, and actuarial risks, as well as for regulatory and operational risks. As the environment for our clients rapidly …
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  Tax Manager / FAS 106

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 1:00pm CST

  OVERVIEW Our client help their clients understand the financial implications and manage the risk associated with their employee benefit plans. We are currently seeking a Health and Welfare Manager to manage the technical, business, and people aspects of health and welfare projects and to assist …

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  Employers advised on winter safety

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 12:09pm CST

  Employers advised on winter safety
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  For lesbians the glass ceiling is 'double-glazed'

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 11:41am CST

  For lesbians the glass ceiling is 'double-glazed'
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  Health and safety puts paramedics in moral dilemma

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 11:08am CST

  Health and safety puts paramedics in moral dilemma
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  Scottish bus workers to get improved employment rights

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 10:47am CST

  Scottish bus workers to get improved employment rights

WSJ.com: Careers

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  Time to Ace Your Performance Review

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 10:05am CST

  Employers commonly trim their ranks when the economy turns sour. Now is the time to start preparing for your end-of-year review.
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  How to Land a Corporate Board Seat

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 10:02am CST

  Joining the board of a publicly traded company typically requires scoring an invitation. See Career Q&A offers tips for positioning yourself as an attractive candidate.

WSJ.com: Career Strategies

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  How to Land a Corporate Board Seat

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 10:02am CST

  Joining the board of a publicly traded company typically requires scoring an invitation. See Career Q&A offers tips for positioning yourself as an attractive candidate.

WSJ.com: Office Life

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  How to Land a Corporate Board Seat

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 10:02am CST

  Joining the board of a publicly traded company typically requires scoring an invitation. See Career Q&A offers tips for positioning yourself as an attractive candidate.

About Human Resources

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  Best Online Recruiting Job Sites?

  Posted: November 4th, 2008, 7:09am CST

  About.comÂ’s Alison Doyle asked her job searching readers if they have a favorite job site, a site where they were successful finding potential jobs. Their responses may interest you. ...