According to a 2010 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, 73 percent of polledHR professionals said their company, or an agency hired by their company, conducted criminal background checks for all job candidates. That you may receive a background check upon applying for a job isn't noteworthy, but for job seekers with a criminal record it can feel like an inevitable uphill battle.
"While persons with a criminal record cannot be discriminated against, they may be prohibited from working in some industries such as health care and financial services," says Br....
Summer brings about many of the same thoughts as Christmastime when it comes to networking. It's easy to make excuses for taking time off: People are out of the office or not in the mood to deal with work-related issues. But just because the beach is beckoning doesn't mean your efforts should be taking a vacation. Consider these six ways to make the most of the season and maybe even have some fun in the process:1. Use outdoor events to connect to people with like interests.
Nobody ever said networking had to be done indoors while wearing a suit. Great things can result simply from meeting others in a non-work setting.<....
Unless you're looking for work at a medieval-themed restaurant, the last impression you want to give an employer is of being behind the times. That's one reason many job seekers become preoccupied with using only the latest tools and techniques to find a job. As a result, they often neglect some successful time-tested methods.Of course, plenty of traditional techniques have gone extinct for good reason. Before you go retro, distinguish the do's from the don'ts. Here are some low-tech methods worth reviving. They can help you stand out and make a positive impression no matter the era.
Is that a co-worker knocking on your office door, or is it love? Turns out, theres a good chance it could be both.
Dating a colleague may be considered a faux pas at many companies, but thats not stopping workers from doing it anyway. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, interoffice dating is not only common, it has a fairly high success rate. Thirty-eight percent of people surveyed said theyd dated a co-worker at least once during their career and of those, 31 percent eventually went on to marry said co-worker. Still, interoffice dating should be approached cautiously. Whether youre dating someone higher up or a colleague at the same level, office romances are always tricky, says Rosemary Haefner,vice presidentof human resources at CareerBuilder.
First and foremost, it is important to know your companys office dating policy. Remember to stay professional and draw a boundary line between your personal life and the workplace. Want to know how many people date the bo....
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