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June 30, 2006
"How To Acquire New Skills"
Dawn Rosenberg McKay, About.com
http://careerplanning.about.com/od/importantskills/a/ref_skills.htm
This article is intended for all workers, whether they are new employees, prospective job changers, or workers simply looking to enhance their skills within their current position. The article addresses three categories pertaining to the improvement of job skills:” Important skills,” “Internships,” and “Should You Go to Graduate School?” Each of the three categories is linked to relevant subtopics. For example, important skills include assertiveness, time management, and public speaking while the internships section has information for career changers and those who want to intern abroad. All in all, this article provides a very comprehensive examination of skill-building.
Posted by msLibraries at 01:48 PM
June 28, 2006
"About That First Job"
Rich Karlgaard, Forbes, 5/22/2006. Vol. 177, Issues 11, p. 37
Trying to make the most of your first work experience? Rich Karlgaard’s article has some simple, straightforward advice you might not have considered. You need not start off in your dream job, but he encouraged us to make the most of the situation and attentatively absorb everything that surrounds us. This knowledge and mentorship will eventually get us to bigger and better jobs.
Read the full article:
http://0-search.epnet.com.library.simmons.edu:80/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&an=20992875
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—Stephanie Miles
Posted by msLibraries at 09:23 AM
June 27, 2006
"Women Find Nontraditional Ways to Network for Advancement"
Perri Capell, IMDiversity,
http://www.imdiversity.com/Villages/Woman/careersworkplaceemployment/careerjournalwomennetworking_1104.asp
Originally published in Career Journal.
It should come as no surprise that women don’t necessarily network in the same way that men do. This article explores the different ways in which professional women meet and discuss business in environments as varied as knitting groups and book clubs.
For more information on networking, visit our Career Resource e-Library at http://my.simmons.edu/library/collections/career/ntwkg.shtml.
—Stephanie Miles
Posted by msLibraries at 09:04 AM
June 23, 2006
"Dream Team" -- Burrell Communications
Wendy L. Wilson, Essence, June 2006, Vol. 37, Issue 2, p. 114.
Working for the “better good” and having an awareness of people help make Burrell Communications one of the largest Black-owned ad agencies, according to this short profile. Burrell’s two women CEOs, Fay Ferguson and McGhee Williams Osee, succeed because they understand what founder Tom Burrell said years ago — “Black people are not dark-skinned White people.” The result is that the firm boasts major accounts with such companies as McDonald’s, Procter & Gamble, General Mills, and Allstate.
Read the article:
http://search.epnet.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&an=20869099
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—Robert Demanche
Posted by msLibraries at 10:09 AM
June 22, 2006
"Finding the Right Keywords to Get Your Resume Noticed"
Jared Flesher, CareerJournal.com, June 5, 2006
http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/resumes/20060605-flesher.html?mod=RSSCareerJournal&cjrss=frontpage
Since many companies use software to scan electronic resumes for keywords, this article gives tips on finding the essential keywords to include in order to make one’s resume stand out. While certain keywords may differ by industry, the article indicates which keywords are universally recognized and respected by prospective employers and emphasizes that the keywords must ultimately convey the job hunter’s potential value. Proper formatting of one’s electronic resume is also discussed.
For more information on electronic resumes, visit our e-Library at http://my.simmons.edu/library/collections/career/resumes.shtml#electronic.
—Peter Simm
Posted by msLibraries at 10:14 AM
June 19, 2006
"Find the Professional Within" -- "Professional Edge" and "Job Seeker" Podcasts!
Sue Morem is a recognized career and workplace authority whose goal for you is to “find the professional within.” Her website features job hunting advice and a list of her recent weekly “Professional Edge” podcasts, such as: “Your Image Is More Important Than You Think,” “Take Control,” and “Trusting Your Vibes At Work.”
A new feature on Morem’s site is “The Job Seeker,” a series of video podcasts feature mock interviews with soon-to-be college graduates. Morem then discusses the interviews with the students and comments on their response to questions, their personal presence, and each student’s choice of words. While the website displays abbreviated versions of these interviews, the full session is also available. These interviews are full of helpful information, in addition to being very entertaining.
“The Job Seeker” can be found at http://www.suemorem.com/podcasts/PodcastVideo.php.
—Robert Demanche and Stephanie Miles
Posted by msLibraries at 09:12 AM
June 16, 2006
"Interns? No Bloggers Need Apply"
Anna Bahney, The New York Times, May 25, 2006, Vol. 155, Issue 53590, pp. G1-G2.
The vast majority of employers haven’t developed policies on workers who blog and blab about the company, but others, like Comedy Central, don’t find it very funny. While Comedy Central merely required an offending intern to change his blog’s name and stop revealing insider secrets, writing about the hand that feeds you often carries risk of more serious consequences. On the other hand, some workers across the country have famously turned getting fired into gold, with book and movie deals. More experienced workers, however, realize that airing an employer’s secrets is probably not a smart career move.
To read the full article:
- Go to Lexis-Nexis Academic: http://0-web.lexis-nexis.com.library.simmons.edu/universe
- Type <”no bloggers need apply”> (including the quotation marks) into the box in the Quick News Search, and click Search.
- On the next screen, click on the title of the article to reach the full text.
—Robert Demanche
Posted by msLibraries at 10:39 AM
June 15, 2006
Results of Out & Equal Workplace Survey
“Majority of All Adults Agree That Companies Should Have Freedom to Decide the Benefits Offered to Employees and Their Spouses and Partners”
www.hirediversity.com, May 22, 2006
http://www.hirediversity.com/tools/news/story.asp?id=36403
After such controversy about legalized marriage in the 2004 elections, it seems that as a nation we are increasingly more comfortable with being openly gay at work, and working with people whose sexual orientation differs from our own. This article highlights some of these trends while providing statistical information of the increasing numbers.
—Stephanie Miles
Posted by msLibraries at 10:45 AM
June 14, 2006
"Are Women Earning More Than Men?"
Warren Farrell, forbes.com, 5/12/06
http://www.forbes.com/ceonetwork/2006/05/12/women-wage-gap-cxwf0512earningmore.html
Despite much historical evidence to support the idea that women tend to earn less money than their male counterparts, Warren Farrell, who has done a decade’s worth of research exploring the wage gap, asserts that women can earn the same money or even more depending on how they set their priorities. Farrell found that while men are most likely to put high earnings as a first priority, women often prefer to have more free time available for family and friends as an important priority. However, those women who exhibit the same flexibility and availability for their employer as men have a very strong chance for earnings on par or even above those of men.
NOTE: Farrell’s book Why men earn more: the startling truth behind the pay gap—and what women can do about it is available as an e-book through the Simmons College Library.
For more information on career issues for women, including pay, visit our article archives at http://my.simmons.edu/libraries/collections/career/womenandcareers/index.shtml and our e-Library resources at http://my.simmons.edu/library/collections/career/diversepopulations.shtml#women.
—Peter Simm
Posted by msLibraries at 09:41 AM
June 13, 2006
"How to Handle Common Interview Questions"
Ian Christie, Monster.com
http://interview.monster.com/articles/commonquestions2/?WT.mcn=MNL000153
Prepare for the New Graduate Interview Bonanza this Thursday by boning up on your interviewing skills.
In this article, Ian tackles responses to the questions “Tell me about a time you faced an ethical dilemma,” “Tell me about a time when you failed,” “Tell me about a projects you worked on that required heavy analytical thinking,” and “What book are you currently reading?” You will also find links to additional articles in this series covering other common interview questions.
For more articles on interviewing, visit the Career Resource e-Library “Interviewing” archives at http://my.simmons.edu/libraries/collections/career/jobsearchprocess/interviewing/index.shtml.
—Jennifer M. Lege
Posted by msLibraries at 09:29 AM
June 09, 2006
"Jobs the Revolution Passed By"
Lisa Belkin, The New York Times, May 21, 2006, Sec. 10, Col. 1, p. 1
Some women have successfully moved into fields of employment previously dominated by males. Still, there are many areas where the female sex has failed to make inroads, never mind becoming a force, including Wall Street and the Oval Office. This article explores a few of them.
To access the this article:
- Go to Lexis-Nexis Academic: http://0-web.lexis-nexis.com.library.simmons.edu/universe
- Type <”jobs the revolution passed by”> (including the quotation marks) into the box in the Quick News Search, and click Search.
- On the next screen, click on the title of the article to reach the full text.
For other recent articles on women in the workplace, see our archive at http://my.simmons.edu/libraries/collections/career/womenandcareers/index.shtml.
—Robert Demanche
Posted by msLibraries at 09:06 AM
June 07, 2006
"Job hunting through the Net? 7 tips to help lift your optimism"
Penelope Trunk, BostonWorks.com, May 28, 2006
While many job hunters feel that sending their resumes via email to companies that interest them is a fast and effective strategy, this article warns the job hunter against getting lost in the “glut” of resumes that larger companies tend to receive. The article also gives advice on an alternative to the traditional linear resume. As well, the article points out that the internet can be used as an effective tool for networking purposes.
Ready to get started on your own online job search? Try the following:
Check out our information on electronic resumes at http://my.simmons.edu/library/collections/career/resumes.shtml#electronic. Learn all about keywords, formatting, and more.
Find out more about companies that interest you with our online research tools: http://my.simmons.edu/library/collections/career/industryresearch.shtml.
Learn strategies for effective networking at http://my.simmons.edu/library/collections/career/ntwkg.shtml.
Stop by the Career Resource Library (P304E) to take a look at Job Hunting on the Internet (2005) by Richard Bolles, or similar titles.
Need help? Ask a career resource librarian! You can reach us at crl@simmons.edu or 617-521-2515.
—Peter Simm
Posted by msLibraries at 11:47 AM
June 06, 2006
"On Being a Doctor: Working against the Grain"
David P. Steensma, MD, Annals of Internal Medicine, May 2, 2006, Vol. 144, Issue 9, pp. 697-698.
We venture away slightly from our usual direction today to present a moving narrative by a doctor who happens to carve out a relationship with a dying patient. The patient has found a raison d’etre in woodworking – and the doctor learns valuable lessons in dealing with his own eventual cancer.
Link to the article:
http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/full/144/9/697
—Robert Demanche
Posted by msLibraries at 10:22 AM
June 05, 2006
Manage Your Finances: Get tips from this article and our workshop this Friday, June 9!
“Becoming Financial Grown-ups”
George Mannes, Money, June 2006, pp. 39-43.
While many of us still don’t have that high paying job, it is never too early to start thinking about finances and how to manage our money. Becoming Financial Grown-Ups, points out a several simple steps we can all take to begin preparing a secure and comfortable future.
The full article can be accessed at:
http://0-search.epnet.com.library.simmons.edu:80/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&an=20854058
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“Paying the bills — Budgeting, financial strategies, and temporary income solutions”
Friday, June 9, 1-3pm
Miller/Knopf Career Resource Library (One Palace Road, P304E)
Join Chitra Staley SOM ‘88, president of TPW Financial, and Leslie Mitchell ‘04, staffing manager at Accountemps, to learn strategies for creating a budget; planning for your financial future; and gaining income, experience, and opportunities through temporary assignments. This session will also include time for discussion of job-seeking and other post-graduation issues, as well as refreshments and networking!
Register online at http://my.simmons.edu/library/collections/career/register.shtml.
(For all members of the Simmons community. Walk-ins welcome.)
—Stephanie Miles
Posted by msLibraries at 11:10 AM
June 02, 2006
"Fast Forward" – a look at today’s microbiology field
Bob Holmes, The Insider, May 20, 2006
http://www.sciencejobs.com/insider/article.action?article.id=insider175&focusId=usa
“Until recently, microbiology as a discipline seemed to be grinding to a halt … not any longer”
Only a generation ago the view of microbiology was that it had found solutions to most diseases through antibiotics and vaccines and therefore had lost much of its relevance. However, the major importance and relevance of microbiology has returned due to antibiotic resistant bacteria and new viruses like ebola and avian flu. Thanks to recent cutting-edge techniques, microbiologists are able to discover the genomic sequences of microbes in a short amount of time, which has revolutionized the field.
This article briefly describes the different, exciting branches of microbiology. Not only are microbiologists working to combat the threat of bioterrorism, but environmental microbiologists are also searching for ways to use microbes to detoxify contaminated sites, to produce energy, and to reduce global warming. As well, microbiologists are working in the area of biomedicine to learn how microbes help keep a body healthy.
To learn more about a career in biology, visit our website at http://my.simmons.edu/library/collections/career/biology.shtml or stop by the Career Resource Library for books like Environmental Careers for the Twenty-First Century and What Can You Do with a Major in Biology?
—Peter Simm
Posted by msLibraries at 09:17 AM
June 01, 2006
"Interviewing Tips From Sports Psyche"
Jared Flesher, College Journal (from The Wall Street Journal), 5/24/06
http://www.collegejournal.com/jobhunting/interviewing/20060524-flesher.html
Whether it’s thinking tranquil thoughts or turning up the tempo on your MP3 player, preparing for a job interview is a lot like getting ready for the big game – and each person does it differently. This article has some tips on how to handle the anxious moments that occur beforehand.
Sports psychology not your thing? Check out more articles on interviewing here: http://my.simmons.edu/libraries/collections/career/jobsearchprocess/interviewing/index.shtml.
—Robert Demanche
Posted by msLibraries at 12:38 PM