http://blog.careers.org Career Advice, Articles, News, Commentary Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:00:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As our economy continues a decades-long shift from goods-based to service-based, some employment sectors are expected to perform substantially better than others. From 2006-16, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the U.S.civilian noninstitutional population will increase by 21.8 million.[1]   Americans will age, with baby boomers representing the largest segment ... http://blog.careers.org/2009/01/07/articles/industries-articles/hot-industries-popular-jobs-through-2016/ In the United States, employers are subject to a complex canopy of federal, state, and municipal laws.  Although workplace laws may seem overwhelming, most address three basic employer obligations:  nondiscrimination, maintaining a safe workplace, and respecting basic worker rights. An employer should carefully research the laws pertaining to his or her ... http://blog.careers.org/2009/01/06/articles/employer-articles/employer-resources-us-employment-law/ At a career crossroads?  You may benefit from the professional help of an experienced career counselor. What Career Counselors Do Career counselors can help you: Develop a career plan Make more effective decisions Assess your best job options, through career assessments and other tools Develop job search skills, such as writing effective resumes Find work/life balance Resolve personal ... http://blog.careers.org/2009/01/05/articles/counseling-articles/career-counseling-an-overview/ No matter  your feelings about the 2008 election, most people agree that change is in the air.  How will the election effect the job market and the economic climate?  Nothing will change immediately, however there are some fairly significant developments to look out for after the inauguration. The Employee Free Choice ... http://blog.careers.org/2008/12/31/job-search/how-the-08-election-will-change-the-job-market/ The interview is one of the most important elements in the job search process. When an employer invites you to an interview, he/she is indicating an interest in bringing you on board. The interview gives both of you the opportunity to exchange enough information to determine if you are a ... http://blog.careers.org/2008/12/31/articles/interviewing-articles/prepare-yourself-for-the-job-interview/   I have one word for you – “plastics.”     This was the advice which greeted Benjamin Braddock in the 1967 movie “The Graduate,” upon his return from college.   If you are a student or job-seeker, chances are you have been the recipient of a great deal of unsolicited advice.    Your family ... http://blog.careers.org/2008/12/23/advice/career-advice-reliable-sources/ The United States is home to more than 1.4 million active duty service members,[1] half a million National Guard members[2], and 23.8 million veterans.[3]     Protective laws and free resources are available to assist armed services members with this process, which can often be fraught with challenges. At any given time, thousands ... http://blog.careers.org/2008/12/23/transitioning-military/military-to-civilian-careers-making-the-transition/ Candidates are reluctant to enter into salary negotiations with prospective employers although research shows that up to 80 percent of job offers are negotiable. The main reason given is that candidates feel ill-equipped to negotiate and as a result are intimidated by the negotiation process. You don't have to be ... http://blog.careers.org/2008/12/23/advice/negotiating-salary-simple-strategies-for-success/ Prepare for these top interview questions. Use the interview answer guidelines to make sure that your interview responses are in line with what the interviewer is looking for. Why do you want this job? Basically the interviewer is asking "Why are you here?" The purpose of this interview question is to make ... http://blog.careers.org/2008/12/23/advice/top-interview-questions-what-the-job-interviewer-is-looking-for/ Today's business school grads can look forward to plenty of challenging career opportunities. With the help of a business school career counselor, we identify five top entry level jobs and discuss what the next decade will hold for new business graduates. http://blog.careers.org/2008/12/23/uncategorized/five-career-building-jobs-for-business-school-grads/