Career Tips

Career Tips: Top Qualities Wanted in Prospective Employees by Recruiters

April 2nd, 2012

By Jessica Wiener

Savvy business owners and corporate human-resources departments are always on the lookout for potential employees who will likely contribute more effectively to the bottom line than less-qualified personnel. Within a complex legal environment that complicates the already difficult chore of evaluating potential additions to existing employee rosters, recruiters are the hired miners who handle the messiness of digging out the gems from the vast, stony ground of unqualified prospects.


The playbooks of competent recruiters tend strongly to focus on the same defining characteristics of good employees. The most important qualities are listed below. » Read more: Career Tips: Top Qualities Wanted in Prospective Employees by Recruiters

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Career Tips: Preparation For a Career After University

February 15th, 2012

By Richmond University

The transition from being a student to worker is difficult. There are no established procedures. Even though you may have attended a class in resume writing, interviewing or searching for a job, none of these taught you how to enter the job market. With a limited number of jobs available and stiff competition, securing employment for one is a challenge, if not downright frustrating.Fortunately, as a graduate who is computer and technology savvy, you have » Read more: Career Tips: Preparation For a Career After University

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Career Tips: How a DUI Penalty Can Affect Your Job Hunt

February 7th, 2012

By Emily Turner

In today’s job market, even the slightest blemish in a person’s background can hurt their chances of landing a new position. For a variety of reasons, a charge of driving under the influence can negatively impact someone’s search for a new job.

Effects of a DUI charge

While a DUI is usually a misdemeanor, it is still a criminal charge filed against someone. It can have ramifications beyond even the punishment of the crime, including influencing work schedules, insurance costs and reputation.

  • Type of job – Depending on which career field an applicant is trying to enter, a DUI conviction can prohibit them from being hired. Jobs that involve driving, especially a truck or a cab, are likely not to hire someone with a DUI in their background. School teachers are often fired for having a DUI, so a district will more than » Read more: Career Tips: How a DUI Penalty Can Affect Your Job Hunt

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