Success Television: Karen Colligan's files

Interview No No's by Karen Colligan

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:16:04 -0400

You would think that a person would strive to be sensible when they are in job interview mode. Sorry to say that's not always the case. I have heard some hilarious stories from hiring managers and recruiters.

Although I have complete faith in mankind, I feel compelled to remind people of some No-No's as they are out interviewing. Yes, they seem like common sense. And yet I've heard real-life examples of each of these. Don't let any of these be you!

Most frequently asked Q&A for Career Seekers, by Karen Colligan

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:11:04 -0400

Karen Colligan is an industry-recognized leader in career, leadership and team development. Karen is also the author of the popular, The Get Real Guide to Your Career - A No Nonse Plan for Finding the Work You Want.

Recently, Karen published 10 of the top questions she receives (with answers) on a regular basis from career seekers. Attached!

Please join Karen's weekly "Ask the Career Coach" webinar at http://www.peoplethink.biz.

Please feel free to send a personal email to Karen at kcolligan@peoplethink.biz with your career-related questions. She will answer your questions as soon as possible and may also post your questions to her website, peoplethink.biz (http://www.peoplethink.biz as a resource for others.

Human Resources in the Current Economy - Invest in Your People: Invest in Your Future

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:57:47 -0400

In today's challenging economy, most companies are being forced to make tough decisions. All too often these decisions include letting people go. But what happens to the people left behind? How do leaders keep them motivated and productive? How do you keep employees engaged?

Here is what PeopleThink's research found:

Focus on the Future: Keeping Layoff Survivors Engaged

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:48:41 -0400

As the number of layoffs increases -- more than two million jobs were lost in the first quarter of 2009 -- so do the ranks of the survivors and the emotional and often physical effects on those survivors.

Most companies spend weeks or even months planning a layoff, ensuring -- as much as they can -- that departing employees are provided with information, tools and resources to help with their transition out. Few companies, however, make as much effort to help survivors with their transition in, which often involves increased workload, reduced hours and/or pay, job change, reduced perks and other changes.