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Monthly Archives: May 2007

What Companies Really Want in the Corner Office

According to a survey conducted by Execunet, employers want it all–leadership skills, technical expertise and experience (and few more things).  Here’s the top 5 based on top 10 responses.
1. Leadership skills
2. Functional/technical expertise
3. Industry-specific experience
4. Ability to build relationships
5. Team Player

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Careers That Don’t Suck Profile: Judge Advocate

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Job Title: Judge Advocate
AKA: Judge Advocate General (JAG), JAG Officer, Military Attorney
What is a/an Judge Advocate?
A Judge Advocate is a commissioned officer who serves in the military as a lawyer. Judge Advocates serve as prosecutors, defense counsel, presiding judges, advocates and advisors.

What does a/an Judge Advocate do?
If you’ve [...]

Boomers Out. Anybody Want In?

“What is your dream job?”
That was the question the Gallup Organization asked as part of its Public Service Recognition Week poll.  The online poll was conducted on behalf of the Council for Excellence in Government’s Public Employees Roundtable and the Geico insurance company.
The 2,448 respondents, members of the Gallup Panel, were asked to indicate a [...]

Video Resumes: Resumes for Dummies

I love technology, especially when it makes my life easier in some way.  But, when technology simply decorates or accessorizes an already annoying process, I get angry!  This time my anger is focused on video resumes, the technological equivalent of hoop earrings on a pig.  Having worked in human resources for the past 10 years, [...]

Careers That Don’t Suck Profile: Jury Consultant

From the CareerCast series by Careersthatdontsuck.com.
Learn what a Jury Consultant does, what the job pays, how to break in, who’s hiring, and of course, why this career do(es)n’t suck!
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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Working (iTunes edition)

When it comes to careers…forget regret!  Insight, understanding and, ultimately, change is the best remedy for  career that sucks.  Check out the iTunes edition of “10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Working”!

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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Working

When it comes to your career…forget regrets! Whether you’re just starting out or a mid-career professional in need of a career change, this segment will benefit you. Learn what I now know and make more fulfilling career decisions.
Listen to “10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Working”…

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