Betty White: Relevant and Employable at Age 90

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At age 88 Betty White had a leading role in the TV show Hot in Cleveland, a memorable Snickers commercial that first aired during the Superbowl, and a guest host spot on Saturday Night Live. And in the two years that have followed, Betty White continues to be everywhere and the job offers don't seem...

Ten Reasons Why Your Resume Isn’t Working

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I don't know what it is about resumes. People seem to get so caught up in what they think a resume "should" be that they overlook what a resume can be...an entree to a new role, a new career, a new life. Some people seem to treat their resumes like they are their tax returns...break a rule and get p...

Leaving Your Job? Leave Your ID Badge, Bathroom Key and Twitter Handle at the Door

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I recently came across this SHRM article Former Employees Claim Ownership of Twitter Handles, LinkedIn Connections  describing the tug-of-war between employers and employees over ownership of Twitter handles and followers and LinkedIn accounts and connections once an employee leaves the company. Wh...

How Would You Get an Elephant Into a Refrigerator and Other Off the Wall Interview Questions

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I'm really enjoying Glassdoor's Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions of 2011, complete with suggested responses from Glassdoor readers. Here are some of my favorites: Q. How many people are using Facebook in San Francisco at 2:30pm on a Friday? A. More than are using Google+ Q. Name 5 uses of a stap...

Ten Job Search Strategies for 2012

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The holidays are behind us. And maybe you've made a few New Year's resolutions...Lose weight, save more money...or maybe look for a new job. There are many simple, painless changes you can make in 2012 to increase your chances of finding your next job. Here are my top ten. Update your resume. The ...