Archive for April, 2008

April 30th, 2008

Consulting: Is it for You?

Posted by emmabalay in Career Advice

Consultants are valued in the workplace. They perform tasks that are valuable to the organization or the company. Most of the time, they serve as problem solvers, those that analyze a particular situation, arrive at a conclusion and propose answers for further study or implementation.
To be an effective consultant, one has to possess several important [...]


April 27th, 2008

UK Minimum Wage Law: An Overview

Posted by emmabalay in Employment Concepts

Each country in the world has its own set of laws that govern labor. When it comes to wages, there is usually a law on minimum wage or the standard wage for a particular group of workers.
In the United Kingdom, the minimum wage is imposed by the Department of Trade and Industry. This government agency [...]


April 19th, 2008

Factors to Consider when Choosing a Company (Part 2)

Posted by Administrator in Job Search Advice

As what I had been pointing out in my previous entry, recognizing the right company for you should be taken into careful consideration. Here are some factors to consider when choosing a company:
1. Scope of Work. Know how hard the job can be so you don’t get shocked when given a project that’s not within your [...]


April 15th, 2008

Factors to Consider when Choosing a Company (Part 1)

Posted by Administrator in Job Search Advice

Part of every job hunt is evaluating your prospective companies. After you have prepared everything, from the resume to the color of business suit you plan to wear for the interview, it is very important to take time to visualize your ideal company. This requires an open mind and an honest opinion of how you [...]


April 11th, 2008

Verizon Tops Diversity Company List for 2008

Diversity workers such as women and minorities remain in constant lookout for companies that embrace diversity in the workplace. The good news is, more and more companies today have been giving diversity workers a chance to prove their real worth. One of them is Verizon Communications, Inc., a New-York based company that specializes in broadband, [...]


April 4th, 2008

The Advantage of Blogs in Job Search

Posted by Administrator in Blogs, Job Search Advice

Web logs, or more popularly known as blogs, are online journals that talk about a particular topic or niche based on the personal preference or inclination of the author. Over the years, blogs have revolutionized the way people express themselves and connect with other people online.
Today, blogs can serve you different purposes. One of them [...]