Current Job Outlook
2005

December, 2005

ARTICLES OF INTEREST

Your Guide to Surviving An 'Extreme Interview'
By Steven Richards
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

How to never let 'em see you sweat. Plus, a list of curveballs that you can prepare for.

Working With Executive Recruiters
By Perri Capell
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

Don't Be Blindsided By Recruiters' Questions. All recruiters have their favorite questions, but what are they really after? You'd be surprised. In most cases, recruiters are like courtroom attorneys. They never ask a question without knowing the answer they want.

100 Best Companies to Work for in America in 2005

Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America

Companies Expect to Increase Hiring, Salaries and Capital
Spending in 2006
Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall

Owners of small and medium-sized companies are optimistic about the business outlook for 2006 and are predicting growth for their companies in the coming year, according to results of the Administaff (NYSE: ASF) Business Confidence Survey released today. Half of the survey respondents intend to invest more in their businesses in 2006 compared to the prior year, and most plan to increase both salaries and hiring.

Where The Hot Jobs Will Be
There'll be big demand for some workers over the next several years.
By Les Christie
CNN/Money staff writer

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Even as the jobs picture slowly improves - the unemployment rate fell to 5.2 percent in January - career seekers should still focus in on its brightest parts. Many fields are likely to grow, even if employment markets stagnate.

How Four Women Executives Landed Line-Management Jobs
By Perri Capell
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

Success in leading a profit-and-loss center is a must-have for managers eyeing a corner office.

An Unsatisfied Executive Asks 'How Do I Change Careers?'
By Perri Capell
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

Perri Capell says to find more meaningful work, you first must allow yourself to dream. But this course isn't for the fainthearted.

16 Careers You Don't Need A Four-Year Degree to Pursue
By Andrea Coombes
From Marketwatch
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

A lack of a college diploma doesn't have to mean slogging for a pittance in a dead-end job.

How Cool Is Your Job? And Does It Even Matter?
By Adelle Waldman
From The Wall Street Journal Online
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

Some professionals grapple with the social dynamic of being judged by the 'coolness' of their work.

Can I Change My Career Without Losing Ground?
By Perri Capell
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

Perri Capell offers a reader advice on breaking a new field while maintaining salary and rank.

Will Paying for Resume Placement On Job Boards Help Your Search?
By Sarah E. Needleman
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

More job hunters are ponying up in hopes of a better chance of getting noticed by employers. But is it worth the money?

The 50 Best Companies For the 50-Plus Set
By Andrea Coombes
From Marketwatch
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

One sign a firm values older employees? It hires 84-year-old retirees as consultants.

Application Asks for Your Salary, But Is It Better to List a Range?
By Perri Capell
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

Perri Capell on whether giving yourself wiggle room for negotiating pay could hinder your chances of landing a job.

Should I Bypass the Recruiter And Apply for the Job Directly?
By Perri Capell
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

Perri Capell explains the underlying factors at play in a question of job-search etiquette.

Will Earning a Second M.B.A. Help Me to Change My Career?
By Perri Capell
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

Perri Capell offers advice to to a reader looking to break into investment banking.

Jobs Blog: Where New Positions For M.B.A.s
By Sarah E. Needleman
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

Are Advertised Online Plus, niche sites for consulting, Sarbanes-Oxley, human-resources, government, sales, videogame, library, engineering professionals and other executives.

These Small and Midsize Fis Heap on the Employee Benefits
By Andrea Coombes
From Marketwatch
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

On-site laundry, personal trainers and three full meals a day are among the freebies offered by some companies that made a 'best employers' list.

A Primer: Working In Your Golden Years
By Steven Sloan
From The Wall Street Journal Online
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

A look at baby boomers' plans to work through retirement and what the trend may mean for you.

We Ask: What Are Some Of the Best and Worst Jobs?
By CareerJournal.com editors
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

It's easy to imagine that the proverbial grass is greener for people in other careers. We rethink what it means to have a good job.

Snooping E-Mail by Software Is Now a Workplace Norm
By Pui-Wing Tam and Erin White and Nick Wingfield and Kris Maher
From The Wall Street Journal Online
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

By now every employee should realize how completely nonprivate their office e-mail is.

Interviews Without Offers? Rethink Your Approach
By Deb Koen
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

Even when a strong resume and network connections get your foot in the door, closing the deal can be a struggle. Here's how to polish your presentation and land a new position.

Entrepreneurship Is Often A Lonely and Difficult Road
By Warren Schulz
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

If you're ready to go solo, take heed: An entrepreneur's path can be the road less traveled for a good reason. A former business owner offers a reality check to those with start-up dreams.

A Job Hunter's Top Pet Peeves About Today's Hiring Activity
By Michael K. Norris
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

Applicants already bruised by unemployment shouldn't have to face sloppy hiring practices. Job seekers are a growing constituency, and while it's easy to cast them away, employers should be cautious in how they do so.

Interview Small Talk Makes a Big Impression
By Sinara Stull O'Donnell
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

Many job seekers are so focused on selling themselves that they become wooden while waiting for "real" questions. Here's how to make a connection with hiring managers and set yourself apart from the crowd.

Savvy Career Management For a Global Job Market
By Rebecca Sohn
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

Don't count on Uncle Sam to prevent your position from being outsourced overseas. The best protection is active career management. Here are 10 tips to help you get started.

Most Employers Don't Consult HR Reps When Hiring New Staff
By Darren McKewen
From BNA Inc.
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

Although many hiring managers agree that it's a dangerous practice, very few seek the opinions of HR before making office decisions, according to a new survey.

Ask These 10 Questions Before Taking a Sales Job
By John R. Graham
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

No matter how skilled you are at selling, the company you work for can make or break your career. Learn how to probe interviewers about what a job is really like, while impressing them with your excellent research skills.

Why Tact Is Essential When Discussing Pay
By Deb Koen
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

An employer that is genuinely interested in you will schedule an interview -- with or without the requested salary information. Here's advice on playing your compensation cards close to the vest.

A Follow-Up Call Can Make Or Break Your Candidacy
By Deb Koen
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

What's the accepted practice after sending out a resume and cover letter? It isn't set in stone, says our columnist, and making a well-conceived phone call can help.

The Unwritten Rules Of Job-Search E-Mail
By Susan P. Joyce
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

Most job hunters learn the do's and don'ts of contacting employers electronically only through painful personal experience. Here are some guidelines to help you avoid the most common mistakes of the uninitiated.

Phone-Interview Tips For Savvy Candidates
By Hugh Anderson
Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

First impression: These eight strategies will help you present a polished demeanor in telephone conversations that gains the response you seek.

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