WSJ Career Journal - News Items
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More Employers Are Looking To Hire Grey-Haired Workers
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
AARP is adding three government agencies and six private companies to its list of employers seeking to recruit people 50 and older.
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Why Sarbanes-Oxley Hasn't Led To a Rise in Minority Directors
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
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Wall Street Employees Are Largest Source of Political Campaign Cash
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
Finance professionals are digging deep for donations to presidential candidates, according to a study by the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics.
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Why Learn and Grow on the Job? It's Much Easier to Feign Infallibility
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
At work, some people just won't admit to making a mistake. But in too many firms, they seem to thrive because of it, says Jared Sandberg.
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Tough Choice for Managers: Leave Sinking Firm or Trying for Rescue
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
Career coaches say the decision must be navigated carefully and that there are pros and cons to each option.
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How a Little-Known Trader Made Billions on Subprime
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
John Paulson bet against the housing market at the right time and reaped what's believed to be the largest one-year payday in Wall Street history.
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An IT Pro Ponders Leaving Firm Sponsoring His M.B.A.
Monday, January 21, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
Don't spruce up your resume before asking your manager about any internal career opportunities that may await you, says Perri Capell.
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Pay Grade: Flying High As an Aerospace Engineer
Monday, January 21, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
These rocket scientists design, develop and test aircraft for a living. Find out what hours they work, the perks they enjoy most and more.
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Baby Boomers, You've Got Another Career on the Way
Monday, January 21, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
Thanks to ever-longer life spans, it's likely that grey-haired professionals have a few more jobs ahead. See tips for planning a second act.
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Tassels, Pantsuits and Other Interview Fashion Faux-Pas
Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
Many hiring managers have firm opinions on what their ideal candidate will wear -- down to the color of his socks.
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Avoid These Email Blunders To Prevent Career Derailment
Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
See three reasons why you should be sparing in your use of the 'reply all' and 'forward' functions when sending messages at work.
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Work & Family Mailbox: Alternatives to Hourly Billing
Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
Sue Shellenbarger offers solutions for lawyers dissatisfied with having to work ever-longer hours regardless of the outcome.
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Some Companies Got Early Start Reacting to Economic Slowdown
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
Carol Hymowitz on what some firms have already done to prepare for a possible recession such as trimming labor costs and inventory levels.
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Six Ways to Cope When Office Politics Damage Your Career
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
If your job is on the rocks due to relationship problems with co-workers, see these tips to avoid derailment.
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Wellness Plans May Face Hurdle For Penalizing Unhealthy Workers
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
The Department of Labor issued regulatory guidelines that may curtail the ability of employers to motivate workers to kick unhealthy habits.
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Dreaming About Work Can Be A Nightmare, But It Beats Insomnia
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
If our brains' activities during sleep stumble onto the subject of work, we can only hope they don't come true, says Jared Sandberg.
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The New Recruits: Older Workers Who Can Be Wooed Into Staying
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
Many firms are erroneously overlooking a big supply of potential employees -- baby boomers -- due to concerns of high salary expectations and health costs.
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New Services Help Bloggers Bring in Advertising Revenue
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
If blogging is your job or just a way to earn extra income, discover the growing array of services and tools that can help you generate more ad dollars.
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Employers Turn to Technology For Help in Retaining Workers
Monday, January 14, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
A growing number of firms are investing in talent-management software in an effort to reduce turnover.
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Can I Get My Job Back After Being Terminated?
Monday, January 14, 2008 - 11:00 PM - 2 years, 6 months ago - Career - Employment - WSJ Career Journal
There are steps you can take to increase your odds of success, but you may be better off making a fresh start elsewhere, says Perri Capell.
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