Careers Article Archive
January 4, 2009
Richman: Sitting in Seattle: Advice that simply can’t wait
I’m sitting in an airport in Seattle, listening to my voice mail. “I need to talk with you right away. I have an interview... Continue
December 28, 2008
Job interview dress code: Men, Part 2 of a 2-part series
Last week we visited the do’s and don’ts of interview attire for women. While it may seem that women have more room for erro... Continue
Richman: From the mailbag: Résumé questions
Q: I’d like to write an executive summary to accompany my current résumé. How long should it be and what should it include? Continue
December 21, 2008
Richman: Give your job search urgency
If you really need to get serious about your job search, make it your highest priority. When it becomes as urgent as it is impor... Continue
Dressing the part: Women. Part 1 of a 2-part series
An interview’s purpose is to make a good first impression. Forget your high school prom, wedding day or graduation. Dress for... Continue
December 14, 2008
Richman: Misguided job seekers demonstrate what not to do in interview
What interviewing lessons can you learn from these seven composite examples from job seekers and company representatives? Continue
The recession to-do list: 10 actions to help you find a job in a down economy
So you’ve been laid off? It happens to the best of us. Heck, in this day and age, if you haven’t lost your job more than onc... Continue
December 7, 2008
Richman: Make interviewing practice realistic
Q: I’m in my mid-40s. By now you’d think I’d have figured out how to get a job, but I’m still a deer in the headlights w... Continue
JobTalk: with a call center representative
Name/age: Rochelle Gwynn, 36 Occupation: Customer service representative Employer: kgb_USA (provides directory assistance, opera... Continue
Replacements offers unique call center experience
Good call center workers know when to talk and when to listen. Mary Anne Huskey of Replacements Ltd., spends much of her workday... Continue
Jobs with an ‘ups’ide
In real estate and in the call center business, location is important. NCO Group’s call center, located off Gallimore Dairy Ro... Continue
Helping all around
Much like the highway it overlooks, Citi’s Triad call center is a beehive of activity. The business, just off Interstate 40 in... Continue
Large and in charge
AT&T is the second-biggest employer of call center workers in the Triad. To boot, the center at 3709 Wireless Drive in Green... Continue
November 30, 2008
In career move, think before acting
Q: I'm in a career transition. I know why I want to leave my job. I just don't know what I want to be doing next. I am feeling l... Continue
November 23, 2008
Ask others what they think you contribute
Q: I don’t know what I’m supposed to be when I grow up. And I’m 40 years old. A: You can solve that mystery by focusing on... Continue
JobTalk with a PR strategist
Name/age: Brian Cockman, 32 Occupation: Public relations strategist (executive vice president) Employer: Broach and Company (adv... Continue
November 16, 2008
When you don’t know what you want, take steps to find out
How do you find a job when you don’t know what you’re supposed to be doing? What do you want to do? Have friends, live on my... Continue
Workforce boards partner for virtual job fair
Get ready for another job fair. But don’t worry about dressing to impress, shaking hands or rattling off that self-marketing p... Continue
Careers 101: TMI: What not to include on your résumé
When you are applying for a job, there are two basic things to remember. The first is that résumés and applications are not de... Continue
November 9, 2008
How to handle a telephone interview
Q: I don’t do telephone screening interviews. I want to speak face to face or not at all. How can I convince employers to skip... Continue
Job Talk: with a physical therapist
Name/age: Aart Schulenklopper, 40 Occupation: Physical therapist Employer: Owner, Greensboro Physical Therapy & Sports Medic... Continue
Triad Careers Fall Job Fair
What: Triad Careers Fall Job Fair When: Noon to 4 p.m. Monday Where: Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport, 1 Marriott Drive, G... Continue
November 3, 2008
Circle of life(savers)
ER Doctor Those who want to become emergency room doctors have to prepare for a long haul, with a high bar for education and con... Continue
November 2, 2008
Why interviewers say they’ll phone you, but don’t
Q: Why do interviewers promise to call back and never do? I’m in the middle of a long job search made longer because I’m spe... Continue
October 28, 2008
The overarching goal for nurse educators — in schools and hospitals — is to ensure quality of care
There’s always some catching up to do as a nurse. Whether it’s completing a course about administering medication or learnin... Continue
