Job Search

We know many of you are seeking a new (or better) job, so to help you uncover valuable opportunities, we'll be spotlighting a job of the week. This week, we’re featuring an opportunity for an executive assistant at NBC Entertainment.

Based in Universal City, California, this position involves providing administrative support to the EVP, Business Operations, NBC Entertainment & Universal Television.

• A Look at Who is Getting Paid Time Off [CNN]
• Things to Consider When Contemplating a Major Career Change [Fast Company]
• Beach Looks Invade the Workplace [LA Times]
• Top Ways Workers Waste Time [AOL]
• What You Must Know to Close Your Wage Gap [Forbes.com]

• What to Do When the Boss is a Screamer [WSJ.com]
• Merriam-Webster Gives Business Words New Meanings [Business Week]
• What Employers Will Discover in a Background Check [Glass Door]
• Track Who Reads Your Outlook Email [CBS News]
• Telecommuting: Weighing the Pros and Cons [HR Communication]

• Only 2 Percent of People Multitask Successfully [Mashable]
• Increase Job Search Success with the Perfect Resume Sample [Jobacle]
• Why a Lateral Job Jump Might be a Good Idea [CBS News]
• Essential Objectives for Your Phone Interview [US News]
• Where You Spend the Most Creative Minutes of Your Day [Psycho
  

• Tech Tools That Can Help and Harm Your Job Search [AOL]
• Hobbies That Will Make You Stand Out to Employers [Jobacle]
• Can the Boss Make You Go Home If You’re Sick? [CBS News]
• Conquering the Job Search After a Long-Term Absence [HBR.org]
• Recovering from Common Career Setbacks [Lifehacker]

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• Products That Will Help You Stand Out in Your Job Search [Jobacle]
• Why Your Company Wants You to Resign [CBS News]
• Job Lessons from the Presidential Campaign [US News]
• Common Sense Success Factors for New Employees [Lifehack]
• Easy Tips to Reinvent Your Career [Forbes.com]

We know many of you are seeking a new (or better) job, so to help you uncover valuable opportunities, we'll be spotlighting a job of the week. This week, we’re featuring an opportunity for an executive administrative assistant for the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Idaho.

• How to Show the Value of Work-Life Balance [Glass Door]
• Why You Must Tune Out Complaining Colleagues [Fortune]              
• Tell Your Boss What You Really Think [CBS News]                   
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Let’s face it: Gone are the days when a person got a job straight out of school and stayed with that company for the next 30 years. While that still may happen occasionally, the majority of workers change jobs several times throughout their careers. Individual reasons vary but can include wanting to try a new field, better pay or opportunities elsewhere, relocating for family, or being terminated.

• How to Identify and Use Your Strengths [CBS News]
• Dumb Reasons Why Employers Fire Workers [AOL.com]
• How to Handle a Personal Crisis at Work [Forbes.com]
• Could a Telecommuting Robot Help You Work from Home? [WSJ.com]
• CEO Secrets for a Worry-Free Vacation [Inc.com]