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- Turn a clueless recruiter into a job-search asset
- Ever worked with recruiters who just don't get it? They call for jobs you obviously can’t do or don’t want, they don't know Java from a CPU, or they can’t answer even basic questions about the job. You may say that you can’t work with someone like this, but I...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, asset, Wade A. Mitchell, recruiter, job
- Technical articles 2003-06-13
- A bad job interview can reveal what a company is really like
- A bad job interview can be a disheartening experience, but it may provide powerful insights into a company's culture. See what red flags you should be on the lookout for.You've probably had an interview that went nowhere: one of those interviews that had you wondering what the interviewers could possibly...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Wade A. Mitchell, job, interviewer
- Technical articles 2002-09-16
- Bypass the gatekeeper to land an interview with the decision-maker
- You know your days are numbered at your current job, but flooding Monster.com with resumes has yielded zilch. It may be time to take your search in a different direction and figure out how to get around the main obstacle in your way—the gatekeeper.The gatekeeperWhat's a gatekeeper? It is anyone...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Wade A. Mitchell, Subtlety, gatekeeper, job, user group
- Technical articles 2003-05-07
- Five resume rules that will land you that interview
- I know a lot of you developers are probably looking for a better job—or any job at all—these days. And you may be thinking that you have a perfectly good resume. But if you’re talking about that thing you’ve got stored over at Monster.com, or the rag you passed around...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Wade A. Mitchell, job, font, recruiter
- Technical articles 2003-04-04
- Avoid these five resume killers
- I've looked at thousands of resumes during the course of my career as a technology recruiter, and I know which characteristics will send them straight to the rejection bin. No pretty font or fancy format will save them if they include certain fundamental flaws. Let's look at some of these...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Microsoft development tools, Wade A. Mitchell, recruiter, job, Microsoft Visual Basic
- Technical articles 2003-04-04
- Look before you leap
- A new job or promotion always sounds like a great opportunity, but be sure to look where you'll be landing before you make the leap. Follow these simple steps before accepting a new job or promotion.Ever taken a new job and found out you were working for another Genghis Khan?...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Wade A. Mitchell, job, new job
- Technical articles 2002-07-26
- Why don't they call me? Tips on acing an exploratory interview
- So you’re out of work, you’ve done your homework, and you've settled on a couple of agencies to help you find some contract work to fill the gap until your next permanent gig. You just made your initial contact, and the recruiter says you need to meet for an exploratory...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Wade A. Mitchell, exploratory interview, recruiter, job
- Technical articles 2003-02-28
- I've been fired, so now what?
- Getting fired isn't the end of the world--or the end of your career. Use these approaches to deal with the situation professionally and land a new job.OK. You’ve hit bottom. You’ve been cut. Sent packing. Let go. Sacked. Canned. Punted. Terminated. Fired.What do you do now? In this column, I’ll...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Professional development, Workforce management, Wade A. Mitchell, job, career, Let Go
- Technical articles 2002-06-27
- Can certification aid your job search?
- IT certifications are a surefire way to demonstrate your technical abilities, but are they worth the effort and expense when it comes to finding a job?The conventional wisdom is that you can earn more if you invest in certification. You also risk thousands of dollars if you become certified in...
- Tags: Quality, Wade A. Mitchell, job search, job, certification
- Technical articles 2002-06-21
- Dealing with the boss from down below
- An adversarial relationship with your boss can be frustrating, but what can you do? Follow these steps to ease your pain.You are not wild about your boss, and you don’t know what to do. In fact, you hate your boss. You hate your boss so much that it has entered...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Wade A. Mitchell, Interviewer
- Technical articles 2002-06-07
- Interviewing with a contracting agency
- Why don't those guys call me? These tips provide the necessary information to make a favorable impression the next time you interview with a contracting agency.So you’ve done your homework and settled on a couple of agencies to help you find contract work. You’ve made your initial contact, and your...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Wade A. Mitchell, job, agency
- Technical articles 2002-05-24
- Is contract work a good career move?
- Like a lot of developers, you may be tired of the same old headaches at work. Or maybe you just crave new challenges or more freedom. If you're in a rut, you may want to explore the world of IT contracting. Here's a glimpse at the pros and cons.Do you...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Professional development, Wade A. Mitchell, job, career
- Technical articles 2002-05-02
- Job classifications for new positions; negotiating for more time off
- A TechRepublic member is mapping out a new job role but isn't sure whether the position should be considered exempt or nonexempt. Find out how to make the determination, and get some advice on negotiating more time off as well.Editor’s note: The best insight on HR dilemmas is provided by solving...
- Tags: Regulations, Wade A. Mitchell, U.S. Department of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act, job, Human Resources, administrator, time off
- Technical articles 2002-02-25
- An IT manager struggles with commission pay
- An IT manager wants to change the way he earns his commission. And another IT manager needs help with interviewing potential job candidates. Find out the advice our HR expert gives to both of these professionals.Editor’s note: The best insight into HR dilemmas is provided by solving real-life situations that...
- Tags: Sales force management, Wade A. Mitchell, commission, job, commission plan, Human Resources
- Technical articles 2002-01-04
- Take command of your IT department
- A TechRepublic member gets promoted but is not able to take on his required leadership role because he's still viewed as a colleague. An HR expert provides some valuable advice in our HR Handbook column.Editor’s note:The best insight on HR dilemmas is provided by solving real-life situations that IT pros...
- Tags: Wade A. Mitchell, Human Resources
- Technical articles 2001-11-26
Additional Resources
- Outlook archiving documentation by Dale Mitchell
- As part of a contest, TechRepublic member Dale Mitchell submitted this Outlook archiving documentation. It was chosen as one of the five best entries by TechRepublic editors. Put it to use in your organization.
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Archiving, Microsoft Outlook, Business Intelligence, Groupware, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Enterprise Software, Data Management
- Download resources 2004-02-25
- T-Mobile launching limited edition D-Wade Sidekick
- Link to the photo galleryA Sidekick designed by D-Wadehttp://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-1035_11-54268.htmlStay on top of the latest tech news with our free IT News Digest newsletter, delivered each weekday. Automatically sign up today!http://nl.com.com/MiniFormHandler?brand=techrepublic&list_id=e019
- Tags: D-Wade Sidekick, Sonja Thompson
- Discussion threads 2007-02-12
- Stuart Maue Mitchell & James, Ltd. Improves Customer Service and Reduces Costs With Self-Service Reporting and Query Capabilities
- A pioneer in the legal auditing field, Stuart Maue Mitchell & James, Ltd. Stuart Maue specializes in the review and auditing of legal bills resulting from complex litigation, national class actions, multi-district litigation, and fee applications filed in major bankruptcies. The company wanted to improve customer service and reduce costs...
- Tags: Customer Service, Oracle Corp., Litigation, Product Marketing, Portals, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Business Operations, Marketing, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software
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- blog rootG Wade - Thoughts - That's All
- Tags: Blogging, gwade04
- Discussion threads 2005-12-16
- The interview: Strategies for fielding common questions
- The difference between a successful, job-landing interview and a humiliating experience often hinges on how prepared you are. Here's some sound advice on answering the interview questions you're likely to encounter.As we all know, it's the interview that gets you the job. But for most of us, interviews are no...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, strategy, Lamont Adams, job, Mitchell, interviewer
- Technical articles 2002-05-30
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