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For many of us, prepping for an interview includes practicing our answers for some basic questions we believe we will be asked, doing some background research on the company and making sure we have appropriate attire for the big day. But for those in engineering, the type of questions asked may need some additional prep ... - Read full post
D7, the 7th All Things Digital Conference kicked off in Carlsbad, CA yesterday. Top executives from some of the most well-known technology companies have assembled to discuss the impact of digital technology today and in the future.
Forbes.com recently wrote a piece highlighting the top 5 cities with the most lay-offs thus far in 2009 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As noted in the article, many of the cities broadly affected are those that are home to some of the largest companies- think car manufactures, financial capitals, hospitality hubs, etc. ... - Read full post
Unemployment is at a 25-year high and the class of 2009 is faced with a puzzling question of ‘now what?’
You have spent hours and hours preparing for this all-important interview. You want this job and you want to work for this company. The big moment is here and then this happens….
Feel like you need Cliff Notes to keep up with some blogs? With so much going on with the current job landscape, as well as here at Glassdoor, we thought we’d help you out with some posts you might have missed. Here’s what has been generating the most attention on the Glassdoor blog this past ... - Read full post
Before an interview most of us get at least a little nervous as it’s hard to know exactly what to expect. And we’ve all come out of an interview and sighed with relief, and thought thank goodness that is over! Knowing what to expect when going into an interview – not only the types of ... - Read full post
The Associated Press reported Wednesday that current Best Buy CEO Brad Anderson saw a 60% paycut in 2009 compared to the previous year, which nets out at a still impressive $1.3 million. The decrease in earnings for Anderson, and for other top executives, is due to a lower performance bonus this year. The base salary ... - Read full post
Although, the winner of the Glassdoor Review of the Month may not have received an offer from this potential employer, the software engineer job candidate is now $500 richer. The April Review of the Month comes from an Amazon.com job seeker who provides a constructive and behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to interview at ... - Read full post
With unemployment numbers continuing to rise, the value of job interview resources also climbs. Here is a quick round up of some job interview advice from Liz Wolgemuth, a reporter with US News and World Report, and Rusty Rueff, Glassdoor.com’s career and workplace expert to help in preparing for that next job interview.
Check out the six ... - Read full post
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Looking For Your Dream Job? First Get Optimistic With Your Current Job by Hank Stringer November 6th, 2009
Dream Your Job: Part 3 - Being Infectious by John Sumser November 5th, 2009
Try A Human Voice In Your Resume by Liz Ryan November 4th, 2009
How To Evaluate A Job & Career Recruiter by Jeff Hunter November 2nd, 2009
How to Tell the ‘Story of You’ in A Job Interview: Part 1 by Rusty Rueff October 28th, 2009