Papa Johns Appoints New SVP Of Human Resources
One of America's favorite pizza chains has announced a new leader in their human resources department. Anna Calhoun has been named the Senior Vice President,…
Monthly Archives: November 2010
VW Plant in Chattanooga Hires 120
VW is continuing to grow the number of workers employed at their Chattanooga plant, announcing the addition of another 120 workers. The $1 billion plant…
Harrah’s Slices Five Percent of Staff in Mississippi
Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. recently announced its trimming 5 percent of its staff at its Horseshoe Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Miss. The company largely attributed…
Budget Deficits Leads Wilmington to Eliminate 31 City Jobs
Mayor James Baker of Wilmington, Delaware said the city is terminating 31 city jobs as part of a plan to trim spending by about $6…
Apple Expanding iAd to Japan
Apple and Japan's largest advertising agency, Dentsu Group, announced that they will work together to expand Apple's iAd mobile advertising network to Japan in early…
eThority President Mike Psenka Named to IHR Advisory Board
Mike Psenka, president and CEO of eThority, has been added to the advisory board of the Institute for Human Resources (IHR). "I'm excited to join…
Ann Kontner Named HR Consultant for Steptoe & Johnson
Steptoe & Johnson has announced that Ann Kontner has joined the firm as a human resources consultant.In the role, Kontner will be able to assist…
Targeted Cold Calling for a Job
You are living at one of those times when being out of a job, or cold calling for a job is definitely not embarrassing in the least manner, and does not carry the prejudices of yesteryears. When almost one out of every five working adults are seeking jobs or going jobless, cold calling for jobs is hardly something that's going to reduce your esteem or cast a doubt upon your employability.
Keep Working at Long Term Career Plans
Don't let a temporary economic recession affect your career forever and put your individual life into permanent recession. Don't shelve your long-term career plans and cease working towards actualizing them.
You Need to Be Able to Close
The ability to ''close'' and get the sale is the most important skill in selling. It is something that few people know how to do. Many people can get a consumer, an employer, or others to the cusp of making a purchasing or hiring decision; however, it is the final ''push'' that makes all of the difference.