http://www.jobchampion.com/ Job Champion en Fri, 15 May 2009 00:32:00 GMT Fri, 15 May 2009 00:32:00 GMT info@jobchampion.com info@jobchampion.com http://www.jobchampion.com/training-and-certifications/ Should you use some "down time" to get additional training and certifications? This varies greatly from job to job, but getting a certification can be a useful way to use... http://www.jobchampion.com/training-and-certifications/#comments http://www.jobchampion.com/training-and-certifications/ Fri, 15 May 2009 00:32:00 GMT http://www.jobchampion.com/reference-letter-how-to-get-one/ Preparation is important, and it's a good first step in the job process. The biggest challenge in the job search is psychological. Some of the steps required are difficult. 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I agreed to do this right away, as I liked the great posts by... http://www.jobchampion.com/welcome-to-the-new-job-champion/#comments http://www.jobchampion.com/welcome-to-the-new-job-champion/ Wed, 13 May 2009 00:11:00 GMT http://www.jobchampion.com/job-hunt-objective-whats-realistic/ One of the hardest things about job hunting in a bad economy is facing the fact that you might have to "settle" for a job that's worse than the one... http://www.jobchampion.com/job-hunt-objective-whats-realistic/#comments http://www.jobchampion.com/job-hunt-objective-whats-realistic/ Tue, 12 May 2009 17:46:00 GMT http://www.jobchampion.com/job-hunt-plan-example/ The biggest battle for the newly unemployed is psychological. It's painful to be unemployed, and it's common to sink toward depression and pity. The best way to avoid this is... http://www.jobchampion.com/job-hunt-plan-example/#comments http://www.jobchampion.com/job-hunt-plan-example/ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:03:00 GMT http://www.jobchampion.com/first-step-to-your-new-job-make-a-brief-plan/ So, you've been advised that you're laid off. You've delivered the news to your spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, and your Mom. Now you feel lost - like a ping pong ball in... http://www.jobchampion.com/first-step-to-your-new-job-make-a-brief-plan/#comments http://www.jobchampion.com/first-step-to-your-new-job-make-a-brief-plan/ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:10:00 GMT http://www.jobchampion.com/laid-off-now-what/ "We regret to inform you that because of the current economic situation your services will be terminated effective immediately. We will contact you directly should this situation change, but we... http://www.jobchampion.com/laid-off-now-what/#comments http://www.jobchampion.com/laid-off-now-what/ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:22:00 GMT http://www.jobchampion.com/how-to-get-that-job/ Welcome to JobHunter. This guide will give practical steps to get you that new job. Job hunting is painful, boring, humbling and icky. I have interviewed, hired, managed many people... http://www.jobchampion.com/how-to-get-that-job/#comments http://www.jobchampion.com/how-to-get-that-job/ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:10:52 GMT http://www.jobchampion.com/finding-a-job-in-this-economy/ Finding yourself unemployed in a bad economy doesn't have to be the end of the world. Here are a few recommendations. 1. Do something. A potential employer is going to... http://www.jobchampion.com/finding-a-job-in-this-economy/#comments http://www.jobchampion.com/finding-a-job-in-this-economy/ Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:40:00 GMT http://www.jobchampion.com/unemployed/ Being unemployed during the holidays can be extremely difficult especially considering that most employers hold off on hiring until after the new year. However, this doesn't have to be the... http://www.jobchampion.com/unemployed/#comments http://www.jobchampion.com/unemployed/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:03:00 GMT http://www.jobchampion.com/leading/ Are you a leader or a manager? At times in your job, you will need to do both but don't make the mistake of being a manager when you should... http://www.jobchampion.com/leading/#comments http://www.jobchampion.com/leading/ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:08:00 GMT http://www.jobchampion.com/economy-bad-for-job-hunting/ While the economy isn't that great right now, it is still possible to find a job depending on what your field is. If you are in the financial field, you... http://www.jobchampion.com/economy-bad-for-job-hunting/#comments http://www.jobchampion.com/economy-bad-for-job-hunting/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:34:00 GMT http://www.jobchampion.com/difficult-conversations/ Ever have to have a difficult conversation with your boss? This can be tricky since you don't want to lose your job, but at the same time, you shouldn't feel... http://www.jobchampion.com/difficult-conversations/#comments http://www.jobchampion.com/difficult-conversations/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:47:00 GMT http://www.jobchampion.com/predict-a-layoff/ Predicting whether a layoff can be difficult, but you can watch for signs that your employer is preparing for something big. One of the first things you should always do... http://www.jobchampion.com/predict-a-layoff/#comments http://www.jobchampion.com/predict-a-layoff/ Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:04:00 GMT http://www.jobchampion.com/development-plan/ Having an underperforming employee can be a challenge and a good way to deal with it is with a development plan. Give the person a 30 or 60-day plan that... http://www.jobchampion.com/development-plan/#comments http://www.jobchampion.com/development-plan/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:35:00 GMT