Jerk boss? Build a reference package before bailing out
DEAR JOYCE: My boss must have a mental problem. I dread going to work. A single example: In front of our whole office, she yells and calls me humiliating names...
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Will online education replace college in 15-20 years?
DEAR JOYCE: I'm reading blogs insisting we won't need college in 15 or 20 years by replacing higher education's brick-and-mortar learning with online education tools. Yes? No? Maybe? And what...
The MBA: Boon, blah or burden?
DEAR JOYCE: I have a bachelor's degree in computer science. After five years on my job, I am debating whether to pursue a master's in business administration degree. I ask...
When does a functional resume boost your resume? Or sink it?
DEAR JOYCE: I want to find a new job in a different career field than the one I've worked in for l6 years. So far I've had no luck! I...
When a job ad suggests only young workers need apply
DEAR JOYCE: As a mid-lifer job hunter, I applied for a position described in a recruitment ad that seemed perfect for my talents and experience. After no response and two...
Five tips to save your resume from death by computer eyes
A resume revolution is here. Driven by technology in large and small companies across America, automated applicant tracking systems (ATS) use computer software to not only read but judge resumes....
Five tips to save your resume from death by computer eyes
A resume revolution is here. Driven by technology in large and small companies across America, automated applicant tracking systems (ATS) use computer software to not only read but judge resumes....
Resume revolution: computer eyes now reading most resumes
(For retransmission or other content delivery inquiries, please contact TCA Customer Service, 1-800-346-8798, tcacustomerservice@tribune.com.) DEAR JOYCE: You've previously mentioned the computer software technology known as applicant tracking systems (ATS) used...
Will this new higher ed idea boost your job punch?
DEAR JOYCE: My uncle told me about a fairly recent development in distance education -- MOOCs, or Massive Open Online Courses, from name universities that are available free on the...
Liberal arts: bright future or so yesterday?
DEAR JOYCE: After graduating from high school, I worked for two years to save a little money and to make sure that I chose the best college major for my...