SNAAZ Jobing Community Blogs

Ask almost anyone in the workplace today, and they will tell you they are doing a good job.  While they might acknowledge that their work isn’t perfect, they take pride in what they do and the contribution they believe they are making to their employer.  So, why do so many of us get hit with what seems like a layoff out-of-the-blue?  What’s behind the pink slip so many of us never saw coming?  The answer lies in the changing definition of ... (Read More)

Are you trying to job hunt through social media? Twittering 15 times per day? Adding connections to your LinkedIn account left and right? That’s great—but it isn’t enough. To have the greatest chance of finding your ideal job, you need to cast your net wide, and cast it in a “pool” where employers are most likely to bite. If you’re a graduate of Arizona State University, a job pool you should be dipping into is the ASU Alumni ... (Read More)

Departments in most companies are being asked by senior leadership to do more with less.  Managers have smaller budgets and fewer employees with which to get the same amount of work done, which is causing them to feel spread way too thin.  Unfortunately for employees, encouraging and developing their staff falls through the cracks when there are tight deadlines to meet.  What can you do to help your boss be the manager you need?   Consider how ... (Read More)

Ask almost anyone in the workplace today, and they will tell you they are doing a good job.  While they might acknowledge that their work isn’t perfect, they take pride in what they do and the contribution they believe they are making to their employer.  So, why do so many of us get hit with what seems like a layoff out-of-the-blue?  What’s behind the pink slip so many of us never saw coming?  The answer lies in the changing definition of ... (Read More)

The U.S. Senate recently passed what some consider to be a long-awaited “jobs bill.” The $15 billion Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act would provide Social Security payroll tax exemptions to employers that hire workers who have been unemployed for at least 60 days. Companies that keep a new hire employed for one year would be eligible for an additional $1,000 tax credit. Businesses that spend money on capital investments also would get tax ... (Read More)

It's all about who you know. You've most likely heard that adage throughout the years, as it can be applied to many situations, and job searching is no exception. But when you're looking for work, it's equally about who you know and about who knows you. Professionals call this concept networking. Many statistics point to the fact that about 60 percent of job seekers find work by networking with various people. Luckily, in today's world, technology has made it easier ... (Read More)

The U.S. Senate recently passed what some consider to be a long-awaited “jobs bill.” The $15 billion Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act would provide Social Security payroll tax exemptions to employers that hire workers who have been unemployed for at least 60 days. Companies that keep a new hire employed for one year would be eligible for an additional $1,000 tax credit. Businesses that spend money on capital investments also would get tax ... (Read More)

It's all about who you know. You've most likely heard that adage throughout the years, as it can be applied to many situations, and job searching is no exception. But when you're looking for work, it's equally about who you know and about who knows you. Professionals call this concept networking. Many statistics point to the fact that about 60 percent of job seekers find work by networking with various people. Luckily, in today's world, technology has made it easier ... (Read More)

The U.S. Senate recently passed what some consider to be a long-awaited “jobs bill.” The $15 billion Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act would provide Social Security payroll tax exemptions to employers that hire workers who have been unemployed for at least 60 days. Companies that keep a new hire employed for one year would be eligible for an additional $1,000 tax credit. Businesses that spend money on capital investments also would get tax ... (Read More)

It's all about who you know. You've most likely heard that adage throughout the years, as it can be applied to many situations, and job searching is no exception. But when you're looking for work, it's equally about who you know and about who knows you. Professionals call this concept networking. Many statistics point to the fact that about 60 percent of job seekers find work by networking with various people. Luckily, in today's world, technology has made it easier ... (Read More)

Congratulations to all Award Period III  Scholarship Recipients!  Click here for a full list of recipients. A special congrats to the STA award winners: Zachary Donathan studies German and Japanese at Marshall University and is participating in a year abroad at the participating in a year abroad at Toyo University. Jessica Pruitt is an International Studies major at the University of South Alabama.  She will be abroad at Korea University for a ... (Read More)

For the 2nd year in a row, the Jobing Foundation is proud to present Experience Your Future Day in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, April 22nd at the University of Phoenix Stadium.  At this year's event we'll bring together more than 8,000 8th graders along with more than 120 local employers and education providers to learn about what the future of work.  And we all need a good shot in the arm of looking into the future. It's been a tough 18 months for this ... (Read More)

If you're a job seeker today, you're the Chief Everything Officer of a tiny entrepreneurial company known as "Me, Inc." Glenn Livingston, one of my 'paper mentors' as an entrepreneur has a mantra for smart entrepreneurs: "Fail fast, fail cheap, and get to what works quickly." When I initially heard that, my reaction wasn't positive. I mean, who likes to fail? Like you, I grew up in the corporate world where they have a different mantra. The ... (Read More)

Are you ready for the job market to turn?  It will and those who are not preparing for the turn will be left behind. Executive Transition and Coaching (ETC) is offering a “7 Steps to Career Success” workshop on March 25, 2010 from 9AM-5PM for mid and upper level executives and managers in career transition.  During this dynamic workshop you will receive a 7 steps manual faddressing valuable information to find that perfect position.  “7 ... (Read More)

The March edition of The Business Advocate is online at http://bit.ly/tccnews and features our Chamber Champions awards recipients, election endorsements, City Council recommendations, Tempe Leadership’s 25 th anniversary and exclusive offers and opportunities for the business community. We invite you to visit the link and learn how we’re working to benefit you.   Spring officially arrives on March 20, and with it comes some great chances to do grow ... (Read More)