Social Media Won`t Find You a Job
By Dennis McCafferty <
http://www.baselinemag.com/cp/bio/Dennis-McCafferty/>
on 2011-11-09
IT workers are fairly optimistic about their jobs, says a survey from Modis.
One surprising finding: Only a small fraction of those responding regard
social media as a good way to <
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any case, IT workers tend to be happy at work and intend to stay there, and
many even expect a raise next year. But money isn't everything - as long as
bosses don't micromanage and training opportunities abound, satisfaction
rises. "Employers can retain top talent through more than just a competitive
salary," says said Jack Cullen, president of Modis, an IT staffing solutions
provider. "Workers value autonomy and room to manage their own projects, and
opportunities to grow as professionals and have a voice in the status of the
project." Braun Research Inc. conducted the research, in which more than 500
IT pros took part. For more about the survey, click here.
http://blog.modis.com/it-news/what-it-insiders-expect-in-2012/. And now, on with the slideshow!
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Ten Surprising Ex-Jobs of Famous Business Leaders and Celebs
By Dennis McCafferty <
http://www.baselinemag.com/cp/bio/Dennis-McCafferty/>
on 2011-11-04
Everybody, no matter how famous and successful, has to start somewhere, and
many actors, pundits, rock stars and CEOs landed their first paying jobs at
the same kinds of places you probably did -- department stores, ice-
<
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even psychiatric
wards, according to websites such as CareerBuilder.com
<http://www.CareerBuilder.com> and Howstuffworks.com
<http://www.Howstuffworks.com> . These experiences often are remembered as
positive ones, from which lessons were learned that sparked future success.
CDW Computer Centers founder Michael Krasny, for example, recalls that
clearing scrap wood from a house being built next door to his own provided
early insights into the power of entrepreneurship and talent management. "I
got a few kids on the block to help me," he tells CareerBuilder. "When we
were done, I took them (out) ... for ice cream. I learned you can't do it
all yourself. You need to have a team around you." So if you're currently
working in, say, retail to make ends meet while pursuing a meatier gig, take
heart in these real-life examples.
See how Warren Buffett, Barack Obama, and Rush Limbaugh got started:
http://www.baselinemag.com/c/a/Careers/Ten-Surprising-ExJobs-of-Famous-Busin
ess-Leaders-and-Celebs-250735/
