greatplacejobs Archives - Keppie Careers https://www.keppiecareers.com/tag/greatplacejobs/ Social media speaker, social media consultant, job search coach Sun, 25 Nov 2012 23:32:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Vet your prospective boss – dig up some dirt, pt VI https://www.keppiecareers.com/vet-your-prospective-boss-dig-up-some-dirt/ https://www.keppiecareers.com/vet-your-prospective-boss-dig-up-some-dirt/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:48:18 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=3242 Do you think about vetting your prospective employers? Do you think you can dig up some dirt? You know they are checking you out...

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]]> digupdirt3875775536_dc0be3a2d6_mHave you been keeping up with horror story week at Keppie Careers? Where job seekers and hiring managers have a chance to share their tales of woe, in hopes
that we can all learn something?

This is a story originally left as a comment on a previous post. I thought it was too good not to share!

I was invited into an interview in a major city and I when I saw the agenda, I could not believe the schedule. It was an all-day interview, which lead me to believe they were just using that time to find things wrong with candidates and to be overly critical. Nonetheless, I went to the interview and was appalled to discover that another candidate for the same role had been invited there for the same time – a big red flag and inappropriate.

I went through the all-day job interview without being offered lunch and was dying to get home. The potential boss seemed amiable, but I believe he went overboard for this easy position. His name was very distinctive and he told me where he used to live. When I returned home from the job interview, I Googled this boss and this is the headline that I found of an article about him from a major newspaper: “Candidate charged with indecent exposure in ‘97”

Anyway, I never heard back from that company, and it was probably a blessing in disguise.

The writer reminded us in his comment how important it is to Google the names of our prospective employers. Doing research in advance is excellent, both for gathering information that builds rapport (Oh, you went to Florida State? So did I! Where did you live your first year?) AND to find out if there is any information that might make you think twice before working for someone.

eBossWatch is a service that allows employees to rate their bosses and review other ratings. Its site notes:

If you are a job seeker or if you are thinking about making a career change, check with eBossWatch to make sure that you won’t be stuck working for an abusive or bad boss. Search for the boss or company that you are interviewing with or considering working for and see how other employees have rated that boss.

Another site that might be helpful is GreatPlaceJobs.com, a job board that was developed to help people find jobs at the best employers, because everyone deserves a great and satisfying career.  GreatPlaceJobs is the largest site that features jobs exclusively at companies across the U.S. that have been certified as great workplaces.

While there is no guarantee that an award-winning organization would not have a dismal boss working for them, these businesses tend to have mechanisms in place that may have a tendency to prevent the very worst boss behavior. (Disclosure: I am a partner in GreatPlaceJobs and my business partner owns eBossWatch.)

A theme in these stories – (don’t miss Part I, II and III, IV and V) -  job seekers had a good sense that the opportunity might not be what they had hoped. I hope job seekers reading these stories will remember this the next time a red flag goes up at an interview!

So, what do you think? What’s YOUR story? Add it to the comments!

I can help with every part of your job hunt! Need a great resume? Tips to use social networking? Interview coaching?  If you need help mobilizing your networks and your job search plans, learn more about how I can help you! While you’re at it, don’t forget those social networks! Be sure to become a fan of Keppie Careers on Facebook…I’d be thrilled to have you as part of the community! Since we’re on the subject of doing something new…Are you on Twitter? Jump on and touch base with me @keppie_careers.
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]]> https://www.keppiecareers.com/vet-your-prospective-boss-dig-up-some-dirt/feed/ 0 When should you take a mediocre job? https://www.keppiecareers.com/when-should-you-take-a-mediocre-job/ https://www.keppiecareers.com/when-should-you-take-a-mediocre-job/#respond Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:02:16 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=1452 In today’s economy, it is tough to counsel “choice” to job seekers. When bills need to be paid, and jobs seem few and far between, many don’t consider “options” as part of their job hunting mentality. That said, taking a bad job probably is not the wisest career move.

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]]> In today’s economy, it is tough to counsel “choice” to job seekers. When bills need to be paid, and jobs seem few and far between, many don’t consider “options” as part of their job hunting mentality. That said, taking a bad job probably is not the wisest career move.

Forbes.com recently advised that it is “probably never” a good idea to take a job out of desperation.

Read the rest on my blog at GreatPlaceJobs…


Don’t get to the point of being desperate! Get help for your hunt today! Need a resume? Don’t know how to get started on your search? Keppie Careers is here to help!


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]]> https://www.keppiecareers.com/when-should-you-take-a-mediocre-job/feed/ 0 Diversity in the workplace https://www.keppiecareers.com/diversity-in-the-workplace/ https://www.keppiecareers.com/diversity-in-the-workplace/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:40:16 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=1418 "Valuing diversity means acknowledging that other people, other races, other voices and other cultures have as much integrity and as much claim on the world as you do. It is the recognition that there are other ways of seeing the world, solving problems, and working together." (ASME's website.) Read on for more thoughts and resources for seeking a diversity-focused employer.

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]]> Inspired by the King holiday and the inauguration, it seems timely to write about the issue of diversity in the workplace and offer some links to online resources for members of a variety of diverse groups.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers says the following about diversity on their website:

Valuing diversity means acknowledging that other people, other races, other voices and other cultures have as much integrity and as much claim on the world as you do. It is the recognition that there are other ways of seeing the world, solving problems, and working together.

Read more thoughts on diversity and find useful resources and online links at my blog at GreatPlaceJobs…


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]]> https://www.keppiecareers.com/diversity-in-the-workplace/feed/ 1 Tips to Help You Survive Working for an Abusive Boss https://www.keppiecareers.com/tips-to-help-you-survive-working-for-an-abusive-boss/ https://www.keppiecareers.com/tips-to-help-you-survive-working-for-an-abusive-boss/#comments Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:01:20 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=1270 Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a sure-fire way to avoid working for an abusive boss? One good plan is to search for a job at an award-winning company known for treating employees well! Elvira Aletta offered some other “rules” on her recent post. Click through to my blog at GreatPlaceJobs to read all of the tips and commentary!

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]]> Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a sure-fire way to avoid working for an abusive boss? One good plan is to search for a job at an award-winning company known for treating employees well! Elvira Aletta offered some “rules” to help you cope if your boss could compete with the boss in The Devil Wears Prada. Click through to my blog at GreatPlaceJobs to read all of the tips and commentary!…

Read more…

Need help getting away from an abusive boss? I can help with your job hunt! Contact me to see about getting started.

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]]> https://www.keppiecareers.com/tips-to-help-you-survive-working-for-an-abusive-boss/feed/ 1 How to Get Hired By a Great Employer https://www.keppiecareers.com/how-to-get-hired-by-a-great-employer/ https://www.keppiecareers.com/how-to-get-hired-by-a-great-employer/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:01:51 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=1142 As more and more people are looking for work, knowing how to approach your targeted employer is key. Award winning employers share some characteristics, and you'll want to be prepared to be competitive. Read on for tips to stay competitive!

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]]> As more and more people are looking for work, knowing how to approach your targeted employer is key. Award winning employers share some characteristics, and you’ll want to be prepared to be competitive.

For tips on looking for a job with an award-winning organization, read the blog I wrote for GreatPlaceJobs HERE!


It’s always important to know how to target an employer. We can help you stay competitive. Contact Keppie Careers to learn how we can help with you search!

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]]> https://www.keppiecareers.com/how-to-get-hired-by-a-great-employer/feed/ 1 Great Employers Are Best, Even in Recession https://www.keppiecareers.com/great-employers-are-best-even-in-recession/ https://www.keppiecareers.com/great-employers-are-best-even-in-recession/#respond Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:33:36 +0000 http://blog.keppiecareers.com/?p=985 Are you still waiting for things to look up in the job market? You may be waiting a while...All indications are that we are in for a bit of a bumpy road for the next patch. But, all is not lost for job seekers! Did you know that workplaces that have been recognized as "great," such as those highlighted on GreatPlaceJobs, historically outperformed the general market and are less likely to have to resort to layoffs during tough times?

These award-winning employers typically offer better job security, which is a terrific benefit for anyone who needs a job!

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]]> Are you still waiting for things to look up in the job market? You may be waiting a while…All indications are that we are in for a bit of a bumpy road for the next patch. But, all is not lost for job seekers! Did you know that workplaces that have been recognized as “great,” such as those highlighted on GreatPlaceJobs, historically outperformed the general market and are less likely to have to resort to layoffs during tough times?

These award-winning employers typically offer better job security, which is a terrific benefit for anyone who needs a job!



Read more at my blog at GreatPlaceJobs…


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]]> https://www.keppiecareers.com/great-employers-are-best-even-in-recession/feed/ 0 Stressed At Work? Look for These Intangibles for a Better Work Life https://www.keppiecareers.com/stressed-at-work-look-for-these-intangibles-for-a-better-work-life/ https://www.keppiecareers.com/stressed-at-work-look-for-these-intangibles-for-a-better-work-life/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:01:04 +0000 http://keppiecareers.wordpress.com/?p=844 Work presses your stress button? You are not alone. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist (or an MD) to figure out that work stress can cause health problems and a generally miserable life. It turns out that employees need some very basic things to help them feel valued and committed to an organization, thus reducing […]

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Work presses your stress button? You are not alone. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist (or an MD) to figure out that work stress can cause health problems and a generally miserable life.

It turns out that employees need some very basic things to help them feel valued and committed to an organization, thus reducing stress and work angst. You may be surprised to find out that none of these basic core needs have anything to do with salaries or free massages at work! Click to read the rest at my blog on GreatPlaceJobs.com to learn more about basic stressers and the environments that may help you avoid them!

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