[Daily post from itzbig] To be a lifetime employee, you might need a dream job

“That notion of the perfect job and the lifetime employment it creates can start to seem like an unattainable goal, especially in light of the potential problems inherent in traditional job boards. Even so, there are still dream jobs out there looking for you. Are you still looking for them?”

CollegeRecruiter.com Blog Who is the ‘Ideal’ Job Candidate?

“Employers responding to NACE’s Job Outlook 2007 survey named communication skills and honesty/integrity as a job seeker’s most important skills and qualities. “Communication skills have topped the list for eight years, and honesty and integrity have tied for the top spot for the last three years,” says Marilyn Mackes, NACE executive director.”

The Future of Work Weblog:: In Our Humble Opinion: One More Time: Who’s Left Behind?

“68% of new college hires fail basic literacy and arithmetic tests. Those are the ones who get through the recruiting interviews and actually get a job offer!”

Employment Digest: Job-Hunting? You Have 10 Minutes

“Hiring managers polled said it takes them just 10 minutes to form an opinion of job seekers, even though interviews can often last an hour or more. The survey was developed by Half, but was conducted by an independent research firm. The survey is based on responses from 150 senior executives with the nation’s 1,000 largest companies.”

About.com: Twelve Tips for Team Building: How to Build Successful Work Teams

“Even though you have a specific job function and you belong to a specific department, you are unified with other organization members to accomplish the overall objectives.”

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