http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/ work inspired en-us Sun, 17 Jan 2010 09:44:40 EST Sun, 17 Jan 2010 09:44:40 EST http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html Movable Type Pro 4.33-en 60 http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2010/01/new_year_new_career_things_to_think_about.html Well here we are in the second half of January (already!). How are you going with your New Year's resolutions? January is usually a busy time in the recruitment industry as often, when people are thinking about the year ahead,... Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:58:42 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2010:/aquentblog//11.2264 Karen Thompson Career Career advice Job Search Work-life balance Workplace careers http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/11/its_not_what_you_know_-_its_who_you_know.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:15:17 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentblog//11.2230 Karen Thompson Career advice Communication Networking http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/11/from_the_branding_yourself_webcast_recurring_questions_answered.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:11:35 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentblog//11.2227 Julie Hiipakka Aquent Career advice Marketing careers http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/11/do_you_need_a_personal_brand_um_yeah.html Tomorrow I am participating in a panel discussion with two of our very smart and accomplished Practice Directors, Tracy Sinclair, and Eric Waldinger. Our topic? Why and how you should manage your career with a personal brand. (Consider this a... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:07:02 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentblog//11.2226 Julie Hiipakka Aquent At work Career Career advice Celebrities Communication Marketing Personal Blogging Practice: Marketing Practice: Online Marketing careers http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/10/how_to_respond_to_design_criticism.html Criticism isn't always easy to hear and respond to positively. When it comes to someone critiquing your design masterpiece, it's especially hard to take, in light of all the hours (days, weeks) you put into the project. So how is... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:05:32 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentblog//11.2207 Julia Thahar Career advice Design Practice: Graphic Design careers http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/09/whos_that_in_my_shadow.html A former Australian Prime Minister is famously quoted as saying, "life wasn't meant to be easy". Some days I feel the same can be said for recruiting! When you're trying to build your team, getting the right people on... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:19:16 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentblog//11.2179 Karen Thompson Career Career advice Hiring talent Interviewing Recruiting Talent Workplace http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/08/blue_32_blue_32.html "The same things win. It doesn't matter where you coach them. The game's the same." Mike DuBose"If you're bored with life - you don't get up every morning with a burning desire to do things - you don't have enough... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:18:46 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentblog//11.2167 Kelly Moeller Career advice Humor Interviewing Practice: Interactive Design http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/08/career_games_the_ups_and_the_downs.html In a perfect world we know what we want to be when we grow up, we undertake the necessary training, we get an entry-level job and our career takes off to whatever lofty heights we so desire. Like I said...... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:34:08 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentblog//11.2158 Karen Thompson At work Career Career advice Careering Games Work-life balance careers http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/08/ugh_resumes.html Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:16:21 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentblog//11.2151 Joe Rinaldi Aquent Career Career advice Communication Design Freelancing Graduates Interactive Design Interviewing Job Search Networking Practice: Graphic Design Practice: Interactive Design Practice: User Experience Project Management Resumes Trends Web Design http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/08/the_ringmasters_on_a_smoke_break.html Time management - oh the words sound so simple but are yet so darn tricky. How else are there several books, infomercials, classes, and seminars dedicated to this very topic? How often do we feel like the White Rabbit in... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:19:36 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentblog//11.2148 Kelly Moeller Agencies Aquent Career advice Interactive Design Practice: Interactive Design http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/08/recession_weigh_in_1.html In light of all the economically-related negativity we see every day in the press, on the telly, and delivered to our In Box, it's nice to get a heartening email every once in awhile.Heartening email in these times. Who'd have... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:39:57 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentblog//11.2138 Tim Donnelly Career Career advice Design Tim's A Day in the Life Blog careers http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/08/more_work_is_on_its_way.html Even on an early August day that is dark and dreary, the Toronto weather still hasn't dampened my spirits for the job landscape. I know it's hard to believe, but some organizations actually saw success through this economy because consumers... Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:19:48 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentblog//11.2135 Jennifer van Amerom Aquent Career advice Practice: Online Marketing http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/08/three_things_managers_should_do_more_often.html No matter who you're managing or what those people do, good people management has some common themes. Here are three of my favorites.1) Observe your employees in action. You can't coach what you don't see. If your employees build bicycles,... Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:49:36 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentblog//11.2133 Julie Hiipakka Career advice Communication Workplace careers http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/07/why_should_your_employees_stay.html Normal 0 0 1 254 1453 Aquent 12 2 1784 11.1280 0 0 0 I was surprised to hear a client say recently that the downturn in the economy was good from a staff retention perspective as there weren't... Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:09:46 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentblog//11.2127 Karen Thompson Aquent At work Career Career advice Hiring talent Interviewing Recruiting Talent Workplace careers http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/07/first_words.html True story....Mrs. Morin, my sophomore English teacher, made the entire class read William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, then write an essay examining the characters, the story, how close it resembles historical fact, anything that would amount to at least six hand-written pages.... Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:18:40 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentblog//11.2124 Greg Carter Career advice Communication Resumes http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/06/do_you_pass_the_social_media_recruitment_test.html (from Julia Thahar, Recruiter)With all the social media sites available, you would think that Recruiters and Hiring Managers would have an easy time finding great candidates by what each is blogging or Tweeting about, right? Unfortunately, when someone runs keyword... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:22:01 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentblog//11.2100 Tim Donnelly Career advice Job Search Recruiting Social Networking Tim's A Day in the Life Blog http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/06/aigaaquent_salary_survey_1.html I was planning on blogging about our annual AIGA | Aquent Survey of Design Salaries (which is a bit of a misnomer, as it includes Web Developers and Copywriters), but I don't know if I'm late already. See that's the... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:30:30 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentblog//11.2083 Tim Donnelly Advertising Career Career advice Design Freelancing Hiring talent Industry Resources Interactive Design Practice: Graphic Design Salaries Tim's A Day in the Life Blog Web Design Workplace http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/04/what_did_you_really_want_to_be_when_you_grew_up.html I was recently flicking through a newspaper's weekend magazine lift-out really just staring mindlessly at the photos of B-grade "celebrities", when the headline of one particular article caught my eye. "How many of us become the things we dream about,... Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:03:46 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentoracle//6.2025 Paul Slezak At work Career advice Job Search careers http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/03/can_you_believe_it_barbie.html Can you believe it? Barbie is 50! Yes, that pint sized plastic being who is, or has been, good friends with most young girls on the planet is officially middle aged (I must check out her beauty secrets because she... Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:26:41 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentoracle//6.2007 Karen Thompson Career advice Industry Associations Industry Resources Job Search careers http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/03/landing_yourself_a_job_during_these_tough_times_dont_lose_your_stiff_upper_lip.html Although warmer temperatures have been reported in the UK recently, (a whopping 15 degrees!), more and more of you Brits are leaving your local shores for a new life Down Under. You have heard tales from various folks about how... Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:18:23 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentoracle//6.1993 Vicki Bainbridge Career advice Job Search Networking careers http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/02/as_an_employer_can_you_ever_really_detect_a_candidates_true_potential_during_an_interview.html This morning I received one of those motivational e-mails from a friend of mine in Hong Kong. It was entitled Violinist in the Metro and told the story of a musician playing the violin in a Washington DC Metro Station... Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:39:14 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentoracle//6.1963 Paul Slezak Career advice Hiring talent Interactive Design Interviewing http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/02/if_you_love_what_you_do_youll_never_work_a_day_in_your_life.html I want to do something different.... but I'm not sure what. Have you ever said these words? Well here's an idea that may help you figure out what will make you happy in the workplace. Write your own story! That's... Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:00:38 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentoracle//6.1947 Karen Thompson Career advice Workplace http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/02/i_like_to_move_it_move_it.html Sometimes a bus trip into work can be mundane. Today's trip into the office was quite thought provoking. I happened to be sitting next to someone listening to the Madagascar soundtrack on his i-pod so for a while all I... Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:49:28 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentoracle//6.1904 Paul Slezak Career advice Job Search Workplace http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/02/highway_through_the_comfort_zone.html We probably all know someone who moves from a job because they don't like it, to another one which is the same but with another company and that person can keep moving around doing the same skills and always not... Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:09:20 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentoracle//6.1895 Berni Albrighton Career advice Job Search careers http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/01/is_your_resume_pointing_you_in_the_right_direction.html Whilst driving the other day Shaun, in his lilting Irish tones said to me, "in two hundred metres, turn left". Shaun wasn't my passenger but the electronic voice on my GPS navigator (don't you just love all the modern gadgets!).... Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:55:56 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentoracle//6.1872 Karen Thompson Career advice Interactive Design careers http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2009/01/tips_for_achieving_your_2009_goals_part_2.html HAPPY NEW YEAR! We've now closed the door on 2008 and as promised here are a few more tips to ensure you achieve your goals for the year ahead ... Look at what options are available to you to help... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:01:36 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2009:/aquentoracle//6.1820 Berni Albrighton Career advice Work-life balance http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2008/12/festive_cheer_new_year_new_career_your_20_seconds_to_shine.html Fear you'll have little to do with your time this festive season, once the gifts are opened, the turkey's on the table and you've polished off the last mince pie you can physically stomach? What better opportunity to cast a... Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:35:20 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2008:/aquentoracle//6.1810 Victoria Dillingham Career advice http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2008/11/giving_thanks.html This week in the United States, Americans are all celebrating Thanksgiving. So I thought I would hop aboard the Thanksgiving bandwagon and thank everyone who has taken the time to visit the Aquent Oracle over the last four months. Next... Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:31:53 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2008:/aquentoracle//6.1764 Paul Slezak Ask the Aquent Oracle Blogging Career advice Interactive Design http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2008/10/registering_with_recruitment_agencies_how_many_is_too_many.html This is the age-old question ... You are super keen to find a new job and you decide to register with a recruitment agency. The recruiter you meet with asks you not to register with any other staffing agency, saying... Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:20:40 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2008:/aquentoracle//6.1710 Paul Slezak Career advice Freelancing Job Search http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2008/10/job_skills.html Dear Aquent Oracle ... What do you foresee as being the next best job skill to have as far as programs go? Is it 3D? Is it web? Is print even still alive? The Aquent Oracle says When I first... Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:52:36 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2008:/aquentoracle//6.1692 Ask the Oracle Ask the Aquent Oracle Career advice Digital http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2008/10/keeping_up_with_the_digital_revolution.html I am the first to admit that I am a total laggard when it comes to the digital world. I recently overheard one of my colleagues in the office on the phone talking about wireframes and information architecture, so when... Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:15:20 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2008:/aquentoracle//6.1690 Paul Slezak Career advice Digital Generation Y http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2008/10/job_search.html Dear Aquent Oracle ... I am a couple years out of Business School and I guess it could be said that I am a 'contractor' who has worked for over a dozen companies in the Columbus area. Many of these... Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:53:43 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2008:/aquentoracle//6.1683 Ask the Oracle Ask the Aquent Oracle Career advice Interactive Design Job Search http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2008/10/standing_out_from_the_crowd_in_a_competitive_freelance_market.html A record rise in unemployment in the United Kingdom in recent months has been a cause for concern for not only the permanent but also the freelance market with talk of businesses 'tightening their belts' and the cost of contractors... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:03:45 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2008:/aquentoracle//6.1679 Victoria Dillingham Career advice Freelancing http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2008/10/counter_offers.html I am a senior account executive and I am really happy where I am working right now. Management recognises my work, my projects are all running well and there are constantly new challenges. I also just received a pay rise.... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:13:47 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2008:/aquentoracle//6.1653 Ask the Oracle Ask the Aquent Oracle Career advice http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2008/10/an_introduction_to_freelancing.html Top journo and editorial freelancer, John Pinching shares his thoughts on a career as a freelancer following more than seven successful years working in temporary contracts ... For the essence of freelancing look no further than the first syllable. If,... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:57:19 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2008:/aquentoracle//6.1654 Victoria Dillingham Career advice Freelancing Work-life balance http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2008/10/career_change_graphic_designer_to_agent.html I have decided to change careers from being a freelance graphic designer to representing creatives as a recruitment agent. Currently my CV does not work for me. How can I make my seven years freelance experience work better in a... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:31:32 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2008:/aquentoracle//6.1646 Ask the Oracle Ask the Aquent Oracle Career advice http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2008/09/making_a_smooth_career_transition_some_final_tips.html Making a successful career transition will be far easier for you if you can meet with key people already in the field you are hoping to move into, or perhaps by simply talking to people doing a similar job to... Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:35:46 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2008:/aquentoracle//6.1599 Paul Slezak Career advice Interviewing Networking http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2008/09/go_ahead_ask_the_aquent_oracle.html You probably have lots of career-related questions and don't quite know who to ask. How to negotiate salary packages, dealing with counter offers, asking interviewees the right questions, changing careers, customising your CV, or you may just be thinking about... Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:00:30 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2008:/aquentoracle//6.1592 Paul Slezak Ask the Aquent Oracle Career advice Interactive Design http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2008/09/some_more_hints_on_making_a_smooth_career_transition.html A career change (as opposed to job change) is one of the biggest decisions you may need to make. Deciding to move from one job to another within the same industry is often tough enough, however it is usually made... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:08:48 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2008:/aquentoracle//6.1577 Paul Slezak Career advice http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2008/09/dont_pigeon-hole_yourself_your_skills_are_transferable.html I recently caught up with an old friend of mine who I hadn't seen for a few years. When I had first met Penny, she was a very successful physiotherapist with an established practice and regular clientele. Over dinner I... Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:45:08 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2008:/aquentoracle//6.1561 Paul Slezak Ask the Aquent Oracle Career advice Job Search http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2008/09/the_aquent_oracle_wants_you_to.html Over the last few weeks I have realised that this blog is truly international ... reaching our talent all over the world from Auckland, to Paris, and from Perth to Shanghai. But I have also realised that depending on where... Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:53:32 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2008:/aquentoracle//6.397 Paul Slezak Blogging Career advice Graduates Interactive Design Talent http://blogs.aquent.com/aquentblog/2008/08/finding_the_perfect_workwork_b.html We often hear people telling us how important it is to strike a perfect work-life balance. Ask yourself: "How often do you already find yourself exhausted on a Monday afternoon?", "How often do you take your work home with you?",... Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:57:41 EST tag:blogs.aquent.com,2008:/aquentoracle//6.394 Paul Slezak Career advice Work-life balance