By Heather Chapman (New York City) An introduction to a previously unknown person, whether in a business or social setting, generally starts the same way: names are exchanged, eyes meet, and a handshake seals the deal. Pretty standard, right? But, every now and again, especially in a business setting, you could find yourself in an […]
by Liz O’Donnell (Boston) Jewelle Bickford has an unusual resume for an investment banker. After marrying and having children in her twenties, she was a self-proclaimed housewife doing lots of volunteering. Eventually she went to work for then mayor of New York, Ed Koch. She thrived in her position and eventually transitioned to the private […]
by Anna T. Collins, Esq. (Portland, Maine) When President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act on January 29, 2009, critics declared the new law a pain for employers and a boon for trial lawyers. Now that it is easier for plaintiffs to file wage claims when they earn less than their counterparts, the […]
By Paige Churchman (New York City) The overpaid executives have become a lightning rod for our rage. Everyone’s jumping in. The President calls them shameful. The Merrill Lynch cafeteria workers, who make about $410 a week (paid by their contractor Aramark), take to the streets with a picture of John Thain’s $87,000 area rug. The […]
KeynoteAddresses by: -ChristopherJ. Olsen, CRM, Systems Engineer, Principal, Lockhead Martin, Chief Records, CIA -JohnW.Woods, Privacy and information Management Practice Litigation &Intellectual Property Practice, Hunton& Williams KeynoteAddress: 2-4,2009 9 am – 10 am ExhibitHours: February2-3, 2009 10 am – 5 pm February4, 2009 10 am – 3 pm ConferenceHours: February2 -3, 2009 10:30 am – 5pm […]
by Liz O’Donnell (Boston) Conventional wisdom might be to stay put if you are lucky enough to still be employed in this economy. But some workers are looking to make a move regardless of the economic outlook. According to a recent survey from CareerBuilder.com, 19 percent of workers say they plan to leave their jobs […]
Contributed by Caroline Ceniza-Levine of SixFigureStart When I ask new coaching clients to assess their interview technique, they never distinguish between phone and live interviews. Many clients don’t even realize that brief phone interactions are mini-interviews. Even when the phone call is scheduled in advance, some of my clients refer to it as a “screen,” […]
Institutional Investor’s 3rd Annual Infrastructure Investment Forum will explore the ways that institutions can best access the benefits of investing in infrastructure, with a special focus on opportunities arising from increasing global demand for infrastructure projects of all types in all regions. This day and a half program will examine the risk-return characteristics of some […]
Women’s “On-Ramping” Career Seminar Join your friends and other women at a career seminar where expert recruiters, hiring managers and career coaches will discuss: 1. How to translate the multi-tasking as a mom into business terms for hiring managers 2. The important components of a compelling resume and cover letter 3. What companies and roles […]
by Heather Cassell (San Francisco) One of Jennifer Blatnik’s biggest challenges of being a mother and a rising star at Cisco Systems is the persistent tape of the “super mom.” “The biggest challenge is overcoming the myths of being able to do it all at the same time,” said Blatnik, manager of product marketing of […]