Copyright 2008 The New York Sun Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:22:43 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Careers :: Stories from The New York Sun http://www.nysun.com/careers istoll@nysun.com (Ira Stoll) webmaster@nysun.com en-us JAY WHITEHEAD http://www.nysun.com/careers/disrespecting-workers-is-a-recipe-for-failure/13886/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 EST In the next-to-last episode of the third season of "The Apprentice," Book Smarts vs. Street Smarts, there were only two women left standing. Kendra, a college-educated realtor, had three wins as a project manager to her credit. Tana, a street-smart cosmetics entrepreneur, had only two wins, but she left two children and a husband at home to chase her dream. Professor Trump treated us to plenty of drama and lessons to take to work while we wait for this week's "Apprentice" crowning. Both... JORDAN SPEER http://www.nysun.com/careers/guidelines-for-men-on-dressing-to-impress-for-job/13888/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 EST An executive at a Fortune 500 company once told me that he changed his mind on the decision to hire a job candidate when, at their third meeting, over dinner, the young man in question salted his food before tasting it. The executive said that this behavior indicated to him a personality likely to make hasty decisions, without first evaluating all of the circumstances and options. A bit harsh, perhaps. Yet it goes right to the heart of the interview process, in which impeccable credentials and... PATRICK WALTERS http://www.nysun.com/careers/greenspan-tells-grads-nice-guys-dont-finish-last/13891/ Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 EST PHILADELPHIA - Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on Sunday urged the graduating class at one of the nation's top business schools to remember that, even in a business world tainted by scandal, the nice guy doesn't always finish last. Speaking at graduation ceremonies at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, Mr. Greenspan reminded graduates that their greatest responsibility is to be honest and fair in their future business dealings. "It is decidedly not true that 'nice guys... JAY WHITEHEAD http://www.nysun.com/careers/perils-of-interview-interruptus/13519/ Mon, 9 May 2005 00:00:00 EST In the Final Three episode of "The Apprentice," we learned that for picking people, there is still no goofy game or calamitous contest quite as revealing as an interview. The three remaining contestants, college-graduate Kendra, Tana, and Craig, ran the grilling gantlet of four top executives: the chairman and CEO of pizza giant Domino's, David Brandon; QVC's president, Darlene Daggett; the chairman of Prudential Real Estate, Howard Lorber; and the chairman and CEO of Burger King, Greg... JORDAN SPEER http://www.nysun.com/careers/what-to-wear-to-the-office-during-and-after/13520/ Mon, 9 May 2005 00:00:00 EST Our suggestions on maternity work clothes prompted a variety of questions. This week, we will tackle a number of them. Dear Jordan: I'm heading back to work next week after being home with my baby for two wonderful months, and I just realized that none of my work wear will fit, as I'm still not down to my original weight. I am determined to shed these extra pounds and don't want to invest in a new wardrobe, especially since my body is changing weekly, and getting closer to "normal" every day... KAJA WHITEHOUSE http://www.nysun.com/careers/needed-on-the-job-but-unwanted/13136/ Mon, 2 May 2005 00:00:00 EST Despite expectations that an impending demographic shift will increase opportunities for older workers, age discrimination remains a concern for older job seekers. Carrol Engels, 61, of Jacksonville, Fla., quit her job as a business-sanitation investigator in 1998 to take care of her sick mother. Now that she's ready to re-enter the work force, she can't seem to find suitable employment. Ms. Engels - who suspects her age is the main barrier in her job search - said she is tired of hearing about... JAY WHITEHEAD http://www.nysun.com/careers/marketing-beats-rhinestones-hands-down/13137/ Mon, 2 May 2005 00:00:00 EST In the Final Four episode of "The Apprentice," shirts happened - Hanes T-shirts, that is. To celebrate the brand's 50 years of success, two famous artists - Burton Morris and Romero Britto - were assigned to each team to design a limited-edition T-shirt. At the outset, the playing field was as level as you get. Alex picked Tana to work with, which gave each team a male and a female, along with equal measures of "book smarts" and "street smarts." But despite the fair start, Net Worth had been... JORDAN SPEER http://www.nysun.com/careers/sartorial-selections-for-public-speaking-gigs/13138/ Mon, 2 May 2005 00:00:00 EST Congratulations. You've been invited to give a presentation in front of a large audience. You've obviously mastered one discipline - now it's time to develop expertise in a few others: overcoming public-speaking jitters, and selecting appropriate attire. A reader writes this week about such a quandary. Specifically, he is concerned not so much with the particular type of clothing, but its caliber, and the image it projects. For example, when you're in front of a crowd, is it time to dress for... JOANN LUBLIN http://www.nysun.com/careers/why-in-house-candidates-usually-fail-to-get/12744/ Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST Maggie DaRonco scrambled to find another internal spot last fall after her employer, a big European bank, decided to eliminate the project manager's post in Jersey City, N.J. She pursued three openings, and all three hiring managers told her, "You're the leading candidate." But her hunt still failed. "I was really overconfident," said Ms. DaRonco, now unemployed after a 15-year banking career. "I thought everyone would want me." Being an insider doesn't guarantee you the inside track to an... JORDAN SPEER http://www.nysun.com/careers/dress-in-layers-to-handle-temperature-swings/12745/ Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST You're freezing in the morning and sweltering in the afternoon. Sound like a typical workday? Spring can be one of the most fun seasons for fashion, yet with temperatures that can may vary as much as 30 degrees in one day, it also can be one of the most frustrating. Short of actually bringing a change of clothes to work, here are a few tips to keep you comfortable all day long: YOUR BEST BET: Dress in layers. For ladies, a sweater set is the tried-and-true favorite. Pair it with lined linen... JUSTIN BACHMAN http://www.nysun.com/careers/what-to-do-when-your-co-worker-literally-stinks/12746/ Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST It's a uniquely vexing issue: A worker has a personal odor problem, and something must be said. A nightmare scenario, right? What to do? At most companies, this unpleasant chore is falling to the human-resources staff, according to a recent poll of human-resource professionals. Nearly three-quarters - 74% - of the 633 respondents said they had been forced to confront an employee about an offensive body odor issue. "When our subscribers pose questions to us, it's striking how often they ask for... JAY WHITEHEAD http://www.nysun.com/careers/ask-the-customers-stupid/12747/ Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST The last episode of "The Apprentice" decided the Final Four in America's most-watched job interview. This challenge's winner — the team that designed the best office clutter-buster for Staples — would best reflect the office supply giant's slogan: "That was easy." But easy, as it turns out, was complicated for team NetWorth. In the 13th week of the contest, Net-Worth's duo of legal eagles, Alex and Bren, were battered and bruised from their last tough loss, but found strength in the strong... JAY WHITEHEAD http://www.nysun.com/careers/victory-goes-to-the-tireless/12390/ Mon, 18 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST Trump-ologists say that in Donald Trump's world, nothing fails like losing, but in the boardroom of "The Apprentice," there is no excuse as bad as "I was snoozing." That brings us to the overriding theme in last week's contest: Victory goes to those who can function and thrive with the least sleep. Despite the two surviving members of NetWorth, Chris and Alex, choosing Bren to join them from the four members of Magna, they still could not pick up a win. With a streak of seven consecutive... JORDAN SPEER http://www.nysun.com/careers/how-to-bling-femininity-and-professionalism/12391/ Mon, 18 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST A reader poses an interesting dilemma this week. She holds a high-powered position in a male-dominated field, for which she dresses very professionally. Her quandary comes from after-hours affairs, where the spouses - mostly wives - come in "little cocktail dresses" and other very slinky numbers. Our reader is concerned that dressing in kind will lead her colleagues to regard her differently - to suddenly treat her as one of the wives rather than as part of the team, a fellow professional. She... JAY WHITEHEAD http://www.nysun.com/careers/networth-chokes-on-wearable-technology/12004/ Mon, 11 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST Americans routinely list public speaking as one of their great fears, higher on the list than spiders, snakes, or death by fire. Most of us are sympathetic to phobias, but not Professor Trump. On last week's episode of NBC's "The Apprentice," Mr. Trump loathed how Apprentice Angie fatally choked on her presentation of a new wearable technology line for American Eagle Outfitters. The two-part task began with the Magna and NetWorth teams getting a $5,000 Visa credit card to buy the newest techno... JORDAN SPEER http://www.nysun.com/careers/art-of-packing-for-the-short-business-trip/12005/ Mon, 11 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST When your job requires frequent, yet short, business trips, minimizing your time in airports becomes a quality-of-life issue. In pursuit of this goal, many busy executives travel light, skipping the baggage claim by opting to bring only a carry-on tote. This can decrease travel time, but requires smart packing. To reap the most from your day and your suitcase, make a list of everything you'll need, giving yourself ample time to pack. Stressed-out last-minute packers often forget crucial items... JAY WHITEHEAD http://www.nysun.com/careers/magna-pizza-business-makes-lots-of-dough/11610/ Mon, 4 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST On last week's episode of NBC's "The Apprentice," before the pizza party could begin - with five Magna players facing three NetWorth teammates - Donald Trump evened the squads at four apiece with Alex moving to NetWorth. After that, the battle for pizza primacy could begin. Pizza, according to Professor Trump, is a $32 billion business, and he wanted to know which team could sell the most. So he had the two squads each invent a new Domino's pizza topping and hawk it hard from mobile restaurant... http://www.nysun.com/careers/employment-desk-2005-04-04/11611/ Mon, 4 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST SELF-HELP HOW TO SHED BAD HABITS OF THE 'DO MORE WITH LESS' ERA With more hiring going on, the advent of larger staffs can give managers a chance to jettison some bad habits they may have picked up during the lean times of the recent "do more with less" era, according to Anne Hawley Stevens, a managing partner at Boston-based ClearRock, an executive coaching and outplacement firm. "They didn't have the time or staff to try to correct some of these mistakes, and they just kept on making them... JORDAN SPEER http://www.nysun.com/careers/mens-suits-make-strong-comeback/11612/ Mon, 4 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST After losing ground to the casual Fridays approach, suits are finally making a comeback. Men's suits survived the long hiatus and are now being embraced in the workplace; yet, judging from the questions we are receiving, they are presenting challenges to some men who have simply forgotten the basic "do's and don'ts" of wearing a suit. For those wanting to shed the casual look and get back to business wearing a suit, here are a few tips to follow: * Single-breasted suits are always appropriate... MADLEN READ http://www.nysun.com/careers/be-careful-on-web-potential-employers-may-google/11613/ Mon, 4 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST For this year's crop of college graduates, most of whom are familiar with the Internet search engine Google, some sage advice might be: think twice about posting those party pictures on Web sites or writing embarrassing entries on blogs. That's because a recent Harris Interactive poll showed that 23% of people search the names of business associates or colleagues on the Internet before meeting them - which probably means many employers are doing the same with job applicants, said Andrea Kay, a... JAY WHITEHEAD http://www.nysun.com/careers/anatomy-of-a-do-it-yourself-firing/11232/ Mon, 28 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST The continuing set up of season three of "The Apprentice" - the book smart against the street smart - could not have been more appropriate than in last week's show involving the success story of Home Depot. With $70 billion in sales, this chain has revolutionized home renovations by becoming the leading do-it-yourself retailer. Last week, the teams on "The Apprentice" were asked to create and operate an in-store "Do It Yourself Clinic" at Home Depot featuring the product of their choice. The... JORDAN SPEER http://www.nysun.com/careers/spring-cleaning-can-boost-wardrobe/11233/ Mon, 28 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST If spring has arrived without enough "green" in your pocket to make your work wardrobe blossom, consider plumbing the far corners of your closet to resurrect old favorites. It might be time to start mixing and matching in new ways that will provide the appearance of a whole new wardrobe, but without actually spending a dime. Today's colorful styles and new fabrics, combined with the new wave of style trends, have opened lots of options when it comes to making old items look new. Here are a few... http://www.nysun.com/careers/employment-desk-2005-03-21/10865/ Mon, 21 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST JOB HUNTING IT'S NEVER TOO LATE FOR MORE JOB INTERVIEW TIPS This is finally the year the American job market is expected to revive in a meaningful manner, labor experts say. If you're unemployed, or hunting a new position, you might not realize that your interviewing skills are just as important as the data on your resume and the professional experience you've accumulated. Jeff Harvey, staffing director at pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca PLC, offers a few tips: * Use the Internet. With so much... JAY WHITEHEAD http://www.nysun.com/careers/recapping-lessons-of-the-apprentice/10866/ Mon, 21 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST From time to time, Donald Trump, as television's ultimate business professor, needs to pause for the cause. And the cause is worthy - it's a class called "Business Behavior 101" from the good professor who is the high-powered guru and central character of NBC's reality show "The Apprentice." For season three, we started with 18 potential Apprentices. And now it is down to nine, all in search of the ultimate prize - to become The Donald's Mini Me. Last week's episode of "The Apprentice" was the... JORDAN SPEER http://www.nysun.com/careers/breaking-the-mold-with-uniforms/10867/ Mon, 21 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST Many nurses lament the fact that their personal flair is squelched beneath the animal and flower prints of the typical medical-practice garb. They often feel frustrated because their matching apparel might influence their ability to receive individual accolades or promotions. While most uniformed professionals are evaluated based on their skills and performance rather than their snazzy attire, when fashion plays a role in defining who you are, uniforms can become a major barrier in attempts to... JUSTIN BACHMAN http://www.nysun.com/careers/online-resume-posting-can-work/10868/ Mon, 21 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST If you've been job-hunting the old-fashioned way, but find yourself curious about posting your resume on any of several online career sites, job hunting specialists say you should not hesitate to spread your search online, even if there are millions of resumes already posted. If you're like most of us, a new job is elusive quarry best tracked with every possible bow in your quiver. There's no good reason to skip an online resource that won't cost you a penny and could even end up getting your... JAY WHITEHEAD http://www.nysun.com/careers/magna-team-hip-hops-its-way-to-the-top/10526/ Mon, 14 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST Watching the charity television auction episode of NBC's "The Apprentice" last week, we got ample evidence that in our celebrity-obsessed world, people will pay a lot to rub elbows with a little fame. And the more face time with a very famous face, the more people will pay. By episode eight, "The Apprentice" team head counts were even at five apiece, demonstrating that whether book smart, like the Magna team, or street smart, like NetWorth - the key is just to be smart. So Donald Trump engaged... JORDAN SPEER http://www.nysun.com/careers/maternity-wear-that-works-at-work/10527/ Mon, 14 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST Have a great new idea but you're afraid the boss won't take you seriously in your gunnysack? Fear no more. Being pregnant and dressing stylishly are no longer mutually exclusive. In fact, with apparel retailers jumping into the chic maternity-wear game, it's now possible to draw as much attention for your high-stepping fashion as your far-reaching belly. As you plan your maternity wardrobe, keep this in mind: Just as with your nonpregnant counterparts - and despite any product-labeling to the... JAY WHITEHEAD http://www.nysun.com/careers/networths-mini-golf-clowns-take-one-on-the-nose/10166/ Mon, 7 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST Episode seven of NBC's reality show "The Apprentice" was a case of beauty and the beastly game of minigolf. NetWorth's Audrey, arguably the most photogenic Apprentice ever, led her team to defeat in a contest that featured the humblest of carnival games. And who would have predicted it? It was a challenge involving miniature golf that finally got the "book smart" Magna team on par again with the "street smart" NetWorth gang. After seven episodes, both teams now have 5 players left. And the... http://www.nysun.com/careers/employment-desk-2005-03-07/10167/ Mon, 7 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST WAGE ISSUES PAY HIKES MORE LIKELY AS ECONOMY IMPROVES As general economic conditions improve, employers may be slightly more generous about wage increases when contract talk time arrives, according to a survey of companies' bargaining objectives. However, employers are still keen on achieving labor concessions when it comes to the pricey arena of health care and insurance benefits, with 69% saying they need to pursue savings in those areas. But almost that percentage, 59%, said better wages... JORDAN SPEER http://www.nysun.com/careers/your-best-foot-forward/10168/ Mon, 7 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST On a recent elevator ride I was drawn into a conversation with an exhausted-looking woman, feet clad in 3-inch spikes. Oh, her aching back! Her sore and tired legs! Tough kickboxing class? I inquired. Training for the New York City Marathon? No, she replied. She was working a trade show at the Javits Center. Say no more. Like everyone who rounds the tradeshow circuit, I knew the score. If you're like me, you've probably been tempted more than once in these circumstances to slip into a pair of... ADAM GELLER http://www.nysun.com/careers/after-spin-offs-workers-keep-jobs-but-wonder/9810/ Mon, 28 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST Myla Nauman has the same job, the same boss, and the same customers as when she worked for Abbott Laboratories. But since Abbott spun off her division as a separate firm last spring, the 22-year veteran of the company and other workers have agonized over long-anticipated retirement benefits that got left behind. The scenario faced by Ms. Nauman and her co-workers - now filling the ranks of a freestanding hospital products company Abbott dubbed Hospira Inc. - is becoming increasingly common as... JORDAN SPEER http://www.nysun.com/careers/brand-loyalty-can-help-office-wardrobe/9811/ Mon, 28 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST French leader Charles de Gaulle once asked: "How can you govern a country that has 246 kinds of cheese?" Tough indeed. While freedom of choice is one of the hallmarks of a democracy, it can at times be overwhelming. From the nothing-but-shampoo aisle at the drug store to the paint department at the hardware store, consumers are faced with innumerable choices in every facet of their lives. This can be true even with selecting and maintaining a wardrobe. If you break out in an anxious sweat at... http://www.nysun.com/careers/employment-desk-2005-02-28/9812/ Mon, 28 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST OFFICE POLITICS TIPS FOR EMPLOYERS CONDUCTING PERFORMANCE REVIEWS It's still fairly early in the first quarter and many businesses are still be firming plans for the year. Employee reviews can be an important part of that process, helping to guide staffing and job goals for 2005's initiatives. More than three of every four workers found reviews either very or somewhat valuable, according to a survey of 612 employees by OfficeTeam, a staffing firm based in Menlo Park, Calif. But there are some... JAY WHITEHEAD http://www.nysun.com/careers/writing-on-the-wall-in-networths-loss/9813/ Mon, 28 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST The college grads of Magna may have diplomas, but their self-esteem has sunk lower than a snake's belly. Fortunately, last week's task, because it required more analytical thinking than actual work, gave the "book smart" gang a glimmer of hope. Both teams, Magna and the "street smart" kids of NetWorth, were asked to create a giant graffiti-style ad for Sony Playstation 2's new GT4 video game, painted on the wall of a New York City building. Top Sony Playstation executives would choose the... MATTHEW FORDAHL http://www.nysun.com/careers/podcasting-is-a-surging-net-niche/9814/ Mon, 28 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST SAN JOSE, Calif. - After getting a taste of the radio business in college, software designer Craig Patchett never lost his interest in broadcasting. But without a job in radio, it seemed likely to remain one of those unfulfilled passions - until something called "podcasting" came along. Now, Mr. Patchett's creating shows and sending them out to the masses every day - not over the airwaves to radios but over the Internet, from his personal computer in Carlsbad, Calif. His listeners download his... DARLENE SUPERVILLE http://www.nysun.com/careers/hottest-federal-jobs-found-in-security-health/9815/ Mon, 28 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST WASHINGTON - Need a job? Have a background in security, health and medicine, or the sciences? If the answer is yes, the federal government wants you. Desperately. Uncle Sam will need to fill more than 37,500 security and law enforcement related jobs in the next two years, according to a first-of-its-kind survey on the employment needs of the 15 largest departments and nine independent agencies that represent 95% of the federal work force. Those jobs range from criminal investigators and police... JAY WHITEHEAD http://www.nysun.com/careers/dove-commercial-double-whammy/9153/ Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST With the collegians of Magna having lost two episodes of "The Apprentice" in a row, the high school grads of NetWorth felt plenty confident going into episode four. But last week's task was so difficult that it truly leveled the playing field. Both teams were asked to take on a very tough assignment: make a 30-second television commercial for a new product - in this case, Dove Cool Moisture Body Wash. And for the first time in three seasons of Donald Trump's Apprentice search, both teams were... JORDAN SPEER http://www.nysun.com/careers/wardrobe-malfunctions-at-work/9158/ Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST Last Sunday's Super Bowl was a disappointment for anyone taking bets on the next purveyor of the halftime popped top, but it did remind me of some less notorious - yet very real - office wardrobe malfunctions that befall most of us at one time or another. While the risk of citation by the FCC is slim, wardrobe problems at work can be embarrassing, uncomfortable, and time consuming. I once had the unfortunate experience of rounding the corner into the office kitchenette as one java drinker was... JAY WHITEHEAD http://www.nysun.com/careers/magna-gets-caught-in-a-nescafe-nightmare/8811/ Mon, 7 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST In last week's episode of "The Apprentice," Verna skipped her second cup of coffee because 10 minutes into the show she quit. Magna's weakest link just packed up and walked out. Her breakdown one task earlier was the foreshadowing of what was to come. And, even after "The Apprentice" teams were treated to a day of rest, Verna knew she was done. Stressed out by the thought of more sleepless nights and nutrition-challenged meals, Verna gave herself the Trump-A-Dump. Then it was 8 on 7.And by the... JORDAN SPEER http://www.nysun.com/careers/creating-a-winners-wardrobe/8815/ Mon, 7 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST In a few weeks, we'll all be watching the superstars clutch their Oscars while showing off their Versace and Oscar de la Renta out in Hollywood. But what do you do when your envelope is opened, announcing that you've been voted tops in your field? Whether you are anointed "Employee of the Month" or "Top Sales Director," there's probably a special ceremony, banquet or company-wide presentation in your future, which may arouse more anxiety than the work that led to the award in the first place... JAY WHITEHEAD http://www.nysun.com/careers/networth-checks-into-the-heartbreak-hotel/8456/ Mon, 31 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST On the first episode of season three of NBC's "The Apprentice," we saw the best side of high-school-educated entrepreneurship when the NetWorth team beat their college graduate Magna rivals in the Burger King competition. But in episode two, we saw the flip side of the burger bunch. NetWorth gave us TrumpTV's ugliest-ever performance. The high schoolers lost badly, and behaved even worse. To be sure, the hotel renovation task was tough, inflicting even the winning Magna team with a... http://www.nysun.com/careers/employment-desk-2005-01-31/8463/ Mon, 31 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST THE NUMBERS NEW YORK STATE JOBLESSNESS RISES IN DECEMBER ALBANY - The state unemployment rate rose in December to 5.3% after months of decline, according to statistics released by the state Labor Department. The unemployment rate is up from 4.9% in November, but still below the 6.3% rate in December 2003. The national unemployment remained 5.4% in December 2004. New York state, however, added 4,400 private-sector jobs in December, or 0.1 % of the seasonally adjusted labor force of nearly 7... JEFFREY NG http://www.nysun.com/careers/hong-kong-hiring-up-in-first-quarter/8466/ Mon, 31 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST HONG KONG - Companies in this massive city are expected to hire new staff in the first quarter, reflecting confidence in the economy's growth that has helped slash the unemployment rate here to its lowest level in nearly three years. The growth in hiring, however, seems to be nearing its peak and may slow somewhat later in the year, based on the results of a survey on employment trends released by Hudson Global Resources. Of the more than 600 Hong Kong employers surveyed in the report published... STACEY BRADFORD http://www.nysun.com/careers/seven-ways-to-improve-your-job-search-through/8496/ Mon, 31 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST You've heard it time and time again: Networking is the most effective way to find a job. Well, it's true. According to employment experts, career advancement is best achieved by utilizing your circle of personal and professional contacts. But the latest twist on the age-old strategy might leave some networkers feeling a bit seasick. In September, job seekers and curiosity seekers alike will have a chance to hobnob with 10 cast members from the hit reality television show "The Apprentice" during... JENNIFER SILANO FOY http://www.nysun.com/careers/good-taste-judgement-are-in-details/8497/ Mon, 31 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST My corporate schedule has become so hectic that I will not be able to continue writing Style for Success each week, although I hope to return in the future. So for this column, I am responding to many of your recent e-mail messages and I hope my insights on style and fashion will assist you. Always remember, we must possess both good taste and good judgment to achieve style for success. Whether your workplace is an office, store, mailroom, bank, or restaurant, you can still impress your... IAIN MCDONALD http://www.nysun.com/careers/japanese-web-site-finds-china-needs-trilingual/8498/ Mon, 31 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST TOKYO - As Japanese firms continue to build operations in China, demand for trilingual employees to work in those businesses is increasing, according to a firm that runs Japan's largest online bilingual job search site. DaiJob, Inc., which started up in 1998, has until now primarily met the needs of foreign firms operating in Japan for bilingual employees. But since last year, a steady stream of Japanese firms have knocked on its virtual door with advertisements for trilingual people who are... JAY WHITEHEAD http://www.nysun.com/careers/is-a-college-degree-worth-it/8096/ Mon, 24 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST Season three of Donald Trump's "The Apprentice" already promises to give us more workplace knowledge than the wildly successful second season of the NBC reality show. Why? Because the brilliant story line - pitting street-smart entrepreneurial high school graduates against college thoroughbreds - makes all of us, no matter how sports-phobic, pick sides and start rooting. Imagine, a 9-on-9 made for television battle royale to decide whether a college education is worth it. This is a question all... BRIAN STEINBERG http://www.nysun.com/careers/online-recruiters-mull-pros-cons-of-super-bowl-ads/8106/ Mon, 24 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST Online recruiters have long flocked to the Super Bowl, knowing the big game comes at a time of year when millions of couch potatoes are ready to think about career opportunities amid their chips, dips, and beers. But a shuffle in this year's ad lineup shows that ponying up for a Super Bowl ad isn't right for every marketer. Careerbuilder.com, which is owned by Gannett, Tribune, and Knight Ridder, is advertising on the upcoming NFL championship game for the first time. Sitting out this go-round... JENNIFER SILANO FOY http://www.nysun.com/careers/urban-wear-getting-edgy-with-it/8112/ Mon, 24 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST For those of us who are educators or advanced-degree students, our workplace is our classroom. Whether teaching or learning, we can expect our appearance to be evaluated alongside our achievements. The judgment we demonstrate in our grooming and style will be critiqued as closely as the lessons we teach and the grades we earn. So we wonder if it is to our advantage to dress like the campus crowd, or the professional we want to be. This isn't always easy with today's styles and looks. Urban wear...