Question: working around demands for specific programs
Reader Patricia Mazzeo says her main problem in job hunting is that she has been trained on the billing systems Prolaw and CDS, but every company she comes across uses a different system. “Great...
View ArticleThe theory of weak ties
A couple of days ago, a job seeker described how she met her new employer through a friend of a friend. Her story is interesting. She says she’s a planner, someone who likes to plan her week and set...
View ArticleCareer-seekers information for job-hunters and parents
Whether you are thinking about careers for yourself or trying to help a young person find their way, don’t overlook the California Career Resource Network at www.CaliforniaCareers.info. A good starting...
View ArticleToll-free hotline for those losing COBRA, needing health insurance
The federal COBRA subsidy introduced in March of 2009 was designed to cover 65 percent of COBRA health insurance premiums for up to 15 months for persons who lost their jobs as the result of a lay off...
View ArticleCut off by Congress? Maybe 211 can help.
If your unemployment benefits are set to expire, consider calling 211, the Bay Area’s community information line. 211 agents can help people find and qualify for financial counseling and assistance,...
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How to survive the behavioral interviewing process
(Getty Images/Brand X) My name is Belo Cipriani and I’m the new career blogger at SFGate. Before evolving into a full-time writer, I worked as a Unix Systems Administrator and as a technical recruiter....
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How to deal with workplace bullying
(Getty Images/Image Source) It’s sometimes tough to imagine that bullies exist at the office — especially in a place as progressive as the San Francisco Bay Area. But sadly, they do. Unlike the lunch...
View Article5 signs you’re ready for management
In the fast-paced San Francisco Bay Area, workers often get promoted much more quickly than in other parts of the country. This is in part due to the constant departure of managers who are recruited...
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Leeza Gibbons talks ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ at PBWC conference
No one thought Leeza Gibbons would win “Celebrity Apprentice.” “She’s too nice to succeed in business, she’s too nice to be here,” Gibbons heard during her time on the TV show. Of course, the Emmy...
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