The Work Buzz's Latest News: “Companies hiring this week” plus 1 more

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Companies hiring this week Posted: 19 Apr 2011 07:21 AM PDT Tax day, Earth day, another American Idol contestant kicked off. What a week we have. How do we even have time to search for a job between deducting expenses, planting  a tree, and voting for Casey? Tough times. Because we know you don’t have time to do everything, and you’re not about to skimp on your quality time with Ryan Seacrest, we’ve put together a list of companies hiring this week. So check out the list and see what sounds good! Corner Bakery Café Industry: Restaurant (fast casual) Sample job titles: Manager Country Financial Industry: Insurance and financial services Sample job titles: Financial representative QinetiQ North America Industry: Aerospace, engineering Sample job title: Junior database adminstrator Insphere Insurance Solutions Industry: Insurance sales Sample job title: Sales representative Huron Consulting Industry: Professional services (health care consulting, education consulting, legal consulting) Sample job titles: Consulting associate Examiner.com Industry: Online media Sample job titles: Freelance writer Stryker Corporation Industry: Medical devices Sample job titles: Manufacturing engineer EZ Pawn Industry: Retail Sample job titles: Operations manager BBVA Compass Bank Industry: Banking and finance Sample job title: Bank teller Teavana Industry: Retail Sample job titles: Assistant manager

Spring cleaning? Don’t forget your desk Posted: 18 Apr 2011 11:26 AM PDT To me, the idea of spring cleaning has always been a bit puzzling. After months of being cooped up inside during the gloomy winter months, why would cleaning be the first priority once it's finally nice enough to go outside and do things that are actually fun? I prefer to do my cleaning when it's raining or cold and there's nothing better to do. Which is why, in my eyes, the fact that there was snow on the ground here in Chicago this morning makes today the very best day of spring for cleaning, and I figure I might as well start at work. Why? Besides the fact that my cube is in need of a good feng shui, a recent survey by OfficeTeam found that 83 percent of human resources managers said that "the appearance of an employee's desk at least somewhat affects their perception of that person's professionalism," and I don’t want my cube sending any mixed messages. Think your desk could use a good spring cleaning? Here are a few tips on how to neaten up your workspace, according to OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals. 1. Get another perspective: If you have an office, sit in one of the chairs in front of your desk so you can see what others see when they meet with you. Cube dweller? Stand in the cubicle across or diagonal from yours to get a different perspective, and clean accordingly. 2. Get a system in place: Effective organization is different for everyone. Some people prefer to organize alphabetically, others categorically — by project or client, for example. Figure out a system that works for you and stick with it. 3. File, don't pile: Taking a messy pile of papers and stacking them into a neat pile of papers doesn't count as organization. Go through the papers and put them in the appropriate file or folder. Clearly label or color-code documents as you go. 4. If you touch it, do something with it: When you touch a piece of paper file it, recycle it, toss it or pass it along to the next person. Resist the urge to merely shuffle it around on your desk. 5. Only hold on to what you need: The common gauge for cleaning out a closet is "If you haven't worn it in a year, throw it out." Apply this same principle to your desk. If you haven't used it in a year, you probably don't need it. Keep only the materials needed for your current project on your desk. 6. Go paperless: Cut down on your printing in favor of electronic records, calendars and email alerts that will help you remember and track important information without cluttering your desk and wasting paper. 7. Keep up the good work: Once your space is clean, keep it that way by taking a few minutes before lunch or just before leaving the office to straighten it up. Do you have any tips for staying organized at work? Tell us about them, below.

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