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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

[Career Reality TV] Help! I’m Too Beautiful to Get Hired

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Recently, I got an e-mail from a reader who was convinced she was getting discriminated against in her job search because she was too attractive. She gave several examples where she said the hiring manager was clearly intimidated by her beauty. A little hard to imagine, right? My immediate reaction was, “Too pretty? Hmmm. I think you may be pretty full of yourself.” That’s until I asked lawyer and discrimination expert, Donna Ballman.

Click here » to read what she said.

Then join me this Friday, April 15 for a live show on “Career Reality TV” where Donna will answer all our viewer questions about workplace discrimination.

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U.S. Department of Labor Jobs Update

Economic Assistant
Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
These positions are located with the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Atlanta Region, Division of Price Programs, Consumer Price Branch. The vacancy is located in the geograph...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Location:
US-Florida-Gainesville
Salary:
From $31,315.00 to $40,706.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
4/12/2011
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-0119-05/05
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Part-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-ATL-BLS-034
Control Number:
2233275

Supervisory International Relations Officer
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
This position is located in the Bureau of International Labor Affairs, Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking, Operations and Research Division (OPS). The incumbent serves as Chief...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs
Location:
US-District of Columbia-Washington DC Metro Area
Salary:
From $123,758.00 to $155,500.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
4/18/2011
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-0131-15/15
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-HRC-ILAB-102
Control Number:
2222166

Wage & Hour Assistant (OA) (Spanish)
Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
This position is located in the Guaynabo area office of the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration. The Wage and Hour Division enforces Federal minimum...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Location:
US-Puerto Rico-San Juan Area
Salary:
From $30,020.00 to $39,023.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
4/18/2011
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-1802-05/05
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-BOS-WHD-25
Control Number:
2230283

Human Resources Assistant (ER/LR)
Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
This position is located in the United States Department of Labor (DOL), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), Region IV, Human Resources Office (HRO), Atlanta,...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Office of Assistant Secretary Admin & Mgmt
Location:
US-Georgia-Atlanta
Salary:
From $36,475.00 to $47,415.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
4/18/2011
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-0203-06/06
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-ATL-OASAM-039
Control Number:
2236394

Coal Mining Engineer
Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
This position is located in the Department of Labor, Mine and Safety Health Administration, MSHA Coal Roof Control Branch located in Delta, Colorado. This position has a promotional potential to GS-12...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Location:
US-Colorado-Delta
Salary:
From $57,408.00 to $89,450.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
4/18/2011
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-0880-11/12
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-DAL-MSHA-0015
Control Number:
2229678

Economic Assistant
Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
This position is located in the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bosie, ID. The initial average hours per week will be 24 hours and may fluctuate based on workload and training requirements. This is a mix...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Location:
US-Idaho-Boise
Salary:
From $15.00 to $19.50 USD per hour
Closing Date:
4/20/2011
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-0119-05/05
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Part-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-DAL-BLS-0013
Control Number:
2234687

Economic Assistant
Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
This position is located in the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Lafayette, Louisiana. The initial average hours per week will be 24 hours and may fluctuate based on workload and training requirements. Thi...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Location:
US-Louisiana-Lafayette
Salary:
From $15.00 to $19.50 USD per hour
Closing Date:
4/20/2011
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-0119-05/05
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Part-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-DAL-BLS-0012
Control Number:
2234714

Associate Solicitor, Civil Rights and Labor
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
U.S. Department of LaborOffice of the SolicitorWashington, D.C.An applicant must currently be a member in good standing with the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia or...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Office of the Solicitor
Location:
US-District of Columbia-Washington DC
Salary:
From $119,554.00 to $179,700.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
4/21/2011
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
ES-0905-99/99
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DOL-SES-SOL-11-07
Control Number:
2217500

Director, Office of Standards, Regulations and Var ...
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
The mission of the U.S. Labor Department's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is to prevent injury, disease, and death from mining. MSHA pursues its mission by reducing hazardous exposures t...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Location:
US-Virginia-Arlington
Salary:
From $119,554.00 to $179,700.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
4/23/2011
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
ES-0340-99/99
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DOL-SES-MSHA-11-09
Control Number:
2218974

Director, Technical Support
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
The mission of the U.S. Labor Department's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is to prevent injury, disease, and death from mining. MSHA pursues its mission by reducing hazardous exposures t...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Location:
US-Virginia-Arlington
Salary:
From $119,554.00 to $179,700.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
4/25/2011
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
ES-0340-99/99
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DOL-SES-MSHA-11-08
Control Number:
2222078

Supervisory Veterans Employment Specialist
Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
This position is located in the Office of Agency Management and Budget (AMB), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training (OASVET). This office is responsible for all manag...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Service
Location:
US-District of Columbia-Washington DC Metro Area
Salary:
From $89,033.00 to $136,771.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
4/25/2011
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-0301-13/14
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-HRC-VETS-076
Control Number:
2236197

Wage & Hour Investigator (Spanish)
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
This position is located in the New Haven, Connecticut office of the Wage and Hour Division. The WHD enforces Federal minimum wage,overtime pay,record keeping, and child labor requirements of the Fair...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Location:
US-Connecticut-New Haven
Salary:
From $53,500.00 to $69,545.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
4/25/2011
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-1849-09/09
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-BOS-WHD-32A
Control Number:
2236160

Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Metal/Non Metal)
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
MSHA is establishing a standing register of qualified (GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL) applicants to fill vacancies as they become available in MSHA's Metal/Non Metal Districts.Applicants are required to atte...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Location:
US-Kansas-Topeka
Salary:
From $38,790.00 to $74,628.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
3/22/2012
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-1822-07/11
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-MSHA-MNM-7/9/11
Control Number:
2218341

Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Metal/Non Metal)
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
MSHA is establishing a standing register of qualified (GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL) applicants to fill vacancies as they become available in MSHA's Metal/Non Metal Districts.Applicants are required to atte...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Location:
US-New York-Albany
Salary:
From $38,790.00 to $74,628.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
3/22/2012
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-1822-07/11
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-MSHA-MNM-7/9/11
Control Number:
2218341

Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Coal)
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
MSHA is establishing a standing register of qualified (UNDERGROUND, SURFACE AND ELECTRICAL) applicants to fill vacancies as they become available in MSHA's Coal Districts.Applicants are required to at...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Location:
US-Maryland-McHenry
Salary:
From $47,448.00 to $74,628.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
3/22/2012
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-1822-09/11
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-MSHACOAL-9/11
Control Number:
2219761

Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Coal)
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
MSHA is establishing a standing register of qualified (UNDERGROUND, SURFACE AND ELECTRICAL) applicants to fill vacancies as they become available in MSHA's Coal Districts.Applicants are required to at...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Location:
US-West Virginia-Bridgeport
Salary:
From $47,448.00 to $74,628.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
3/22/2012
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-1822-09/11
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-MSHACOAL-9/11
Control Number:
2219761

Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Coal)
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
MSHA is establishing a standing register of qualified (UNDERGROUND, SURFACE AND ELECTRICAL) applicants to fill vacancies as they become available in MSHA's Coal Districts.Applicants are required to at...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Location:
US-West Virginia-Pineville
Salary:
From $47,448.00 to $74,628.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
3/22/2012
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-1822-09/11
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-MSHACOAL-9/11
Control Number:
2219761

Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Coal)
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
MSHA is establishing a standing register of qualified (UNDERGROUND, SURFACE AND ELECTRICAL) applicants to fill vacancies as they become available in MSHA's Coal Districts.Applicants are required to at...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Location:
US-Alabama-Bessemer
Salary:
From $47,448.00 to $74,628.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
3/22/2012
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-1822-09/11
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-MSHACOAL-9/11
Control Number:
2219761

Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Coal)
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
MSHA is establishing a standing register of qualified (UNDERGROUND, SURFACE AND ELECTRICAL) applicants to fill vacancies as they become available in MSHA's Coal Districts.Applicants are required to at...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Location:
US-Virginia-Vansant
Salary:
From $38,790.00 to $74,628.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
3/22/2012
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-1822-07/11
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-MSHA-COAL-7/9/11
Control Number:
2218291

Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Metal/Non Metal)
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
MSHA is establishing a standing register of qualified (GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL) applicants to fill vacancies as they become available in MSHA's Metal/Non Metal Districts.Applicants are required to atte...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Location:
US-California-Vacaville
Salary:
From $38,790.00 to $74,628.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
3/22/2012
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-1822-07/11
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-MSHA-MNM-7/9/11
Control Number:
2218341

Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Metal/Non Metal)
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
MSHA is establishing a standing register of qualified (GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL) applicants to fill vacancies as they become available in MSHA's Metal/Non Metal Districts.Applicants are required to atte...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Location:
US-Georgia-Macon
Salary:
From $38,790.00 to $74,628.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
3/22/2012
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-1822-07/11
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-MSHA-MNM-7/9/11
Control Number:
2218341

Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Metal/Non Metal)
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
MSHA is establishing a standing register of qualified (GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL) applicants to fill vacancies as they become available in MSHA's Metal/Non Metal Districts.Applicants are required to atte...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Location:
US-Indiana-Indianapolis
Salary:
From $38,790.00 to $74,628.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
3/22/2012
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-1822-07/11
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-MSHA-MNM-7/9/11
Control Number:
2218341

Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Metal/Non Metal)
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
MSHA is establishing a standing register of qualified (GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL) applicants to fill vacancies as they become available in MSHA's Metal/Non Metal Districts.Applicants are required to atte...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Location:
US-Ohio-Hebron
Salary:
From $38,790.00 to $74,628.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
3/22/2012
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-1822-07/11
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-MSHA-MNM-7/9/11
Control Number:
2218341

Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Metal/Non Metal)
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
MSHA is establishing a standing register of qualified (GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL) applicants to fill vacancies as they become available in MSHA's Metal/Non Metal Districts.Applicants are required to atte...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Location:
US-Pennsylvania-Warrendale
Salary:
From $38,790.00 to $74,628.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
3/22/2012
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-1822-07/11
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-MSHA-MNM-7/9/11
Control Number:
2218341

Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Coal)
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0500
Description:
MSHA is establishing a standing register of qualified (UNDERGROUND, SURFACE AND ELECTRICAL) applicants to fill vacancies as they become available in MSHA's Coal Districts.Applicants are required to at...
Agency/Subagency:
Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Location:
US-Illinois-Hillsboro
Salary:
From $47,448.00 to $74,628.00 USD per year
Closing Date:
3/22/2012
Who may apply:
Public
Pay Plan (series/grade):
GS-1822-09/11
Appointment Term:
Permanent
Job Status:
Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:
DE-11-MSHACOAL-9/11
Control Number:
2219761
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

The Work Buzz's Latest News: Thinly-stretched staff is cause of concern for health care workers


The Work Buzz's Latest News: Thinly-stretched staff is cause of concern for health care workers

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 03:11 PM PDT
Due to the ever-present need for health care, the industry has been one of the few sectors over the past three years in which job security and employment opportunities have been consistently available. But this high demand for health care services creates its own set of challenges for both workers and employers in the industry.
According to a new CareerBuilder study on the top concerns of both health care workers and employers, the following are the sector's most commonly cited challenges:
1. Advancement opportunity
Fifty-one percent of the health care workers surveyed said that a lack of advancement opportunity was the top challenge they faced in their current job, likely due to the prioritizing of patient care over career development among both health care employees and their institutions.
According to the survey, "Nearly six-in-ten (57 percent) health care workers said that the health care professional-per-patient ratio is getting worse, allowing less time for professional development and career advancement and requiring more time on day-to-day duties."
2. Quality of care
A thinly stretched staff creates more than one conflict. With the demand for health care outpacing hiring trends, health care workers are also concerned about their ability to provide quality care to patients. Forty percent of health care workers said that work overload was the biggest challenge they faced in their career.
Among registered nurses — the segment of the workforce that is hardest to recruit and retain — the largest concern (49 percent) was not having enough staff to properly care for patients.

3. Employee retention
According to an analysis of CareerBuilder data, registered nurses are less likely to stay with one employer for a long period of time than workers in other industries. Nurses have a median tenure of 1.4 years, much lower than the average of 4.4 years that wage and salary workers reported with their current employer.
Nurses working in the offices of physicians had the lowest turnover rates, averaging 1.57 years at each job, while nursing care facilities had the highest turnover at .97 years. Such high turnover rate can prove costly for employers, who must regularly recruit and train new employees.
4. Taking advantage of benefits
Sixty-eight percent of employers indicated that they offered in-house training and skills development programs, yet only 57 percent of health care employees reported that their organizations had these type of programs.  According to the survey, "This disconnect illustrates that while health care organizations may be offering valuable perks, these programs are not messaged effectively to employees as many are not aware that the programs exist." Another explanation? Busy employees who don't have the time to familiarize themselves with company training programs.
Do you work in health care? What challenges do you face? Let us know in the comments section, below.
Posted by Elizabeth at 11:20 AM 0 comments

Have You Been Discriminated Against?



 Have You Been Discriminated Against?

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Posted: 11 Apr 2011 11:00 PM PDT
Discrimination comes in many forms including, gender, race, sexual orientation, age, disability, weight, and even for beauty. Has it happened to you?

To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.


Posted: 11 Apr 2011 10:30 PM PDT
There is a very dangerous myth about what it takes to create a successful life and career. That myth is "good performance is enough."

To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.


Posted: 11 Apr 2011 10:00 PM PDT
Start thinking of passion as a way of being a quality you must cultivate. You're only a mindless worker ant if that's how you choose to see yourself.

To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.


Posted: 11 Apr 2011 09:30 PM PDT
Our careers can be prone to slumps – professional bad habits that become our comfort zone, but are highly detrimental to our long term career health.

To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.


Posted: 11 Apr 2011 01:19 PM PDT
Recently, I got an e-mail from a reader who was convinced she was getting discriminated against in her job search because she was too attractive.

To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.


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