Q TIPS:
Quick and Quintessential Career & Job Tips
Job-hunting tips from the May 12, 2003 issue of
QuintZine.
In a recent study by CareerBuilder.com of 290 hiring managers
across the U.S., 71 percent preferred a resume customized for the
open position.
Jobs may be opening up in the federal sector before long. More than a third of federal employees say they are
thinking about leaving their jobs as the Bush administration considers allowing private industry to bid for more government
work, according to a recent survey, as reported by Jonathan D. Salant of the Associated Press. While most federal workers like
their jobs and say pay and benefits are OK, 35 percent of respondents said they might leave anyway.
Researching companies is especially important in the post-Enron/WorldCom era and at a time of frequent
bankruptcies and downsizings. CareerBuilder.com suggests conducting research that addresses these questions before
you make your next job leap:
How old is the company? How long has it been in business?
Is it a historically profitable business? Does the firm take in revenue or is it financed with venture capital funds while
trying to make the "next big thing?"
Is the accounting department stable?
Do employees enjoy their work experience?
Does the company serve more than one industry?
Are the company's customers diverse and numerous, or does the bulk of the company's revenue come from one client?
In a recent study by CareerBuilder.com of 290 hiring managers
across the U.S., 71 percent preferred a resume customized for the
open position.
