Hollister Releases Results of a Massachusetts Workforce Survey
Hollister, Inc. today announced the results of a Workforce Survey it recently conducted that finds that the majority of the people polled in Massachusetts value company culture, company values and corporate philanthropy above all other factors when choosing an employer.
Facebook Friends as Job References?
With the proliferation of social networking sites loaded with lists of your contacts, and your contacts’ contacts, it’s like the Wild West of references for job seekers. You never know whom a hiring manager may end up talking to about you.
Commuting Costs Piling Up? Five Ways to Save This Summer
Ever wonder how much money you can save by cutting your commuting costs? How about enough to pay for two trips to Ireland plus several major home improvements? AAA estimates that when you add in all the costs of commuting, including car depreciation, maintenance, tires, insurance and fuel, the cost rises to 55 cents per mile, so lowering your commuting costs can be a great way to put extra money in your pocket. Try these tips.
Taking A Different Approach to Job Hunting
Everything you've been told about the application and interview processes emphasizes being professional. Don't try to be funny in your cover letter. Wear a conservative business suit. Show how you'll fit in as one of the team. In other words, do what everyone else is doing. For some people, that just won't do.
Temp-to-Perm: Closing the Wage Gap
So you've spent the last six months working as a contractor at a company you adore. As you near the end of your assignment, you keep your fingers and toes crossed that they will take you on permanently. Good news! They're going to make you an offer! Bad news? The offer is less than you had expected it to be. After working hard and proving yourself an asset to the team, you had hoped that you would make more than you currently do. How do you navigate through the tricky waters of salary negotiations? Ask the Boston Globe's Job Doc!
Think Fast! Strategies for New College Grads
While there is never a complete guarantee of job security or a recession-proof job in a tight economy, this isn't the first time students have graduated during an economic recession. In July 1990 and in March of 200s, the United States faced a recession, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research (sources listed at end of article). Even so, a fair number of new MBAs and other graduates were able to find jobs. Their experience can help others facing this latest recession do the same.
It Takes More than Skill to be Successful
A college education is one of the greatest advantages that a person can have in today's competitive job market. A college degree or diploma says that you have the knowledge required that would make you the best candidate for employment in any company you want to work with. However, in today's competitive job market, it takes more than the practical occupational skills learned in a classroom to succeed in the world of work. This article focuses on the second most important skill that is necessary in today's competitive job market: Work ethics.
Balancing Acts: Keeping Email in Check
It's not just the e-mail. The phone calls, instant messages, digital documents, meetings, conference calls, and text messages add up. The result is information overload, and a workforce increasingly buried under data points and communications tidbits.
Job Hunting with Bad Credit
Don't think your bad credit can affect your ability to get a job? Think again. As more and more Americans struggle with the faltering economy, rising gas prices, and inflation, there are many opportunities for someone living on the edge of credit health to take a dive into dept. Add that to the continuing trend of companies cutting jobs and benefits, and it seems the conditions are ripe for having a lot of unemployed workers struggling to pay the bills, all while looking for new employment. And it can create a sort of catch-22.
Hollister, Inc. Celebrates 20 Years Of Helping To Build The Massachusetts Workforce
Hollister, Inc. founder and CEO Kip Hollister today announced plans to mark her company's 20th anniversary by hosting an event at the Massachusetts State House that celebrates the sustained growth of the Commonwealth's superlative workforce over the past 20 years. The celebration will take place on Thursday, September 25th in the Great Hall and include business and political leaders from across the state.
Kip Hollister Emcees Best Places to Work 2008
On Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Kip Hollister joined the Boston Business Journal as the emcee for their annual Best Places to Work awards ceremony and event. Honoring companies big and small in the Greater Boston Area, Best Places to Work highlights one-of-a-kind company cultures and creative approaches to employee retention.
5 Best Occupations for 2008 College Grads
These days, it's basically a given that you'll need a college degree in order to land a job with a reasonable paycheck. In fact, over the next several years, 6.9 million new jobs are expected to spring up for degree-wielding professionals.
Where is Your Father? CareerBuilder's Family-Oriented Work/Life Balance
All work, no play--at least not with the kids. It's difficult for any working parent to balance time between the office and family. When parents miss even the occasional dinner, school play, dance recital or baseball game, kids are bound to get upset. Twenty-two percent of working dads say work is negatively impacting their relationship with their children.
Avoid One-Sided Conversation: What to Ask in Your Interview
The best job interviews aren't one-sided interrogations but rather two-way conversations designed to let both sides figure out if they'd be a good fit. Since your goal shouldn't be just to get a job offer but to land in a position in which you'll thrive and in an environment you won't dread as you come to work every day, you should be interviewing the interviewer right back.
Hollister Hosts Everybody Wins! Metro Boston's Annual Meeting
On Tuesday, June 3, 2008, Hollister Inc. opened its doors for Everybody Wins! Metro Boston’s annual meeting. Nearly 100 members of the Boston business community were in attendance for the beer and wine reception, many from companies sponsoring and/or participating in the non-profit’s reading program.
Why You Really Ought to Want to Love Your Work
Are you working more, enjoying it less, and dreading the time you spend most days at your work place? If you answered "yes" to this question, take some time to explore your current career choice and consider all of the other options life has to offer.
Kip Hollister Invited as Featured Speaker at SBANE Breakfast
The CEO as Leader, Entrepreneur, and Community Partner, Kip Hollister has built a brand for Hollister Inc. that is unique within its industry. At the young age of 26 years, Kip opened the doors to her business, facing many challenges. She will take you down that interesting and often rocky road to success.
Resume Advice: More Than One Career Goal
Many job seekers who are pursuing more than one objective make the mistake of preparing a one-size-fits-all resume. These resumes often include vague, objective statements: "Seeking a challenging position with potential for growth and advancement in a team-friendly environment." The problem with this approach is that the hiring manager may get confused about your objective, or frustrated that the key information needed to make a decision is buried within the resume.
Can This Interview Be Saved? Maybe With a Proper Thank You Note and Follow-Up
After sending reams of resumes, you've finally snagged that coveted interview. But on the big day, you screw up by showing up 10 minutes late to the interview. Or forget to mention the big project you spent last year perfecting. Or your cell phone goes off--and you answer it. Can this interview be saved?
Who's the Boss? Taking Control of Your Future
The first step toward taking charge of your work-life is to know that the process begins with YOU. You may expect an in-your-face awakening, but rarely is there a sledge-hammer bang. Usually the message is subtler: it beings with a ping.
Kip Hollister to Join Fellow Pinnacle Award Winners on Women's Leadership Panel
Kip Hollister is coming together with two of her fellow Pinnacle Award recipients to speak on a Women’s Network Breakfast panel. They will discuss their personal templates for success in their respective businesses.
Business Casual: Always Business, Never Casual
Business casual: It's one of the most dreaded word combinations in the office.
What was supposed to be simple has turned out to be wildly complex. Are short-sleeved shirts permitted? Denim skirts? Capri pants? And if a golf shirt is OK, why not a collared soccer jersey.
Hollister Philanthropy Committee Gets Busy
Dedicated to bettering the community it serves through ongoing philanthropic endeavors, Hollister Inc. has started the year strong by engaging its team in two successful initiatives.
Are You Getting Dangerously Comfortable?
By Curt Rosengren
Getting out of your comfort zone is like going to the gym for your mind, your confidence, and your creativity. It forces you to engage things in a new way. It stimulates you to think new thoughts and see things in a different light. It expands the scope of what you see as currently within reach. Without it, your mind gets flabby.
Develop Leadership Skills at Every Level
By Margot Carmichael Lester
Monster Contributing Writer
In today’s workplace, admins are expected to possess many skills that extend beyond computer know-how and teamwork. Among them are strong leadership abilities, which are now more important than ever. So how do you develop your inner leader?
Your Next Blind Date: Dispel Interview Jitters
by Janet White
Very, very few people emerge from such an interview happy and hired. If you’re not one of them, you might be ready for a different way to think about job interviews. Instead of an interrogation, think of your job interview as a blind date. In fact, everything you know about blind dating applies to interviewing...
Be Strategic When Listing References
by Andrea Wolf
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is common for people who are still working to not use their current supervisor for a referral as they want their job search to be confidential. You can always choose your previous boss, co-workers or staff that reported to you. If you ask your boss' former boss, I advise you to tell him that you are not using your current boss because this is a confidential search.
Hollister Honored by Boston Business Journal Pacesetters
Hollister Inc. has been honored as a member of the Boston Business Journal's 2008 Pacesetters, "for providing the passion and drive behind one of... the fastest growing private companies in Massachusetts.
Can You Hear Me Now? Phone Etiquette 101
from careerbuilder.typepad.com
Why couldn't I just pick up the phone and call the guy? It's not like I was in 6th grade and calling my crush or anything. And then it occurred to me - I sort of forgot how.
Is "The Breakfast of Champions" in Your Resume?
By Joe Turner, www.quintcareers.com
Call it a slogan, a branding image, a tagline. When you hear or see an effective one, you know exactly what the product is and what it might do for you. Walk down the aisle of any food store and you'll encounter hundreds of slogans like “Breakfast of Champions” that reach into your subconscious and press your "buy me" buttons.
Advice In A World Of Shifting Jobs: Cultivate Good Karma
By Martha E. Mangelsdorf
New businesses thrive on momentum. Work begets work, and new customers lead to other new customers. These days, now that I have a busy writing and editing practice, I remain grateful my former colleague helped me get started during a recession.
Sell Yourself! Four Questions: One Winning Move
Answering these four questions in a fully persuasive way will greatly increase your odds of developing a winning resume.
Kip Hollister Honored at the Pinnacle Awards
A highlight on the Chamber's annual calendar, more than 1,000 business men and women will gather to recognize the accomplishments of eight women in Greater Boston who have achieved excellence in business and management. The event will be hosted by Lisa Hughes, WBZ-TV Anchor.
