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Here are a few thoughts. --click to read more-- TOP *February 13, 2008* [NIRI] NIRI is trying to encourage its members to "learn" corporate communications so they can build their portfolio and "become more valuable" within their companies. --click to read more-- TOP *November* *5 , 2007* [FEEDBACK] As you may know, I point my applicants to your "Resume Aha!" essay as part of our own application process. One candidate we interviewed today... --click to read more-- TOP *October 21, 2007* [FEEDBACK] As you may know, I point my applicants to your "Resume Aha!" essay as part of our own application process. One candidate we interviewed today... --click to read more-- TOP July 31, 2007 [NIRI] New section: NIRI National and the opportunity to strengthen the organization through chapter participation, a national discussion. --click to read more-- TOP March 29, 2007 [SEARCH FIRMS] Calling to ask for recommendations/information sometimes raises the hackles of some professionals. An individual who takes this approach would probably treat his/her employer with a very rough edge. That is what is not needed in most searches. So this is very revealing. In addition, I was able to explain why I do what I do when a situation is confidential. --click to read more-- TOP January 25, 2007 [TOPICS OUTSIDE THE BOX] It is often thought that compensation packages for top communications positions have a direct correlation with size of company and size of staff/budget. It doesn’t work that way. --click to read more-- TOP January 11, 2007 [TOPICS OUTSIDE THE BOX] A consultant is looking at the issues surrounding a move from his own business to a company. Here are his questions. What comments might you have? --click to read more-- [TOPICS OUTSIDE THE BOX] I've written a newsletter talking about my seven golden rules for job hunting. Here they are. Please let me know what you might add to this list or if you think these rules need adjusting... --click to read more-- TOP January 4, 2007 [CES NOTES] The Consumer Electronics Show held every year in Las Vegas is slated to attract close to 240,000 attendees with registration opening Saturday, Jan, 6th and the exhibits open to the public starting January 8th. I will be attending starting Saturday leaving late Tuesday evening and hope to meet PR and media colleagues... --click to read more-- TOP October 5, 2006 [OFFERS] Hello. I wanted to pick your brain for some advice. If I get an offer for a position (I have had five interviews last week and five more this week)... --click to read more-- TOP September 27, 2006 [GRAPEVINE - JOB OPENINGS] 9 new positions, including Sony BMG Music Entertainment and Applied Materials... --click to read more-- [GRAPEVINE - VP & ABOVE MOVING UP] 24 changes, including several promotions and hires by Sysco, GCI and McGraw Hill... --click to read more-- TOP September 26, 2006 [GRAPEVINE - JOB OPENINGS] 11 new positions, including General Motors and Weber Shandwick... --click to read more-- [GRAPEVINE - VP & ABOVE MOVING UP] 33 changes to report, including a new agency and several promotions and hires by Golin Harris, Newsweek, Hill & Knowlton, and... --click to read more-- TOP September 1, 2006 [GRAPEVINE - JOB OPENINGS] We’re back from vacation and catching up with the news. Here are the latest job search announcements... --click to read more-- [GRAPEVINE - VP & ABOVE MOVING UP] We’re back from vacation and catching up with the news. Here are the latest announcements... --click to read more-- TOP August 8, 2006 [GRAPEVINE - JOB OPENINGS] There are major losses at national agencies while healthcare vacancies continue to be reported. Wal-Mart announces an impressive hire which creates ripples at Edelman... --click to read more-- [GRAPEVINE - VP & ABOVE MOVING UP] Plenty of announcements including one new division and several promotions, including Canon, Edelman... --click to read more-- [MOVING OUT? MOVING ON?] In the August newsletter, Judy comments on a Wall Street Journal column about finding work when you are mature and in PR. She doesn’t mince words and the ring of truth can be harsh to hear.… click to read more-- TOP July 25, 2006 [GRAPEVINE - JOB OPENINGS] Catching up with major announcements over the past few weeks, I was struck with the movement of healthcare executives, particularly on the agency side. They are grouped in the loss and hires listings... --click to read more-- [GRAPEVINE - VP & ABOVE MOVING UP] Hires in healthcare are first -- at the VP level and above... --click to read more-- TOP July 17, 2006 [MOVING OUT? MOVING ON?] Despite what a respected search executive said in a recent Wall St. Journal column, for many, age discrimination is alive and well… click to read more-- TOP July 13, 2006 [GRAPEVINE - JOB OPENINGS] For the time being, Job openings continue. Be prepared for a slow-down through August... --click to read more-- [GRAPEVINE - VP & ABOVE MOVING UP] Hiring continues. I expect through August the decision-making process will slow down... --click to read more-- TOP July 3, 2006 [GRAPEVINE - JOB OPENINGS] Despite the traditional summer slowdown, Corporate activity and subsequent vacancies continue at a brisk pace... --click to read more-- [GRAPEVINE - VP & ABOVE MOVING UP] Despite the traditional summer slowdown, Corporate activity and agency hires continue at a brisk pace... --click to read more-- TOP June 23, 2006 [GRAPEVINE - JOB OPENINGS] Joan Wainwright leaves Merck... --click to read more-- [GRAPEVINE - VP & ABOVE MOVING UP] ...And joins Tyco... --click to read more-- TOP June 20, 2006 [FEEDBACK] Here are the latest comments after reading the newsletter... --click to read more-- [FEEDBACK] Here is a thought from a reader. Does anyone else agree that I should put a book together? Just asking... --click to read more-- TOP June 19, 2006 [GRAPEVINE - JOB OPENINGS] 4 new positions... --click to read more-- [GRAPEVINE - VP & ABOVE MOVING UP] 9 moves reported... --click to read more-- [FEEDBACK] It was good to read this and feel that what I am observing resonates with people on the “firing line.” --click to read more-- [FEEDBACK] In the post 9/11 world where working to live rather than living to work is the mantra, one Corporate Vice President said that is what she is striving for. However, it is not a perfect solution and she misses the “rush” she feels from the intensity and fun of working in an unbalanced environment… --click to read more-- TOP June 18, 2006 [GRAPEVINE - JOB OPENINGS] 25 new positions... --click to read more-- [GRAPEVINE - VP & ABOVE MOVING UP] Several new appointments/promotions, an acquisition and a merger... --click to read more-- TOP June 7, 2006 [GRAPEVINE - JOB OPENINGS] A number of major moves are announced as the market continues to heat up... --click to read more-- [GRAPEVINE - VP & ABOVE MOVING UP] Thirty-three new appointments/promotions, an acquisition and a new firm... --click to read more-- TOP**	Topics Moving Out? Moving On? The Grapevine The Gender Gap Search Firms Hiring Trends Ethics Offers Topics Outside the Box Feedback CES Notes NIRI National Archives

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