Alpha in the Media

Mano Karjera 2010 01 01
Curriculum Vitae: with or without a photo?
Many raise a question if a photo is part of a good resume. But even recruitment specialists have differing opinions on the issue. What should a candidate do then and how can he guess the position of a prospective employer: would he like that picture or not?

Mano Karjera 2009 11 30
Where does your CV disappear?
You can find many new job advertisements online or in the media, however those searching for a job know that the majority of CV’s get in the “black whole”. What happens in that zone? How to make your CV exceptional and attract the attention of a prospective employer?

Mano Karjera 2009 08 21
Your appearance influences your salary
More and more research confirms what you have already suspected- appearance in the professional life is as important as in the personal. Everybody who has searched for a job at least once in his life knows that for a job interview one needs not only to get prepared but also to get dressed. 

Mano Karjera 2009 08 17
Employee redundancy- a challenge to managers
Companies take various survival strategies- from redundancy or unpaid leaves to decreasing the number of working days or volunteering positions. This summer about 800 employees of “Bristish Airways” showed their loyalty to the company by refusing a salary for a month.

Mano Karjera 2009 02 27
Need a job? Become a volunteer
To become a volunteer requires as much preparation as when searching for a new job. However, if you find it hard to find the later, the majority or volunteering organizations are waiting for you with their arms widely opened.

Mano Karjera 2009 01 27
The disappointment of unemployment soothed by extra activities
HR specialists say that job search can take as long as six months or even longer even for qualified candidates. To ease the period, specialists advise to take extra activities even volunteering. It will help you keep your confidence and fill your daily calendar with healthy discipline.

Mano Karjera 2009 01 09
The most flexible will survive
The current situation is like a purification time as there were times when employees were accepted out of inertia. Today will show who is really competent, has the skills needed and creates added value for the organisation, and who were just lucky to come with the palmy days. 

Mano Karjera 2009 01 05
Labor market: the pendulum got back
Major changes in the previous year labor market: employers already had an opportunity to choose from a broader pool of applicants, while the later decreased their requirements substantially. Even though not that long time ago the employers were loudly crying: “Just give us any workforce, we are booked with orders”, while at the end of the year quiet voices were heard: “It is important to keep the level of current assets, while we will find ourselves, who do the orders”.

Mano Karjera 2008 12 12
A strict plan for job hunting
Specialists argue that the labor market does not feel major problems. The biggest unemployment rate is expected next year in spring. However, if you are forced to hunt for a new job already, some advices might be beneficial.

Mano Karjera 2008 11 24
Work with no days off- a big mistake
While the polls claim that about one third of Lithuanians did not have vacation this year, the HR specialists are concerned. According to them, it means that we have about the same number of tired and stressed employees in the country.

Mano Karjera 2008 11 22
About an ostrich, eagle, ram and a crucian
If you want to test your friendship- go hiking with your friends.  Whereas the hard times will reveal, what company you are working for.

Mano Karjera 2008 11 13
How to plan your career in times of economic stagnation?
As the economic situation is getting worse, one should be happy that has a job at all. But it is worth remembering, that a crisis may also open  new opportunities.
Mano Karjera,  2008 11 06
Bigger salary instead of a party
Do you remember the times, when  in a company party you blustered with famous bands and the table was full of various food? Well, it is likely that this year a holiday celebrations will be more modest. For example, instead of a big party we will just have a glass of shampagne at our work table.

Mano Karjera 2008 06 18
Employee Inquisition? Be prepared for failure
Job seekers do not escape the disappointment after realizing that the position offer seemed much more appealing in the beginning. HR specialists say that both job seekers and employers can be blamed for such situation.

Verslo Žinios 2008 06 05
Counting the hours, not money
A year spent travelling around the world or six months of quiet time in the summer house? You say it is a luxury and impossible to get that much vacation. However some employees abroad are already using such an opportunity because they are able to work in advance for longer vacations.

Mano Karjera 2008 05 19
Vacation: how to get ready for them?
Even though many do not wait for warm weather to get rested, however summer is still the most popular time for vacation. How to coordinate vacation graphics with colleagues, how to arrange one’s duties, so that you wouldn’t have to consult colleagues while lying in the beach? How much time do you need to rest to get back to work fresh, how to use this time effectively and other questions on the topic related.

Verslo Žinios 2008 02 08
Immigrants - not cheaper, but won‘t leave you that easily
Specialist say that employing foreigners is not cheaper, but foreign employees are more efficient and would not leave the company after a month of service.