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Job Advertisements, What Do They Really Mean?

Anthony Charles

It is sometimes hard to tell with job postings, sometimes resembling real estate listings, in their flowery use of language, but here is our attempt to improve the clarity of these advertisements, our very own jargon buster

Make the Recruitment Industry Work for You

Shaun Parker

In searching for a new job, the common pitfall is the preconception that it is like taking on another fulltime job. This does not have to be the case, as there are thousands of accessible companies that profit from finding you employment

Ethics in the Workplace

Natalie Rhoden

It is commonly understood that there are ethics and then there are workplace ethics. Often we don’t stop to realize that there is no difference between personal ethics and ethics in the workplace; ethics are the same whether at work or in personal life

Lunar New Year a Time to Reconnect With Asian Homeland

My-Thuan Tran

For Sadie and Sophie Larson, adopted from China and Vietnam by American parents, the holiday is a time to learn more about the customs and traditions of their birthplaces

Cast Your Nominations for the Asian MBA Awards!

AsianLife.com

Asian MBA (AMBA) Proudly Announces The AMBA Leadership Award and The Top 30 Companies for Asian Americans Award as Part of Their Asian MBA Leadership Conference & Career Expo

Making Your Career Dreams a Reality

Heather Eagar

For many people, the route to starting their dream career will vary, but there are a few steps anyone can take to set them on the right path

Study Compares the Racial Consciousness of Black and Asian Americans

WEBWIRE

Asian Americans are less attached to their racial identity than black Americans. This finding confirms that minority politics in the United States today is more complex than generally realized

Understanding Mental Health for Asian Americans

June Y. Chu, Ph.D.

Asian research psychologist, June Y. Chu, Ph.D., examines the intricate dynamics and factors contributing to the uniqueness of Asian mental health in America

Top Ten Careers of 2009

Jackie B

With an economy on the rocks, the demand for certain professions has gone down. While it is possible that some may make their appearance again on the radar, it is also possible that they have met their last days. So the real question becomes: What are the jobs of the future?

Korean American Unemployment at a 34-Year High

Yong-il Sin

The number of unemployed Asian Americans, including Korean Americans, has shown a rapid increase in the last months. Nationwide, 72,000 Asian Americans were unemployed last month, bringing their current reported unemployment rate to 4.8

What Everyone Should Know About Posting Resumes Online

Peter Whitehead

Posting your resume online is now a standard approach to applying for jobs. However, a recent controlled experiment revealed just how many people are exposing themselves to the risk of identity theft when submitting their resumes online

Creating the Next Chapter in Your Career in Uncertain Times

Michele Rhoten

With the daily deluge of bad news that we are all experiencing lately, it would be hard not to buy into it. Unfortunately, this is the very time when you most need to be confident about your capabilities and their value to your company

Ready for Our Close-Up

Stephen Chan

The times are-a-changin'. Whether it be big-budget Hollywood productions, theater, television shows, or commercials, the Asian American presence is more frequent than ever

"No One Invited You Into This Business...

Stephanie Chen

...You invited yourself," read the opening screen of Long Story Short, a documentary by actress Jodi Long. But she didn't need an invite -- it was in her blood

Visiting China? Do not leave without seeing these five locations!

William Peebles

Suddenly the world is aware of China in a way that it’s never quite been before. Firmly making its mark with the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the great economic contender of the East is catching the eyes of an ever curious western audience, who are finding it harder and harder to overlook its great monetary and cultural triumphs

Mahatma Gandhi Street Naming Proposal

News Release

The Gandhi Monument Council made up of interfaith clergy has approached mayors of 185 of world's important cities spread in 39 countries to name one of the major streets of their respective cities after peace icon Mahatma Gandhi

What to Do Before You Walk Into the Executive Interview Room

Allen Voivod

Each year, millions of people go job hunting. And each year, millions of people fail to land those jobs. The sad thing about the entire situation is that most of the people who "lost out" didn't have to

On the Passing of William H. (Mo) Marumoto

Niwa Public Relations

William H. (Mo) Marumoto suddenly passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, of a massive heart attack. He was an icon and a selfless man known to thousands for his generosity and compassion

High-End Boutiques Raise Gentrification Threat in NY Chinatown

Helena Fang

In a September NY Times article horrifically titled, General Tso’s Shopping Spree, Faith Hope Consolo, the chairman of retail leasing and sales for Prudential Douglas Elliman calls Chinatown the “last frontier"

Paralegal Duties - The Job Description

Scott Salter

With the economy in turmoil, even lawyers are finding it harder to find and keep their jobs. With more and more firms relying more extensively on their paralegals to cut costs, paralegal work might be worth considering