The employment picture remains far from ideal in many parts of the country. People fortunate enough to be working, are nonetheless, worried about job security. Based on this recent article, people with certain jobs should be less concerned than others. Has your job made the list? http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/06/22/9-most-secure-jobs-in-america/?ncid=webmail25
Last week Manpower Group released the results of its annual Talent Shortage Survey which assesses the impact of talent shortages on the global labor market. For the 2012 Survey, Manpower Group researched the views of more than 38,000 employers and found that 49% are experiencing difficulty filling positions within their organizations. Yet, despite these available […]
The soon to be released jobs report for May is expected this Friday. It’s also expected that it will not be the ray of hope some had hoped for. Use metrics such as this to understand that while maintaining a strong, repetitious strategy for your search also means that patience will be key in knowing […]
Truth in resumes has been a hot topic of late — particularly, in the big corporate realm. But ensuring the accuracy of credentials doesn’t just apply to executives like former Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson, it applies to everyone.
With the economy gaining momentum and college graduation season upon us, several of you will be going out on interviews over the next few months. While preparing for an interview is very important, I wanted to offer a valuable post interview etiquette tip that will leave a lasting impression – sending an interview thank you […]
As individuals change jobs more frequently in today’s economy, it is important to understand how your work history can affect your current job hunt. It used to be that working for one employer was the gold standard for a potential new hire. As this article posted by Brazen points out, working for a handful of […]
May and June mark the return of exciting and anxious times for many college seniors. They are focused on Commencement Day, the culmination of years of study and a time when they can finally exhale. The students with jobs already lined up will breathe an even greater sigh of relief. The ones still in the […]
The debate over social media passwords in the workplace continues, with The Union-Tribune recently weighing in on the topic. Over the past several months, several companies and public agencies have been cited asking job applicants for Facebook passwords during interviews to see what they post online. In fact, a new survey found that 37% of companies […]
CareerBuilder recently released information on the six most in-demand occupations in the U.S. These jobs included a CDL Driver, CNC Machinist, Account Executive, .Net Developer, Financial Analyst and Health Care Case Manager. Are you currently working in any of these occupations? Have you ever considered any of these careers? Watch this informative video to learn […]
The number of Americans who filed requests for unemployment insurance last week hovered near a four-month high, against all odds. Don’t give up your search. Companies are using new ways of locating talent and many of them are going digital. As they reinvent their search process, reinvent yours to take advantage of these new opportunities. […]
