Kudos to the SDSU Aztecs who created a new job search website for recent graduates. The site uses an algorithm to match users with the ideal entry level job. Good work Aztecs, keep up the good work! http://www.thedailyaztec.com/2013/03/sdsu-student-creates-job-hunting-website/ If you’re a graduating student on a job hunt, it’s never too early to get ready and stay […]
San Diego’s 2012 job growth was the most robust since the turn of the century, according to data released by the state. Jonathan Horn explains further in the UT San Diego article: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/mar/22/jobs-sandiego-revisions-tripled-economy-january/
HBO gets tons of acclaim for their entertainment programming, as well as their documentaries. The latest of the latter, American Winter, aired last night and focuses on the employment plights of eight families in Portland, Oregon — and of course, I missed the broadcast! Did anyone watch? If so, let me know your thoughts. And […]
Each quarter, our Employment Outlook Survey measures hiring confidence among over 65,000 employers in 42 countries/territories. Our quarter two results for 2013 revealed that San Diego employers are expected to hire at a solid pace. From April to June, 19% of the companies interviewed plan to hire more employees, while 8% expect to reduce staff. […]
Many companies allow their employees to telecommute, which can be as productive as working on-site, in an office environment. However, Yahoo! recently told its employees they are no longer allowed to work from home: http://bo.st/13nTs1m How do you feel about this? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
This week I spoke with George Chamberlin of the Daily Transcript about the latest hiring trends, the challenge of placing the right person with a company, the importance of company culture, and helping veterans transition to the civilian work force. Take a look! http://www.sddt.com/files/media/view.cfm?media=5GIE2W3C&_t=Manpowers+Phil+Blair+on#.USgK8mdht8E
Check out my recent talk at CSU San Marcos!
This week on Good Morning San Diego we continue our discussion on the importance of informational interviews.
Last week, Manpower San Diego sponsored CONNECT’s Timely Topics and HR Roundtable on the pertinent topic of Healthcare Reform. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), which was signed into legislation March 2010, seeks to extend insurance to around 32 million Americans, primarily by expanding Medicaid and providing federal subsidies to help lower and middle income Americans […]
Whether you’re looking for a job, currently employed, or a little bit of both, the start of a new year offers us a chance to make a fresh start and pursue new career ambitions. To kick start your job search, it helps to have a sense of some popular job trends predicted for 2013. According […]
