So now you know that all other things being equal, a candidate’s chances are far less than 50/50 that they will receive any kind of response at all when they submit a resume to a potential employer. Of course, “all other things being equal” is the operative phrase here.
Read MoreIn a competitive job market, knowledge of the most effective online resources and recruiter contacts is essential to speed your search. Some of the better job sites not only include a plethora of listings but also feature salary trackers, networking bulletin boards, and other valuable tools.
Read MoreIf you have a great business idea or are looking for additional funds for an existing business, you will be glad to hear that the Puget Sound Business Examiner Daily reported on March 29 that the angel investor market grew moderately…
Read MoreKeep your eyes open as RFID devices and biometric ID’s become increasingly the norm. George Orwell may have had his timing a bit off, but it seems to be becoming more true daily that “Big Brother is Watching You.”
Read MoreIt’s not a lack of jobs that is the source of the problem. There’s a virtual war for talent going on out there. Make sure your executive resume writer powerfully describes the contributions you have made and can make going forward.
Read MoreAccording to an article in the May 1st Christian Science Monitor, “The lean job…
Read MoreeWeek.com published an astounding article today that flies in the face of conventional wisdom… Long seen as a method to maximize employment opportunities and salaries in the post-dot-com-bust era, a study released today finds that pay for certified IT skills falls short of the pay for non-certified skills.
Read MoreWhile it is true that many companies do retain these firms for their important high-level candidate searches, contingency firms, properly used, can be of great value as well.
Read MoreThanks to Mark Hovind at JobBait.com for these interesting stats on job boards… While I still believe that use of job boards is a tool for the job search arsenal, it is important to realize that a statistically small number of jobs are filled this way. It is important to leverage your network heavily.
Read MoreAfter a two month lull that followed the hurricanes and soaring energy prices… Assignments seem to be literally pouring in … It may be time to polish up that executive resume and test the waters.
Read MoreWith an increasingly competitive employment market developing that requires employers to vie for the best talent, some of those perks have already begun to return. Even unusual benefits such as concierge services and pet care programs have begun a resurgence.
Read MoreJust a quick news flash:…
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