The Week In Recruiting (Reading the blogs, so you don’t have to…)
The Week In Recruiting (Reading the blogs, so you don’t have to…) The Searchologist Magazine presents – The Week In Recruiting 1. Worker ‘couldn’t take’ new assignment and quit: Should he get benefits? 2. Managers with Really “High Standards” 3. Social Media Can Get You HIRED 4. Atlanta is the 25th toughest city out […]
Human Resource Managers & Cat Herding
Herding is a fine art. Sheep dogs do it. Cowboys too. Security at concerts and high profile events use herding as a part of creating order in confusing, stressful, and complicated situations. Human resource managers? Nope, I’m not buying it. Those were the exact words out of my mouth when I picked up this pin […]
High Paying Jobs That Do Not Require a College Degree
High Paying Jobs That Do Not Require a College Degree Air Traffic Controller – $117,240.00 Elevator Install – $63,620.00 Construction Manager – $73,700.00 Gaming Manager – $62,820.00 Transportation Manager – $73,080.00 Manager of Fire Fighting – $62,900.00 Electric Power Equipment Install – $57,400.00 Railroad Conductor – $55,530.00 Dental Hygienist – $62,800.00 Nuclear Med Tech – […]
Current Data on the Employment Situation
Every month the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes a report on the Employment Situation. Here are highlights from the most recent report: Current Data on the Employment Situation Unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent Temporary help services and health care continued to add jobs over the month. Employment in federal government also rose, reflecting the […]
I gave a presentation on "How To Find Hidden Jobs on The Web."
How To Find Hidden Jobs on The Web I had a blast speaking at RE:Focus on Careers tonight. My topic was “How to Find Hidden Jobs on The Web.” I started off describing a jobfair in Tokyo and made parallels to our jobmarket. I talked about the frustration that accompanied a traditional jobsearch (Jobfairs, Job […]
Personal Style and the Interview
Many articles have been written about perfecting your resume or honing your interviewing skills. While those are key elements, your interviewing style is rarely mentioned. Understanding style, both yours and that of the interviewer may help you ace an interview. One instrument to measure your style is the DiSC Classic. Personal Style and the Interview […]
