A few weeks ago I came across a discussion posted on a LinkedIn group about “the hidden job market.” It seems there’s some confusion about the hidden job market. Job seekers seem to think that recruiters are making it out as if they have the magic wand to the hidden job market. I think recruiters… [Read more…]
January 5, 2010
The email address I use on my profile and resume is usually my personal email address. Most of us have our name@domain.com which is good to use when applying for jobs. We are more likely to check our personal email address on a daily basis than any other email address. On the flip side of… [Read more…]
October 16, 2009
Flint, Mich., and Lincoln, Neb., have something in common: They are the two cities in the U.S. with the greatest difference between how many of their employers expect to add workers in the next quarter and how many expect to let them go. But that’s very good news in Lincoln, and very bad news in… [Read more…]
October 16, 2009
The nation’s movement to become a more productive and competitive economic force in the global marketplace is bringing a wealth of hope and job opportunities to recession-weary Americans. “In order to succeed in the 21st century, we are working to improve education, expand health care, fix the infrastructure, overhaul our manufacturing industries, adopt green technologies,… [Read more…]
October 6, 2009
The information available today on the internet, makes it very easy for employers to conduct free basic background checks on potential employees. In fact, it’s highly recommended that employers run a Google search before hiring someone. Websites such as facebook and myspace are considered social networking websites as opposed to professional networking websites. People are… [Read more…]
February 16, 2010
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