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What you need to do before you ask for a raise…

Before you ask for a raise, the most important thing you need to remember is that you need a reason for asking for one. An employer is not just going to hand out extra money to you because they like you – you need to give them a compelling reason to do so.

Basically, you need to give them something that exemplifies your hard work and that shows you are a positive asset to the company. Think of a few ways for doing so – below are just a few examples:

Arriving on time…

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Added by Gavin Redelman on June 2, 2010 at 11:58pm — No Comments

10 Tips to staying positive while looking for a job

Don’t let the media and the news put you down. No matter how bad they say it is companies are always looking to hire the best available staff. If you have the right skills and passion, there will be a job waiting for right around the corner. You just need to remain upbeat and positive. Below is a list of things you need to do in order to help you through the job search process…

Keep a routine: Don’t get into the bad habits of waking up late, sleeping in the…

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Added by Gavin Redelman on June 2, 2010 at 11:55pm — No Comments

Listing Hobbies & Interests on Your Resume – Should You Or Shouldn’t You?

I frequently come across resumes that include a section for “hobbies and interests” or something similar. Many people think it’s necessary to include something like this, however I can assure you that it’s probably best to avoid doing so. There is a limited amount of space for content on your resume and just a small amount of time for the reader to look over your information. That being said, you should use it strictly to highlight your professional qualifications and achievements, not your…

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Added by Gavin Redelman on June 2, 2010 at 11:54pm — 1 Comment

#TNL tonight - mixing personal/professional in blogging and Social Media

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Added by Craig Fisher on June 2, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

To the New Grads and those still looking...

If b.y.o.Résumé were to give a commencement or a hang-in-there speech, this would be it:

For those of you stepping out or back into the full-time working world, seeking a bright future, just remember, your future doesn't have to be bright right now. It's okay if it s*cks. I'll…

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Added by Laurie Bell on June 2, 2010 at 2:54pm — No Comments

Top 5 Reasons why I love Recruiting Metrics: Reason #2 Apples to Apples Comparisons

Originally posted on the SmashFly Recruitment Marketing Blog.

I won’t lie, I’m in love with Recruiting Metrics! I’m totally enamored with them! I love the way they look with a big “+” sign in front of them, I love the way they look on my computer dashboard and most importantly I love the knowledge they possess. Overall,…

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Added by Chris Brablc on June 2, 2010 at 2:09pm — No Comments

Riding the Rip Tide

I have been caught in real riptides. I have encountered them swimming, diving and boating. It is terrifying the first time you experience it. But when you learn more about the forces at work, you realize that you can go more places than everyone else if you can navigate them. For us, it means you can get access to candidates and clients that might not otherwise be open to talking with us.

This is a year of extremes, we hear it in every conversation we have. People are either in a… Continue

Added by Julia Stone on June 2, 2010 at 12:04pm — 2 Comments

Stupid Girl Loses Job Because of Facebook Status (how would you handle situation as the employer?)

Some people are stupid. You know this, right? I mean, all of us can think of a handful of dumb people in our lives. So, this post isn't a lecture. It's not a "don't do this", warning post. What we have here today is simply you, me, and countless others laughing at someone's stupid use of social media.

I've been finding myself on lamebook.com often these days, and sometime last week I came across this excruciatingly beautiful Facebook failure. Check… Continue

Added by Rich DeMatteo on June 2, 2010 at 11:00am — 6 Comments

Business Unusual - For The Business Owner

By Pat Meehan

“Another day another dollar...” If that’s all it is then why are we here each day doing our mundane tasks? What is our purpose? “Another day another dollar...” We have heard this term so often and what does it really mean? This is a statement of frustration, stagnation, and resignation that anything will ever get better and that everything will always remain the same. Is this is what you are stuck with, and if it is,…

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Added by Pat Meehan on June 2, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Another Way to Pick Your Recruitment Process Outsourcing Service Provider

Last week I shared my thoughts about the RPO service provider selection process and the similarities to American Idol (Congratulation Lee DeWyze). In my opinion, the vast majority of RPO sales opportunities mimic the… Continue

Added by Barry Diamond on June 2, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Free Webinar: 10 Steps to a Successful Candidate Application Process

Stop the Suffering!!

Job hunters are speaking out that online application processes are overwhelming, tedious, and an information “black hole.” To avoid candidates writing an entire blog about how bad your online application process is, attend myStaffingPro's "Stop the Suffering! 10 Steps to a Successful Candidate Application Process" webinar on June 15th at…

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Added by Julia on June 2, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

Benefits of Workforce Training

Are you an employer or employee with views on workforce training? I’d love to hear from you and invite your comments below…

What price ignorance? What price training?

As organisational purse strings tighten, training is one of the first things to go. A report in The Guardian mentions that during 2009 more than half the training managers in over a hundred large companies saw their training budgets cut or threatened, so the debate is… Continue

Added by Adam Lewis on June 2, 2010 at 2:31am — 3 Comments

LIAR, LIAR, DEGREE ON FIRE! What the recruiting community should take away from the Adam Wheeler Harvard scandal.

by Nanci Lamborn, SPHR, and BrightMove Recruiting Software.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock or your toddlers have hijacked the TV remote control this past week, you’re likely to have heard all about the, shall we say, inventive young man who successfully duped Harvard officials for three years …

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Added by Michael Brandt on June 2, 2010 at 1:30am — No Comments

Resume Building Tips for Recruiters looking for Recruiter Jobs

Even recruiters need to remind ourselves of a few resume do's and don'ts when preparing our own resumes for recruiter jobs. It's like the old adage about the cobbler and his kids (his kids never have new shoes). Same thing can apply for recruiters. We're all so busy helping everyone else with their resumes, that when we need one for ourselves, we sometimes don't take the time needed to do it justice.

Let's take…

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Added by Perrin Peacock on June 1, 2010 at 3:27pm — No Comments

Top 5 Reasons I love Recruiting Metrics: Reason # 3 Experimentation & Testing

Originally posted on the SmashFly Recruitment Marketing Blog.

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Added by Chris Brablc on June 1, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Pre Constructed Boolean Search Strings Part 25!!!

Pre Constructed Boolean Search Strings Part 25!!!…

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Added by Dean Da Costa on June 1, 2010 at 2:23pm — No Comments

Indeed.com – Finally playing with the Big Boys

Latest news from internet traffic rating sites shows that Indeed.com has joined the ranks of the major locations job candidates go to start the searches. Now surpassing Monster and on the heels of Careerbuilder, it’s clear that the Job Search Aggregator is gaining more traction.

After all – why see…

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Added by Matt J Peter on June 1, 2010 at 1:30pm — 5 Comments

Top Three Concerns of Recruiters Using Twitter (Resolved)

A few weeks ago, I held a roundtable discussion with recruiters on their opinions of and experience with social media sites. Mentioning LinkedIn elicited a positive response and Facebook stimulated a robust discussion about balancing their personal and professional lives. When I brought up Twitter, one of the recruiters responded “eh…” and another shrugged her shoulders (sigh).

After the crickets stopped chirping, they only expressed concerns:

My daily…

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Added by Ali Webster on June 1, 2010 at 1:00pm — 15 Comments

Let’s Keep Social Media ‘Strictly Professional’

When I first started using social media tools, I saw lots of complaints and news stories written about the level of personal information being shared. From what folks were eating for lunch to their relationship status, the strictly professional users felt these personal communications were diluting the ultimate value of these emerging platforms. While, there are some who can be described as oversharers; I actually think there is value in sharing personal information. Each one of us have many…

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Added by Omowale Casselle on June 1, 2010 at 9:24am — 4 Comments

Having a hard time filling that Key Position – Maybe you have Over Advertised

We have all gone to a job board to find ONE company that has posted several jobs (sometime as many as 20 or more) back to back to back. I guess they thought that they would create a buzz and capture more interest from more people with more ads. Well I am here to tell you that you are actually creating the exact opposite reaction than you are intending to generate.

45% of candidates we surveyed said that they are actually LESS LIKELY to apply to a company when their ads appear with… Continue

Added by Corey Harlock on May 31, 2010 at 3:09pm — No Comments