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Getting Cross with Cross-Over Careerists

When the economy tanks in one sector, the advice you hear from ABC, CNN, Employment Blogs, HR professionals, and even your second-cousin is that you need to target sectors that are growing. That sounds like really smart advice, but like most mainstream pithy wisdom it has it's flaws doesn't it? And I feel like it is our job as talent identification professionals to knock some sense into the growing ranks of "cross-over applicants".

Only Applicants with Experience Need… Continue

Added by Kyle Smith on June 15, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Business Etiquette While Eating Out

If you have been asked to a lunch or dinner meeting by your boss or client, or potential boss or client, here are some rules to insure your dining experience is as polished as your business skills. To begin, arrive early. If not traveling together arrive 10 minutes early in order to check your appearance, remove your coat, use the restroom and prepare to greet your host with a smile and a firm handshake.

After being seated it is polite for the… Continue

Added by Kunin Associates on June 15, 2009 at 9:27am — 2 Comments

Art of solicitating a JOB/ROLE ....Art of salary ...compensation negotiation....Social Groups

Given that people survive in groups ...or said theology of society ...

Art of solicitating or Job for one-self ....Art of compensation or salary ....perks(what all can go or be part of

perks) negotiation ??

Given the above context ...how would recruiter's match a role or position and source or place a prospective candidate ??

Also ...would appreciate ..myth's of the commodity market's or opportunity arise out of market ???

given the context… Continue

Added by Ravi on June 14, 2009 at 3:53am — No Comments

economy slump ...group insurance ...musical-chairs ...dJ or jockey ...game's ...floating dummy companies

i have observed that there a lot of companies ...including placement agencies that are thriving by rasing funds from money-markets/potentially-from candidates ....with not much of a clientle or true product portfolio.

given the context ...how to evaluate a potential company ...its scope in a market driven economy!!

given the context of group-insurace is all about ...subscription or more the number of subscriber's

more the funds .... i have seen ...less of sales… Continue

Added by Ravi on June 13, 2009 at 4:19pm — 2 Comments

can somebody differentiate the term's 'BIOdata' ....'CV' ....'RESUME' ...their ...interpretations

given that people and entities ...coin or use different ...terms or notations ,

what are the dictionary meaning ...any slang involved ...how should or in what way are the term's used,

are there any comprehension or interpretational ...capabilities or ability to read inbetween the lines to

comprehend a job posting or a requirement posted by a company!!.

given that most recruiter's ...prepare or detail-out or offer the services of doctoring or polishing… Continue

Added by Ravi on June 13, 2009 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Small Business Hiring Gains Fire Power

We are witnessing the end of an era. Since the end of the World War 2, large companies have controlled the ebb and flow of the US economy: from the reign of the Detroit automakers to the rise of west coast tech moguls like Microsoft and Google. Small businesses have been the tiny vessels tossed in the wake of gargantuan tankers, forcing their products on consumers through sheer bulk.

The tides are changing though- the failing American economy has exposed the incapability of big… Continue

Added by Darwin Redshield on June 12, 2009 at 6:49pm — 2 Comments

The Art of Self Branding

How to survive in the times of recession? The answer is Self Branding.

In big companies there are thousands of people working at any given point in time. Everyone finishes their work on time, works hard, meets the deadlines and strives to get ahead. But, these things will never make you different from others as everyone does the same more so in the recession. Everyone is focused on work and their career. So what is it that can differentiate you from the crowd – The answer is self… Continue

Added by Sophia Simon on June 12, 2009 at 1:03pm — No Comments

IN SEARCH.....For the Perfect Software!!!!

Okay here it goes.....I have spent the last few weeks researching Staffing Software for the company I work for. We plan on implementing this change sometime in January 2010. I have seen a couple of demos, one of which I was pretty impressed with. I have even posted a Blog and a Discussion here on this site, in hopes of getting some feedback on what seems to be the most widely used or most popular, yet satisfying software out on the market today. I don't know if I'm not being clear on the info I… Continue

Added by Carissa Jordan on June 12, 2009 at 11:39am — 2 Comments

Attention: Why Your use of Recognition TERMS on Resume WINS!

Hello and good day to all (HAPPY FRIDAY)

This recruitng career has taken me from ZERO experience with a degree and a friend from High School referral (If it was not for LISA W., I likely I would not be in this industry), to owning, and operating my own boutique staffing firm. (BLISS!)

I have made over 225+ hires, and been through ALOT of scenarios that have worked out well for me and a "few" not so well. (EX. You hire someone at your client, they don't show up the first… Continue

Added by Brian K. Johnston on June 12, 2009 at 9:52am — No Comments

The year the media died

While sitting back and enjoying your morning cup of joe, take a few minutes and watch Terry Kawaja's "Madison Avenue Blues"..

It is HILARIOUS!!!

Thanks… Continue

Added by Chad Sowash on June 12, 2009 at 7:55am — No Comments

3 Tips For Using Free Online Dissertations Archives!

Have you downloaded a pile of online dissertations from dissertation archives in hope to tinker them and submit it as your own? Chances are…you will be caught for plagiarism!

Catching plagiarized dissertations is not difficult now because of the availability of sophisticated plagiarism detection tools. Even if you copy a few parts from someone’s dissertation, you will still end up getting caught.

Now… Continue

Added by Rose Tyler on June 12, 2009 at 6:07am — No Comments

One of largest recruiters for avon on east coast...in past

I used to be one of avon products Inc. largest recruiters on the east coast now I work for Lazboy as a sales rep. Just loved the recruiting biz and would like to stay in the loop so I can use it to recruit customers and also to help other people learn things I learned, etc..

Ruthie Appleby
http://Ruthietalk.ning.com
If you visit my site please share this site there :)

Added by Ruthie Appleby on June 12, 2009 at 1:31am — No Comments

Stroke Recognition Can Save Your Life...

When it comes, to Stroke, trust me It isn't a Joke...

All you have to do is to remember those easy steps, and you can be savings someones life.

The 4TH Stroke Indicator...

Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue.

STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters.....S.T..R.

STROKE IDENTIFICATION

It only takes a minute to read this...

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours… Continue

Added by Doreen Cohanim C.Ht on June 11, 2009 at 10:45pm — No Comments

Employee Backlash Looming

With the state of the current economy this topic is highly premature, but as a recruiter who is out there speaking with employed people everyday about the limited number of jobs out there I can’t even begin to count the number of them that have gone into detail about how their employer-employee relationship has changed. While they have no other recourse but continue the status quo and keep there jobs, they are certainly of the mindset that as soon as things get better they are out the door. Now… Continue

Added by bill martineau on June 11, 2009 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Job Search Tactics Turn Unusual

What would you do to have a chance at a job?

Those who are unemployed know they have fierce competition in the job search market at the moment. Because of this, some candidates are going above and beyond to market themselves to potential employers.

CareerBuilder and Harris Interactive recently completed a survey among 2,543 full-time hiring managers and human resource… Continue

Added by Cheezhead on June 11, 2009 at 3:22pm — No Comments

Looking to work for a GREAT company!!! Duane Reade

Tenyia Williams is seeking highly qualified retail leaders for single-store and multi-store opportunities in New York City and the surrounding boroughs.

DUANEreade - Our mission is to make the lives of New Yorkers - those who live, work or visit our unique city or neighborhoods - a little easier each day. We focus on serving the daily needs of our target customer, aiming to be the retail brand of choice for - "How I Feel", "How I Look" and "What I Need Now". Success means… Continue

Added by Tenyia Williams on June 11, 2009 at 3:08pm — No Comments

My Top 10 Job Hunting Tips

Looking for a job is frustrating, depressing and seems like an endless cycle little that is positive.

This is especially true if your main job hunting tactic is "Click and Apply".

You know the one, everyday, checking out the different job boards, finding a job you are suitable for and then clicking on the link and applying for the job. Wondering why you are not getting called.

And in fact you do know why, you are one of the thousands of other people doing the… Continue

Added by Zale Tabakman on June 11, 2009 at 12:44pm — No Comments

Job Posting

Does anyone recommend any job sites that I could post logistics jobs on? I am currently working with jobsinlogistics.com, jobfox.com, hireflyer.com and LinkedIn. All input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks all

Added by Kayla Goodhue on June 11, 2009 at 12:27pm — No Comments

The Trolley Problem

“A trolley is running out of control down a track. In its path are 5 people who have been tied to the track. Fortunately, you can flip a switch, which will lead the trolley down a different track to safety. Unfortunately, there is a single person tied to that track. Should you flip the switch?”

Isn’t this a common problem that many Recruitment Process Outsourcing decision-makers face?

If they do nothing with talent acquisition, then surely, as discontent grows with… Continue

Added by Barry Diamond on June 11, 2009 at 10:35am — No Comments

CareerBuilder is greasing palms again

Can your niche job board afford to take the top executives in the Nation to Pinehurst Golf Resort for an all expenses paid "Executive Golf Trip"?

CareerBuilder can..

CareerBuilder Greased Palms 2009