We know many people are on the job search, so we thought it might be helpful to put together some tried and true tips on the job hunting process. Click here to check them out or visit:

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Social networking has stirred up quite a buzz in the past few years. By now, most people have checked out or at least heard of sites such as Facebook.com, LinkedIn.com, MySpace.com and Twitter.com. These are a few of the most popular, and better yet, they are free to use!



These sites have benefitted the recruiting business immensely and can be extremely effective for sourcing and recruiting job candidates. Many companies are using sites like these to post open jobs and keep potential… Continue

Recently, we had the chance to sit down and chat with Brian Brown, Executive Vice President of SkillStorm, about hiring trends and mistakes companies tend to make in the recruiting business. He offered some great insight and advice.



Interviewer:

You have been counseling recruiters and customers about hiring trends and mistakes for over 12 years now. What are some of most valuable things you have learned over the course of this time?



Brian… Continue

Are we doing all we can as recruiters? It seems that when things heat up in the staffing business, recruiters tend to be more on their “A” game, so to speak. Now, there just aren’t as many positions to fill as in the past. With fewer positions to fill, recruiters may become discouraged and sometimes overlook the steps vital to filling open positions.



The recruiting business is competitive and can be quite challenging, but it’s what we do when we are faced with those challenges that… Continue

The job search process can seem very overwhelming but with SkillStorm’s guide to maximizing your job search, you can easily get on track to finding your career path. The job search process can be divided into two parts—preparing for your job search and implementing it.



Preparing For Your Job Search

The first step in preparing for your job search is deciding what it is that you would like to do. It would be nearly impossible to find a job or career path if you don’t know what you… Continue

The current state of the economy is hitting businesses hard, with many companies throughout the country implementing hiring freezes and laying off employees. This presents opportunities for those in the staffing industry to reach out to those professionals and place them in new jobs. Companies are also in need of talented professionals to help them make it through these rough economic times and grow their businesses.



The staffing industry has a great impact on our economy. More… Continue

Need help with nailing that job interview? Want to make sure you’re fully prepared for the interview?



Get great tips and advice from SkillStorm Executive Director and Senior Vice President Brian Brown, a recent guest on San Diego Living, a daily morning show on TV Channel 6, The CW. In this interview, Brian talks about the importance of business ethics and also provides job interview strategies and tips.



Check out the video by… Continue