I found it interesting to hear a report this morning that Prince Harry and his fiance, Meghan Markle, have taken to LinkedIn in their quest to hire a communications specialist. This person is to help with planning events for them, as well as handling social media, and will be based out of Buckingham Palace. The …
Do Recruiters Get It Right in the Hiring Process?
More organizations today are using recruiters to help in the hiring process; these individuals seem to be the norm within an organization. There are obvious benefits: they are dedicated solely to that function and they have the ear of hiring managers so they know what type of skills, education and experience are needed. But, do …
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He Did “WHAT” to Get Hired as an Intern on Jimmy Fallon?
If you're a Harry Potter fan at all, then you must love Daniel Radcliffe, who portrayed the young wizard. But who knew he was a fan of rap and has developed this skill. A must watch video on YouTube is of Daniel rapping on the Jimmy Fallon show; if you haven't seen it, here is …
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When Is It You and When Is It Chance?
I get really irked when I hear someone diminish themselves, attributing something great they've done to chance, someone else, a higher power, etc. They seriously are not aware that they are the reasons for their success. For example, let's say a client named Jane comes in with good news that she got a new position …
How Much Thought Do You Put Into Your Job Search?
I was listening the radio this morning and a caller was complaining that she was having difficulty finding a job; when the morning DJ asked what she's been doing to find one she replied that she is 'having no luck' finding any job leads on Craigslist! I almost spilled my drink hearing that. While I'm …
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Sobering Facts for Job Seekers
If you're looking to find a job this year, the good news is that 87% of hiring managers believe that the job market will improve this year; this is according to the findings from the Job Preparedness Indicator. While this is good news, it also sheds light on some realities as to why today's hiring …
If You Didn’t Get the Job, It’s Not Always You
I'm noticing a trend that is occuring more frequently and it has to do with getting hired. I hear more and more from frustrated job seekers that they have gotten interviews but are not getting hired. Upon further investigation, it seems that their 'rejection' had nothing to do with their skills or value to the …
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Job Boards You May Not Aware Of
In addition to some of the big names job boards, like Indeed or Monster, here are 3 newer ones that have emerged and are giving more options for job seekers. Hope they help! Startwire.com - no only are you able to search for and apply for job openings, you can track your application status, keep …
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