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June 9, 2011

William Sovie and 1 other person answered this question

Should recent graduates who are having trouble finding work keep trying or just go back to school?

Hello Charlie,
Great question, and not only in the current economy. As a non-college graduate, I should be upfront about my bias - which is toward getting out there. Unless you are in a specialized business field like accounting and/or finance, I would respectfully suggest that ... more

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May 17, 2011

Bruce Hoag and 2 other people answered this question

Have you seen the Resume Tsunami yet?

The "resume tsunami," if it comes, will be short-lived as employers scramble for talent. There simply isn't enough skilled workers to go around when the economy is healthy. more

Jan. 18, 2011

Lauren Harper asked a question

Do you think that information technology is hollowing out the middle class job market? How come?

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Jan. 17, 2011

Iris Sasaki and 1 other person answered this question

Is 2011 the time to make a career adjustment?

Your question wasn't poorly worded, I made an assumption based on what I perceived.
Much depends on the type of work they are looking for. I ALWAYS find my clients are looking for people in the scientific disciplines. Medicine is another field that is hiring. However, ... more

Dec. 25, 2010

Bob Gately and 4 other people answered this question

Do you find it hard to hire new sales reps?

David makes a great point-- "... from a Call Center perspective - hiring the wrong TeleSales/Inside Sales Agent is the Root Cause of most Performance Issues." I have found that to be true for the last 18 years from most all perpectives.
"Using a single ... more

Dec. 23, 2010

Wray Rives and 2 other people answered this question

Do small businesses still have a greater impact on hiring and firing?

Statistically in the US from 1993 through 2009 small businesses created 63% of the new private sector jobs. People notice when a large business hires a hundred, but no one notices when 100 small businesses each hire 1 person. more

Dec. 21, 2010

James Pritz asked a question

What should an employer expect from a technical recruiter?

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Dec. 9, 2010

Maria Marsala and 4 other people answered this question

What do you do with the 'wrong' degree?

You have a lot of company. Most people have jobs in an area where they don't have a degree.
As I read your question, think about ways to "marrying" logistics and finance. This way you'll be able to use the credibility of your finance degree ... more

Dec. 9, 2010

Barry Zweibel and 3 other people answered this question

Why would you turn down your 'dream job?'

Great question, Liz! In other words, is this 'dream' job the 'R.I.G.H.T.' job?!
R as in Responsibilities:
How do the responsibilities match your skills and interests? Does the position offer sufficient span of control to manage those responsibilities effectively? What factors might expand or contract those ... more

Dec. 3, 2010

Ron Kubitz and 1 other person answered this question

Recruiting: How can I make the most of career fairs?

Jane that is a very good question.
In my many years in Recruiting/Human Resources I have attended more career fairs than I care to count. Some are good and some are a waste of time but necessary for PR sake.
I participate in these job ... more

Nov. 30, 2010

Jaxi West and 7 other people answered this question

22% of companies claim to not be able to fill crucial roles- why?

grass is always greener syndrom if you ask me
If you always think there is something/someone better, you will never appreciate what you have in front of you. What is the 'more' or 'better' companies want, when they find someone who is fully qualified and meets ... more

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Nov. 27, 2010

Joseph Mullin and 2 other people answered this question

Should companies "google it" to keep employees happy in 2011?

Ty,
Under the circumstances that you presented, I would have to agree that it would be an incentive for retention.
Joseph more

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