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Monthly Archives: December 2012

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15 companies hiring in January

January is a month filled with promise. It’s the start of a new year and a chance to wipe the slate clean and make improvements in one’s personal and professional life. The gyms are packed, as people resolve to get into better shape. Continue reading

By in News and trends, Who's hiring

2013 forecast

What to expect from the job market in 2013

By Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder

Employers are heading into the new year with cautious optimism. The economy has been growing at a gradual but steady pace and is poised to stay on this path in 2013 barring any major disruptions. Continue reading

By in News and trends, Surveys

social media showdown

Social-media showdown: how each site can get you closer to the job you want

Social-media websites aren’t just for catching up with friends anymore. Many companies have embraced social media as a tool to reach their consumers, and job seekers can take advantage of this information feed. While professional-networking sites such as LinkedIn may seem like the obvious choice for professional social networking, other profile pages may be equally beneficial. Continue reading

By in Cover Letters, Find the job, Following up, Get the job, How to search, Interviews, Networking, Resume, Social media, The right job

social media recommendations

Do hiring managers consider social-media recommendations?

Social media have become an integral part of the job search, both for job seekers and hiring managers. It’s now common practice for job seekers to use social-networking websites such as LinkedIn to market themselves and for hiring managers to use these sites to research potential candidates before making contact. Continue reading

By in Cover Letters, Find the job, Get the job, How to search, Networking, Social media

10 minute interview

How to ace the 10-minute interview

By Robert Half International

Every job seeker knows there isn’t much time to make a positive impression during an interview. But have you ever stopped to consider how short your window of opportunity actually is? According to a survey from Robert Half, it may be 10 minutes or less. Continue reading

By in Get the job, Interviews

2011 work experience

A look at U.S. employment in 2011

Every year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases data on employment and unemployment from the prior calendar year. “Work Experience of the Population – 2011” provides a snapshot of U.S. work activity in 2011 and how the information compares to data from previous years. Continue reading

By in News and trends, Surveys

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