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26% of Employers Plan to Add Full-Time Employees in 2013
December 29, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
Matt Ferguson of Careerbuilder
2013 is expected to usher in more jobs, but U.S. employers will continue to play it safe, according to a new annual hiring forecast. Twenty-six percent of hiring managers plan to add full-time, permanent employees in the New Year, up three percentage points over 2012. The study also points to heightened competition for high skill labor and improved compensation trends.
The nationwide survey was conducted for Careerbuilder by Harris Interactive from November 1 to November 30, 2012 and included more than 2,600 hiring managers and human resource professionals and more than 3,900 workers across industries and company sizes.
“More than 60 percent of employers reported that they are in a better financial position than last year and more than 40 percent said their sales increased over the last six months,” said Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder. “While this bodes well for job creation, employers are still assessing the implications of a weakened global market and a modest recovery at home. The guarded approach to hiring that has been evident over the last few years was sustained in part by concerns over the fiscal cliff during the time of the survey. We don’t expect 2013 to bring any big surprises in regard to employment, rather it will continue on a path of stability and gradual growth barring any significant economic disruptions.” Continue Reading
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Interview Mistakes to Avoid
December 27, 2012 by William Frierson
Making a good impression in an interview is a big step in landing a new job. In order for veterans (and other job seekers) to achieve this goal, it is important not to make the mistakes mentioned in the following post.Interviews are a time of excitement , anticipation, and anxiety for many job seekers. A good interview is the key to a new career. For this reason, it’s not always the most qualified person who gets an offer; it’s frequently the person who has the best interview. Here are some interview mistakes to avoid, so that you can put your best foot forward:
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How to Negotiate an Offer
by William FriersonBefore accepting a job offer, you need to think about what you will get out of it. Learn more about how you can use negotiation to your advantage in the following post.Great news! You aced your interview and have received an offer for a rewarding career, but the journey to your new career doesn’t end here. For many, negotiating the offer can be the most difficult part of finding a job. You may not know what you are worth in the civilian workplace, or have unrealistic expectations in terms of salary. Here is a guide to this complex step of the process.
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4 Questions To Ask During Your Job Interview
by William FriersonWhile you may practice answering potential questions for an interview, don’t forget that you need to prepare some questions of your own. The following post has four questions you should ask during a job interview.When getting ready for an interview, it is important to not only prepare yourself to answer the questions you may be asked, but also questions that you can ask the people who are interviewing you. Many job seekers get so excited about finally getting an interview opportunity that they forget that interviewing is a two-way street. Yes – you need to make sure that this company and job are a good fit for you. Otherwise, you’ll be going through the job search process all over again when you (or the company) realize that it just wasn’t a good fit.
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15 Tech Companies’ Software Engineer Salary Revealed; Glassdoor Report
by William FriersonThese days, college students studying to become software engineers are likely to find good paying jobs in the future. See which companies are offering high salaries, and learn more in the following post.It pays to be a software engineer these days, literally.
In fact, job growth for software engineers is projected to be 30% from 2010-2020, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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15 Tech Companies’ Software Engineer Salary Revealed; Glassdoor Report
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15 Toughest Interview Questions (and Answers!)
by William FriersonYou may face some tough questions during an interview. So, in order to prepare you for one, check out the following post covering some challenging questions and how to answer them.Good interview questions, better answers
1. Why do you want to work in this industry?
Bad answer:
“I love to shop. Even as a kid, I spent hours flipping through catalogues.”Don’t just say you like it. Anyone can do that. Focus instead on your history with that particular industry, and if you can, tell a success story.
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10 Kisses Of Death for a Resume
by William FriersonBefore sending out your resume(s) to prospective employers, you need to make sure that it is flawless. Any little mistake can cost you the chance for a job interview. The following post has ten resume mistakes that may keep you from consideration for a job opportunity.Resume writing mistakes that ruin your chances
Listen. Is that your phone not ringing? And after sending out 100 resumes, each of them four pages long, powder puffed, enveloped in coral green and sealed with a wax stamp? Maybe it’s time to take stock of that all-important document, and make sure it’s not stumbling around out there with its figurative foot in its mouth. Here’s 10 kisses of death, classic mistakes made in writing a job resume that have been known to keep phones from ringing.
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How to Make Your Dream Career a Reality
by William FriersonIt is probably true that every person would love to begin his or her career in their dream job. The reality is you may not, but that does not mean you won’t get it eventually. The following post offers tips to make your dream career come true.Sitting in class each semester, it’s easy to imagine what your dream job looks like. You’re in the midst of learning all sorts of great things about your career options and gaining the knowledge and specialized skills you’ll need to succeed. Unfortunately, enthusiasm can sometimes lead to an inflated view of what to expect after graduation.
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Extracurriculars – Résumé Do or Don’t?
by William FriersonYou probably think that most employers are not interested in your hobbies or personal interests, and you’re likely right. However, there may be some value in including this information in your resume, according to the following post.Glee club, sports, debate team– when you were applying to college, these activities could make or break getting you into the school of your choice. But when it comes to job applications do your extracurricular activities hold any merit with employers?
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It’s Never Too Late to Learn
December 26, 2012 by William FriersonThe following post teaches all of us that even though people make mistakes, they can still be productive citizens and work to provide a better life for themselves.Two young men, from different backgrounds, each tell a tragically similar story of their mistakes, which resulted in felony convictions and incarcerations. Their names aren’t important, but their stories are.
Both men are using education to take charge of their futures and be productive citizens.
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