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Interview Questions: Some Not So Good to Ask
March 25, 2013 by William FriersonWhen considering what questions to ask in your next interview, be sure to give them careful thought or you may appear not to want a job opportunity.
It’s often said there are no bad questions, but a new OfficeTeam survey suggests otherwise. Human resources (HR) managers were asked to recount the most unusual or surprising question they have heard a job seeker ask during an interview. Here are some of their responses: Continue Reading
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Workforce Trends to Watch in 2013
March 01, 2013 by William FriersonBoth job seekers and employers should be aware of workforce trends which may affect them in 2013. Learn more in the following post.
As we continue into 2013, what trends will drive the workforce and what can businesses and job seekers expect to see in the months ahead? With recent advancements in social media, an increasingly diverse workforce and continued demand for skilled talent, employers and job seekers have much to prepare for in the New Year. Continue Reading
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Social Resumes: What Job Seekers and Employers Should Know
February 12, 2013 by William FriersonTech savvy job seekers are using social resumes as an alternative to the traditional resumes employers have been used to seeing. Employers are also taking advantage of social media and looking at these resumes to find their next job candidates. The following infographic has more information for job seekers and employers interested in this trend. Continue Reading
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Make Your Mobile a Job Seeker’s Dream Tool in 8 Steps
January 02, 2013 by William Frierson
Natalie Bracco, Freelance Writer
Nobody pounds the pavement to go out job hunting anymore. In today’s digital age, many companies use an online hiring process to accept applications, gather resumes and schedule interviews with potential employees. Use the following 8 simple steps to make your mobile a job seeker’s dream tool. Continue Reading
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Top 50 Best Small And Medium Workplaces For Job Seekers
December 19, 2012 by William Frierson
If you are looking for a place to work that is not overcrowded with people, check out the following post featuring a list of companies you might be interested in.For some job seekers and professionals, a large corporate environment just isn’t what they’re looking for when it comes to company culture. Many job seekers and employees prefer small and medium workplaces, where they enjoy a more intimate company culture. For job seekers looking for this type of office environment, a new list provides the best small
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Social Recruiting Survey Says… Get on Social Media and Get Found!
December 17, 2012 by William FriersonA recent survey says both recruiters and job seekers can benefit from using social media. Learn more in the following post.In an earlier article, Social Media a Powerful Tool for Your Job Search, I wrote about the reasons you should be leveraging social media in your job search – to get noticed, build connections, and find opportunities. But possibly the number one reason to use social media is because recruiters are using it to find their candidates.
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Social Recruiting Survey Says… Get on Social Media and Get Found!
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Lessons For Gen Y From The Senior Workforce
December 06, 2012 by William FriersonWhen it comes to success in the workplace, it seems that young people could learn a thing or two from mature workers. The following post has some lessons which can benefit the young workforce.Gen Y job seekers have recently received a large amount of flack from the older generations, being labeled as the generation that has postponed growing up, living at home, and even lacking driver’s licenses. Studies even show that younger Americans have seen a 68 percent drop in their net worth, while
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Never Let Them See You Sweat
November 30, 2012 by William FriersonYou never want to appear desperate in your job search before a recruiter or an employer. The following post explains why this tactic could hurt your chances of getting a job.The popular phrase of never letting anyone see you sweat came from a 1980s Gillette commercial for its popular deodorant. So what does that have to do with you, a 2012 job seeker?
More than you can imagine.
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The All-In-One Guide To Employment References
November 20, 2012 by William FriersonAs a job seeker, you should not underestimate the importance of your employment references. Learn more about them in the following post.Choosing your employment references is probably close to the bottom on your list of job search worries. You just pick a few previous bosses and call it a day, right? Wrong! In preparation for (and during) the job search, we’re often too busy focusing on perfecting our resume and intensely scanning job boards. It&#
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What Job Seekers Will Do to Impress Employers
October 19, 2012 by William FriersonWhen you need or want a job, you might be willing to do anything it takes to get one. Some job seekers will go all out to impress employers, while others just stick to the basics.
Sometimes it’s the little things that get job seekers noticed by employers, a new OfficeTeam survey suggests. Human resources (HR) managers were asked to recount the most impressive action they have seen or heard an individual take to try to land a position. Here are some of their responses: Continue Reading
