Strategies for Career Advancement, Part Two

In the first installment of this series, we discussed the value of using existing connections to create new networking opportunities and, ultimately, more attractive job prospects. But your network is valuable primarily because it has been built with your professional pursuits in mind. When you decide to switch those pursuits by changing professions, your network is thrown into flux and is less of an asset in helping you get ahead. Continue Reading

Survey: Professional-Level Hiring Expected to Increase in First Quarter of 2012; Executives See Rise in Recruiting Challenges

Employers expect to increase hiring for professional-level positions in the first quarter, but they have concerns about finding qualified candidates for these roles, a new Robert Half survey shows. A net 10 percent of executives interviewed for the Robert Half Professional Employment Report plan to add full-time staff in the first three months of the year, up three points from the fourth-quarter forecast. However, the number of respondents who report recruiting challenges also is on the rise: 67 percent of executives said it is at least somewhat challenging to find skilled employees today, up from 59 percent last quarter and 42 percent in the third quarter.

Eighty-seven percent of respondents said they are at least somewhat confident in their organizations’ ability to grow in the first quarter. Continue Reading

50 Sites to Help Students and Professionals Network Effectively

Provided by CareerOverview.com
Social sites have grown in number and variety in the past years and many now offer opportunities for students and professionals to network in a serious manner. Whether you are preparing for your first job or making a change with an established career, connecting with others in your field will not only help you get started, but be an enhancement for your career as you continue to grow. These 50 social sites provide a chance for you to find others through professional networking sites, meet others in your field, find employment, and more.
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Article by Alisa Miller and courtesy of CareerOverview.com