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Job Search – 90% of job seekers utilize mobile devices to conduct key functions
Mobile technology is rapidly changing how job seekers look for new positions, according to a survey by global talent mobility consulting firm Lee Hecht Harrison. The results revealed that 90% of job seekers utilize mobile devices to conduct key functions when looking for their next career opportunity. Only one in 10 workers isn’t using mobile … Continue reading
Job Search and Recruiting – New speech technology matches service workers to jobs
Jobaline.com, the leading mobile and bilingual job marketplace that matches employers with hourly workers in the U.S., announced the release of its patent pending Jobaline Voice Analyzer™ at the “Talent Acquisition: The New Era” symposium hosted by TMP Worldwide. Voice Analyzer matches workers to jobs based on how listeners react emotionally to specific voices. Jobaline … Continue reading
Overweight women – More likely to work in lower-paying and more physically demanding jobs study finds
Overweight women are more likely to work in lower-paying and more physically demanding jobs; less likely to get higher-wage positions that include interaction with the public; and make less money in either case compared to average size women and all men, according to a new Vanderbilt study. “Starting when a woman becomes overweight, she is … Continue reading
US – Pamela Skillings’ top 50 best job search sites
Here are 50 of the best job search sites, apps, and tools according to Pamela Skillings: 1) Dice.com 2) Crunchboard.com 3) Culintro.com 4) eFinancialCareers.com 5) JobsOnTheMenu.com 6) HealthcareJobsite.com 7) JobsInLogistics.com 8) mediabistro.com 9) JournalismJobs.com 10) SalesGravy.com 11) TalentZoo.com 12) TechCareers.com 13) Idealist.com 14) StackOverflow.com 15) USAJobs.gov 16) Behance.com 17) IEEEJob Site 18) VentureBeat.com 19) Mashable.com … Continue reading
3 Reasons Employers Create Ridiculous Postings
[L]et me give you three reasons why some employers write these unrealistic job descriptions: 1. The employer is inexperienced at hiring (and/or incompetent, but I’m trying to be nice). Not every firm, agency or nonprofit has a crackerjack HR team. At many places, particularly smaller ones, the hiring is handed off to people with little … Continue reading
Microsoft’s Layoffs – A textbook flop
In Microsoft’s case, the initial communication about the layoffs back in July was a textbook flop. A wordy 1,100-word company email announced the layoffs all the way down in the eleventh paragraph, so far buried in management terminology as to be lost to the casual reader. The letter was authored not by Microsoft’s CEO, Satya … Continue reading
Job Search in Tech and Digital – The Mashable Job Board
Are you on the job hunt? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search for your next big move. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they’re looking to fill positions from Mashable’s community. via 200+ Job Openings at Amazon, Pandora, Tory Burch and More.
Productivity – The perfect length for a break: work for 52 minutes, break for 17
What’s the perfect length for a break? Seventeen minutes, according to an experiment released this week. Rather than set your stop-watch for 17 minutes when you get up from your desk, the more important reminder might be to get up, at all. DeskTime, a productivity app that tracks employees’ computer use, peeked into its data … Continue reading
Wages – Nine Negotiation Strategies
Here’s a step by step guide to negotiating your best salary yet: Do your research. Don’t talk money too early. Don’t be afraid to ask – but don’t demand either! Keep selling yourself Make them jealous Ask a fair price Believe that you can you negotiate in this economy Negotiate extras and be creative! Negotiate … Continue reading
Meetings – A Peter Drucker Quote
“Meetings are by definition a concession to a deficient organization. For one either meets or one works.One cannot do both at the same time.” Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at These 10 Peter Drucker Quotes May Change Your World.
LinkedIn – The New Recruiting Firm’s Field Guide
We’re excited to introduce you to The Recruiting Firm’s LinkedIn Field Guide, a step-by-step playbook for putting these strategies into practice on LinkedIn. Download this free ebook for best practices to: Build your personal brand and your firm’s brand Engage key talent pools and potential clients Recruit candidates (external and internal) and new clients The … Continue reading
Job Search – 6 Game-changing trends for you (Infographic)
The infographic below — compiled by CareerShift, a comprehensive job hunting and career management solution — shares six new trends impacting job seekers. It’s time to ante up and use these game-changing trends to help you score big on the job field. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at 6 Job Search Trends … Continue reading
Job Interview – The basics
There are a few basics that every person who’s preparing for, or facing a job interview, should know… So, what are the types of questions the interviewer might ask? Here are a few examples. The common interview questions. There are probably 20 or 30 common questions typically asked in interviews. They’re easily found because most … Continue reading
Recruitment Agency – The signs that you’ve got a good one
Here are some of the good things to seek out: 1) They have stellar testimonials and reviews 2) It just feels right 3) They specialise in your industry 4) They have a flawless BBB rating 5) They’re transparent 6) They don’t act like they need you 7) You have your own, responsive agent Chosen excerpts by … Continue reading
Job Search Tips – What your resume should NOT include
There are several items, however, that your resume should NOT include: (1) Personal details and photographs (2) Hobbies (3) Clubs, organizations and volunteer work NOT related to your industry or profession (4) Religious and Political affiliations (5) Your “Objective” – It may seem counter-intuitive to leave this off, but the statement of a specific Objective … Continue reading
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