Tag: career

June 8, 2017

U.S. Employers Expect More Hiring, Higher Recruiting Budgets and More Perks

U.S. Employers Expect More Hiring, Higher Recruiting Budgets and More Perks

NEW YORK, June 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A record number of hiring managers in the U.S. anticipate more hiring in the next six months, according to the semi-annual hiring survey from DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX), a leading online career resource and talent acquisition platform for technology professionals and other select professional communities. The expected riseRead More

May 19, 2017

Millennials Are Not Job-Hoppers, Studies Find

Millennials Are Not Job-Hoppers, Studies Find

Job candidates between the ages of 18 and 35 also prize learning opportunities over career advancement and salary, according to recent research. By Andrew R. McIlvaine Tuesday, May 9, 2017 Millennials have been stereotyped as nonstop job-hoppers for quite a while now, but that stereotype is turning out to be false. A recent analysis ofRead More

May 11, 2017

How to Become the Candidate Recruiters Can’t Resist

How to Become the Candidate Recruiters Can’t Resist

Amy Elisa Jackson May 10, 2017 - Glassdoor Recruiters are constantly searching for amazing candidates to fill the millions of open jobs in the U.S. And the search can be hard! After all, reading thousands of resumes and talking to potential candidates about a particular role can be time-consuming. So why not make it easier forRead More

May 9, 2017

America’s small businesses haven’t had this much trouble finding workers in 17 years

America’s small businesses haven’t had this much trouble finding workers in 17 years

View photos Hiring has become a major headache at America’s small businesses. According to the latest report on small business optimism from the National Federation of Small Business published Tuesday morning, 33% of all owners reported job openings they could not fill in April. This is the highest reading since November 2000. Ian Shepherdson, anRead More

May 5, 2017

Must Read For Job Seekers!!

Must Read For Job Seekers!!

Have you ever ordered from one of the 1,600 Jimmy John’s restaurants? There are important lessons job seekers can learn from this flourishing business. What makes Jimmy John’s different from the rest is their honesty, the quality of their products, the speed of delivery and reasonable pricing. The culture in the restaurants is the sameRead More

April 27, 2017

No One Returning Your Calls???

No One Returning Your Calls???

Job Hunting Advice: If no one is returning your calls, it’s time to change the message you leave. Too often your message is basically “Hi, I’m a salesperson and I want to SELL the idea of you hiring me, call me back!” Of course, that is not your actual message, but too often your voiceRead More

April 13, 2017

The Skills Gap is Costing Companies Nearly $1 Million Annually, According to New CareerBuilder Survey

The Skills Gap is Costing Companies Nearly $1 Million Annually, According to New CareerBuilder Survey

More than two thirds of employers who said they were increasing their number of employees in Q1 currently have open positions for which they cannot find qualified candidates Apr 13, 2017 CHICAGO and ATLANTA, April 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- It's one of today's most vexing economic puzzles: Why can't employers find workers to fill theirRead More

March 17, 2017

Working with a recruiter

Working with a recruiter

Have you ever been frustrated when a recruiter doesn’t call you back? The following information will help you set realistic expectations and hopefully obtain better results. It’s important that you understand the following realities about Staffing and Recruiting Firms: 1.  Most specialize in a specific industry, profession or geographic location. ACTION ITEM: You must identifyRead More