Tag: Job

March 17, 2022

It May Be Time to Reconsider that Noncompete Agreement

It May Be Time to Reconsider that Noncompete Agreement

Federal regulators are cracking down on hiring practices that restrict employees’ wages and ability to work for competitors. Here’s what to know. Kellogg Insight These days, with the Great Resignation peeling off workers right and left, companies may be tempted to get creative in how they retain employees. But some popular strategies can land firmsRead More

September 21, 2020

Initial US jobless claims fall by 33,000; Fed to keep interest rates low until job market strengthens

Initial US jobless claims fall by 33,000; Fed to keep interest rates low until job market strengthens

Released on September 17, 2020 US initial jobless claims fell in the week ended Sept. 12 from the prior week, according to seasonally adjusted data released today by the US Department of Labor. Total initial jobless claims fell to 860,000 for the week, down 33,000 from the previous week’s level, which was revised upward byRead More

August 3, 2020

Covid-19 increases difficulty for employers, frustration for job seekers

Covid-19 increases difficulty for employers, frustration for job seekers

Released on July 29, 2020 Covid-19 appears to have made the struggle by employers to find qualified candidates more difficult as well as increased frustration by job candidates when they don’t hear back from potential employers, according to the “State of Online Recruiting Report” released by jobs website iHire. “As recently unemployed professionals flood theRead More

October 3, 2018

Be More Confident and Focused

Be More Confident and Focused

You could be filled with fear if you’ve been out of the job market for any length of time. It’s also discouraging when you realize your job search is taking more of your time than you had anticipated. To conduct a successful job search, you must be brave enough to change your mindset to haveRead More

September 7, 2017

Conduct a Proactive vs. Reactive Job Search

Today's job seeker must take a more proactive approach and identify jobs before they go on the market. Conducting research provides you with the foundation you need for a successful job search. It is important to identify fifty potential employers who employ individuals who have your experience and skills. These are also employers you haveRead More

July 26, 2017

I Think I Have a Job Opening, Now What?

I Think I Have a Job Opening, Now What?

One of your employees has just quit, been let go, or retired. It doesn’t matter why they’ve left, all that matters to you is that you fill that position, ASAP. But take a minute, breathe deeply, and consider these all-important questions: Why do you think you need to fill that role? Can the position beRead 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 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 19, 2017

Job Seeker VS. Recruiters –Where is the disconnect? Why is there so much animosity?

Job Seeker VS. Recruiters –Where is the disconnect? Why is there so much animosity?

Written by: Nicki Massman ★Professional Resume Writer ★Career Coach, Job Search and Interview Coach ★Owner Over the past couple of months, I have seen a lot of posts on LinkedIn from both Recruiters and Job Seekers with extreme frustration, to the point of attacking and criticizing each other. Since I have been on both sidesRead More