Life is full of clichés — but your interviews shouldn’t fall victim to them. The interview process is constantly evolving, and with it, you too must review your process — and yes, evolve. Don’t forget – just as you are screening job seekers through an interview, they are also screening you. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2009
Ask This, Not That! Avoiding Inappropriate Interview Questions
- September 24th, 2009
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If you’ve ever skimmed the Eat This, Not That! book series (you can admit it), you know the premise of the books is to help you make healthier choices about the foods you eat. Instead of consuming a thick, rich, creamy chocolate milkshake, for example, you could theoretically get the same delicious taste satisfaction – but fewer calories! Continue reading
More Workers Living Paycheck to Paycheck, CareerBuilder Survey Finds
- September 22nd, 2009
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Have you been overhearing your employees talking about living on ramen (not that there’s anything wrong with that) and refreshing the computer screen a hundred times a day to spot the exact moment that paycheck deposits? That may not come as a huge shock, but current worker struggles may be deeper and more common than you realize. Continue reading
Follow CareerBuilder for Employers on Facebook – You Just Might Become the Proud Owner of an Award Winning Jack in the Box
- September 21st, 2009
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A few years ago I had the opportunity to attend a two-day corporate training event at the Human Performance Institute. The Institute’s message is all about managing energy – not time - as the key to sustained high performance.
While the information presented was really powerful, the one line that stuck with me all these years was something one of the nutritionists said. Continue reading
Employment News for the Week of September 18
- September 18th, 2009
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This week, while you were planning your Patrick Swayze movie marathon, apologizing to Taylor Swift, or curing blindness with a tooth, here’s what you may have missed in the world of hiring and recruiting… Continue reading
What Should Really Be Included on a Candidate’s Resume?
- September 17th, 2009
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An interesting discussion started to develop the other day on our Twitter stream after we tweeted about a blog post regarding which information a candidate should include on his or her resume — and which should be ditched with yesterday’s “Top Chef” contestant. Continue reading
New Study Highlights Challenges, Opportunities for Staffing Firms
- September 15th, 2009
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Okay, so there’s good news and there’s not-great-but-not-necessarily-bad-but-really-mostly-just-good-to-know-for-future-reference news for staffing firms…
While awareness and satisfaction levels for staffing firms have increased over the past year (that’s the good news), a new survey by CareerBuilder and Inavero Institute indicates there’s still a lot of room for improvement in these areas (that’s…well, you get it)
“While staffing firms have done a better job delivering their value to clients, job seekers, however, are still looking for a more engaging and positive experience,” said Todd McCormick, president of CareerBuilder’s Recruiter Business Unit. Continue reading
Do Your Part for America. Hire a Veteran.
- September 14th, 2009
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Actually, many of you already are – and to your benefit, too.
According to a recent CareerBuilder survey on military veterans re-entering the workforce, 41 percent of employers reported that they have hired U.S. veterans or members of the National Guard in the last six months. Continue reading
Employment News for the Week of September 4
- September 4th, 2009
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This week, while you were busy trying to think of a 19th name that starts with J, checking your can of diet soda for stray amphibians, or possibly discovering the body of a mythical creature, here’s what you may have missed in the world of hiring and recruiting… Continue reading
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