Successful companies recognize the business benefits of providing stellar customer service. Not only does it generate referrals from satisfied customers and bolster customer loyalty, but it also differentiates them from their competitors.
Likewise, providing a good candidate experience tends to generate similar benefits for employers. Continue reading
Job creation in the U.S. is on an upward trajectory. While growth has been slower or stagnant in certain areas, there are many industries where the production of new jobs has accelerated. Markets tied to energy, production, technology, health care, transportation and consulting have increased employment 10 to 30 percent over the last few years. Continue reading
People are so much more than the skills or work history listed on their résumés. With Job Seeker Spotlight, we give individuals the opportunity to highlight their creativity, personality and passion to employers who are looking to hire today. To connect with any of our featured individuals, login to the Resume Database and search by name and location. Continue reading
Creating a good job search experience for applicants isn’t just good will; it’s good business.
“Providing a good candidate experience is a win-win for both candidates and employers,” says Sanja Licina, Ph.D., Senior Director of Talent Intelligence and Consulting at CareerBuilder. Continue reading
A recent CareerBuilder study shows 57 percent of workers age 60 plus said they would look for a new job after retiring from their current company, showing that retirement no longer means the end of one’s career. In fact, an estimated 4.7% of jobs are held by workers who are 65 years of age and over, up from 4% in 2001. Continue reading
With all due respect to Barbara Walters, the next time she’s putting together her ‘Most Fascinating People’ list, she might want to consult the list of keynote speakers for the most recent Inc. 500/5000 Conference.
The annual event, which honors the fastest-growing businesses in America, also features some of today’s most intelligent, interesting and charismatic thought leaders. Continue reading
Between rushing from session to session, finding an outlet for your iPad/Nexus 7/Kindle/Samsung Tablet, and trying to win a new iPad/Nexus 7/Kindle/Samsung Tablet during Staffing World 2012 in Vegas earlier this month…
Chances are you might have missed a few of the conversations happening on the expo floor, in which case, CareerBuilder has you covered. Continue reading
While some indicators suggest the veteran employment situation is improving, this problem isn’t going away, but instead becoming more of a challenge: According to whitehouse.gov, more than 1 million service members are projected to leave the military between 2011 and 2016. Continue reading
Your career website: Do veterans love it or hate it?
Recently, I shared Lisa Rosser’s advice on how to use military intelligence to write better job descriptions — and more successfully recruit veterans seeking a civilian job at your company. While your job descriptions are arguably your first line of attack (and a very important method of attracting veterans), they’re only one piece of the puzzle. Continue reading
As the job market moves in a positive direction, workers are feeling more confident about job prospects and are pursuing new opportunities, according to CareerBuilder’s Q4 2012 Job Forecast. The study found that 18 percent of hiring managers had top performers leave their organizations in Q3 2012. Continue reading
