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Lawyers’ Downfall: Why Is the Appeal of Law School Diminishing?

By Ioana Marinescu
According to the Law School Admissions Council, applications to law school were… Continue reading

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Seventy-Five Percent of Health Care Workers Believe They Aren’t Paid Enough

Health care workers are among the most sought after talent in today’s labor market – and they’re also among the most unsatisfied with their pay.

According to new research from CareerBuilder, 75 percent of health care workers say they do not earn their desired salary – with 29 percent saying they do not make anywhere near it. Continue reading

By in Health Care, Insights & Trends, Talent Factor

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I Know It’s a Little Nerdy, But Data is Cool

By Ellen Silva, senior manager, workforce analytics at CareerBuilder

Are you a “data” person like I am?  I love data and all that it can tell me. I’ve worked in the Internet industry for the last 12 years and in that time, I have seen a lot of charts and graphs and raw data spreadsheets. Continue reading

By in Industries, Supply & Demand, Talent Acquisition

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Why Health Care Workers Leave and What Makes Them Stay

Heavy patient loads, smaller staffs and higher stress levels may be causing health care workers to check themselves out of their facilities. More than a third (34 percent) of health care workers plan to look for a new job in 2013, up from 24 percent last year. Continue reading

By in Health Care, Insights & Trends

Are Candidates Unhappy with Your Salary Offerings?

Can’t Make a Hire? You May Need to Reconsider Your Compensation

By Ioana Marinescu

Here’s a real-life scenario: You have just built a larger facility for your hospital and would like to expand the oncology department.  Continue reading

By in Health Care, Industries, Supply & Demand, Talent Acquisition

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More than Half of Employers Plan to Hire Recent College Grads in 2013

Good news for 2013′s college grads: They’re entering a stronger job market than they would have right after the Great Recession began.

This year’s hiring is holding steady from 2012: More than half (53 percent) of U.S. employers plan to hire recent college graduates in 2013, on par with 2012′s 54 percent and up significantly from 46 percent in 2011 and 44 percent in 2010. Continue reading

By in Forecasts, Generational Hiring, Health Care, Information Technology

Where to recruit for today's top 3 business jobs

Where Should You Recruit for Today’s Top 3 Business Jobs?

By Ioana Marinescu

Data that points to the best states in which to find top business jobs may tell a different story when it comes to recruiting. According to U.S. News & World Report, the top three business jobs right now are market research analyst, financial adviser and accountant. 

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By in Industries, Supply & Demand, Talent Pipeline

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Big Strides Contest Update: How to Increase Video ‘Likes’, Winning Chances

We’re about a week into the running for the 2nd annual Big Strides in Small Business Award– have you entered your small business yet?

If not, don’t worry – you still have until May 24, 2013 to enter your company’s video for a chance to win a prize package worth $10,000, plus the opportunity to help 100 people in your local community with premium, one-on-one career services.  Continue reading

By in Contests, Empowered by CareerBuilder, Small Business

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Call for Entries: The Big Strides in Small Business Award

Is your small business making big strides?

Today, CareerBuilder announces the launch of its 2nd annual Big Strides in Small Business Award – a way to recognize the small businesses that have done a particularly spectacular job of empowering employment in their local community. Continue reading

By in Contests, Empowered by CareerBuilder, Small Business

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Shaky On Your Staffing Firm Knowledge?

A staffing firm is kind of like Chandler Bing’s job: everyone knows it exists – and that it’s important – but no one can really explain what it is.

In short, recruiters help match the right candidates with the right employers. Continue reading

By in Staffing & Recruiting

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Temporary Hiring Expected to Reach a Six-Year High

As market demands for skilled labor increase, more companies are turning to staffing and recruiting companies and temporary workers to help meet increased market demands. Forty percent of employers plan to hire temporary and contract workers in 2013, up four percent since last year and up 12 percent since 2009. Continue reading

By in Staffing & Recruiting, Talent Factor

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