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• Been a While Since Your Last Interview? Brush Up on These Methods:

  09-10-2018 20:10 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  In my previous article, I covered job search basics for those who are either new to job searching entirely or returning to the market after a long time away. In today's article, I'd like to cover the next step in the process: interviewing.Again, this information may seem very basic to some people, but to new job ...
  
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• How Corporations Can Thrive Despite the Skilled Labor Shortage

  09-10-2018 18:57 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  An unusual phenomenon is happening in the United States. Even though 6.9 million jobs are available, 6 million Americans are unemployed, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Despite there being more jobs than people to fill them, businesses are struggling to secure new workers, and this disconnect has employers scratching their heads."Business's ...
  
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• Preparing for an Interview With a Tech Company If You Don't Have a Tech Background

  09-10-2018 17:44 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  I love tech companies. I earned a computer engineering degree in undergrad, and I've spent my entire career working in the world of technology in one way or another.Recently, I've worked with a number job seekers who have interviewed with tech companies — the kind with ping-pong tables, video games, free lunches, and only a few hundred employees.I noticed that something was different about their interview experiences. I worked ...
  
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• Making a Career Change: How to Go Back to School on Your Time

  08-10-2018 16:43 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  These days, career changes are incredibly common. In fact, some experts predict the average worker will have five different careers throughout their lifetime!If you're one of the many working adults considering a career change, you may be hesitant to make the move. This is a major shift we're talking about. You're going to need some serious training if you want to be a competitive candidate on the talent market in your new industry.Going back to school is one great ...
  
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• Ford Prepares to Cut Salaried Jobs in $11 Billion Restructuring - Yahoo Finance

  06-10-2018 13:59
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  Ford Prepares to Cut Salaried Jobs in $11 Billion Restructuring
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  (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. has told its 70,000 salaried employees that they will face unspecified job cuts as part of the automaker's $11 billion restructuring, a bid to reverse its fading fortunes and cope with competitive pressures more nimbly ...
  Ford to Cut Jobs as It Reorganizes Salaried WorkforceWall Street Journal
  Ford will trim jobs in workforce reorganizationCNN
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• Manufacturers to add jobs - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

  06-10-2018 07:02
  Manufacturers to add jobs
  Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
  Twenty-two Indiana manufacturers expect to add more than 1,000 jobs – including more than 270 in the Fort Wayne area – within the next few years. The jobs projection tally came Friday, the National Manufacturing Day observance. Indiana has 8,500 ...
  
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• What it's like to hold multiple jobs - Marketplace.org

  06-10-2018 00:25
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  What it's like to hold multiple jobs
  Marketplace.org
  One of the statistics included in the monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statics (Friday's report showed the lowest unemployment rate since December 1969) concerns the percentage of the workforce that holds down more than one job. In ...
  US unemployment rate falls to 49-year low of 3.7 percentMarketplace.orgall 12 news articles »
  
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• Where Are These Jobs Coming From? - Seeking Alpha

  06-10-2018 00:21
  Where Are These Jobs Coming From?
  Seeking Alpha
  As always, the jobs market remains a bit of a mystery. If you think you have an explanation for the recent jobs growth, I'm about to show you that you are wrong. (Notice I didn't say "US jobs market", which is already a clue that the mystery is even ...
  
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• Kavanaugh, Jobs, Nobel Peace Prize: Your Friday Evening Briefing - New York Times

  06-10-2018 00:20
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  Kavanaugh, Jobs, Nobel Peace Prize: Your Friday Evening Briefing
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  (Want to get this briefing by email? Here's the sign-up.) Good evening. Here's the latest. Image. CreditErin Schaff for The New York Times. 1. Judge Brett Kavanaugh is heading to confirmation to the Supreme Court after two undecided senators, Susan ...
  
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• Jobs report: Black teen unemployment fell to 19.3 percent in September, lowest on record - USA TODAY

  06-10-2018 00:20
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  Jobs report: Black teen unemployment fell to 19.3 percent in September, lowest on record
  USA TODAY
  September's 3.7 percent unemployment rate, a nearly 50-year low, is helping all U.S. workers, but it's especially beneficial to disadvantaged groups that have struggled to land jobs -- like black teenagers. The jobless rate for African-Americans age 16 ...and more »
  
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• Fast and Effective Ways to Hire Top Talent in 2018

  05-10-2018 23:51 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  Recruiting technologies are continuously improving the way we work, but technology isn't the only thing that can assist when you're trying to grow your workforce fast. Here are some inexpensive (but proven) methods to help you hire top talent in 2018:Double Down on Employee ReferralsEmployee referrals are second to none when it comes to finding quality people for your company.
  
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• This week in Trumponomics: Wins on trade and jobs - Yahoo Finance

  05-10-2018 23:50
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  This week in Trumponomics: Wins on trade and jobs
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  The unemployment rate dropped to 3.7%, and the Canadians agreed to join a key trade deal. That's a good week, economically. The latest jobs report showed that employers created 134,000 new jobs in September, which was lower than expected, but ...and more »
  
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• Dow Tumbles 180 Points Because the Jobs Report Is Really an Inflation Gauge - Barron's

  05-10-2018 23:34
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  Dow Tumbles 180 Points Because the Jobs Report Is Really an Inflation Gauge
  Barron's
  Friday flounder. Stocks ended the week on a weak note Friday, as tech stocks slid and rising bond yields remained a worry while September payrolls disappointed. In today's After the Bell, we… …talk about the jobs report; …as well as rising bond ...
  US stocks close lower as worries about rising yields overshadow strong jobs reportMarketWatchall 68 news articles »
  
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• Jobs report: Philly tops nationwide hiring for radiologists and more - WPVI-TV

  05-10-2018 23:27
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  Jobs report: Philly tops nationwide hiring for radiologists and more
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  As the latest U.S. jobs report hits newsstands, how did cities in the Philadelphia area do in terms of new jobs added last month? And which industries and occupations are attracting workers to the area most? Philadelphia has risen to first place among ...and more »
  
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• How to Choose the Right Applicant Tracking System for Your Small Business

  05-10-2018 23:21 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  Recruiting for a small business can be quite different from recruiting for a large company. Big companies have many luxuries that small businesses do not, including internal recruiters and/or outsourced headhunters. In a small business, the individuals in charge of hiring often have other responsibilities as well, making the task much more difficult to prioritize.This is where an applicant tracking system (ATS) can be incredibly helpful. ...
  
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• Want a Fast, Flexible, and Focused Management Team? Teach Them to Iterate

  05-10-2018 23:16 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  Boiled down to its essence, management is a system of managers operating in concert, constantly adjusting resources based on new information coming in to keep the business on target. It involves coordinating complex efforts, enabling group work, and constantly asking the question, "What's the next, most intelligent step from here?"In other words, management is the feedback system of the organization. Managers who continually ask themselves and their teams what that next ...
  
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• Jobs Report, Tech Woes, And Curve Steepeners: Thoughts On Friday - Seeking Alpha

  05-10-2018 23:16
  Jobs Report, Tech Woes, And Curve Steepeners: Thoughts On Friday
  Seeking Alpha
  The all-important jobs report came and went, and generally speaking, it didn't do much to change the narrative one way or another. In a repeat of Thursday, stocks were again under pressure as bond yields rose. Tech and momentum have had a tough week, ...and more »
  
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• Wall Street Heads Lower as Jobs Report Helps Lift Debt Yields - Forbes

  05-10-2018 22:47
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  Wall Street Heads Lower as Jobs Report Helps Lift Debt Yields
  Forbes
  The selling that began Thursday rolled into Friday, sending stocks on a two-day ride downward amid higher interest rates even as investors eyed mostly solid payrolls data. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note climbed to new seven-year highs ...and more »
  
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• Your Next Must-Have Job Benefit: A Mentoring Program

  05-10-2018 22:05 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  According to a survey by the American Society for Training and Development, 75 percent of senior executives say mentoring has been critical in helping them reach their current position. Despite this candid accreditation from those who've made it to the top, surprisingly few candidates ever ask during the interview process about the mentorship ...
  
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• Highest-paying jobs at advisory firms - InvestmentNews

  05-10-2018 20:43
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  Highest-paying jobs at advisory firms
  InvestmentNews
  Independent advice firms have been great places to work in recent years as salaries increased across the board. The latest InvestmentNews survey data show that trend continued in 2017, with lead advisers showing a particularly strong compensation gain ...
  
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• Why STEM Grads Are Heading Into Sales Roles

  05-10-2018 20:29 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  As the sales world becomes more disciplined and data-based, the scientific side of selling is growing rapidly, in terms of both importance and the number of people working in the field. When it comes to recruiting STEM grads for sales roles, the best advice for HR teams is to start now. By investing today in the talent that will drive tomorrow's performance, you can keep your organization ahead of the ...
  
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• This Blue-Collar Jobs Boom May Not Last - Bloomberg

  05-10-2018 19:49
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  This Blue-Collar Jobs Boom May Not Last
  Bloomberg
  The “ blue-collar jobs boom” continues. That is, employment gains in goods-producing industries outpaced those in service-providing sectors yet again in September on a percentage basis, according to today's jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.and more »
  
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• Google for Jobs Is a Game-Changer – Here's What You Need to Know:

  05-10-2018 19:34 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  Your career site is the absolute best resource for candidates to obtain the information they need to apply for a job at your company. However, before job seekers ever reach your career site, they are first taken on a detour through third-party job boards, filling out duplicative forms and profiles along the way. The experience is incredibly frustrating for nearly every candidate.To get a closer look inside candidates' minds,
  
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• September jobs report: Update your resume and ask for that raise (right now) - CNBC

  05-10-2018 19:19
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  September jobs report: Update your resume and ask for that raise (right now)
  CNBC
  Have you asked for a raise yet? Economists say now may be the time. According to the September jobs report released this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 134,000 jobs were added in September. After year-over-year wage gains of 2.9 percent in ...
  Legal Sector Adds Jobs in September After Two Months of DeclineLaw.comall 22 news articles »
  
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• Public-school teacher jobs haven't recovered since the Great Depression - MarketWatch

  05-10-2018 19:14
  MarketWatch
  Public-school teacher jobs haven't recovered since the Great Depression
  MarketWatch
  Earlier this year, teachers in Arizona, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and West Virginia protested for better wages and school funding. J Pat Carter/Getty Images. Ella Roach holds a protest sign in support of her teacher, Kimberly Cox, during a rally in Oklahoma ...
  
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• Construction hiring is booming — and there still are plenty of available jobs - MarketWatch

  05-10-2018 17:31
  Construction hiring is booming — and there still are plenty of available jobs
  MarketWatch
  The U.S. shed 2.3 million construction jobs as the housing bubble burst, and has only regained about 1.85 million. By. AndreaRiquier. Getty Images. An employee welds pipe at Pioneer Pipe in Marietta, Ohio. One of the brightest spots in recent ...
  
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• These are the fastest growing jobs in the next 5 years - Yahoo Finance

  05-10-2018 16:32
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  These are the fastest growing jobs in the next 5 years
  Yahoo Finance
  Registered nurses, customer service representatives, and home health aides are predicted to be some of the fastest-growing jobs from 2018 to 2023, according to a new report from CareerBuilder. The CareerBuilder data was calculated based on info from ...
  Tech industry may drive creation of 8 million jobs by 2023Fox Business
  These Fast-Growing Jobs Pay More Than $20 an Hour, and Some Don't Require a 4-Year Col
  
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• The five most important numbers from today's jobs report - CNBC

  05-10-2018 16:11
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  The five most important numbers from today's jobs report
  CNBC
  These are the five most important numbers from Friday morning's nonfarm payrolls report for September: 134,000: That was the total amount added to payrolls, according to the Labor Department. The number was well below Refinitiv estimates of 185,000 and ...and more »
  
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• Jobs Storm: Strong Revision, 'Florence Effect' As Markets Digest Payroll Data - Forbes

  05-10-2018 15:55
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  Jobs Storm: Strong Revision, 'Florence Effect' As Markets Digest Payroll Data
  Forbes
  The old adage about not judging a book by its cover probably applies to Friday's September payrolls report. Though the headline jobs growth number slid dramatically, there may be enough to paint a relatively positive picture about the economy.and more »
  
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• Canada Added 63300 Jobs in September - Wall Street Journal

  05-10-2018 15:49
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  Canada Added 63300 Jobs in September
  Wall Street Journal
  OTTAWA—The Canadian economy added more jobs than expected in September, as a sharp rebound in part-time hiring nudged the unemployment rate down to 5.9%. The economy added a net 63,300 jobs in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, ...
  September jobs report - will higher wages, more jobs attract workers?Fox Business
  Canada adds 63300 jobs in September on gains in part-time employmentStaffing Industry Anal
  
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• US unemployment rate falls to its lowest level since 1969 - Business Insider

  05-10-2018 15:35
  Business Insider
  US unemployment rate falls to its lowest level since 1969
  Business Insider
  The US unemployment rate in September fell to 3.7%, its lowest level since December 1969. Employers added fewer nonfarm positions than expected as Hurricane Florence caused job losses in restaurants and bars. Wages increased in line with forecasts.
  September Jobs Report: Lower Unemployment But Retail Jobs Take An Unusually Large HitForbes
  Economy added 134000 jobs in September; unemployment falls to near
  
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• Stock futures seesaw ahead of Friday's jobs report - CNBC

  05-10-2018 13:12
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  Stock futures seesaw ahead of Friday's jobs report
  CNBC
  U.S. stock futures were mixed ahead of today's jobs report. Markets moved lower on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average breaking a five-day win streak. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw their worst days since June. (CNBC). Investors will be waiting ...
  
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• Friday's jobs report could trigger a stock market correction if wage figures come in too hot - CNBC

  05-10-2018 12:31
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  Friday's jobs report could trigger a stock market correction if wage figures come in too hot
  CNBC
  Friday's nonfarm payrolls report for September comes at an important time for markets: As inflation fears again pop up, the government's measures of not only job creation but also wage growth could provide important signposts for what's ahead ...
  
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• 10 Tips for Surviving Campus Recruiting Season

  04-10-2018 22:19 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  The school year has started, and college students everywhere are settling into their dorms and hitting the books.With each new school year comes a new university recruiting season, filled with opportunities to find and hire the next generation of top talent. Ready to nail ...
  
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• Is the Resume Summary Dead?

  04-10-2018 21:33 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  Once a staple, the summary statement seems to be on its way out — or perhaps it's already dead.I've read many resumes that contain summary statements which, in effect, say nothing at all. I've spoken to many recruiters and hiring managers who have told me they don't even read summary statements when they come across them.Recently, I posed a question about resume summary statements to my LinkedIn followers — and I received a lot of responses.Executive resume writer
  
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• Recruiting Lessons I Learned While Binging 'The Voice'

  04-10-2018 21:01 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  "The war for talent is over — talent won," J.D. Roux, vice president of human resources at Activision Blizzard, once quipped to me. It's a common turn of phrase these days, used to express the difficulty many employers face when trying to recruit talented candidates in today's highly competitive market.As droves of baby boomers retire and take their experience with them, companies are setting their sights on future employees, ...
  
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• What Geoffrey Owens Teaches Us About the Art of Work Ethic

  04-10-2018 20:17 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  Last month, when photos of The Cosby Show actor Geoffrey Owens working at Trader Joe's went viral, the country reacted with mixed emotions. While some began job-shaming Owens, others praised him for his unapologetic work ethic and grit. Many fellow members of his acting community came out in support, sharing their own stories of holding similar positions in between acting roles. Chris Rankin, who appeared ...
  
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• 3 Qualities of Optimistic Leaders

  04-10-2018 19:28 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  Article by John AddisonHave you ever asked someone how they were doing — and then immediately wished you could stuff the words back into your mouth? This tends to happen when we encounter people who radiate negativity. They gripe about how terrible life is and how difficult things are for them. They drag you down with how they view the world.I always say that if somebody ...
  
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• Abundance Leaders in a Scarcity World: Creating Healthier Organizations

  04-10-2018 19:02 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  Some leaders create more energy, joy, productivity, and dedication in their staff than others. About these bosses, people say, "I loved working for them." The memory of these bosses brings smiles to our faces. Sometimes, we can articulate one or two behaviors the boss exhibited that made them so great to work for; sometimes, it was the boss's overall attitude or approach that we loved.These bosses are, by and ...
  
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• Say What? How Vocal Tone Speaks Volumes About Professionalism

  04-10-2018 18:36 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  The tone of your voice — its quality and the emotions it conveys — can send a stronger message about who you are than your actual words. Your tone reveals whether you're confident, uncertain, bored, annoyed, stressed, enthusiastic, skeptical — whatever your state of being, your tone of voice will communicate it to those around you.Just imagine, for example, that you've been insulted by another customer while waiting in line at Starbucks. You turn and say to the perpetrator
  
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• How AI Complements — Not Replaces — Sourcers

  04-10-2018 16:09 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  Worried about being replaced by AI in your sourcing job? Given the current media narrative surrounding AI, I would be, too.AI has become a foreboding presence in many fields, but it seems to pose a particular threat to sourcers and other recruiting professionals. AI can complete many manual sourcing tasks in less time and with fewer errors than a human sourcer. Does this mean an end to human sourcers ...
  
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• 2 Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Redefining Leadership

  03-10-2018 21:54 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  Conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) and jobs often revolve around the reallocation of tasks and skills as society prepares for the 2.3 million new jobs AI will create by 2020. However, AI's impact transcends manual tasks. The strategic, high-level skills of business leadership are also set for disruption.For many leaders, the changes have already begun. Today's more innovative ...
  
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• Have You Changed Jobs, But Still Find Yourself Unhappy? This Might Help - Forbes

  03-10-2018 20:52
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  Have You Changed Jobs, But Still Find Yourself Unhappy? This Might Help
  Forbes
  Have you tried different jobs and still can't find one that feels good? Do you start a new job with optimism and hope for your potential future in the role, but then - either quickly or over time - realize it's not for you? I was there. I tried many ...
  
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• If You Haven't Searched for a Job in Years, Here's What You Need to Know:

  03-10-2018 20:46 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  If it has been a decade or more since the last time you hit the job market, you need to know that times have changed.You may have searched for your last job in a newspaper. You may have even gone to the local library to print copies of your resume to hand out to business owners. These outdated techniques will not land you a job today.Instead, you have to ...
  
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• Knock Down These 3 Recruiting Roadblocks to Discover Top Sales Talent

  02-10-2018 23:06 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  According to LinkedIn's "Global Recruiting Trends 2018" report, recruiters have set their sights this year on diversity, new interviewing tools, data, and AI in an effort to improve their processes.Unfortunately, even with the latest tech and best practices on their side, recruiters can still run into unforeseen roadblocks that prevent them from attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent. ...
  
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• Looking for Employees With Grit? Be Careful What You Wish For

  02-10-2018 21:51 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  These days, I hear the word "grit" used often in reference to employment and recruiting. It's a characteristic we all look for when hiring. We see people with grit as fighters, determined, and resilient — all of which are fantastic qualities that drive performance.What we don't recognize is that grit has a dark underbelly that, left unchecked, can have severe consequences. Only by examining and understanding the psychological architecture of ...
  
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• 5 Ways to Build a More Applicant-Friendly Recruiting Process

  02-10-2018 21:20 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  The job application process can be overwhelming, and candidates won't hesitate to abandon a frustrating application. With unemployment low and the competition for talent fierce, employers can't afford application processes that drive candidates away instead of welcoming them in.
  Here are five things you can do to ...
  
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• Time to Face Facts: The Purple Unicorn Doesn't Exist

  02-10-2018 20:34 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  Dear Hiring Manager,You're amazing. You're the gatekeeper to new jobs, the person who will help a new hire settle in and, later on, progress in their career.But we need to talk.For you, the last 18 years were pretty great. Unemployment was high, and you were able to be picky. You could create a long wish list for your open jobs, and a perfect candidate would appear. They might ...
  
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• Don't Accept That New Job Until You Ask These Important Questions

  02-10-2018 19:38 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  In this economy, if you're good, you've got options. Recruiters are working hard to convince you that their company is the perfect place for you to learn and grow. They've shared glossy brochures full of smiling people looking fulfilled and energized by their work.How can you tell whether a prospective employer is truly offering a great place to work or is just a shiny veneer with a foosball table and a clever recruiter? Whether you're wrestling with a greener-grass dilemma .
  
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• How to Build a Dream Team of Original Thinkers

  02-10-2018 19:17 via Recruiter.com - Daily Articles and News
  In the business world, much of our work is organized around teams. Whether you're developing a new product, managing a production line, or driving a sales effort, teamwork is key to getting things done.And expectations for teams have never been higher. In today's hyper-competitive environment, innovation, speed, and agility are required to win in the marketplace. To succeed under these conditions, team leaders must challenge the assumptions that have ...
  
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