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A Match Not Made in Heaven: The Disconnect Between Job Seekers and Companies Hiring

 This week I came across a new survey published by FlexJobs¹ that revealed 48% of unemployed job seekers are frustrated in their job search because they are not finding the right jobs to apply to. That survey also showed that 47% are actively looking outside their current career to find employment, 85% are willing to take a pay cut in order to secure a job, and 40% have applied to jobs they think they're overqualified for. WHAT is going on in today's job market? I ask that question because I found these stats shocking. For the

The Truth About Job Recruiters

 A job recruiter must be successful in their positions to gain respect in the community they work in. This means that they need to be able to find potential employees quickly, screen them, and send them to the potential employer. The job recruiters also needs to be able to handle several different clients at once in most cases. There are a few different types of job recruiters. One type of recruiter is an internal person for the business. This means that they work in house for a company and thus taking care of all recruitment needs their company may have.

Job Search - What Type is Yours?

 There are probably as many types of Job Search as there are Job Seekers. But the global increase in unemployment has brought about a new surge in job applicants, many of whom have not have experienced the task of the Job Search in many years. The result is many dissatisfied job seekers, who feel that their Job Search efforts are not being appreciated by the employment profession, with a resultant increase in long term job seekers. However, if they knew which type of job search they were undertaking, they would know what type of result they

Top 25 Tips For Finding a Better Job

 Is a job change in order? Peruse the 25 most effective ways to job hunt. If it's time for new beginnings, and if you're searching for a job, it's a good time to make sure your priorities are in check. Begin with some basic soul-searching, move to creative networking, and conclude with the foremost ways to investigate prospective companies. These are all sure strategies for getting a competitive edge in the job market. But finding a job means more than being competitive. In the bewildering new world of technology-online boards, career centers, and growing numbers of complex web sites-it also

Job Application - Why Yours Was Rejected

 It is only once their job application has been rejected, that most job seekers get an insight in why their job application failed. Unfortunately this tells them that with some fore thought, they could have figured this out for themselves. Let me help you avoid these common mistakes, and give you some insider advice on how to maximise your job application success Job Application: it's a personnel thing All job applications do not start with the job seeker, but with the employer. A job is approved inside an organisation through the combination of two

The Internet Job Posting

 How To Write A Successful Internet Job Posting? The key to a successful Internet job posting is first recognizing that it is not a print classified advertisement. An Internet job posting is interactive, and requires a good understanding of interactive marketing. One of the greatest challenges contractors face when posting jobs online, is recognizing that they must change their traditional job posting habits. An online job posting will not do well if written like a print classified ad. It must be thought more like an interactive marketing campaign for the entire firm. The Marketing Department rather than the HR Department

Quitting a Job - Before You Quit Your Job, Some Things to Consider

Some Things You'll Learn About: Things to consider before you quit your job What to consider before you quit your job improperly We'll review typical reasons why you would want to quit your job Alternatives to quitting a job Unemployment possibilities will be discussed and questions answered such as: "Can you collect unemployment if you quit your job?" How to quit your job gracefully and professionally How to quit your job and get the last laugh How to quit your job without burning any bridges. This should not be taken lightly! If you want to quit your

Energize a Stagnant Job Search - 7 Career Tips for Job Hunting

For those job seeking professionals that have been searching for a job for months or more, the whole job search process may seem a bit stale. Countless hours are often spent on job search websites and job search engines such as CareerBuilder.com, Dice.com, and Monster.com often resulting in minimal feedback. It is frustrating to go months without finding a job. Inevitability you begin to question career choices, your professional skills, experience, qualifications, or even your education. But you're not alone. In times of high unemployment, a slow moving job market can create the appearance of a job search that becomes

Six Strategies to Maximize Your Salary Increase

Many employers are finding ways to reward their loyal and productive employees with salary increases. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional can offer guidance and strategies for how to maximize your salary increase. Think of this windfall not as an excuse for frivolous spending, but as an opportunity to line up your money with what matters most to you, says Karl Frank, CFP .®"With a little planning, a salary increase can become an opportunity to make a long-term impact in your quality of life," Frank says. Some smart uses for the new funds coming in include:1. Retirement security. If you have