As you grab hold of those shiny diplomas this graduation season, you’re probably wondering what the hiring landscape looks like and what salaries are available depending on your major or area of focus. You’re in luck. The National Association of Colleges and Employers recently released its April 2012 Salary […]
Don’t hesitate to interview for positions that are virtual. This job market is filled with demands for individuals who are willing to work temp, contract, part-time and virtual. The NATO Conference was currently held in the city of Chicago. It’s is amazing how many companies allowed their employees to work […]
How to Handle the Objection “You’re Overqualified” This is one of the issues I’m asked about the most when training recruiters and franchisees. “They are not hiring me because I’m overqualified. I have excellent experience and advanced degree, but I’m willing to take a lower-level position.” Understand the Concerns of […]
With more than 2,000 franchisees actively searching for locations, the SUBWAY sandwich chain has aggressive growth plans for 2012. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, the SUBWAY franchise system is the world’s largest restaurant chain, in terms of number of locations. In order to reach the company’s […]
Has this ever happened to you? You have applied to 17 companies over the past 3 weeks. You know some of the companies have gotten your resume because you have gotten a couple of form letter post cards thanking you for applying and informing you they are reviewing all applications. […]
Your average job seeker just doesn’t “get” what a recruiter does. This is apparent to anyone that’s ever heard a friend or relative complain about a recruiter “not finding them a job.” If you’re planning on working with recruiters or with a staffing firm, here are a few things to […]
Have you ever had one of those days, when you unable to focus on those tasks and results that were most important to you? Technology, although wonderful, has given others 24/7 access to you through voice mail, email, texting and cell phones. Answering messages in your email inbox could wipe […]
It is important to have an agenda for each day of your job search so you can focus on the priorities most important to you. You don’t want your email inbox to determine the level of results you will achieve each day. Beware of your inbox! It is often a […]
Aside from your job interview, the conversation in which you give notice is one of the most important ones you will have while working at a company. Learn how to do it well, and you’ll keep contacts open for future opportunities each time you move. Do it poorly, and you’ll […]
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