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How to Minimize Risks Associated with Assessment Tests
Employers who are looking for ways to make their recruitment and promotion processes as efficient as possible should consider online assessment testing to help screen candidates. Assessment tests can save the company time and money by identifying candidates who would... |
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Jobs for Candidates with 1-3 Years of Experience on the Rise
Beyond.com recently published the October 2008 Milgram report, which reveals interesting statistics and data collected from the Beyond.com network of thousands of niche career communities. Here are a few of the key findings: In October 2008, jobs for candidates with 1-3 years of experience increased by 3.68% when compared to jobs posted in September 2008. This was the only category of jobs by experience level that did not decrease over the previous month. Salary expectations increased for... |
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How to Handle Illegal Interview Questions
As most people know, the interview process is a difficult one on both jobseekers and employers. Employers are trying to find qualified applicants who fit well in their corporate culture while job seekers are looking for opportunities with companies which... |
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Top 5 Tips to Maximize Your Job Search
If you’re looking for the perfect job, this is a great point to in your job search to assess some of your job hunting methods. With whatever you do, it’s always a good idea to take a step back every... |
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Healthcare Industry Growing; IT Industry Losing Momentum
Beyond.com recently released its Third Quarter 2008 Career Trend Analysis and Industry Outlook Reports, which analyze and report employment trends across more than 25 industries. The Q3 report indicated that Healthcare & Medical is currently the #1 industry, representing 12.92%... |
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Develop Your Personal Brand
Personal branding is an ongoing process that should exist throughout your job search process and entire career. The goal of establishing a strong personal brand is to differentiate yourself among other professionals by demonstrating your unique value to employers. Below... |
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How to Take Action On Your Career In An Economic Downturn
Today has officially been declared Job Action Day by Quintessential Careers. It is a day to for job seekers and professionals to meet their challenges head-on and to take action to improve their careers. I have been asked to take... |
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Bloggers Unite On Nov. 3rd For Job Action Day To Help Professionals Improve Their Careers
To rally those who have lost their jobs or are facing possible job loss in the current devastated economic climate, Quintessential Careers has created Job Action Day, to be implemented on Monday, Nov. 3. Job Action Day 2008 aims to... |
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Obama To Win 2008 Election, According to Beyond.com Job Seekers
Unless you are living under a rock, it is likely that you have been or will be affected by the upcoming Presidential election. With the economy steadily declining, more and more Americans are looking to the next President to help... |
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Top Ten Survival Tips For Job Boards
I recently had the privilege of guest blogging for Cheezhead.com on a topic of my choice related to the recruitment industry. This was an exciting opportunity for Beyond.com, and as have been focusing on strengthening our social media exposure since... |
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Which Industries Will Grow If McCain Is Elected?
In the second part of my series of the job market effects from the presidential elections, I am going to focus on the growth industries in the unlikely event that John McCain is elected president. So which industries will be... |
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Failing Economy Creates Challenges for Job Seekers and Employers
Beyond.com weighed in thier thoughts on how the economic crisis is affecting the job market in a press release sent out today. According to Beyond.com, many companies are having to do what it takes to ensure thier company will stay... |
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Can You Successfully Negotiate Salary in a Down Economy?
Well, never say never! Negotiating salary and beneifts in the midst of an economic crisis is certainly going to be more difficult, although not impossible. Many employers are going to be less willing to increase their budget for salary and... |
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September Milgram Report Now Available
The monthly Milgram Report provides a snapshot of what is going on in the recruitment industry based on analyzing data from the Beyond.com network of thousands of niche career communities. As the American economy heads into a recession, many professionals... |
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Recession Proof Your Job Search
If you haven't heard that we are either in a recession, or that we are entering a recession, then you need to find a new newspaper to read. According to the Labor Department, the number of job losses for the... |
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Which industries will grow if Obama is elected?
As I listened to the presidential debates, I started to think about what will happen to the job market depending on which candidate is elected president. So let’s see which industries will be hot if Barack Obama is elected president.... |
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Top 5 Questions Job Seekers Should Ask During an Interview
The best questions a candidate can ask during an interview should demonstrate to the employer that they are eager to learn more about the business and how thier new role will impact the bottom line of the company. Employers appreciate... |
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Bailout = More Jobs
As a result of the crisis affecting Wall Street and its firms, banks have curtailed their lending to large and small business across America and even to other banks. This have caused a liquidity crisis across America which people are... |
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What Not To Say In The Workplace
Most people learn early on in life that there are topics that are not always appropriate for certain social settings and rely on common courtesy when engaging in a conversation about a sensitive topic that they feel may not be... |
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Go Beyond Traditional Corporate Learning
It is important to create a healthy and productive work environment that promotes and rewards collaboration, creativity and continuous learning. However, learning in the workplace doesn’t always have to be something formal. Companies can take advantage of creating fun and... |