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Acing Phone Interviews
Employers often use phone interviews as a way to screen candidates to bring in for in-person interviews and a way to interview candidates that live further away. Most often you will get a call for a phone interview without any notice, however the lucky few may get an email ahead of time asking when an appropriate time to schedule the call. But don’t fret - Simply Hired has the tips that you need to ace the phone interview and lead the way towards an in-person interview. PreparationAlthough... |
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The 100 Fastest Growing Companies of 2010
This morning, CNNMoney / FORTUNE released their 2010 list of the 100 Fastest Growing Companies. This year Eldorado Gold, a gold mining company based out of Canada, topped the list—an impressive feat as it didn’t make the cut on last year’s list. Rounding out the top three were Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, a Vermont-based coffee company and Ebix, an IT consulting and outsourcing company headquartered in Georgia. These companies are booming and growing rapidly, and are great targets for... |
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Tailoring Resumes and Cover Letters
Tailoring your resume and cover letter is an important part of the applying process that many job seekers tend to overlook. By tailoring your application materials to the jobs you’re applying for, you will show those potential employers that you are that ideal candidate for their specific position. Simply Hired has tips and tricks for tailoring your resume and cover letter. Your main point of reference when tailoring your cover letter and resume should be the job description for the position... |
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Professional Branding on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is one of the many tools used by both job seekers and recruiters to fill positions at companies. This social networking site tends to draw a more professional crowd, making it a great place to network with others in your industry, connect with potential employers and hiring managers or other professionals who could help get your foot in the door at a company. If you don’t have one already, your first step is to create a LinkedIn account. Even if you’re a new grad without much experience,... |
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Tips for Effective Networking
Building your network is not only something that you do when you’re out of work. You should build relationships continuously so that when you do find yourself either out of a job or looking for a new opportunity, you have a number of connections that might be able to help you out. The key to being successful at networking is to build relationships that are authentic and honest, so that they last long-term instead of short-term. These relationships should be reciprocally beneficial, so if you... |
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Tailoring Resumes and Cover Letters
Tailoring your resume and cover letter is an important part of the applying process that many job seekers tend to overlook. By tailoring your application materials to the jobs you’re applying for, you will show those potential employers that you are that ideal candidate for their specific position. Simply Hired... Simply Hired |
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The 100 Fastest Growing Companies of 2010
This morning, CNNMoney / FORTUNE released their 2010 list of the 100 Fastest Growing Companies. This year Eldorado Gold, a gold mining company based out of Canada, topped the list—an impressive feat as it didn’t make the cut on last year’s list. Rounding out the top three were Green Mountain... Simply Hired |
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Tell us what you think: Facebook Integration
It’s been over a month since we announced SimplyHired.com’s integration with Facebook and we hope you’ve had a chance to check it out. If not, watch our Personalized Job Search video that will show you how it works and then try out the cool, new feature for yourself! We'd like to hear what job seekers think about this integration with the major social site. Personally, we think it’s the best combo since peas and carrots (but we’re slightly biased). So what do YOU think of our Facebook... |
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Acing Phone Interviews
Employers often use phone interviews as a way to screen candidates to bring in for in-person interviews and a way to interview candidates that live further away. Most often you will get a call for a phone interview without any notice, however the lucky few may get an email ahead... Simply Hired |
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Tell us what you think: Facebook Integration
It’s been over a month since we announced SimplyHired.com’s integration with Facebook and we hope you’ve had a chance to check it out. If not, watch our Personalized Job Search video that will show you how it works and then try out the cool, new feature for yourself! We'd like... Simply Hired |
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July Metro Area Job Trends
Today, Simply Hired is releasing its monthly metro area job trends report detailing the current employment climate in 15 of the top U.S. cities including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and San Francisco. This July report contains a round-up of information about the top hiring companies as well as the... Simply Hired |
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July Metro Area Job Trends
Today, Simply Hired is releasing its monthly metro area job trends report detailing the current employment climate in 15 of the top U.S. cities including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and San Francisco. This July report contains a round-up of information about the top hiring companies as well as the most and least competitive job titles in each area. Check out a few of the report highlights below: Retail Industry Steps Up HiringLooking to get into the retail industry? For all of the salespeople... |
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The Girl who Quit via Dry Erase Board
We’ve all heard the story by now (which has officially been confirmed as a hoax by Elyse Porterfield and theCHIVE): “Jenny” couldn’t stand her boss’s antics anymore and became so fed-up that she decided to leave the company. But Jenny didn’t just put in her two-weeks notice through a professional letter, she emailed out 33 pictures to the entire staff illustrating, through writing on a dry erase board, how her boss had treated her the past two years – even emphasizing her boss’s... |
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The Girl who Quit via Dry Erase Board
We’ve all heard the story by now (which has officially been confirmed as a hoax by Elyse Porterfield and theCHIVE): “Jenny” couldn’t stand her boss’s antics anymore and became so fed-up that she decided to leave the company. But Jenny didn’t just put in her two-weeks notice through a professional... Simply Hired |
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Best and Worst Metro Areas for Job Search – June 2010
Today, Simply Hired is releasing its monthly best and worst metro areas for job search report for June. Below you’ll find information on which cities have good and poor climates for job seekers to simplify your search. The top five best metro areas for job search saw only minimal change... Simply Hired |
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Best and Worst Metro Areas for Job Search – June 2010
Today, Simply Hired is releasing its monthly best and worst metro areas for job search report for June. Below you’ll find information on which cities have good and poor climates for job seekers to simplify your search. The top five best metro areas for job search saw only minimal change from May 2010 to June 2010. Burlington/Plattsburgh, El Paso and Paducah/Cape Girardeau/Harrisburg Des Moines/Ames all switched positions, moving Burlington/Plattsburgh to the top of the list. The top five... |
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July Job Trends Report
It’s that time again; Simply Hired is releasing its July Job Trends Report detailing the month’s employment climate. Using data from the Simply Hired database, this report describes the performance of unique, de-duplicated jobs based on state, metro area, job title and keyword. Below are a few significant July trends:... Simply Hired |
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July Job Trends Report
It’s that time again; Simply Hired is releasing its July Job Trends Report detailing the month’s employment climate. Using data from the Simply Hired database, this report describes the performance of unique, de-duplicated jobs based on state, metro area, job title and keyword. Below are a few significant July trends: Office positions rank among the most common jobs by keyword as seen in our July report. Administrative Assistants, Human Resource professionals and Receptionists all top the... |
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Reflecting on Your Past Work After Losing a Job
Though job losses are slowing as our economy recovers from the recession, 125,000 employees lost their jobs in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Being laid-off or fired is something many of us try not to think about. However, if you find yourself receiving that dreaded pink slip, Simply Hired has some tips on how to reflect on your past work so that you can move forward towards your next professional opportunity. Take a BreakLosing a job and moving on to another is a major life... |
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Following up After an Interview
After an interview, your follow up can make or break your chances of getting the job. This extra step doesn’t take much time, but it can be a great way to stand out from other applicants. Not only this, but some hiring managers won’t hire a candidate that didn’t write them a thank you note. A recent survey by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that 5% of hiring managers believe failing to write a thank you note after an interview is a major problem or deal breaker while... |