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July Jobs Report 2018: What it Means for Employers and Job Seekers

Posted on November 1, 2018

july jobs report 2018While job gains were lower than expected in the July jobs report for 2018, unemployment has dropped to 3.9% (from 4% last month) and employment is looking good overall.  There were 157,000 jobs added last month, which is below the Read More

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7 Sensational LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers

Posted on August 15, 2018

linkedin profile tips for job seekersAre you giving your LinkedIn profile the attention it deserves?  Or are you just logging in, accepting connection requests, answering messages and accepting an endorsement here or there?  LinkedIn is an excellent tool for job seekers: you can display your Read More

Posted in job search, Linkedin, networking, social media | Leave a comment |

5 Ways to Encourage Employee Advancement Opportunities

Posted on August 14, 2018

employee advancement opportunitiesInvesting in your employees’ career advancement is essential to your company’s success and bottom line, as well as your ability to attract and retain talent.  According to the American Society for Training and Development, companies that offer comprehensive training Read More

Posted in business success, employee benefits, employee morale, employer, management, new employees, recruiting | Leave a comment |

Candidates Ghosting Employers: The Newest Hiring Problem

Posted on August 9, 2018

candidates ghosting employersIn the past 2 years, unemployment has dropped significantly.  In May 2018, it made it down to 3.8 percent, the lowest it’s been since April of 2000.  Also in May, there were more jobs than unemployed people in the U.S.  Read More

Posted in employer, human resources, interview, job market, recruiting | Leave a comment |

Time for Winter Seasonal Jobs 2018: Early Bird Projections

Posted on August 6, 2018

winter seasonal retail job openings 2018With consumer spending on the up and up and a tight labor market, it’s a good time to look for work in retail.  And retailers have started hiring for winter seasonal  jobs already, in an effort to compete for the Read More

Posted in customer service jobs, hourly jobs, job market, job search, retail, seasonal jobs | Leave a comment |

5 of the Best Paying Entry Level Jobs of 2018

Posted on July 30, 2018

best paying entry level jobs of 2018With a current unemployment rate of 4 percent and more job openings than people looking for them, it’s an excellent time to be searching for a new career.  Whether you are a recent college graduate or simply in the market Read More

Posted in career, college students, job market, job search | Leave a comment |

5 Tips for Recruiting in a Tight Labor Market

Posted on July 30, 2018

recruiting in a tight labor marketThe unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in decades, holding steady at 4 percent.  It’s safe to say that it’s a tight labor market out there.  Employers can try as hard as possible to retain employees, but inevitably they Read More

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Employee Referral Programs: Ideas and Best Practices for Success

Posted on July 26, 2018

employee referral programs ideas and best practicesYour employees know your company and its needs.  Top performing employees are likely to know other people that would be high performers at your company.  For this reason, employee referral programs are the best method for recruiting at any organization.  Read More

Posted in business success, employee morale, employer, recruiting | Leave a comment |

Customer Support Jobs: The Next Revolution

Posted on July 24, 2018

customer support jobs the gig economyCustomer support jobs, and service jobs in general, are in high demand these days.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, service jobs will continue to outpace employment in all other job sectors for the next quarter century.  They are Read More

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Got Multiple Job Offers? What to Do and Etiquette to Use

Posted on July 19, 2018

multiple job offers what to do and etiquetteGetting multiple job offers is an excellent position to be in.  Not only do you get to stop worrying about finding employment, but you also now have a few choices of the type of company and position you want to Read More

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