With an unmistakably topsy-turvy economy you may find yourself stumped in your job search. For many of you in this situation, this is a most frustrating dilemma.
Temporary staffing is an excellent resource to utilize during times like this. While many companies might not be hiring for as many permanent positions at this time, taking on a temporary assignment might actually win you a job in a great company!
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This year, did you make a number of interesting contacts while networking to find a job? Did you meet people who gave you job leads or forwarded your resume? Are you wondering how you are going to keep those connections warm? Is your challenge that you dont have a really good reason to reconnect?
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In order to stay afloat, a compulsory effect of the recession for many companies has been a concentrated and immediate focus on the bottom line. As a result, employers and their employees have felt the inevitable strain of extensive layoffs, chaotic restructurings, and difficult cuts and freezes in pay and benefits.
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The recent Report Following a Public Interest Investigation respecting the death of Robert Dziekanski relied heavily on video evidence produced by a bystander. Im thinking employers should get accustomed to facing such evidence of the actions of their staff.
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Don’t let poor work habits keep you from finding work. It’s said that finding a job is a full time job, and your job search needs to be approached with the same good behavior. Exhibiting good work habits when seeking employment is just as important as it is when you have a job.
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For organizations and employees everywhere, its been an undoubtedly difficult year. An uncertain economy. Record-high unemployment numbers. Increased workload and stress. The toll on personal relationships and finances.
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Employers may have a common resolution in mind as the new year approaches: keeping top performers on board. As we begin to come out of a difficult recession, many companies recognize that their most valued employees will be presented with other opportunities.
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With everything gone techno these days, one of the most valuable (and overlooked) resources in standing out in your job search followup is still good card stock.
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Even in the current economy, certain skill sets remain difficult to find, according to the 2009 Salary Guides from Robert Half International. The recently released guides point to modest overall salary increases for accounting, information technology (IT) and administrative roles, but highlight specialized expertise that can enhance a professional’s marketability.
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Every employment relationship is governed by an employment contract, whether written or unwritten. Letters of Offer identify employer and employee obligations and rights; as such, theyre important documents for limiting an employers liability. In practice, these letters are referred to only if an issue arises affecting the employment relationship.
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