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Comment on 4 Classic Quotes about Your Job Search by Helping You Hire

Helping You Hire — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:43:31 +0000

Great quotes! Working in the staffing solutions and services industry, its good to have these quotes on hand when dealing with candidates who have been searching for jobs for a long time.

Comment on Talent or Trainability: How and Why You Need to Convey Your Learning Curve in Your Job Search by Helping You Hire

Helping You Hire — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:40:34 +0000

Very true! Working at a staffing solutions company where I have some clients where some employers are not as willing to train employees as they want adaptable employees who have most of the skills already in their skill set. Others train their employees as they feel that investing in them will benefit them in the long run.

Comment on “Devil Wears Prada” Lesson: You’ve Got to Develop Career Self-Awareness by Helping You Hire

Helping You Hire — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:32:38 +0000

Thanks for the read! I feel like your articles typically give me great solutions!

Comment on For Greater Professional Success – Let Lady Gaga Make You A Star by Helping You Hire

Helping You Hire — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:30:26 +0000

Love this article! It is interesting how Lady Gaga can teach us how to better market ourselves for employment opportunities. Working as a staffing consultant I come across candidates who do just as you say and are pretty successful as they usually go far in the recruitment process.

Comment on Leapwalking.com Challenges Us to Take Some Risks by Helping You Hire

Helping You Hire — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:27:59 +0000

What a great read! I will be sure to pass this along to my staffing solution colleagues. Its interesting how one event can lead to a better and happier life for some.

Comment on Advice from a Real Life Corporate Downsizing Expert by Helping You Hire

Helping You Hire — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:26:01 +0000

I have not seen this movie, but I do agree with you Brenda that it is greatly important that employees are treated with dignity and respect when they are asked to leave an organization. Working in the staffing solutions and services industry, I have seen this too many times, where employees are rudely escorted out of the premises. It is sad to see how some companies treat employees who have been with the company for so long.

Comment on Hold on a Minute! I Thought Job Boards Were for Getting Jobs by Helping You Hire

Helping You Hire — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:22:20 +0000

Wow great article! I work as a staffing consultant for a staffing solutions company and we utilize the job boards. I will admit that as a candidate it is frustrating writing custom cover letters and sending resumes and never getting a response, but working on the other side of recruiting, I have found that job boards can be quite handy in successfully filling a position.

Comment on Salary Negotiation Strategies: How to Ask for, and Get More Money by Helping You Hire

Helping You Hire — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:16:24 +0000

As a staffing solutions and services professional, I definitely agree with these tips! I have interviewed candidates who bring up salary too early in the conversation and it makes for a bad impression. I like when candidates give me a range of what they are looking for and who focus on what they can bring to the table/how their abilities and experiences correlate with the specific position

Comment on When Is It Time to Change Careers by Helping You Hire

Helping You Hire — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:22:13 +0000

As a provider of staffing solutions and services, I regularly come across candidates who are looking for a career change. Each person’s reason for a change differs from person to person, so it is important to make a career change for yourself/make sure it is the right thing for you.

Comment on Nurses Take Dedication, But They Are in High Demand by Helping You Hire

Helping You Hire — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:49:22 +0000

As a recruiter for a staffing solutions company, I definitely agree that nurses are in high demand. One of my clients had an open position for a registered nurse and it was a little difficult as most of the candidates for these jobs are actively pursued by many other medical/pharmaceutical companies.

Comment on Slowing Down Baptiste Style Can Help Me Speed Up by admin

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:21:42 +0000

Not sure. Things seem to be working fine for me.

Comment on Five Reason Exercise is Crucial to Your Job Hunt by Helping You Hire

Helping You Hire — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:49:25 +0000

Thank you for sharing this! Working as a Recruiter, I am very interested in all the techniques candidates use to better their job hunt.

Comment on Slowing Down Baptiste Style Can Help Me Speed Up by alfiesaden

alfiesaden — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:50:42 +0000

hello – is it just me !! can any one explain why when i type in the firefox browser “www.careerjockey.org” i get a different site yet whe i type it in google its ok? could this be a bug in my system or is any one else having same probs ?
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Comment on Some Tips to Help You Get Ready for a Phone Interview by Helping You Hire

Helping You Hire — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:23:34 +0000

These are great tips! As a recruiter for a staffing solutions company, I understand it can be stressful for candidates to prepare for a phone interview, but by following these tips, you are sure to be ready for any phone interview.

Comment on Top 5 Career Movies by Helping You Hire

Helping You Hire — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:30:02 +0000

What a great list! I’m going to pass this list of movies to my co-workers at my staffing agency; they will be sure to like it.

Comment on Top 10 Interviewing Blunders and How to Avoid Them by Helping You Hire

Helping You Hire — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:26:42 +0000

I definitely agree with these Top 10 blunders. Working as an executive recruiter, I know firsthand how these mistakes can affect one’s candidancy for a position. It is important to put your best foot forward and make a good impression to the hiring manager.

Comment on Solidifying Your Job Search Strategy by Helping You Hire

Helping You Hire — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:26:04 +0000

This is great advice! I’ve been working at a Staffing Agency for years and I would definitely agree that utilizing social media is a great resource as many executive recruiters and contract recruiters reach out to candidates through LinkedIn.

Comment on Top 10 Interviewing Blunders and How to Avoid Them by Career Test

Career Test — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:45:20 +0000

A comprehensive articles on interviewing mistakes. If jobseekers are able to avoid these blunders, winning an interview will not be a big deal. Thanks for sharing these useful tips.

Comment on Pros and Cons of an Online Degree by Career Test

Career Test — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:41:34 +0000

Over the past few years, online degrees have witnessed a boom. Though on the face of it, online degree programs look to be highly beneficial, it’s important to considered both the pros and cons. Thanks for sharing these valuable tips on online degrees.

Comment on The Top 10 High-Demand Careers in Health Care by Jobdiagnosis

Jobdiagnosis — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:47:40 +0000

I think it’s just high time for heading towards a medical college. The healthcare industry has so may wonderful career opportunities to offer. Thanks for sharing this valuable information.