Ancient First Time Manager’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving

What follows was carved into the walls of the managers’ break-room in one the world’s first factories: Acme Chariot Wheels, on South SunGod Street, Mesopotamia. The editors recognized that these truths were so timeless that they felt it was important to share them with you, even though they were written 4,000 years ago or more.…

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5 Reasons Why You Need a Recruiting Agency

It’s seems like a lot of money, doesn’t it? I mean why pay someone to do what you can do yourself? The answer is a question: How much more could you or your people be making for you if you let a professional do it? You don’t do your own taxes, do you? You wouldn’t…

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What Employers Can Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving [INFOGRAPHIC]

“Thanksgiving is about more than stuffing turkeys and full bellies after a good meal. The holiday is really about recognizing our blessings and being thankful for the wonderful things we have in life. For companies looking to find the best talent in order to grow and stay competitive in this tough marketplace, great candidates are…

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How to Turn Your Holiday Gig Into a Permanent Job – Forbes

“Here’s some good news for the 12.3 million unemployed Americans still looking for work: About 700,000 seasonal jobs are being added to the economy right now—thanks to major retailers like Macy’s, Target and Toys “R” Us, who are all increasing their payrolls by tens of thousands this holiday season” continue reading

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How to Survive the Holidays in the Office

The holidays in the office can be an awkward time. Many companies have decided not to celebrate the season, rather than chance offending someone. This is a mistake. The holidays season has traditionally been a time when the people in the office were able to relax and get to know each other in a context…

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Do Employers Know You Exist?

“This week, two clients let me know they had secured jobs, one in the legal field, the other in fashion. After I congratulated them, I asked about the process they had used to secure their initial interviews.” continue reading

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The Top 3 Ways To Annoy A Recruiter – And Lose Out On A Job!

“Once you apply to a position, your resume will most likely be sent to a recruiter.  It’s important to know how to work with recruiters because they can be a powerful ally in helping you land your dream job or they can prevent you from being considered for a position all together.” continue reading..

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Some Incredibly Obvious Rules of Getting Hired

This is a list of rules. They are so obvious that its seems no one should ever need to say them. Nonetheless, you’d be amazed the number of people who break these rules. Learn to sell yourself – Not hard sales, like a used car salesman. Don’t go in promising to triple     company sales and…

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