We must be grateful for our health, family and our jobs as unemployment continues to rise in numerous sectors of our economy. During this Thanksgiving Holiday let us remember the millions of good folks who are adversely affected by our unemployment numbers as this pandemic spreads wildly across our country and the world. Over the […]
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Turning a Temp Job Into a Permanent Position
By boblarson on October 2, 2019 in #jobseeker, Direct Hire Positions, Employment, Employment Job Creation, General, Human Resources, Job Creation, Jobs, Newsletter, Talent Acquistion
Career Report October 2019 – Issue 236 Turning a Temp Job Into a Permanent Position For workers interested in making a temporary job permanent, here are some tips from author Karen Burns from an article published by U.S. News & World Report: Treat the temp job like a long job interview. Do your best work. Always […]
Recharge Your Batteries and Love Your Job
By boblarson on September 4, 2019 in #jobseeker, Direct Hire Positions, Employment, Employment Job Creation, General, Human Resources, Job Creation, Jobs, Newsletter, Talent Acquistion
Career Report September 2019 – Issue 235 RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES AND LOVE YOUR JOB Burnout is one of the biggest problems in the workplace, especially for older workers, and is a major reason many people retire earlier than they projected, according to an article in AARP The Magazine. But for people in their mid-to-late 50s and into their […]
In Interviews Ask Questions
By boblarson on August 5, 2019 in #jobseeker, Employment, Employment Job Creation, General, Human Resources, Job Creation, Jobs, Newsletter, Talent Acquistion
Career Report August, 2019 — Issue 234 In Interviews, Ask Enough Questions When interviewing, many job candidates don’t realize that the questions they ask are just as important as how they present themselves and the answers they give. According to an article published by CareerBuilder.com, failing to ask questions shows a lack of genuine […]
Tips for Telephone Interviews
By boblarson on July 3, 2019 in #jobseeker, #programmer, Blog, Employment, Employment Job Creation, General, Human Resources, Job Creation, Jobs, Newsletter, Talent Acquistion, Training
Career Report July 2019 – Issue 233 Tips for Telephone Interviews A telephone interview is usually short — allowing just enough time for a recruiter to form a general impression of a job candidate — so the focus is on questions that help to evaluate someone quickly. The candidate’s goal is to turn the phone […]
Stephen Covey Wonderful 2019 Principles
By boblarson on January 2, 2019 in #jobseeker, #programmer, Employment, Employment Job Creation, General, Human Resources, Job Creation, Newsletter, Talent Acquistion, Training
Career Report January, 2019 — Issue 227 Stephen Covey Wonderful 2019 Principles Author and self-help pioneer Stephen Covey left us with a wealth of ideas and resources for changing and improving behaviors. As we begin a new year and look forward to the days and months ahead, we would be wise to regularly keep in […]
Request Your Unemployment Assistance @ Thanksgiving
By boblarson on November 16, 2018 in #jobseeker, #thanksgiving, #thanksgiving HR, Blog, Direct Hire Positions, Employment, Employment Job Creation, General, Human Resources, Job Creation, Jobs
We are so grateful that unemployment continues to diminish hitting record lows. However; during this Thanksgiving Holiday let us remember the millions of good folks who continue to be adversely affected by our unemployment numbers. Over the past decades the personal painful histories that I have witnessed, due to no job or meaningful work, continues […]
Four Must-Have Job Skills
By boblarson on November 7, 2018 in #jobseeker, Direct Hire Positions, Employment, Employment Job Creation, General, Human Resources, Job Creation, Jobs, Newsletter, Talent Acquistion
Career Repot November 2018 Issue 225 Four must-have job skills that workers should aim to possess: Clear Communications – Whatever their level, communication is key for workers to advance. “This is really the ability to clearly articulate your point of view and the ability to create a connection through communication,” said Holly Paul, U.S. recruiting […]
Background-Check a Potential Employer
By boblarson on October 5, 2018 in #jobseeker, Direct Hire Positions, Employment, Employment Job Creation, General, Human Resources, Job Creation, Jobs
Career Report October 2018 Issue – 224 Background-Check a Potential Employer Job seekers aren’t the only ones who should undergo a lengthy background check. According to an article by CareerBuilder.com, it’s important that candidates research a prospective employer too. Anything from pending lawsuits, bankruptcies or layoffs can be enough to raise a red flag. Doing […]
The Problem with Pointing Fingers
By boblarson on September 11, 2018 in #jobseeker, Direct Hire Positions, Employment, Employment Job Creation, General, Human Resources, Job Creation, Jobs
Career Report September 2018 Issue – 223 The Problem with Pointing Fingers When things go wrong at work and mistakes result in a problem or even the loss of business, employees often get annoyed and want to place the blame on someone. But before pointing a finger at a follow employee, it’s important to take […]
