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At the national level, the Feds are talking about the potential of a market recovery. Earlier this month, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke even stated that the recession is “very likely over”. The federal government may just be right. On local levels, this potential is already taking root. Across the country small pockets of local businesses are recovering and actually hiring or re-hiring employees.
These small pockets are showing up all over the country. Employees are being recalled in specific areas throughout the Midwest and the South East. For the third …

Congratulations on your upcoming job interview! You have jumped through all the different hoops to land a job interview. Now it is time to put you’re “A” game on. Once the excitement of landing a job interview fades, you might start wondering what you need to do in order to get the job. This is normal. Just about everyone goes through this.
Tips for Job Interviews:
Research – You should research and learn about the current position and the company that you are interviewing with. This can include looking at the job …

In today’s society, professional people are expected to have a professional social media presence. Often times, human resources and recruiters will use social media sites to perform a first round “interview” of potential candidates. The things you say on the internet can help you move on to the next round or they can help move your resume to the trash heap faster. In some job fields, like sales, marketing, and technology, employers may even pass on candidates who do not have some form of internet presence.
Social networking sites are the …

Most people are not experienced at searching for a job. Even fewer people have mastered the skill of passing a telephone interview. The average job seeker doesn’t even consider telephone interviews to be the same as a real interview. If you treat this interview the same as you would a “real” interview, you will have a big advantage on your competition.
In today’s market, hiring managers will usually have a list of 10 to 20 qualified candidates for each opening. However, there is no way the manager can take time out …

Finding a new job in today’s job market can be tough. Most companies are unsure of their financial future, so new openings are few and far between. If you are searching for a job, being chosen to fill one of those few openings is difficult. The 9.7% unemployment rate is definitely not on your side. Today’s job market clearly favors the employer. However, there is hope. Job losses have slowed and the economy is showing signs of stabilization. This means that the wait may be drawing to an end.
According to …