As popular ERE columnist John Sullivan has warned, the way to an executive’s heart is not through a tedious online application process. As Sullivan … Read more
The $58 Billion Candidate
If you knew that nearly half the job seekers who have Internet access are not using online media to look for a job, would that make you spend more or less … Read more
Where Have all the Machinists Gone?
Manpower is out with its list of the 10 hardest jobs to fill in the United States, and for the third consecutive year, sales representatives, technicians, … Read more
Job Offers Tighten, Raises Shrivel
What’s that sound you just heard? It’s the sound of the bubble bursting over the heads of many soon-to-be graduates of the Class of 2008. By … Read more
Senior Execs: Interviews Down, Confidence Up
A whopping 74% of job seekers vying for six-figure jobs are reportedly noticing a serious slowdown in interview opportunities. Despite recession worries, … Read more
Sibling Rivalry with Penelope Trunk
I’m an on-the-cusp Gen-Y worker listening to a stereotypical Gen X-er talk about what Gen Y wants in their careers.Really, I think. What can she … Read more
Hostile Debate About the Jigsaw Privacy Puzzle
As recruiters dive into the more than seven-million business cards available on Jigsaw.com, it’s obvious that Jigsaw can be valuable, but is it … Read more
Shift Happens
A new acquisition, the slowing economy, increased competitive pressures, or plummeting sock prices. There’s a good chance your business felt the … Read more
Federal Workers: Government Work More Challenging, Ethical
Does the federal government stand a chance in competing alongside your company for the most sought-after senior-level workers? If you thought the private … Read more
Spring Grad Outlook, Part II
Some more thoughts and trends on the Class of 2008, and the best ways to tap into the most promising new graduates this spring: — Despite what is … Read more