Thirty years ago we used cassette tapes, pay phones, giant camcorders, paper resumes, VCRs, and we watched ALF. All of these things were an important part of daily life in the 1980’s. Only one is still around thirty years later. And unfortunately, it’s not ALF. The standard paper resume doesn’t work in a digital world. […]
In a recent post on his blog Edge Perspectives, The Rise of Vendor Relationship Management, John Hagel writes about The Big Shift and how it is changing business. He focuses on the book, The Intention Economy by Doc Searles, a Fellow at both Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society and UC Santa Barbara’s […]
Established in 1924 by Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla (www.scripps.org) has been serving the community as a private, not-for-profit organization for over 80 years. Scripps is transforming medicine, providing access to the most advanced cancer treatment and cardiovascular care in a patient-oriented environment. Scripps La Jolla is continuously ranked as one […]
Your cover letter is often the first thing a potential employer will see. It’s vital to make it count. Here are nine tips to help you write an effective yet simple cover letter.1. Always include one. A cover letter allows you to add some personality to your resume and to demonstrate your approach to business.2. […]
This week I’m providing a bit of a legal/legislative update – highlighting some things that have caught my attention in the past few weeks that are relevant to all employers but particularly important to staffing firms. It is always a challenge to stay ahead of all the new and updated rules and regulations governing the […]
Salary is usually the most sensitive aspect of entertaining a new job offer. Through the entire interview process, one of the main things anyone wants to know is “how much does the job pay?” But everything you read regarding finding a new job says to never discuss salary, and if you do, don’t be the […]
Over the past few months I’ve noticed an increase in the number of staffing firms being acquired. On the one hand, increased M&A activity in any industry is a good sign in a sluggish economy. On the other, if it’s your supplier of staffing services that is acquired you may not be so thrilled and […]
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Susan Berkenbush, Director of Sourcing and Supplier Management at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ. Susan is a recent recipient of the 2012 Champions of Diversity Award.
This week’s column takes a holiday from staffing industry topics and trends. With the 4thof July falling in the middle of the week, no one is quite sure which one is the holiday weekend – so perhaps it’s best to celebrate all week! And celebrate the birthday of America we should because we are fortunate […]