A few weeks ago a new company, GetHired opened for business. GetHired lets job seekers post video resumes, and gives those hiring the opportunity to review a candidate in a more personal way, certainly a different experience than a paper resume. Here are two articles that discuss the new venture:
We all spend a good number of our waking hours at work. And many of those hours are spent interacting with coworkers. So how do you make the most of those interactions? Here are 12 keys to being a great coworker: 1. Always converse with honesty and integrity It can be tempting to join the [...]
As part of our continued growth and expansion, we are delighted to announce the opening of our Minneapolis, MN office. With our new office, we expect to strengthen our position as a leading provider of staffing services with core competencies in IT contract staffing. “We are excited to continue our growth into vibrant cities like Minneapolis,” stated CEO Jerry Brenholz. […]
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Discrimination against the unemployed is a topic that has been garnering headlines and political attention for the past year, significantly more so since the September 2011 American Jobs Act called for “prohibiting employers from discriminating against unemployed workers when hiring.” Others have weighed in on the issue and I’m adding my voice here.
Off-shoring of IT talent has always been a controversial, if not caustic, issue. Companies need to stay competitive and are constantly looking for ways to get work done for less so that financial resources can be directed elsewhere. US workers find it nearly impossible to compete with the lower wages earned by their counterparts overseas. […]
Last week I promised to find Shakespearean inspiration and advice for independent contractors, and really job seekers of all stripes. As promised, here are three more quotes that have applicability:
So your job search is in full swing and you are thinking about references. And you want to know what exactly can a past employer say about you during a reference check? Do they have to follow any legal restrictions? Can they discuss past performance reviews? What about that project you screwed up because you misunderstood […]
IT employment numbers continue to defy economic news. While most sectors of employment are in recovery mode, IT employment has reached an all-time high.