By, Karen Burns from USNews Fact: Job hunters obsess about resumes. Who wouldn’t? There’s so much to get right–functional versus chronological, objective statements (pro and con), key words, templates, references, font size, white space, action verbs, employment gaps, placement and style of bullets, typos, and whether to include hobbies (probably a “no” on that last […]
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An offer that might have been $100,000 a few years ago is now coming in at $85,000 or $90,000… what do you do? I recently read an article at marketwatch.com that described what we Recruiters at Kinsa Group have been witnessing. With companies more worried about margins and profitability these days, many hiring managers are […]
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It’s hard to believe that some of these actions would occur, but we’ve seen it happen in 2010! Keep the door wide open for offers, remember… DO NOT: Hug the interviewer Wear jeans to the interview Feel badly if you are overdressed compared to the interviewer Answer (or play with) your mobile phone while in […]
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By Dani Friedland on 2/16/2010 The nation’s third largest lunchmeat brand is going digital to connect with the primary sandwich maker in many homes: mothers. Land O’Frost has launched Land O’Moms, a social network where moms can download coupons, read blogs, browse sandwich recipes and find information from sources like Family Circle magazine. “Now more […]
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Use job postings as a source for industry keywords that you should include in your résumé and your online profiles. Make sure your résumé plays up your skills and achievements. Employers want to know what your capabilities are and how your skills will help them overcome their organizational challenges.
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By: Brent Kendall | The Wall Street Journal The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit Friday seeking to undo Dean Foods Co.’s 2009 acquisition of Foremost Farms USA’s consumer-products division. The legal challenge marks the first time the Obama administration’s antitrust team at the Justice Department, led by Christine Varney, has sued to block or […]
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Contact your rectuiter on a regular basis. If you can’t get a hold of them by calling, email or contact them through LinkedIn or other social media websites. Let them politely know that you are sill available but be patient with them, they want to help you. Send your recruiter an email letting them know […]
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