Each Friday I will post openings here that I gather during the week from perusing the web, or that have been passed by me via a group or contact. Hope one might fit your needs, if not pass the post along to help others who may be a match. Thanks! ——- Senior Infrastructure Project Manager - London » Read More
Ok - I know the Cisco Fatty tweet has been all over the internet, and I mean ‘all over’, but I have to say after reading what’s come through my windows that I really think this whole situation was a win/win for both Cisco, as well as Connor Riley. In my opinion it’s a win for » Read More
Guest Post by Steve Bullard of SearchLogixGroup.com – 1) Search assignments are up across numerous industry verticals We have noticed the market picking up with an increase in current client job assignments as well as call in activity. 2) Increase in interview activity Our client companies remain diligent in their interviewing processes; however the urgency level of their need » Read More
With so many people out of work and feeling discouraged in their job search we certainly need a place to go where encouragement around job search can ignite new ideas and open new doors. And that’s what Carol Chenot, Founder of Job Rejoov, has now given us - a place to come together, encourage » Read More
The reports are out and Market Watch has just predicted that February ‘09 will show the worst job loss in 60 years. How do you fight that? Where does that leave you? What a hopeless headline that is! I’m not really a huge football fan, but I do have to say that so many » Read More
Amazing…who would have thought that a site focused on one question “what are you doing”, that only allows you 140 characters to answer the question would turn into such a sensation? Not only that, but would also turn in to the latest way to conduct your job search? Well, Twitter has managed to » Read More
Well, double digit unemployment is the downside, but the upside is California Unemployment Office is hiring an additional 400 people - check it out and see if you qualify: http://tinyurl.com/d672kz Read More
We’re excited to put the word out about Laid Off Camp and also excited to be a contributing sponsor of this terrific event. FiredUP Careers will be donating 200 of our FiredUP Interviewing audio cd’s for people who attend the ‘un-conference’. Press release follows: LAIDOFFCAMP KICKS OFF IN SAN FRANCISCO Networking Event Will Lift Spirits, Bring Job » Read More
Just announced in the NY Times that G.M. will be cutting 10,000 salaried positions plus cut the salaries of others up to 10%. Layoffs are everywhere and more keep haunting us everyday. What can a person do who is in the midst of this terrible ’storm’? How can one prepare to face these difficult job search » Read More
Hello! Twitter - many of us are all ‘atwitter’ about Twitter and there is good reason to be. What a great place to connect! I have to admit when I first heard of Twitter a few months back and decided to join my first thoughts were…huh?? How do I use this thing? But, once I » Read More
Needless to say, there are several million people out there right now that need ‘career transition’ help. The latest figures are startling…nearly 600,000 people lost their jobs in January ‘09 alone - unemployment is up to 7.6% in the US and climbing. As Obama said - this will soon be a “catastrophe”. How can you help? » Read More
Ok - how many resumes have I reviewed, written, edited - not sure, but it feels like millions. One thing I have to say over and over again is don’t let your resume end up with “feature creep”. Feature creep is term for over doing it on product options. I came across the term in a » Read More
Finishing school and heading out into the real world can be tough business these days - especially with the current economic climate. Fortunately there’s loads of help out there for you. Here are some links to great people who have a lot of experience and great information to offer you so you can hit the » Read More
Literally - if you’ve been spending 99% of your time in ‘job search mode’, it’s time to take a hike. Sometimes you’ve got to get away from something to really be able to look at it clearly and taking a hike (or walk), getting some fresh air and enjoying the sun (or chill) on » Read More
It’s Saturday and I’ve been on the phone with clients who are looking for jobs. I’ve been reading through all the job news (or jobless news) hearing Obama talk about the possibility of double digit unemployment if we don’t ‘act fast’, and basically just feeling a bit gloomy with all the down news. So, I decided » Read More
Who wouldn’t want this one: “a six-month contract on a tropical Grand Barrier Reef Island where the person’s only responsibility is exploring the majestic land and then bragging about it.” Check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/8qlt2z Read More
Just finished reading 2009 hiring predictions on Cheezhead - here’s a brief: “The industries set to see the most number of new jobs are professional and business services and information technology, as 28 percent of IT employers and 23 percent of professional and business services employers plan to add full-time jobs. The transportation and utilities industry » Read More
Who wouldn’t want that? Do you know someone who might be a fit for a job opening? Well…earn $10k if they get hired! Really, here is a site that is set up strictly to help employers get their candidates via personal leads and social networking and you can reap the benefits (well some of the » Read More
In today’s economy we aren’t often seeing the words ‘hiring & thriving’, but according to CNNMoney.com’s article “Where the Jobs Are” there are industries and are in fact hiring and thriving. As the article points out - despite our year to date job loss of 1.9 million (yes…1.9 million!) industries like education, accounting and health » Read More
Are you home licking your wounds from a career blunder? Late for an interview, a horrifying typo on your resume, rude to the receptionist or forgot your interviewer’s name? These are all things that can happen when you least expect them, so be prepared on how to handle a blunder before it happens. Here’s a good » Read More
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