Good Things Come to Those That Wait?

Good Things Come to Those That Wait?

Over on the Compensation Force blog, there’s an interesting post about internal job posting policies at large companies and their potential impact on employee retention. Companies with strict posting policies that state that employees must be in their current...
To Niche or Not to Niche

To Niche or Not to Niche

Over on the Itzbig Blog there’s a post about the value of niche job boards. The post references a recent Career Journal article that reports recruiters find that the niche boards offer better quality candidates.I’ve been thinking about this from the job...
25 Top Career Portals

25 Top Career Portals

In the recent CareerXroads’ Candidate Experience White Paper, Gerry Crispin and Mark Mehler look at the career portals of the Fortune Top 500 companies and rate them based on their ability to attract talent and showcase their employer brand. Out of the 500...
Stand Out in a Crowd During a Job Fair

Stand Out in a Crowd During a Job Fair

I just returned from the Women for Hire Job Fair in New York City where I was offering free resume critiques. In the sea of women that attended the event, I spotted one man. While some of the participants seemed to be looking at this gentleman with a “how did he...
Deductions Related to Job Search

Deductions Related to Job Search

As tax season approaches, now is a good time to start thinking about deductions you may be eligible for if you are currently in a job search. Resume writing services, stationery, and travel to and from interviews are just a few of the possible deductions. Read the...