Young employees say promote me now!
We were all young once and certainly impatient to get ahead but really! By Sue Shellenbarger April 8, 2019 9:28 a.m. ET It can be an awkward standoff. After only a year on the job, more young employees are approaching their managers for a promotion, asking, “All right, I’m ready. What’s next?” says Christopher Kalloo […]
Richmond Federal Reserve Conference
I’m looking forward to speaking about the job market at the Federal Reserve conference in Richmond on Tuesday. Being asked to speak is a real honor. I”ll post a full report when I return next week. #conferences #federalreserve #dunhillstaff
Think you can wait to hire that great applicant – then read this
In the good days, say 2010, you could afford to wait for the perfect candidate to show up. Not anymore. We often advise our clients, that waiting hire a good candidate could prove a bad decision, to move quickly when they interview someone that meets their requirements. What follows is an excerpt from Maine.biz magazine about […]
Improve Your Resume | Monster.com
Thanks Monster for a good article. Source: Improve Your Resume | Monster.com How to make a resume that catches the eye Ditch the boring resume format you’re used to. Use these super-simple tips to get a hiring manager’s attention. Daniel Bortz, Monster contributor Make a resume that gets noticed. Dozens, if not hundreds, of job […]
The election results are in – now it’s back to work
I don’t know about you but I’m glad to see this behind us. Whether you liked the results or not what really stood out is voter participation which apparently set records for a mid-term. Once again our federal government is divided so it’s time to all get along. Last I checked Dow futures were up […]
Job growth continues
From Staffing Industry Analysts TEMP JOBS SLOW IN OCTOBER, WAGES JUMP AS OVERALL EMPLOYMENT RISES BY 250,000 November 02 2018 US temporary help services jobs rose by 2.2% in October on a year-over-year basis, according to seasonally adjusted numbers released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s down from a year-over-year increase of […]
Interviewing Tips – #9 – Follow up after the interview
So your interview went well. You’re convinced that this is job for you and that you’re the person for the job. Let ’em know. Within 24 hours fire off an email to anyone you met offering thanks. You should express your interest in the job and company. Finally use this communication to reinforce to them […]
Interviewing Tips – Part 8 – Dress the part
I’ll admit I’m old school and by the calendar also old. It happens! What that means is if I go to a meeting I dress up. That includes a clean shirt, tie, sport coat or suit and polished shoes. Not only was this the way I was raised but I believe it shows a level […]
Interviewing Tips – Part 6 – Talk Kindly About To Past Employers
There’s going to be a point during your interview where you’ll be asked to comment about past employers. Regardless of the circumstances that caused you to leave a past or current employer never speak badly about them. Everyone, including past employers, have some redeeming quality, so find it (almost everyone that is). Find that one […]
Why Work for a Staffing Company?
Here’s a great article from the American Staffing Association on why you should consider working for a staffing company. Source: Why Work for a Staffing Company?