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Are You Ready to Compete?

Debbie Harper — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:20:32 +0000

Dice.com saw a 35% increase in first quarter. eFinancialCareers was up 48%. Monster reported a 25% increase in bookings across all industries. What does this influx of job postings mean to you? It’s classic supply vs. demand. For the past several years companies could afford to be ultra choosy, often subjecting candidates to long and [...]

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Hiring Mistakes – Vetting the Candidate

Debbie Harper — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:53:32 +0000

“But he was such a good fit on paper!” How many times have you heard that description of a failed hire? Unfortunately, the paper is only part of the story. It’s the person behind the paper that matters. The answers to three key questions will most often determine the success of a hire. CAN they [...]

What I Learned as a Yo Gabba Gabba Groupie – and how it can make your recruiting process stronger

Debbie Harper — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:58:52 +0000

I spent Thanksgiving week as a Yo Gabba Gabba Live! groupie. My son is a producer for the YGG Live show and couldn’t make it home so I joined him on the tour for the holiday. Unless you have small children or grandchildren you may not be familiar with Yo Gabba Gabba. Suffice it to say it’s like catnip to the under 5 set - and it was an eye opening experience for me! Producing a live show and producing an ongoing talent acquisition and recruiting process aren’t as different as one might think.

26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #10

Debbie Harper — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:46:54 +0000

#10. Update your resume. Make it heavy on quantifiable accomplishments. (See #8 & #9) Save it as “Your Name.doc” so the recipient can find it easily. Most resumes are scanned and parsed into a database so keep your formatting simple. Include relevant key words and phrases.

26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #9

Debbie Harper — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:09:14 +0000

#9. Outline your background from a feature/ benefit perspective. How will your experience benefit a new firm? Be prepared to give examples - short stories to illustrate your accomplishments.

26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #8

Debbie Harper — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:53:00 +0000

#8. Compile documentation that will verify your accomplishments and business impact, recognition awards, promotions and reviews.

26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #6

Debbie Harper — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:42:56 +0000

Countdown to 2010 with 26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search. #6. Join or increase your participation in professional organizations relevant to your industry. Join the board, head a committee, get your name out there as a player in your industry.

The possibilities are endless…the ROI? Priceless

Debbie Harper — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:07:02 +0000

As part of our corporate mission, we give back. We present to industry groups and associations. We contribute to panels and networking events. We coach countless individuals who we won’t ever place but who need some honest advice. And my personal favorite - we shop. That’s right. At holiday time, we shop.

Retention?

Debbie Harper — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:37:06 +0000

Unemployment is over 10%. Why think about retention? Here’s why – several recent polls show a simmering dissatisfaction in the workplace.

Employee Recognition . . . Priceless

Debbie Harper — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:43:48 +0000

February, 2008. While keeping your employees continuously engaged (as we discussed in last month’s issue) might seem like a time-consuming, all encompassing process on the surface, there are many simple ways to address engagement, ways that take little time and effort, but reap numerous rewards and benefits in the long term. One of these is [...]