Job Search Tips
27 Oct Chicago Tribune: How ‘Charlie’ aims to brief you on people you’re about to meet
Original Article: http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/chi-charlie-launch-aaron...
22 Oct Flu in The Workplace: About $7B in Lost Productivity
Flu, Not Ebola, Poses Biggest Threat to Workplace Productivity EVEN AN AVERAGE FLU SEASON CAN COST EMPLOYERS BILLIONS With the country’s attention focused on the Ebola virus, many American’s may overlook the fact that we are entering flu season. And, while it is impossible to...
22 Oct VP Andrew Challenger on First Business!
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16 Oct September Sales Slump Doesn’t Seem To Slow Hiring; New Hiring Announcements
Will September Sales Slump Temper Holiday Hiring? More Companies Announce Hiring Plans! Retail sales slumped in September, according to the latest report from the Commerce Department. The question is, does the 0.3 percent decline signal potential difficulties when it comes to all-important holiday sales? “Consumers’...
14 Oct New York Times: Household Finances May Curb Holiday Spending
Original Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/14/business/household-finances-may-curb-h...
14 Oct Top Things Job Seekers Love
Last week, we numbered the top 10 things job seekers dislike about the job search process. Today, we're looking at the top actions employers can take during the application and interview phases that impress job seekers. Not surprisingly, most candidates appreciate open and honest communication...
14 Oct We Have a Winner!
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08 Oct Top 10 Job Seeker Frustrations
Our coaches often hear about a number of frustrations with the job search process. Below are the top ten! 10. The interviewer takes calls and checks/responds to emails during the interview. 9. When recruiters call, they do not identify themselves or ask if it's a convenient time...
08 Oct 2014 September CEO Report: 124 Out Including eBay, Oracle
Published on: Oct 8, 2014 Turnover among the nation’s chief executive officers rose slightly in September as 124 planned CEO departures were reported, up 4.2 percent from the 119 in August, according to a report released Wednesday by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. The September...
05 Oct Time: How to Ace Any Job Interview & Land the Job of Your Dreams
Original Article: http://time.com/money/3456687/how-to-ace-job-interview/ "And in a recent survey by Challenger Gray & Christmas, 77% of hiring managers reported trouble filling slots because of a talent shortage."...
01 Oct 2014 September Job Cut Report: 30,477 Cuts Could Spell Lowest Year Since 1997
Monthly job cuts fell to their lowest level in 14 years in September, as U.S.-based employers announced workforce reductions totaling 30,477 during the month. As the fourth quarter begins, 2014 is on pace to be the lowest job-cut year since 1997. The September total plunged...