Job Advice Blog

JANUARY 10, 2013

Not too long ago, much-respected blogger Tim Tyrell-Smith of Tim’s Strategy conducted a survey, clearly finding that interviewers’ number one concern is “fit with the company’s culture.” From other articles on that subject, too, it seems as if the old-fashioned “Tell me about yourself” and “What are your key accomplishments?”

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Job Advice Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Based on a recent survey by economists, the job market outlook is projecting steady growth in employment. Recruiting consultant CareerXroads reports that new companies find 28 percent of their hires via referrals. Job boards represent one in five applicants, or 20 percent. And career Web sites, about 10 percent.

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 5, 2012

Based on a survey they conducted, Ivan R. Loads of people network during their job search, but very few are effective at such networking. Certainly, some are better at it than others, but in general, the majority of people not only dislike networking but also are simply not good at it. Misner, Ph.D., and Don [.].

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 4, 2012

Based on a survey they conducted, Ivan R. Loads of people network during their job search, but very few are effective at such networking. Certainly, some are better at it than others, but in general, the majority of people not only dislike networking but also are simply not good at it. Misner, Ph.D., and Don [.].

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