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31 Percent of Employers Plan to Hire Executives–But Where’s the Diversity?

Amy Chulik — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:43:55 +0000

Things are looking up for experienced talent. That’s right — the hiring landscape for executives is improving along with the rest of the labor market, according to a new survey from CareerBuilder and HeadHunter.com (a recruitment site dedicated to connecting employers with management and executive-level talent) of more than 2,000 hiring manager and HR professionals. Continue reading

How to Craft a Candidate Rejection Letter or E-Mail (Yes, You Have Time To Do It!)

Amy Chulik — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:10:47 +0000

None of us likes getting rejected. In the past, many of you have cited “not enough time” as a reason you don’t send job rejection letters or e-mails. The reality is, we’re all under various types of constraints in our jobs, and while some things are prioritized, others fall by the wayside. Continue reading

What Are Employers Discovering About Candidates Through Social Media?

Amy Chulik — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:00:11 +0000

Recruiter 1: “So, how’s your Facebook investigation going?”
Recruiter 2: “Oh, you know — finding the usual: Some inappropriate photos, tons of really poor communication skills, misspellings across the board.
Recruiter 3: “Really? I’ve been all over Twitter, and I’m finding that most candidates are showing a ton of creativity in their tweets and have a have really wide range of interests that would fit in great with our company culture.”

No, I didn’t overhear this conversation at my local watering hole last night (I know, shocker!). Continue reading

What Do Job Seekers and Employees Really Think of Your IT Staffing Firm?

Amy Chulik — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:41:49 +0000

If you were on CareerBuilder’s recent webinar (you can still listen here) about 2011′s Opportunities in Staffing report findings, you’re already privy to many interesting details about the state of the staffing industry today; what your candidates, employees and clients think of your firm; and how you can make a bigger impact in your recruitment efforts. Continue reading

#HFChat: Dishing on Long-Term Career Goals

Amy Chulik — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:24:40 +0000

Last week, Justin (for those of you not familiar with his smiling face, he’s the one tweeting at @careerbuilder and filling my office days with near-forgotten music videos from the 1990s) and I were fortunate to be part of #HFChat with the folks who started Hire Friday on Twitter. Continue reading

“Reach, Recruit and Retain IT Talent”: A Recap

Amy Chulik — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:20:15 +0000

“I know I’m a big fan of free food and flip flops, as well as hanging out with smart people.” That was how Eric Presley, CareerBuilder CTO, began a discussion about what IT employees want most in an employer. If you missed that — and so much more — on this past week’s Reach, Recruit and Retain IT Talent webinar with Eric and CareerBuilder CDO Hope Gurion, don’t worry: We’ve got you covered. Continue reading

March Madness Is Here: Will Worker Productivity Disappear?

Amy Chulik — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:00:16 +0000

Is your water cooler talk aching for fewer rose ceremonies a la “The Bachelor” — and more Derrick Rose? Not to worry, March Madness, the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship, is upon us, and with a vengeance. But what does it mean for workplace productivity? Continue reading

6 of Today’s Hottest Jobs: Reaching Doughnut-Level Demand?

Amy Chulik — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:44:20 +0000

It’s happened: Doughnuts are trendy (at least here in Chicago). I know, I know — it’s a little ridiculous to be calling baked goods trendy, but there it is. Don’t worry — doughnuts will only last until scones are all the rage, and then that will only last until cream puffs take over every block in the city… until cookies make their long-awaited comeback. Continue reading

“Um, What Company is this Again?” Candidates’ Most Cringe-Worthy Interview Mistakes

Amy Chulik — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:26:22 +0000

Employers know as well as job seekers do that it’s still tough out there, and it seems they would be kind to overlook job seekers’ most innocent of mistakes, like spilling coffee on the boss’s suit, or letting it slip that “snugglebear” was one’s childhood nickname, or calling the hiring manager “Dad” in a moment of flustered introductions (No? Continue reading

Hey, Employers! America Wants You (to Hire Veterans)

Amy Chulik — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:59:11 +0000

For U.S. veterans, returning to the workforce isn’t exactly easy. As of October 2011, more than 850,000 veterans were unemployed, and the jobless rate for post-9/11 veterans was 12.1 percent — well over the national average. According to whitehouse.gov, more than 1 million service members are projected to leave the military between 2011 and 2016. Continue reading