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CareerBuilder’s Big Game ‘Run the Ultimate Fly Pattern’ Sweepstakes

Stephanie Gaspary — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:52:54 +0000

Whether you are rooting for the New England Patriots or the New York Giants, chances are you’re going to be watching the Big Game with friends, family and even some co-workers. Instead, imagine leaving the stress of your job for a few days by hopping a flight to the U.S. Continue reading

Better Employee Benefits Generate Perks for Business, Too

Mary Lorenz — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:00:30 +0000

Creating a better benefits package isn’t just good for employees. It’s good for business, too.

Growing Pains: it’s not just a classic TV series desperately in need of a reunion show. While growth is a blessing for many companies, it also brings with it many challenges. Continue reading

The Surprising Reason You’re Not Getting the Candidates You Need

Mary Lorenz — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:00:45 +0000

You don’t get it. You’re doing everything right: You’re offering a great job with a great company, you’ve ensured your job advertising placement is targeting the right group of candidates, and you’re positive you’re offering the most competitive salary. Even your job posting is flawless. Continue reading

Pay Scales and Job Descriptions: Two Ways to Break the Bad Hire Blues

Amy Chulik — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:11:47 +0000

It’s true that your company, no matter what other aspects you may excel and grow in, is only as good as its people. Yet, your people are only as good as your process of selecting them. As a company currently growing or preparing for future growth, how can slow down enough to reverse the cycle and improve your selection process to bring in better people–and see better business results? Continue reading

What CareerBuilder’s Big Game Investment Means for Employers

Amy Chulik — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:30:46 +0000

It’s coming: The onslaught of buffalo chicken dips, foam fingers bigger than most people’s heads, shushing of those talking during the game, shushing of those talking during the commercials, vintage jersey envy, and a whole lot of whooping, shouting, and possibly even “pulling a Tebow” (hey, things can get emotional–I’m not judging). Continue reading

Your Résumé vs. Oblivion

WSJ.com: News &Trends — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:27:00 +0000

Companies inundated with job applications are relying on technology to winnow out less-qualified candidates.

What Skills Gap? 5 Ways to Get the Qualified Workers You Need

Mary Lorenz — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:19:27 +0000

Finding workers with the right skills can be a skill in itself.

If you find yourself complaining that you can’t find the qualified candidates you need for certain positions at your organization, the good news is you’re not alone – by a long shot. Continue reading

Your Resume vs. Oblivion

WSJ.com: News &Trends — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:58:18 +0000

Many job seekers have long suspected their online employment applications disappear into a black hole, never to be seen again. Their fears may not be far off the mark, as more companies rely on technology to winnow out less-qualified candidates.

Forget Social Media | Recruit Employees With Word-of-Mouth Marketing

Mary Lorenz — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:01:54 +0000

They may love their Facebooks, their Twitters and their YouTubes, but the members of Gen Y may not be nearly as swayed by social media as you might think. New research around social media’s influence on consumer behavior indicates that, while millennials might be “digital natives”, they are actually more influenced by word-of-mouth marketing than social media when it comes to making purchasing decisions. Continue reading

Relocation Nation 2012: How Workers and Employers Are Making a Move

Amy Chulik — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:50:55 +0000

We’ve talked recently about how voluntary turnover is on the rise this year. As it turns out, many of those workers may not be remaining anywhere near their own backyard when they leave their current job.

A whopping 44 percent of workers say they’ll relocate this year for the right job, according to a new CareerBuilder survey conducted by Harris Interactive© among more than 3,000 hiring managers and HR professionals and nearly 8,000 U.S. Continue reading