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Small Firms Should not be Afraid of the Jobs Market

March 7th, 2010
Small Firms Should not be Afraid of the Jobs Market

Small business owners who despair that they will not be able to compete with their larger counterparts in the jobs market have been reassured that there are ways in which firms can differentiate themselves and appear more attractive to prospective employees.

According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD), 76 per cent of manufacturing and production organisations experience retention difficulties.

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Top 5 Job-Killing Errors to Avoid When Writing Your Resume

February 23rd, 2010
Top 5 Job-Killing Errors to Avoid When Writing Your Resume

How would you like a step-by-step instruction manual for finding a job? Yeah, I guess we all would. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as that. But being in the business of helping others find jobs has shown me plenty of resources. Here are a few hints to help you expedite the job search.

Getting Started – The Basics

For most people a job search starts with the basic tools: Resume writing, posting, contacting recruiters and answering » Read more: Top 5 Job-Killing Errors to Avoid When Writing Your Resume

Career Advice: Beware! Scumbags Are Working The Job Market

February 23rd, 2010
Career Advice: Beware! Scumbags Are Working The Job Market

Career Coaching

Beware of scam artists who are exploiting those who are struggling to land a job in these turbulent times. They are stealing identities and collecting fees by offering to land jobs that don’t exist.

With other venues for turning a fast illegal buck drying up these criminals are mining the job market.

Surely, there is a special seat reserved in hell for those scumbags who prey on people who are suffering becaus » Read more: Career Advice: Beware! Scumbags Are Working The Job Market