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Gap in pay and perception between employees and employers
November 28, 2006

  There is a big gap between why top employees say they'd consider leaving an employer, and why employers think they leave.Managers like to say employees leave companies because of bad bosses or lack of career growth. A new report suggests money is more likely the reason. In a survey of about 1,100... more >>

What is the purpose of a resume?
November 20, 2006

When coaching clients on resume development, I often have to remind them of the purpose of the resume. The goal of writing a resume is to land an interview-nothing more, nothing less. It is NOT to find a job! While finding a job might be your goal, the purpose of sending your resume is to entice the... more >>

Career Fairs
November 16, 2006

Career Fairs You’ve heard of eight-minute dating. That’s where each perspective dater meets a counterpart, exchanges important and unimportant details of their lives for eight minutes, and then moves on to the next potential suitor.Well, career fairs are the eight-minute dating of the... more >>

Choosing References
November 16, 2006

Choosing References One of the most overlooked facets of your job search can be your personal and professional references. Choosing the right references for you can almost be an after-thought. But, it shouldn’t be. A good reference can make or break your candidacy for a new job. Here are a... more >>

Web-based screening and assessment tools
November 09, 2006

Online Screening and Assessment I read a very interesting article recently on the use of Web-based screening and assessment tools as part of the hiring process. I found this article fascinating and wanted to share the information with you. Most medium- and large-sized organizations have adopted... more >>

How to Make "Small Talk"
November 06, 2006

Welcome to Aspirations! Blog I have started this blog as a way to communicate with my readers on a more frequent basis. I will be making posts to the blog biweekly and will cover a variety of topics including employment trends, companies that are hiring, thoughts on how to market yourself,... more >>

Creating Electronic Resumes
October 28, 2006

Successful Online Job Hunting Job seekers are relying more and more on the Internet for their job search; the days of reading the want ads over a cup of coffee on Sunday morning are over. Job seekers rely on j ob boards like Monster.com and will set up job agents that send e-mail alerts notifying them... more >>

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