Using Social Media to Help Your Job Search
Read moreJust a couple of generations ago, searching for a job meant waiting for something suitable to show up in the newspaper classifieds. Then came the era of CareerBuilder, Monster.com, and other online job sites. These days, it’s all about social media, especially sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. If you think social media is only for reconnecting with old friends,
0The High Cost of Cheap Staffing
Read moreThe economy may be recovering, but people are still spending cautiously. One area where businesses think they can cut costs is staffing. They may be saving a buck in the short term, but don’t always realize just what that small monetary savings is really going to cost them in the long run. Finding a good recruiter who offers great service
Peoplelink Staffing Solutions News – February/March 2011
Read morePeoplelink is pleased to share our latest newsletter including useful information on managing workplace violence and bullying and improving safety in the workplace.
Sluggish Economy Calls for Strategic Staff Deployment
Read morePeoplelink’s Chief Operating Officer, in a recent interview, says that a recession unlike any in the recent past has created a recovery also unlike any other. “This sluggish, stubborn recovery demands that the ‘same old’ business model is given a major makeover,” Mattern says, “This ‘new normal’ business environment makes it necessary to rethink how human resources are acquired and
Secrets to Successful Self-Promotion: Do the Wrong Thing
Read moreIn a tough job market, it’s more important than ever to put yourself forward in the best possible light and stand out in the crowd. One of the easiest ways to do that is to take everything you thought you knew about finding a job — and do the opposite. If everyone else is following the old rules, by creating
Effective Job Descriptions Mean Efficient Hiring
Read moreImagine you own a terrific beach house with all possible amenities and decide to sell it. Now, imagine that your realtor describes it as follows: Vacation home for sale. 6 rooms. Made of wood, glass and brick. Sure, that ad conveys the very basic facts about the home, but would you want to buy it, or even look at it?
