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Job Search: Pointing the Finger of Blame

Something is wrong with the traditional job search process. Something is broken. We hear “good” news reports that “only” 330,000 new people applied for unemployment benefits in the United States last week, but considering that the number of initial claims is still that high is staggering. Maybe the headlines would not be seen to be so encouraging if taken in the context of the lives being touched. That number is more than the population of… Read More »Job Search: Pointing the Finger of Blame

Job Seekers: You Need a Pilot for Your Ship

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The concept of a maritime pilot is said to be as old as the sea itself. In ancient Greece, local fishermen would be hired to bring foreign ships safely into port. Modern day pilots serve to facilitate a global shipping trade where local laws and navigation rules could possibly overwhelm a ship’s captain and crew. Instead of risking shipwreck or disaster, they rely on pilot ships to guide them to harbor or actually allow a… Read More »Job Seekers: You Need a Pilot for Your Ship

Blog Soup – From the Archives of Make HR Happen v.9

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        This is a re-posting of five previous articles from Make HR Happen.           HR, Pop Culture and Bin Laden – Yesterday as I looked over my outline of blog topics and worked on some unfinished drafts, I had no idea that I would be motivated to write about a hot news story this morning. A last minute change in plan will be guaranteed NOT to be an in-depth… Read More »Blog Soup – From the Archives of Make HR Happen v.9

Reviewing This Week on Make HR Happen – December 23 thru December 29, 2012

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  In case you missed this week’s articles, here is a summary: Dec 23 - Blog Soup – From the Archives of Make HR Happen – This is a re-posting of five previous articles from Make HR Happen. – more –         Dec 24 - The Job Seeker’s Guide To The Galaxy And Other Places (Reprise) – There is an often quoted saying that wisdom comes from the mouth of babes. Children don’t have a… Read More »Reviewing This Week on Make HR Happen – December 23 thru December 29, 2012

Beyond Recruiter Excellence (Reprise)

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This is a reposting of three articles written to define the characteristics of recruiters that go the extra mile. Excellence means being knowledgeable about other HR functions as well as enhanced people and management skills. Comments are welcome. Beyond Recruiter Excellence – Part 1: Professional Add-ons – The definition of good recruiting is to be able to successfully fill requisitions or job orders in a cost effective and timely manner. This measure of excellence is… Read More »Beyond Recruiter Excellence (Reprise)