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The New Sharing Economy - Staffing Firms Were Pioneers
Recently Lyft, Uber and Car2Go came to Columbus. They all just showed up, practically at the same time, seemingly ove ight. Surprised? I wasn’t. It’s just another sign of the rapidly growing “sharing economy.”
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From Job Renter to Owner: Tips for Making the Commitment
You might not know it just by looking around, but every workplace has two kinds of employees: renters and owners. Renters are in a job temporarily. They might be committed for a while, a one-year lease, maybe even two. But they’re not planning to put down roots and stay for the long haul. It may be a nice enough place, they may even love it…for now. Or they don’t love it, and are looking to move ASAP. Either way, renters are pretty sure they’re not going to stay where they are “forever.”
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Recruiting is For Lovers: Life as a Professional Cupid
My reality television weakness is The Millionaire Matchmaker. In case you haven’t seen it, the premise is that Patty (The Matchmaker) runs a high-end dating service (The Millionaire’s Club). Every week she and her team select two high-net-worth individuals, preview potential dates for them, set up a social mixer, orchestrate a “master date,” get feedback from both parties, then decide how to move forward. She’s from a long line of matchmakers and focuses on helping her clients find true love, not just a hot date.
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Nobody Hires in December and Other Holiday Myths
As we head into the festive season, and before you get distracted with turkey, pumpkin pie and after-meal naps, let’s talk about job hunting during the holidays. I’d like to dispel a couple of common myths that hold people back in their job search, especially during the holidays.
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Entering the Danger Zone: Handling Tough Job Interview Questions
There are literally hundreds of questions you may be asked in an interview, from straightforward ("do you know xyz software?") to eclectic ("how many things could you make with three paper clips and a rubber band?"). A quick online search will give you many lists of different types of questions, along with advice on how to answer them. However, there are a few key questions to always prepare for before getting in the hot seat.
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Your Career in the New Year: Three Resolutions Worth Keeping
I love a new year! It always feels so filled with possibility. It’s a fresh start and time to try something new. Instead of the same old resolution to lose ten pounds, exercise every day, or give up chocolate (gasp), this year make some resolutions worth keeping. Here are three ideas that will make a difference in your career over the next year, and for many years to come.
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References Matter: Three Tips to Prep For Success
References Matter: Three Tips to Prep For Successr By Kristen Harris There is a lot to think about when applying for a job—prepare a great resume, write a compelling cover letter, dress appropriately for the interview, follow up with a thank you note—these are all things YOU need to do. There is one more thing that OTHERS can do for you, and that’s provide a good reference. The difference between a glowing recommendation and a ho-hum reference check could be the difference between you getting the job offer or not.
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Development: If You’re Not Growing Your Career, Who Is?
Wondering who’s responsible for your career development? Take a look in the mirror. It’s you. Yeah, you. Why? Because no one else is. There may have been a time when employers provided extensive on-the-job training for new, potential or current employees. But in an era of fast-paced, ever-changing, competitive business on a tight budget, that level of training and development is no longer the norm.r
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Debunked: Five Myths About Working With Recruiters
Think you know all there is to know about working with a recruiter to land a great job? In my work running a temporary staffing firm, I’ve found many job seekers fall prey to false beliefs about what the process is like. Here are the top five myths when it comes to working with recruiters. Don’t let these common roadblocks get in the way of your next job search.r
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Exposure: 10 Reasons Why LinkedIn (Still) Matters
Exposure: 10 Reasons Why LinkedIn (Still) Mattersr By Kristen Harris With the explosion of social networks, especially those that blur the line between personal and professional, a lot of people are wondering if LinkedIn is still relevant. Does it still matter? In a word, yes.
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Think You’re Too Old? That Employer Might Think So Too
With some of the recent unemployment statistics it’s no surprise age discrimination continues to be a hot topic. Looking for a job is hard enough. Feeling as if you are being discriminated against for any reason makes it even harder to keep moving forward. There certainly are documented cases of age discrimination. Yet often job seekers create a trap of their own making when it comes to feeling “too old.”
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What Employers Look For: Performance Skills Are Critical To Career Success
Whether searching for a new position, or looking to advance your current career, it’s necessary to understand the skills and traits employers are looking for. In an environment where education and training is fairly accessible, it is possible for technical skills to become a commodity. If so, then what will set you apart from all the other candidates when applying for a position? In a recent survey, Portfolio Creative found performance skills (how you do the work) to be at least as important as technical skills (the work you do).
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