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What are the Most Dangerous Jobs in the US?

You may have read about the most boring jobs….but what are the most dangerous? This infographic by FinancesOnline.com lists the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the US! Takeaways: Fishermen had 117 deaths per 100,000 workers. Refuse collectors experienced 27.1 deaths per 100,000 workers. The most dangerous job in the US is loggers! RELATED: 25 Odd Jobs that…

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What is the State of Recruiting in North America?

Recruiting differs throughout the world and is constantly growing and evolving, but how does it look in North America? Our friends at Bullhorn have created this infographic to outline the state of recruitment in North America. Takeaways: The unemployment rate in North America is around 8%. 97% of recruiters in North America use LinkedIn to…

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12 Things Last Year Taught Me

Now that 2014 almost over I thought I would share with you some thoughts that I bring into the new year. These are my own personal experiences, and I hope by sharing them with you they help you get prepared for the year ahead. I would love to hear any reflections you might have – please leave them…

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This is the Year of Increased Recruitment Activity!

New Year, New You! That’s the motto. With a new year upon us it’s time for a quick burst in gym membership, healthy food purchases and for exercise equipment sales to double. That is, of course, until March roles around and everyone gets back to their normal schedules. Personally, I do not subscribe to the New…

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3 Mindsets to Embrace for Job Search

Job seekers are afraid. They are afraid to take risks and afraid to stand out. Most believe it is safer to play by the rules and hope the right fit finds them. Those odds aren’t very good. The job seeker of tomorrow needs to become a marketing marvel, savvy salesperson and take risks like a serial…