Webster’s defines blue-collar as “Requiring Physical Labor; relating to or having jobs that require physical work”. IMNSHO, this definition is as dead as Daniel Webster. In the year of 2014, it is one of the many things that need to be redefined in light of changing times. It may lead to a larger discussion of…
Personal branding is a difficult topic for anyone, but how can HR perfect it? This deck from Laurie Ruettimann gives some of the top tips. Takeaways: Your candidates are social – so be social! 47% of people keep their smartphones next to the bed. 5% sleep with phones in their bed. 94% of recruiters use or…
As recruiters, we’ve had prospective candidates who couldn’t do the job if they’re lives depended on it. It’s the nature of the beast. We try to do everything we can to assure that we’re getting the right personnel. As such, it’s absolutely critical that we convey certain points and topics in a clear way. Emphasizing certain…
You’ve begun working in IT, but you want to fast track your career. How can you do it? This infographic by K Alliance lists the 12 top IT jobs that will fast track your career. Takeaways: Computer Systems Analyst Software Developer Mechanical Engineer Cloud Architect Web Developer IT Consultant Mobile Application Developer Network Engineer IT Program/Project Manager…
Do you like where you work? Would you say it’s the perfect office space? This slidedeck by OfficeDesk.com outlines what makes up the perfect office. Takeaways: 70% of American employees work in open plan offices. Open plan offices are disruptive due to lack of privacy and uncontrollable noise. Mark Zuckerberg’s new office plan is the…