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February 06, 2012
Business Services - Recruiting with Results
David Irwin, TBWA Recruiter, Business ServicesOn January 13, 2012, MTM Solutions held an in-house recruitment event at the Tampa One-Stop Center for a recycling sorter position.
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Business Services - Recruiting with Results
Jie Wells, Employer Recruiter for Tampa Bay WorkForce AllianceOn December 28, 2011, JOBi Staffing held an in-house recruitment event at the Tampa One-Stop Center for a steward position and a public space cleaner position.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2012
5 steps to help get out of an unemployment rut
Deborah M. Todd, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteComing off a year of stagnant wages and minimal opportunities for advancement, it's no surprise that financial security tops many Americans' wish lists for 2012. Charles Purdy, career advice expert for Monster.com, said a sense of helplessness, particularly for the long-term unemployed who have been on the hunt for months, could take those who believe they've tried everything they could out of the market completely. Purdy, who has experienced long-term unemployment himself, said there are several techniques that job seekers can use to sell themselves that often go unexplored. He outlined a list of five controllable factors that anyone hoping to enter the job market in 2012, or any year, should include in their list.
Read MoreJanuary 03, 2012
Temp work often the gateway to full-time employment
Patrick Peterson, Florida TodayAs the job market slowly improves, temporary jobs have become more plentiful and more often a path to full-time work.
Read MoreJanuary 03, 2012
Suncoast employers planning to hire
Richard Mullins, The Tampa TribuneFor a region that suffered badly in the recession, there's good news in the local jobs market.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2011
Wage increase will help working families
Christine Owens, Tampa TribuneWhile working families struggle to make ends meet in this sluggish economy, there is a bright spot on the horizon for Florida's lowest-paid workers: On Jan. 1, the state's minimum wage will increase 36 cents to $7.67, raising wages for more than 380,000 low-wage workers. The modest bump in pay is the result of a 2004 ballot measure supported by voters to raise the minimum wage and adjust it upward each year to keep pace with the rising cost of living.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2011
Florida unemployment drop among best in the country
Jeff Harrington, Tampa Bay TimesFlorida has posted the second-largest percentage drop in unemployment over the past year, trailing only New Mexico, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report out Tuesday.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2011
8 Reasons to Continue Your Holiday Job Search
Lindsay OlsonDespite common misconceptions, job hunting during the holiday season is actually an opportune time to find your next job. Here’s why...
Read MoreDecember 05, 2011
Job Interview Questions and Best Answers
Alison Doyle, About.com GuideJob interviews are always stressful - even for job seekers who have gone on countless interviews. The best way to reduce the stress is to be prepared. Take the time to review the "standard" interview questions you will most likely be asked. Also review sample answers to these typical interview questions.
Read MoreDecember 05, 2011
Acing the Interview - How to Ace a Job Interview
Alison Doyle, About.com GuideYou have just landed an interview for a seemingly wonderful job! Now what? Successful interviewing will be essential in order for you to lock in an offer.
Read MoreDecember 05, 2011
WorkTree.com - 13 Job Interview Mistakes To Avoid
Nathan Newberger, WorkTree.comThe wrong move can cost you the job! You have worked hard to get to the interview stage. You passed the cover letter and resume screening process...maybe even a few telephone interviews. Now it is time for the face-to-face interview with the employer itself.
Read MoreDecember 05, 2011
Job Interview Tips - Interview Tips and Advice
Alison Doyle, About.com GuideJob Interview Tips: Interview tips and suggestions to help ensure job interview success.
Read MoreDecember 05, 2011
The Ultimate Guide to Job Interview Preparation
Louise Giordano, QuintCareers.comWant to have more success with job interviews? This guide to job interviewing is must-read material for all job-seekers looking for interview help.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2011
How to Dress for a Job Interview
Lindsay OlsonDressing the part for a job interview can be as important as what your resume says about you. Underdress, and you may not be taken seriously for the job you want. Overdress, and you may be seen as not “getting” the corporate culture of the company. Here’s some advice from industry experts to help you look your best on your next job interview:
Read MoreNovember 15, 2011
Strategy pays off, officials say, with 4,166 jobs in Hillsborough
St. Petersburg Times, Richard DanielsonTAMPA — A two-year overhaul of local corporate recruitment efforts is paying off this year with a record number of new jobs announced, officials said Monday. So far this year, 27 companies have committed to relocations or expansions that eventually will create 4,116 new jobs in Hillsborough County.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2011
Announced jobs rose in Hillsborough this year
The Tampa Tribune, Michael SassoOneTouch Direct is looking for hundreds of workers in Tampa.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2011
4 Interview Prep Tips You Can’t Afford to Skip
CareerealismInterviews are extremely nerve-racking, you’re simply being judged. The fate of your future relies on how you come across to an employer/interviewee. You may have spent months on your job search to get an interview so it’s important you don’t mess up by not preparing enough. There are so many interview tips out there; let's cover the most important four.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2011
Make phone interview work
JOYCE E.A. RUSSELL, Special to The Washington PostIn today's job market, applicants can expect to undergo numerous interviews for jobs. While applicants often spend hours practicing face-to-face interview skills, many pay less attention to their phone skills, despite the fact that many interviews start with a call.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2011
How to answer common interview questions effectively
Careerbuilder.comEvery hiring manager has a different set of go-to interview questions. In a recent survey by our company, we asked more than 650 managers in the United States and Canada to name the single question they ask that provides the most insight about a job applicant. Responses ranged from classic queries ("Where do you see yourself in five years?") to less-traditional ones ("How would you describe yourself in five words?"). While there's not always one right way to answer an interview question, some approaches are better than others. Here are some questions from the survey that you may face in your next interview, along with tips on how -- and how not -- to answer them:
Read MoreNovember 11, 2011
Enable America Honors Military Veterans with Job Opportunity Programs
PR.comTampa, FL, November 11, 2011 --(PR.com)-- In conjunction with Veteran’s Day, Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, has launched its third annual series of programs devoted to disabled veterans and wounded warriors. The programs are part of the group’s month long observance of “Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month.”
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