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February 06, 2012

Business Services - Recruiting with Results

David Irwin, TBWA Recruiter, Business Services

On 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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January 27, 2012

Business Services - Recruiting with Results

Jie Wells, Employer Recruiter for Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance

On 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.

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January 17, 2012

5 steps to help get out of an unemployment rut

Deborah M. Todd, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Coming 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.

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January 03, 2012

Temp work often the gateway to full-time employment

Patrick Peterson, Florida Today

As the job market slowly improves, temporary jobs have become more plentiful and more often a path to full-time work.

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January 03, 2012

Suncoast employers planning to hire

Richard Mullins, The Tampa Tribune

For a region that suffered badly in the recession, there's good news in the local jobs market.

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December 29, 2011

Wage increase will help working families

Christine Owens, Tampa Tribune

While 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.

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December 21, 2011

Florida unemployment drop among best in the country

Jeff Harrington, Tampa Bay Times

Florida 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.

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December 14, 2011

8 Reasons to Continue Your Holiday Job Search

Lindsay Olson

Despite common misconceptions, job hunting during the holiday season is actually an opportune time to find your next job. Here’s why...

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December 05, 2011

Job Interview Questions and Best Answers

Alison Doyle, About.com Guide

Job 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.

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December 05, 2011

Acing the Interview - How to Ace a Job Interview

Alison Doyle, About.com Guide

You 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.

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December 05, 2011

WorkTree.com - 13 Job Interview Mistakes To Avoid

Nathan Newberger, WorkTree.com

The 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.

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December 05, 2011

Job Interview Tips - Interview Tips and Advice

Alison Doyle, About.com Guide

Job Interview Tips: Interview tips and suggestions to help ensure job interview success.

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December 05, 2011

The Ultimate Guide to Job Interview Preparation

Louise Giordano, QuintCareers.com

Want to have more success with job interviews? This guide to job interviewing is must-read material for all job-seekers looking for interview help.

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November 16, 2011

How to Dress for a Job Interview

Lindsay Olson

Dressing 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:

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November 15, 2011

Strategy pays off, officials say, with 4,166 jobs in Hillsborough

St. Petersburg Times, Richard Danielson

TAMPA — 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.

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November 14, 2011

Announced jobs rose in Hillsborough this year

The Tampa Tribune, Michael Sasso

OneTouch Direct is looking for hundreds of workers in Tampa.

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November 14, 2011

4 Interview Prep Tips You Can’t Afford to Skip

Careerealism

Interviews 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.

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November 14, 2011

Make phone interview work

JOYCE E.A. RUSSELL, Special to The Washington Post

In 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.

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November 14, 2011

How to answer common interview questions effectively

Careerbuilder.com

Every 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:

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November 11, 2011

Enable America Honors Military Veterans with Job Opportunity Programs

PR.com

Tampa, 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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