It was in an interview during March of 1999 when Al Gore stated that he took the initiative for creating the internet. Since its creation (regardless of who created it), we have had access to an amazing amount of information. And we can access the...
Each new year, there are a plethora of websites that list the top new ideas and/or trends for the coming year. People often look for opportunities - what industries and or new markets should be pursued? For the entrepreneur, this is a great list. For the person...
Happy New Year! Remember to write 2015 on everything (I used to say write 2015 on your checks - but who writes checks anymore).
The Job Market is Heating Up
I was reviewing ere.net this morning and found the first article I want to post for all to...
How IS the job market? The news gives us mixed information. Anecdotally, companies are having trouble finding the people they need. That said, people that are in transition are not often finding what they seek. And people we as a search firm call are getting multiple...
As often as quarterly, I conduct a session at a few Career Transition organizations on "How To Work With A Recruiter." It is a popular topic, attended by Managers and above that are receiving services through these organizations. There is so much mystique...
This is an all too common comparison of services in the search industry. While the terms are common in discussions about the search field, the nuances about the differences are anything but common. These nuances are rarely understood by a candidate; they are more...
Just a few years ago, the search industry was down 50% from the previous year. Unemployment hit 10%. Companies were shedding people. Replacement hiring - only if really needed. Interestingly, candidates would not return calls - they were 'hunkering...