http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/ Grow your blog's readership by swapping links and articles with other blog authors and publishers. en-us It's no surprise to learn the CEO's, CFO's and the highest level executives in any company, did not reach this level by mere chance. The strategic planning, coupled with sheer ambition, as well as purposeful timing of upward movement within a company, result in the grooming of an ideal and superior business executive. Today, we're going to discuss the dos and don'ts of becoming a top executive in your target firm. We'll explore solutions to ensure your career is on a guaranteed "fast track," and how you can reinvent yourself as the next promotable professional in any industry! Things top executives avoid when managing their career: <li>working with an employer who does not have a well defined mission.</li> <li>accepting a position that does not increase career growth, with room for advancement.</li> <li>stays away from companies who are experiencing profit losses in a strong economy.</li> <li>avoids a company with a weak top management team.</li> <li>researches all aspects... http://jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com/2008/05/career-management-tips-climbing-ladder.html Partnering with a staffing firm is an opportunity to reduce your recruiting time. Most of the work is taken care of by professionals with years of experience. Partnering with a successful staffing firm is a good step in managing your recruiting campaigns. Staffing firms have a database full of highly qualified candidates that could match your organization’s needs. Your responsibility is to choose a reputable firm with experience in high retention rates. Why are the experience, reputation, and successful retention rate important in choosing a staffing firm? We will review the details of this in our article because we want you to choose a partner that will get the job done. Experience An experienced staffing firm has a methodological way of acquiring new talent for their clients. The firm should have experience or expertise in finding candidates with the right skills and abilities to ease into your organization. Their interviewing processes should... http://asterlingrecruiter.wordpress.com/2008/05/15/three-factors-to-consider-when-working-with-staffing-firms/ Modern employers must be concerned with risk exposure in their hiring practices. Technology advancements provide efficiency, but does technology also increase litigation risk? Employers must answer this important question, and below you will find a starting point to your research. So, are <a href=”http://www.hirevue.com”>video interviews</a> discriminatory?<br><br> In 2006 the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published the Internet Applicant Rule (IAR). The IAR defines the procedures that federal contractors must adhere to regarding applicant tracking in the information age. Although the IAR was written specifically for federal contractors, its standards are viewed as heuristics for all employers that seek to maintain anti-discriminatory practices. With particular focus on the <a href=”http://hirevue.com/document.php?action=employers&”>video interview</a>, this article will examine three parts of the IAR: <br><br> 1. The IAR applies to any candidate who “submits an expression of interest in employment through the Internet or related electronic data technologies.” Specifically, the OFCCP lists the following “electronic... http://www.realworldreally.com/2008/05/15/are-video-interviews-discriminatory/ What would you do to influence Gen Y to work for you? Gen Y is the only generation known for more frequent job hopping than previous generations due to economic conditions. Employers who are interested in great talent need more than high paying salaries to keep the attention of Gen Y. Recent college grads are worried about employment as well as employment perks offered by employers. As asked in the beginning of our article, what would you do to influence students to work for you? We suggest you ask recruits about their expectations, create a career track, and offer advancement opportunities in the beginning. Ask Recruits About Their Expectations For today's employers, knowledge of a recruit's expectations can determine how well you retain him or her. According to over 5,000 surveys conducted in 2006 regarding job satisfaction, Gen Y Hates Their Jobs [http://www.collegerecruiter.com/weblog/2007/04/gen_y_hates_the.php] pinpoints that 60 percent of Gen Y was... http://youngurbanprofessionals.net/recent-college-grads-worried-about-employment/ IT positions are the hardest to fill and the new wave of talent seems to make them easier for high tech recruiters to fill. With over 3,000 new IT grads entering the market, high tech recruiters are fumbling over highly talented candidates waiting for employment. So, what is the best thing for the recruiters to do? Remain informed of the newest hiring trends in the IT industry, use online job posting sites, and incorporate virtual simulation tools to distinguish candidates. After reading our article, you can determine which strategy is the best in recruiting candidates for open IT positions in your organization. (easier decision, but fumbling) New Trends in The IT Industry The new hiring trends in the IT industry change every year. Your company's IT support is an important variable in determining your competitiveness within the global market. With new IT grads reaching out for employment, you must take the... http://blog.careercam.net/2008/05/14/secure-it-talent-in-a-crowded-job-market/ What does your religion mean to you? To most people, their religion is a belief system that represents their morals and values. It is a guide on how to live their daily lives. At times, you may have heard about controversy involving people expressing their religious beliefs while at work. There may be occasions when employees want to practice their beliefs away from the job as well. Now, federal law says that employers must “reasonably accommodate” their employees right to exercise religion. Companies employing over 15 workers fall into this category. The only way employers can make an argument against the law is to provide evidence of the harm that may be done to their business. Among the types of accommodations that can be made on behalf of workers are shift exchanges, flexible scheduling, and lunch time; these can all be traded in for... http://www.boston-technical-recruiter.com/2008/05/11/religion-respected-in-the-workplace/ How to Resumes For Web 2.0 Students and job seekers are always told about their need for strong, professional resumes. In fact, dozens if not hundreds of resume resources are available to help job seekers create strong resumes and sell themselves. Today, however, the Internet and web job searches / applications have changed the purpose of the resume as well as the requirements of a strong, standout resume. The new purpose of the resume is to “earn” the attention of an employer. The Internet, remember, is immediate, high-speed, interactive and current. People who use it have developed a "search-and-retrieve" mentality; they skim rather than read. Today’s standout resume compels th e prospective employer to spend more than 20 seconds reviewing the applicant's skills, assets, and educational background. There is really no longer any room for the niceties of personal data or... http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blog/show?id=502551%3ABlogPost%3A126292 Career Strategy and Interview Strategy Students who graduate from today's universities, business schools and MBA programs have worked long and hard to develop themselves as the ideal candidates for progressive careers in business and technology. University curriculum in this market requires not only courses in strategic financial management and integrated business and marketing communications, but also seminars in career and personal development such as resume building, interview skills, and the construction of an individual career strategy. Business technology in the 21st century demands that job applicants prepare for the webcam interview as a component of their career training. Mapping a career among the vast highways of technology, competition and outsourcing is not easy. Unlike the career paths chosen by the small percentage of college graduates during the 1940s and 50s, applic ants now must ‘fit’ themselves into the fast lanes... http://www.mnheadhunter.com/mh/2008/05/career-strategy.html The 65-hour work week keeps professionals away from home almost twenty percent more than in the past. Now, many stay connected to their jobs by personal digital assistants (PDAs), smart phones, and email. Technology cannot replace the personal attention you receive from your family and friends. Many recruiters find themselves in a bind due to the high demands of corporate clients and impatient candidates. The best strategy for reducing stress is to identify time management issues, adjust to new technologies and recruiting trends, and collaborate with successful staffing firms. Identify Time Management Issues If you never seem to have enough time, you should review your time management skills. Sometimes the work becomes a part of your private life; this ends the idea of enjoyment and increases stress. In the midst of it all, recruiters are learning how to break away from high-level stress associated with finding talent for... http://www.cecsearch.com/WordPress/2008/05/02/a-recruiters-day-is-never-done/ Industry professionals, recruiters and college professors are unanimous in their belief in one thing: there is no better way to start a career in accounting than experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm. If you are reading this you no doubt are well aware of who these guys are: PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte and Touché, KPMG and Ernst & Young. While each of these companies has various strengths and weaknesses, they are all alike in the fact that they provide the recent accounting grad with a world class experience. First year associates at these firms are given a level of responsibility that is truly remarkable. When I was a first year I remember thinking on an almost daily basis "I can't believe they're letting me do this." As I strolled into the CEO's office of the firm we were auditing, as I tallied up a multi-million dollar mistake I'd found in another company's... http://www.interview-on-demand.com/blog/2008/05/02/how-to-get-that-perfect-job-with-one-of-the-big-ones/