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A Shocking Recruiter/Resume Statistic

Published on April 22, 2012 By David

Per this article and a new study from TheLadders, recruiters spend an average of six seconds before deciding whether a resume is a “fit” or “no fit.” The study analyzed the eye movements of recruiters, revealing their visual patterns. Per the article: In the short time that they spend with your resume, the study showed [...]

Spring Career Cleaning

Published on April 9, 2012 By David

Spring came early to St. Louis, and I’m not complaining! The weather has been absolutely beautiful the past few weeks, clearly inspiring people across the city to get out for walks, sidewalk cafe lunches, yardwork – you name it! There’s just something about a change in season that’s motivating – which is why the concept [...]

It’s a Good Time to be a Techie

Published on October 14, 2011 By David

Per recent reports, the high tech industry’s job growth rate is growing nearly four times faster than the national average!!! According to an article I read on marketwatch.com, consumers and businesses alike are responsible for this surge: “Consumer demand for gadgets, apps and new forms of media, coupled with businesses’ technological needs, are what’s driving [...]

Volunteering Is Now a Selling Point on LinkedIn

Published on September 11, 2011 By David

Big news from LinkedIn this week – the go-to career networking social network is now encouraging everyone to include their volunteer experience. Per an article on Mashable: Promoting your charitable experience will help get you a job, according to a recent survey by LinkedIn. The company polled nearly 2,000 U.S. professionals and found that 41% said [...]

In Today’s Career Game, You Have To Keep Pushing

Published on September 7, 2011 By David

As this article I found through the Wall Street Journal points out, despite a bleak outlook in the job market, what separates those who will succeed from those who won’t is often willpower. Who’s going to keep pushing through the tough times and who isn’t? The key is to stop following the crowd of other [...]

A Quick Look At The Latest Employment Numbers

Published on August 4, 2011 By David

Whether you’re searching for a new career or simply trying to keep an eye on employment numbers and trends, here’s what the Bureau of Labor Statistics has to report for the month of June: Unemployment rates were lower in June than a year earlier in 224 of the 372 metropolitan areas, higher in 127 areas, [...]

What Does U.S. Career Recovery Look Like Going Into 2011?

Published on January 13, 2011 By David

This is a good question every one of us should be asking – and this article from TIME is a very comprehensive “state of the union” of sorts for the job market going into the new year. The article does a great job of delving into which companies/industries are growing their businesses, providing a good [...]

Concerning Stats. Constructive Advice.

Published on November 10, 2010 By David

Per this article at HuffingtonPost.com and stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are only enough open jobs for 1 out of every 5 unemployed Americans. You don’t have to be a mathematician to know those odds aren’t great. It’s pretty clear the “good old days” of falling into a job out of luck [...]

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