I should preface this by stating that I have spoken to many recent graduates (mostly in Human Resources) and the feeling is very consistent. Most feel that it would be best if they could find a paying job that would also offer them the experience they seek. However, given the competition and availability of entry level positions, there is a general feeling that “you have to do what you can” to get experience. This includes working 5 days a week, all day, without pay.
Renting behaviors
Sometimes a slight change in perspective can produce an astonishing clarity of vision…even with age-old problems. Successful businesses depend upon hiring successful employees.
Best practices in working with recruiting firms
This article provides best practice tips on how to work with recruiting firms and may be useful if your organization uses a recruiting firm to find new employees. Many of these points may also apply to an internal recruiter within your organization.
Note: Recruiting firms, staffing agencies, placement agencies and headhunters are all considered equivalent for purposes of this article.
The hidden job market: Tips, traps and tactics for job seekers
There is a high probability that many job seekers have heard the following phrase at some point during their search: ‘90% of jobs are not advertised’. However, based on current trends and an article by The Wall Street Journal (January 9, 2013), this number is estimated to be closer to 50%. Still, this would mean that half of all available positions are not advertised anywhere. This article gives some tips on how to tap into the hidden job market.