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Employment Fashion for Fall

Fall is among us, but South Floridians are the last to know. Normally we wait until we feel that cool evening breeze appear a few days before Halloween to even consider wearing a sweater, but even that is unreliable and … Continue reading

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Median Weekly Earnings for the Third Quarter of 2014

The Current Population Survey collects data on usual weekly earnings from households nationwide. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median weekly earnings for full-time wage and salary workers for the third quarter of 2014 were $790, not … Continue reading

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Video: Dressed for Success? Tips for Your Job Interview Style from Katie Couric

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August 2012 Jobs Report Results

August jobs report findings have concluded that the number of unemployed Americans has remained mostly unchanged; however there are still many left job hunting. Facts provided by United States Department of Labor: Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 96,000 in … Continue reading

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Job Seekers Report Highest Confidence in Job Market Prospects since 2008

Facts and Findings in 2012’s 2nd Quarterly Employment Confidence Survey by Glassdoor: “The survey shows that of employees who reported cutbacks at their company, fewer employees (38%) reported layoffs or that their employer reported plans for layoffs in the past … Continue reading

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Change vs. Stability: The Narrative

Stability in the workplace is a luxury hidden deep in the trenches of employment commodities. No less than two years ago, to have career stability was nearly unheard of. In fact, seldom did one even think of encouraging a friend … Continue reading

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Making Your Education Count

Here are a few tips for the Class of 2011 from one of our experienced recruiters. We wish the best to the graduates and we hope that each one soon finds their place in today’s job market. Congrats! What to … Continue reading

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The Receptionist: A Ring Away from Making Business

The following is the first of a series of posts that will highlight some of the most common, yet important, positions held in the administrative sector of any company. We hope these posts will provide candidates and clients alike with … Continue reading

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Interview Jitters

Interview anxiety for many candidates is similar to public speaking anxiety and the pressure can be overwhelming. As a candidate you are trying to sell yourself to an audience and impress them with your skill set and qualifications. Preparation helps … Continue reading

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When is the right time to ask for a raise?

According to the Regional Economic Research Institute (www.fgcu.edu/cob/reri), all five counties in Southwest Florida had August 2010 unemployment rates at or above 13 percent with Charlotte at 13.0 percent, Collier at 13.6 percent, Lee at 13.7 percent, Glades at 13.9 … Continue reading

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