Topeka Youth Project staff members say they are starting to see activity on its online youth job bank take off. The job bank, which launched in August, includes listings of job openings by local employers, specifically for youths ages 15 to 20.
Topeka Youth Project staff members say they are starting to see activity on its online youth job bank take off. The job bank, which launched in August, includes listings of job openings by local employers, specifically for youths ages 15 to 20
To see how rough the job market is, just check in on Hotel Palomar Chicago. Looking to hire about 100 people before it opens in the River North neighborhood next month, the business got about 1,300 resumes — some 900 of them within the first weekend of job postings — said Jennifer Hayes, regional director of human resources for parent Kimpton Hotels.
If you’re looking for work, it may be time to step away from the computer. That’s because like many job seekers, you’re probably spending way too much time poring over job boards and sending resumes to cyber black holes that offer you little chance of finding a job.
10 steps to help you get a job Internet job boards have turned into black holes that eat resumes and offer nothing in return. Most job hunters know social-media tools are now the best way to connect and keep you connected with hiring managers, entrepreneurs, recruiters and others employed in your targeted industry.
Posting resumes isn’t enough. These job search methods could take your hunt to a new level.
During the job-hunting process, most candidates probably don’t spend much time focusing on references. On their resumes, they’ll offer to provide references on request – but then hope nobody actually asks for them.
Taleo Corp. software is at the heart of corporate job Web sites that sift through applicant resumes to recruit new hires.
Author Lisa Johnson Mandell Gives Advice to Job Seekers on Resumes, Appearance and Attitude
A 2004 study showed that resumes with recognizably African-American names were twice as likely to be ignored as other resumes. Black job seekers with advanced degrees have reported removing any indication of race from their resume just to get a shot at job. Host Liane Hansen talks to diversity columnist Michelle T.
