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Hiring Former Military is a Smart Move

November 11, 2011 by Tom Bolt

As a salute on Veteran’s Day to those who have sacrificed so much to preserve our freedom, here is a reprise of an article I published last month on my “Make HR Happen” blog. ~ TB Every civilized country has given deference to those who picked up arms to defend their home soil. You may [...]

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The Importance Of The Phone Screening Interview!

September 16, 2011 by Margo Rose

Phone Screening Interviews. Like them, or hate them, you’ve got to score well on the phone screening interview to be invited to the real thing. A face to face interview is ideal, but how many of you take stock in the importance this first step? Job hunting can be hard. It can also be an [...]

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Let’s Help The Survivors of 911-Let’s Give Them Jobs!

September 11, 2011 by Margo Rose

September 11, 2011-The Survivors Are Still Struggling-Let’s Help Them! 11th September 2011 written by Margo Rose The Flag Still Waves Proudly  If you really are patriotic-give a survivor a job.  If you really care about what happened on 911, put your money where your mouth is and offer them employment, benefits, and support!  It’s important [...]

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Get Labor Day Help From The HireFriday Leadership Team #ZeroUnemployment

September 4, 2011 by Margo Rose

All week, I’ve been writing about The US Economic Outlook, Unemployment, and Labor Day. The HireFriday Community joins other online communities in reaching out to those job seekers in need. Today is Labor Day. The Zero Unemployment Movement #ZeroUE on Twitter is sponsoring a 1 day challenge to spend 15 minutes to help an unemployed [...]

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The US Unemployment Outlook: What Does This Mean To You?

September 3, 2011 by Margo Rose

Do you find yourself scratching your head with curiosity after reading a report about the unemployment rate in The United States? Don’t feel bad, you’re not alone. Today, on about.com one of my favorite writers, Alison Doyle discussed the state of employment in our Nation. Unemployment hovers around 9.1%, but is that a true picture? [...]

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Labor Day Is A Painful Reminder of Unemployment For Unemployed Americans-Imagine What It’s Like For Hurricane Survivors

August 31, 2011 by Margo Rose

    Unemployment is a disaster, perhaps one of the worst for anyone who’s experienced it.  Whether it be long-term unemployment, or just a brief blip on the radar screen-when it happens to you it is unsettling, disorienting, and painful.  Labor Day for employed people is a holiday, and another day off.  For Americans, it [...]

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Don’t Be A Storm Watcher: Be A Rapid Responder-Join The HireFriday Disaster Relief Task Force

August 31, 2011 by Margo Rose

Don’t Be A Storm Watcher-Be A Rapid Responder. The HireFriday Emergency Task Force! 28th August 2011 written by Margo Rose Imagine if this cloud were outside your window right now-don’t just watch. Act. Compassionate Social Media. Don’t be a storm-watcher, be a rapid responder. Spring into action if you can. The HireFriday Community is proactively [...]

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Ace The Phone Interview-Next On #HFChat Amy From Citi

April 13, 2011 by Margo Rose

Amy Ng, Social Recruiting enthusiast from Citi will guest host this Friday, Noon ET.  Trust me, you won’t want to miss this edition of HFChat.  She, and her team of experts will shed light on this crucial topic: How to ace the phone screening interview. Face it job seekers, like it or not, if you [...]

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Ageism & Prejudice: The Graying Of America’s Workforce

April 7, 2011 by Margo Rose

You are 21. You just graduated from College, and yet you can’t find a position. Why is that?  You just turned 35. You look 25, and yet you feel 45.  You have a strong background, but you are worried you won’t nail the interview. Why is that?  You just turned 40. You wonder, “when did [...]

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Imagine A World With Zero Unemployment: It’s Easy If You Try

March 31, 2011 by Margo Rose

Imagine a world with Zero Unemployment: Imagine a world where every living soul who wishes to work has their dream job.  That is my definition of utopia. This week, my colleague Jessica Miller Merrell is kicking off zero unemployment week.  There are those of us, the dreamers, the visionaries, the huge hearted people, who are [...]

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