3 Benefits of Networking for College Seniors We often hear that it isn’t what you know, but who you know. Networking has become an increasingly important skill that is essential to personal and professional development. If fact, networking has become the ultimate tool to finding employment opportunities especially for collage seniors just beginning their post more »
The national debate over urgently needed immigration reform continues to work its way up the legislative latter. However, nowhere is that debate more controversial than in Arizona where last year the state sought to delete undocumented immigrants with the passage of S.B. 1070. This law prompted evacuation of undocumented immigrants from the state. But, what more »
How Will the Healthcare Reform Affect Jobs in Arizona? The good news is there will be more jobs! The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as ObamaCare or the healthcare reform law is likely to increase the demand for healthcare professionals more than any other labor-market. Arizona is already a hot bed more »
As was previously highlighted in “Arizona Solar Careers in High Demand- Part 1” the solar industry has become one of the fastest growing industries regionally and is linked to an increased number of job opportunities in Arizona. Two additional employment opportunities available in the solar industry today include: Sales Whether you are representing a manufacturer more »
The solar industry is one of the fastest growing job markets in Arizona today. In coming years, careers in the solar industry will be prominent in the marketplace. Ask yourself, how can I tap into this growing industry? The best thing about careers in the solar industry is that you can easily re-purpose your current more »
Plans to expand one of the metro area’s most popular forms of public transportation, the light rail, were put into effect last October with a $75 million dollar grant. This grant will fund the 3.1-mile light rail expansion connecting Mesa with Phoenix and Tempe. The question many people are asking is “What does this expansion more »
As was previously discussed in “5 Sustainable & Growing Industries in Arizona- Part 1” industries such as Solar and Green & Sustainable Building Construction prospered in recent years and continue to provide job opportunities in Arizona. The following are also recognized as offering increasing employment opportunities in Arizona. Emerging Technologies Emerging Technologies have proven more »
Applying for Phoenix jobs in a tight market takes patience, persistence and a resume that makes you look like a star. You are undoubtedly already patient and persistent, but is your resume up to the level of competition you will experience in this job market? Perhaps it may need some fine tuning. Your resume gives more »
From breakfast cereals to workout clothes, over the years you have probably built a long list of products you are brand loyal to. Now make room on that list for one more name – yours. Personal branding in the social media world is a creative way to enhance your job-seeking campaign. Whether you are applying more »
As our economy pushes forward to recover, people of all ages are struggling to find jobs. From newly college graduates, to Baby Boomers and beyond, changing job markets affect all of us. Baby Boomers, however, may find themselves in a state of disbelief or panic-mode. You are not twenty-something with your whole career ahead of more »
Picking the right AZ executive staffing agency involves considering a number of employment agencies – large and small, new and established. As an employee or a client company representative, you want to ensure you will receive professional treatment and get positive results. What are the qualities of the ideal staffing agency? From an employee’s perspective more »
Executive jobs in Phoenix are found through corporate advertising, staffing agencies, and networking opportunities. The heart of the hiring process however is the interview. It gives you the opportunity to say something about yourself that isn’t found on any resume. Interviews aren’t exactly stress free experiences, but you can cut the anxiety level and prepare more »
Resume writers may advise you to leave personal information – age, marital status, religious or political affiliation and, yes, sports and hobbies – off your resume. In general, such information is deemed irrelevant to your experience and skill set and inappropriate dialog during an interview. In some cases though, personal information can help you stand more »
In this competitive job market, Arizona employers and employment agencies are giving extra attention to the quality of your communication. You can boost your chances for an interview by putting a fine polish on your cover letter. Be brief. Keep the length of your cover letter to two or three short paragraphs and you will more »
Searching the web for Scottsdale/Phoenix job openings can be tedious and all consuming. You may find yourself glued to your laptop as opportunities are springing up around you. In the event you have a Smartphone or Tablet, you have the means to effortlessly continue your job search, regardless of where your daily schedule takes you. more »
If you’re getting ready to make the rounds among companies and employment agencies in Phoenix and Scottsdale, a strong, attractive resume stands as an important weapon in your arsenal. The resume is often the first impression a prospective employer has of you – and it has to engage, inform and persuade all in a matter more »
The temporary staffing industry in America began in 1946, when businessman William Russell Kelly sent his secretary to assist in the office of one of his busy clients. The arrangement worked so well, Kelly began recruiting exclusively for the purpose of staffing businesses in need. The company became known as Kelly Services and the first more »
Would you be as attracted to even the coolest techie toy in the world if it came in a cheap, ugly box, made a strange noise when you plugged it in, and lacked contact information from the manufacturer? Or would those shortcomings make you think, “no thanks”? That’s the way you may be perceived by more »
Finding your career path is seldom easy, and a tight job market presents further challenge. But you can take steps now to ease the job search by following five proven tips. Investigate employment agencies. From entry level to executive positions, staffing agencies in AZ have connections to companies that might not otherwise advertise an opening. more »
Only in the movies does someone yell “I quit!” and storm away. In the real world, leaving is a more formal process. You never want to burn bridges – because you never know who among your former co-workers you’ll be encountering in the future. You want to be remembered as a team player, no matter more »
In Scottsdale, AZ (as everywhere) offers of employment can be challenging to come by these days. If you’re fortunate enough to land an interview with a recruitment firm or its client company, congratulations – you made a significant step forward in growing your career. Now, when you think “job interview,” the first thing that comes more »
They go by names like consultants, headhunters and career agents, but they have one thing in common: They’re always on the lookout for promising talent. Phoenix job recruiters are the liaisons between companies seeking skilled employees and candidates seeking entry into both emerging and established Phoenix businesses. It’s the recruiter’s job to carefully assess each more »
So you’ve answered an ad in the paper or used a Phoenix job placement agency to get an interview. It went well, and the phone call just came–you’re hired! Now what? Times today are tough, and you might be so happy to get a job that you just accept and make your move, especially if more »
There is no single formula for a cover letter as different employers require different approaches, especially in booming employment centers like the Airpark in North Scottsdale and business districts in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. It is always safe to use the standard format of introduction, main body and closing paragraph for readability. Impeccable grammar is more »
When you’re on the hunt for a job, it’s important to take control of your online presence and use social media to put your best foot forward. The social web gives you the tools to create and maintain your personal brand. Along with registering with your local metro Phoenix-area executive staffing agency, a well-managed social more »
What is the Impact of Your Attire on Your Success in an Interview You may have collected a closet full of clothes and still say, “I have nothing to wear” for a specific occasion. When that occasion is your job interview, it’s only natural to have questions: It’s a hot Phoenix AZ day – can more »
A new survey from executive recruiters found that 31 percent of employers are expecting to hire for executive-level positions over the next six months, an increase over 23 percent seen in an October version of the study. The research, which included responses from more than 2,000 hiring managers and human resources professionals, was conducted between more »
Though recent month-to-month employment trends signal a sustained recovery for the Arizona labor force, a new study found the state’s job growth has been one of the best in the country over the past decade. In an analysis of data from the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Business Journal’s On Numbers section found more »
Though small business hiring fell one-tenth of a percentage point across the country last month, such firms had a significant impact on Phoenix employment, according to the latest figures from SurePayroll. Small employers in the Phoenix metro area experienced a 0.3 percent hiring increase between March and April, with year-over-year hiring rising 0.9 percent, the Phoenix more »
A recent CareerBuilder survey of staffing trends found more than half of employers plan to hire new college graduates this year, the latest sign that the job market for young professionals has improved significantly. The survey, which was conducted between February 9 and March 2 and included responses from more than 2,000 hiring managers from more »
Though it can be difficult, thinking positively and being persistent can be extremely beneficial during an extended employment search, according to a new study of hiring trends from the Georgia Institute of Technology. The study, which followed recently unemployed professionals for five months, or at least until they landed a job, also found that the more »
Revenue for temp agencies and other staffing firms rose 14 percent to $117.2 billion last year, according to the latest estimate from Staffing Industry Analysts.
The Scottsdale employment picture appears to be brightening as a result of the recently renewed strength of the restaurant industry, MyFox Phoenix reports.
Current employment trends suggest young professionals are more likely to seek new opportunities after only a few years in a specific position.
The latest hiring trends indicate that employers are placing more of an emphasis on hiring candidates with mobile marketing skills, according to new research from WANTED Analytics.
Recent surveys of employment trends indicate that companies currently face a dearth of qualified workers, putting seasoned professionals in high demand.
Though mobile recruiting and social media sites represent the latest staffing trends, personal interaction is still the key to landing a position.
With current hiring trends suggesting social media has become one of the best ways to land a position, it is important for job seekers to proceed with caution when it comes to connecting with prospective employers.
Current staffing trends suggest a “references available upon request” line is no longer necessary on a resume, but most companies still ask potential employees to present a third-party recommendation as a final step in the evaluation process.
With current employment trends suggesting millions of Americans are out of work and two-thirds of workers are willing to change jobs, the value of social media continues to climb.
The latest hiring trends indicate that a long period of unemployment may not be detrimental to your chances of landing a job.
Successful startup companies can offer useful strategies that professionals can employ during their job search.
With more professionals changing careers now that the jobs are starting to come back, it has become increasingly important for those holding positions to keep their job search as discreet as possible.
Though many Facebook users are reluctant to jump on board the Timeline bandwagon, eventually all profiles will be forced to adapt to the new system, meaning job seekers must also adjust their profiles.
With employment trends increasingly suggesting that the labor market is becoming more focused on contract workers, professionals may be faced with a number of new etiquette issues in the workplace.
The recent spate of positive reports from the U.S. Labor Department are good news for the entire economy, but temp agencies may be the true “hidden gems” in these trends, according to a recent Forbes column.
Positive signs continue to mount for the U.S. economy as the number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell to 348,000 in the week that ended February 11, the fewest since March 2008, according to the Labor Department.
Employers and hiring managers are increasingly leaning on mobile recruiting to identify the best fits for available positions, particularly considering there are now more than 500,000 apps now available for the iPhone and iPad tablet.
While “networking” may be one of the most often used buzzwords when it comes to searching for a job, many professionals mistakenly view it as a chore, rather than something they can enjoy, according to one of the co-founders of LinkedIn.
While landing the interview and making a good impression are the most important challenges facing job candidates, the simple but important task of writing a thank-you note to prospective employers can actually make all the difference.
The occupancy rate of the Scottsdale Airpark has reportedly risen to 85 percent with the addition of 10 new companies in the past year, according to KTAR.
Individuals seeking jobs in Scottsdale and other areas of the country have a number of tools available at their fingertips to ensure they explore all possible avenues of the labor market.
Executive vice president of Acquity Group Jim Newman, whose team created the infographic below, believes the current tech hiring trends shows that top tech companies including Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft are hiring like crazy despite the global economic downturn. “Whether the students choose business or technology disciplines, getting experience with Internet-enabled solutions will give more »
Professionals who may be having a difficult time finding ideal full-time jobs in Phoenix or other parts of the country should consider working as a contractor or freelancer, as these positions can lead to future opportunities in many cases.
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