Top 7 Career Fair DO’s for Recruiters
It’s career fair season! While most of the Midwest’s career fairs have come to a close, there are a few still left to attend. Far too often we focus on the “don’ts” in life. On the bright side, below is a list of “do’s” to try before attending your next event. Top 7 Career Fair […]
Trucking Industry Running Low on Long-Haul Drivers
Driver turnover in the long-haul trucking business is creating big problems for fleet managers and companies that rely on shipping products and materials across long distances. A dramatic — and increasing — shortfall of drivers is also having an impact on the cost of consumer products, especially as the economy recovers and demand for goods […]
Have You Checked Your "Other" Messages on Facebook?
Other messages? What on earth are we talking about here? Maybe you already know about this, but chances are you don’t. If you are on Facebook, you actually have two in-boxes connected to your account. One is labeled “inbox” and the other, well, it’s labeled “other.” And, into that vat enter messages from people that […]
Creating a Budget for Your Job Hunt? Sounds Crazy, But a Good Idea
Over the years, you may have heard the old adage that you have to spend money to make money. When it comes to job seeking, that saying is true. Even though you might not realize it, looking for a job can cost a lot of money – and perhaps more than you planned for initially. […]
The Question I Wish Interviewees Would Stop Asking
The Question I Wish Interviewees Would Stop Asking I had an uncomfortable thing happen to me during an interview. Towards the end of the interview, I said to the interviewee, “What questions can I answer for you?” Questions about the company, team structure, specific projects, my favorite thing about the company– those are all things […]
Should You Look for a Salary or Hourly Job?
For many people, moving from hourly pay to salary feels like a step up. Even if you are doing the exact same job for what ends up being the exact same take-home pay at the end of the week, being salaried can feel like a promotion. But is it? Is it really? Should You Look […]
