The properties of JobsInTheUS have launched a focused initiative to reinforce strong and lasting connections with the local communities they serve in AL, LA, MA, ME, MS, NH, VT, & RI. Unlike most internet resources, these companies are participatory in local business and trade associations, HR Associations, career centers at colleges, universities, trades schools, and [...]
JobSeekers
JobsInAL – Face to Face in Birmingham!
The properties of JobsInTheUS have launched a focused initiative to reinforce strong and lasting connections with the local communities they serve in AL, LA, MA, ME, MS, NH, VT, & RI. Unlike most internet resources, these companies are participatory in local business and trade associations, HR Associations, career centers at colleges, universities, trades schools, [...]
Attention All Job Fair Exhibitors!
STEP UP YOUR GAME
While organizing 4 job fairs in different states this month, I’ve been keenly aware of our need to differentiate our events from the rest. When it comes right down to it, all that really matters is that local job seekers find good opportunities, and the local employers who exhibit connect with [...]
JobSeekers
The Economy’s Effect on the Labor Market
While delivering a presentation recently to a group of employers at the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce in Maine recently, it struck me how quickly the perception of labor market conditions have changed. Just two years ago, reports were regularly being cited that showed that by 2010 there would be a significant labor shortage [...]
Unemployment Rate Rising, Job Growth Slowing, and other Ponderings
First, for those of you who had sent me some inquiries over the last month, thanks for noticing that the blog had not been updated… at least that means that some people were checking in! As it turned out, I did not put up a single post in April, which is a shame, I [...]
JobsInTheUS
Letter from the Front Lines of the Recruiting Market
Hi everyone. Wow, what a week from the front lines of the recruiting market. Starting today, I will be recording the pulse of the recruiting market as I see it. When I refer to the front lines of the recruiting market, I am alluding to both sides of the market- job seekers [...]
