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Behind the Scenes of a Layoff
At some point during the span of your professional life, you will probably be laid off. Whether for economic reasons or for being on the wrong end of a corporate tug-of-war, almost everyone loses a job through no fault of their own during the course of their career. CNET News posted a great article exploring the layoff process in a tech company, which is especially relevant now that the United States is officially in a recession. The anonymous chief executive of a Web 2.0 company reveals the difficulties... |
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How to Find a Tech Job in a Recession
CBS 3 in Philadelphia recently aired a great story about Yoh and what we can do to help IT workers find a job in an oppressive economic environment. Besides advising job seekers to stay positive and focused, technology reporter Stephanie Abrams offers some unique places to find job hunting advice. Watch the video and take the first step towards finding a job and getting back on your feet. Posted by Amy D. |
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Web 2.0 and You
Everybody loves throwing around the term Web 2.0, arguably the Internet buzzword of the decade. However, many modern professionals only have a vague understanding of what it means, or no idea at all. Let’s quickly shed some light on this trend, and what it means to you. “Web 2.0” was coined by Tim O’Reilly, founder of tech media company O’Reilly Media, to describe a shift on the Internet toward an emphasis on user-generated content and online communities. Wikipedia and YouTube are made... |
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IT Employment Remains at Record Level
Employment may be down in general, but hiring in the IT sector has hit an all-time high. This is great news for IT workers with specific in-demand skills, like SAP experience. According to the National Association of Computer Consultant Businesses (NACCB), IT employment reached a record high of 3,925,600 in September. The broader job market lost 159,000 jobs in September alone, but skilled IT professionals haven’t had much to worry about. However, what impact will the decline of tech wages,... |
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A Day of Thanks, Turkey and Football
No sentimental speeches here, folks. Enjoy your day off, however you choose to celebrate it. From everyone here at The Recruiter, have a Happy Thanksgiving! |
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Be Great, Not Ordinary: Grab Employers’ Attention
In grim economic times, it’s even more important to refine your resume to be as on-point and outstanding as possible. Since many people are out of work, employers are undoubtedly being pelted with unqualified, unimpressive resumes from workers desperate to find a job. Unless you want to get caught in the shuffle, you’ll need to take steps to pull away from the pack. Ryan Healy at Employee Evolution posted some advice for companies looking to hire great people to build a great company, but... |
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Tech Will Survive the Financial Meltdown, Recover By 2010
CIO.com recently posted a rundown of the eight reasons why the tech industry will survive and resume healthy growth by 2010. Some of the highlights:• Hey, at least it isn’t 2001 again. Even the most dark and dreary of predictions don’t think the current crisis compares to the disastrous dot-com bubble bursting. Times have changed; IT is integrated into all aspects of businesses in ways that just weren’t available back then.• People love their cell phones and laptops.... |
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Is there a New Glass Ceiling for Women?
Women have reached a level playing field with men in practically every other field, but why not computer science? The Computing Research Association says that the percentage of computer science undergraduate degrees that go to women has declined every year since 2001. The New York Times has posted a fascinating article breaking down the possible causes of this trend. Theories range from fear of becoming a stereotypical nerd to the rise of interactive video games as a “boy’s toy” that isn’t... |
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Don’t Quit Your Day Job: CareerBuilder’s Q4 2008 Job Forecast
It’s no secret that starting a job search now isn’t the best idea in the world. CareerBuilder’s Q4 2008 Job Forecast expects the chilly reception for job seekers to continue through the rest of the year. CareerBuilder and USA TODAY surveyed more than 3,000 hiring managers and HR professionals and over 6,100 workers nationwide. Of the polled workers, 9% had taken a second job to help make ends meet, with 24% considering it. A vast majority indicated that they would be sticking with... |
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Social Networking: The New Gateway to Biotech and Pharma Employment?
BioJobBlog posted a great explanation of why job boards aren’t necessarily the best choice for job seekers in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. It’s no secret that social networking is the wave of the future in the business world, especially for job seekers. For biotech/pharma workers especially, evidence is emerging that Facebook and LinkedIn could be better choices for finding your next job. Connecting with friends, old classmates and co-workers (current and former) creates a network... |
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Straight Talk for Discouraged Job Seekers
Thanks again to Marianne McGee of InformationWeek for her great write-up on the Yoh Index a few days ago. We’ve been following the comments readers have been posting on the InformationWeek blog, and each one brings up a really strong argument and shows just how this economic downturn is affecting individuals. Simply stated, the job market today is not as strong and rosy as it was the same time last year. The most recent Index and the announcement that jobless claims hit a seven-year high are... |
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Yoh Announces OFCCP Compliance
Exciting news for all you job seekers. Today, Yoh announced that we’ve integrated Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) compliance into our hiring programs. And while this is good news for companies working with Yoh to find high-impact talent, its even better news for our candidates. With this compliance program in place, we are helping the OFCCP enforce laws to ensure all applicants have equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, religion, or national... |
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Tech Wages Slide, But Is Anyone Surprised?
The Q3 Yoh Index of Technology Wages, a quarterly report that measures changes in employee demand and supply of technology talent worldwide, has indicated that wages for technology professionals appear to be on a steady decline. With more than a six percent drop, technology wages are at the lowest level since the beginning of 2006. Marianne McGee at InformationWeek posted an interesting analysis of the most recent Index, including a great observation about the economy's role in the decrease.... |
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The next frontier of social networking: Twitter
Twitter is burning up the Internet, racking up over three million accounts registered as of July 2008. Tens of millions of “tweets” (short, 140-character-max posts) have crisscrossed the Web, often about breakfast, the day’s chores or other trivial things. Don’t be too quick to dismiss Twitter, though; it’s easy to use and, like Facebook and MySpace before it, has tons of business potential. Try setting up an account and following your friends, co-workers, and even companies. ... |
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Day & Zimmermann Sponsors World Series Championship Parade
Baseball fans in Philadelphia rejoiced as the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series for the first time in 28 years and brought home the first sports championship since 1983. Yoh’s parent company Day & Zimmermann was a proud sponsor of the championship parade attended by millions of fans. Check out one of our championship floats! Posted by Roseanne D. |
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Decisions, Decisions: Best Business Card Design Practices
So you’ve decided to have personal business cards printed. Congratulations, it’s a great first step toward creating your own brand. Now, you have some choices to make, and a tough question to ask… What does your card say about you? According to the latest issue of The Conference Board Review, a lot more than you realize. Equate business cards to the dating scene, and you’ll get a good picture of where you stand. Humor, uniqueness, personality and looks are important qualities for business... |
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Younger Workers Learning to "Play the Game"
The October issue of The Conference Board Review has a great article about office politics, and the differences between younger and older workers in accepting them. It’s no secret that baby boomers are beginning to retire, and younger workers with different values and ideas are replacing them. This can create a lot of tension between the older workers used to “playing the game” in an office setting, and 20- and 30-year-olds who look down upon office politics. It’s a tricky situation to... |
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Building Leadership Qualities: Eliminate Weak Phrases
Think about your last interview or meeting. Did the words “Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me” escape your mouth? We’ve all used them; timid, apologetic phrases that tend to slip out in meetings when we’re nervous or stressed. Unfortunately, rather than coming off as polite, they often make us look small or unimpressive, especially when compared to a more confident candidate or salesperson. Steve Roesler of All Things Workspace offers a few common phrases to remove... |
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Craigslist’s New Job Posting Charges
Pay attention, recruiters: Craigslist recently announced that it would begin charging $25 to post jobs in eight key cities: Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Miami, FL; Philadelphia, PA; and Phoenix, AZ. Sure, having to suddenly pay for something that you’ve been getting for free might hurt your company’s wallet at first, but think about it like this: your response rate may actually jump, since spam and “get rich quick” ads have begun to vanish. Weigh your options... |
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Attention Experienced Biotech Workers!
Yoh Scientific and Yoh Clinical will be exhibiting at the Biotech 2008 Career Fair, a career event devoted to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. The event will take place on November 11, 2008 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. Yoh will be out in full force to speak face-to-face with candidates in the biotech fields, and we want you to be there. Candidates with a four-year degree in life sciences or a related field and a minimum of two years of industry... |