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How Deep Do You Go? Finalizing hiring decisions is most likely the most difficult – and most important – decision managers face. Our emphasis on “metrics” and “numbers” while executing contracts has fallen short in our normal assessment of each hiring process. It is...

It's risky to enter the political world, but it is time to change our tune. My days are typically begun with a daily dose of  MSNBC's Morning Joe for many years now, and I have very much respected Joe’s objective view of issues facing us. I, like Joe, am extremely...

It's a New Year...and January is quickly flying by... There is a lot to be said about the phrase "time flies." And, sometimes it appears that time flies faster than at other times. 2018 seems to qualify as flying really fast. 18 days into the year, and we have...

January 5, 2018 In some respects, it’s hard to believe, but growth rates continue to be on the upward trend. Most encouraging is the fact that both the 3:12 index AND the 12:12 index are continuing to trend over the 2016 rate of change. Comparing year-to-year data can...

Finding a balance while making progress. . . Focused, designated search times The job search is a full-time job, yet so is your current job. Try to establish specific times during the week – “Job Search Office Hours” - to execute your job search. Set goals and...

Extend your Reach! The December edition of Spotlight, published by Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches, featured an article by Don Orlando of the McLean Group in Montgomery Alabama. Click  PARWCC Spotlight - December 2017 to read Don's tips on...

Moving on to Greater Things . . . As you may know, since March 1st of this year, the administration of JobMetrx Career Services has been managed by the IMPACT Group, based in St. Louis MO, under the watchful eye of Laura Hutchins. With the completion of services for...

Cover Letters that stand out from the competition... Identify a relationship - You will receive a higher response rate from recruiters when you identify an experience that connects you with the recipient in the opening line. How did you hear about this organization?...

We're currently witnessing a dilemma as our nation's leaders consider what to do with a killer tyrant. Last week, one could think we had a plan. This week, we can only wonder. So, how does that relate to the Job Search world? In terms of relevance in the world, it...

William Arruda and Deb Dib have recently published an excellent array of strategies for those considering expanding their job search by touting their "personal brand." Ditch. Dare. Do. outlines 66 - yes, 66 ways to become, as they put it, "influential, indispensable,...