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Hiring Smart When Your Pool Of Candidates Is Huge--And Qualified

Normally, having a large pool of qualified candidates to choose from while hiring is a good thing. However, with national unemployment remaining above 9%, many employers are finding themselves overwhelmed with candidates. Here's how to let the best candidates rise to the top. READ»

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Gen Y's Retention Deficit Syndrome

We recognize the signs. A young employee shows up late at work or for meetings, misses assignments or takes sick days when they're on top of their game. As a boss your first instinct is to rattle their cage. But what will that ...READ»

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What to Give a 2008 College Grad

Worried about what to give a college graduate who has everything but a job? Have you considered pummeling them with career guides? Just a hunch, but I think they would prefer your money. Still, I generally take the passive ...READ»

Pink's Whole New Approach to Career Guides

Daniel Pink's The Adventures of Johnny Bunko - The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need is anything but a simple comic book, even if it closely resembles one. Aimed primarily at recent (and impending) college grads, Bunko is a ...READ»

Getting Paid for a Job Interview

Employers know the problem with great job candidates is that they usually have jobs and aren't actively seeking another one. And why should they? It's a hassle to send out resumes, shake the trees on a social network or chat-up ...READ»