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Topic: Robert Half International Inc.

  

Some Things Never Change

I hate to harp on the economy...but this article landed in my in-box and I just couldn't resist writing about it. Robert Half International just released a survey showing 35% of senior executives felt that unhappiness with management ...READ»

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Should businesses and human resources departments create social media policies for employees? If so, how?

Should businesses and human resources departments create social media policies for employees? If so, how? Comments (0) April 15, 2009 is a day that will go down in the annals of Domino’s Pizza history. The day started out ...READ»

Kenan Samms
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How Long Before Unemployment Is Career-Threatening?

A survey suggests the growing acceptance of a 36-week job hunt.READ»

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Finding Upsides in the Deep Recession

The unemployment figures from April played out with a sort of positive spin in many media outlets today: The loss of 539,000 jobs and rise to 8.9% unemployment was "less bad" than many economists anticipated. While the ...READ»

Kenan Samms
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The Worst Job-Interview Question

Being asked to name one of your biggest weaknesses during a job interview is the worst interview question from a job-seeker's perspective. It feels like an invitation to lie, because who is really going to reveal that kind of ...READ»

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Job Hunting in Recessionary Times

Those who have been working in technology for a while remember the burst of the bubble of 2000 and the ensuing mass layoffs. In the 2001 recession, which was concentrated in the technology sector, women were more likely to have been ...READ»

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Want an agency job? Get web savvy!

Want an agency job? Get web savvy! Looking to get hired in the ad agency and/or graphic design world? Get familiar with digital mediums, including how to integrate social media into the marketing mix. More than ...READ»

Kenan Samms
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The Top 10 List for Job Seekers

Who doesn't love a "Top 10" list? Especially when it comes from David Letterman. The list I want to focus on today, however, isn't very funny (but there is a fun payoff at the end of this post). Looking for a job today ...READ»

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Should Unemployed Americans Look for Work Abroad?

Fast Company takes a look at employment opportunities for expats overseas in developed and developing nations.READ»

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Baby Boomers A Key To Economic Recovery

Much has been written and discussed about the massive number of Baby Boomers who are retiring or about to retire, and the impact on the workplace. What are Boomers going to do with their lives? Here's two developing trends that may have a significant impact on the workplace and our economy: Temp workers and entrepreneurial start ups.READ»

Kenan Samms
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Secret Weapon in the Job Hunt Today: Personality

Your interpersonal skills can make or break your chances of getting a job offer -- even in such a technical field as finance.The point was made very clear recently in a survey by finance staffing firm Accountemps. More than 1,400 CFOs ...READ»

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Online Reputation Management

If a potential employer searched for you online what would they find? Would it help you get a job, or hurt your chances? Online Reputation Management gives you the chance to gain an unfair advantage in your job search, by ...READ»