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Thanks to our great talent!
Debby Malone, Partner at Hickerson Wahaus, just wrote us to say that our temporary talent did a great job for them in proofreading: “…did a fabulous job. We had three different people and we liked _______ the best. They were all good but she was fabulous! She was so knowledgeable on style trends, etc.” Thanks,…
Read MoreIt’s a New Day — Selling Interns
I just noticed that Crispin Porter + Bogusky is auctioning their summer interns on EBay:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270392380113 Here’s a link to the Ad Age piece about it and all the juicy posts that follow: http://adage.com/talentworks/article?article_id=136729 The current bid, when I last looked, was $5,600. No matter what, that sure will pump up someone’s resume, don’t you think?
Read MoreWe’re so happy to congratulate…
Jamie Corning for winning KC/IABC’s Best in Show at the 2009 Bronze Quill Awards Friday night. To win a coveted Bronze Quill Award, entrants must show how they impacted their organization’s bottom line. From publications, to employee communication, to government relations, and now Social Media, Bronze Quill winners have shown they combined research, strategy and…
Read MoreGood Advice
Kevin really knows what he is talking about. If you are just beginning your career in the exciting field of Advertising or Marketing, check out Kevin Fullerton’s blog at: http://springboard501.blogspot.com/ His latest post, “Why Can’t I Get a Job?” exposes errors job seekers make and gives advise on how to stand out. Do you know…
Read MoreBiggest Mistake on a Resume is…
not proofreading or getting somebody else to proofread your resume. Many, many times a resume will be thrown directly into the trash if there is even one tiny typo. IABC Members: Get your résumé proofread for free: Exclusive offer for IABC members from ProofreadNOW.com. Expires 30 May 2009. Here are some links that can help:…
Read MorePersistence is EVERYTHING.
Susan Boyle for Queen! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY&feature=related
Read MoreLocal Resources for the Unemployed
From Diane Stafford’s ever-so-useful column on kansascity.com today: Help for job hunters is close to home Out of work and don’t know where to turn? Check out a new web site launched this week that can point you to job-search and job-retraining resources near you. The site is a service of the AFL-CIO and Working…
Read MoreDo the math
As we talk with more job seekers every week, it seems that a growing percentage of them
Read MorePerception is reality
Our greatest New Year’s wish for both employer clients and job-seeker candidates, and for ourselves as well, is that we all not psych ourselves out. It’s easy to get pulled into the current of negativity that is driving a lot of media content, whether it’s in print, broadcast/cable, or online. Just as a smart swimmer…
Read MoreYour online image
It’s amazing how quickly it’s become part of the candidate screening process to do a Google search. It’s simply part of the must-do checklist for recruiters and hiring managers. Online personal and professional image, just like everything else, continues to get more complex. Here are the pieces of the puzzle that we have noted, and…
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