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  Recruiters, What You Lose When Budgets Are Cut

  Everyone's budget is being cut. We all have to be more creative with less. But is cutting resources the best option for long term recruiting and employer branding strategy? While there is significant pressure to cut resources as budgets tighten, there are some key things to co… more

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  Interview with a Hiring Manager, Carl Gayles, HP

  Carl tell us about yourself and HP I have been with HP for about 12 years following my retirement from the Army. My primary role is as a Program Manager in HP’s US Public Sector business unit. Though not a recruiter by title, my hiring manager background and service delivery… more

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  Why It Pays Off to Provide LinkedIn Recommendations

  One of the biggest goals on LinkedIn is to obtain recommendations from past supervisors, bosses, peers, and co-workers to enrich your profile. You can never have enough. Recruiters like recommendations because they provide information that typically isn’t found on a resume or i… more

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  Increasing Your Marketability Through IT Certifications

  The job market is becoming ever more competitive. That’s why every professional must find ways to improve their credentials by enrolling in professional courses or registering for advanced degrees in order to get ahead. The best way to get experience for your next gig withou… more

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  You Don’t Have to Connect with Everyone

  A challenge for many who want to move onto social media, especially to support their job search, is how to “connect” or “link” or “friend” some requests, but not all requests. If you’re a cleared job seeker with very little online experience, this is especially true… more