Archive for August, 2009
Are Typos Really That Big of a Deal?
I was in the car the other day when I heard something on the radio that really caught my attention. The report stated that 84% of executives polled said it takes just one or two typos in a resume to remove a candidate from consideration for a position. Almost half of those executives said just one [...]
Don’t Call Me, Call My Mom?
“Hi, I’m Mrs. Smith. I’m calling for my daughter Jane. She is interested in a position with your company. I’m helping her with her job search.” It happens at all the time. On the phone, at job fairs and even during interviews. Candidates take a back seat and let family members drive their job search. Â
I appreciate a parent [...]
Respiratory Therapy Offers Awesome Opportunities
The following blog entry is written by Rhonda Rogala. Rhonda is an Allied Recruiter for the HCA West Florida team. She currently recruits for Respiratory Therapy, Case Management, EEG technicians and ARNPs. She has worked as a Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Education and Recruiter. Rhonda has an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy and a Bachelor’s Degree in [...]
The Generation Gap At Work
I came across an interesting blog this week by Tammy Erickson at Harvard Business Publishing. http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/erickson/2009/07/why_generation_x_has_the_leade.html?cm_mmc=npv-_-TOPICEMAIL-_-JUL_2009-_-LEADERSHIP2 The topic of discussion is Generation X, (to which I belong) and how this generation functions in the workplace. Yes, I grew up as a latch-key kid in a household where both Mom and Dad worked. I certainly realize how [...]
