Santa’s little helpers have rights too

As Christmas approaches, retailers are taking on extra staff for the holiday rush. This provides an opportunity for recruiters, but they should note they may be liable for any discrimination claims brought by temps and there is no limit to the compensation that may be awarded in such cases.

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How to dress to impress for success

In a past life, I spent more than two years as a headhunter in the technology sector and have nothing but admiration for people who have found success in the world of recruitment. It’s competitive and requires confidence, determination and a positive mindset.

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4 Keys To A More Successful Job Search

  Maintaining a successful job search can be tough – it is often said that finding a full time job is a full time job in itself. From searching for suitable vacancies to drafting out numerous resumes and sending dozens of emails, there are many steps that need to be completed, which can make keeping

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IT Careers: What You Need To Know

These days, being tech savvy has a major advantage: it can lead to an in-demand career. Knowing how to navigate information technology systems, which is the software and the use of computers to manage information, is a skill that is in demand worldwide. The reason behind this is technology’s presence and constant impact on our daily

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3 Tips For Conquering Summer Networking Events

Without a doubt, summer is prime time for professional networking. In fact, you’re likely to find that summertime networking events go beyond the basic cocktail mixer. While this may vary by region, you’re likely to find that many summer networking events during this time of year are held outdoors on rooftops, patios, boats and even

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7 Proven Ways To Earn Respect At Work

Respect is an enviable quality, which we all want and probably deserve. But, respect is granted only to a select few in the workplace. Those are the ones who manage to balance tremendous work with office politics and communication. Wondering how to earn respect at work? Read on – in seven simple steps, you’ll have the

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THIS Is What To Do When You Hate Your Job

You’ve spent several years – and countless thousands of dollars – getting that magic piece of paper. You’ve put in the hustle, built an admirable professional network, and nabbed your all-time dream job. Turns out, though, that your dream job is a bit of a nightmare. Wondering what to do when you hate your job? Don’t panic

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6 Important Questions To Ask In A Job Interview

At the very end of almost every job interview, recruiters are likely to ask you whether you’ve got any questions. This moment can be tricky. If you think that by answering negatively, you seem well-informed and in no need for further information, you’re wrong. This answer might send a message that you’re not interested or

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Where the jobs are: The new blue collar

MORE THAN 2.5 MILLION GOOD-PAYING JOBS WILL BE CREATED IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS. WILL WORKERS KNOW HOW TO GET THEM? Joseph Poole will make more than $100,000 in wages and overtime by the end of the year. The 21-year-old works in what looks like NASA’s mission control, monitoring the manufacturing process at Chevron Phillips

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How many jobs in Texas are related to oil, gas?

No doubt about it: The oil and gas industry employs a lot of people in Texas. But if you ask how many, the answer depends on who’s counting. Last week Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter announced that, as of June, “a record-breaking 297,800 Texans appeared on oil and gas industry payrolls.” A day earlier, Lee

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Houston Ranked Third In Job Growth

Houston is great place to be searching for a job as new positions continue to come available and people who want to be in the workforce are able to join in. Those new jobs have translated to a robust report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the BLS’ most recent report the Houston metropolitan

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