Job search during the holidays? YES.

January 16, 2015

The temporary job market during the holiday season is full of opportunities. Here are a couple of reasons for you to give up putting your job hunt on hold until after the holidays are over. 1. Companies are hiring more in November and December than almost any time else Recent industry trends show that HR executives work really hard through the winter holidays to get hold of the best candidates. Have a look at the ASA Staffing Index: 2. Take advantage of social hiringSocial recruiting is a relatively new phenomenon triggered by the growing popularity of social networking websites. For a job seeker, the trick is to get noticed by hiring managers on social media.With a wee bit of energy and positive intent, you can get a new job while others might be unfocused or taking time off between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. View Post

Why is the growing economy especially good for contractors?

January 07, 2015

With the economy rebounding after some shaky times, employers want to bring on more workers but are hesitant to hire permanent employees. This is a great time to get back into the job market, try out a new industry or pick up some more skills in a temporary role. Contracting is also usually a great way to up your take-home pay between jobs. If you are contracting, you may be able to hold out for the job you want at the pay rate that you are targeting. You also can take a ... View Post