Digitalization is a force that has already had huge impacts on the American economy and workforce. With digital technology’s ability to amplify the abilities and productivity of companies and workers, digitalization is expanding the potential of the American economy and changing the landscape of the job market. Having a good foundation in digital skills is […]
It’s a new year – are you looking for a new job? Check out what CNBC says are the top jobs for 2017! Data Scientist Number of Job Openings: 4,184 DevOps Engineer Number of Job Openings: 2,725 Data Engineer Number of Job Openings: 2,599 Tax Manager Number of Job Openings: 3,317 Analytics Manager Number of […]
Personality and leadership style play a big role when looking to hire new contractors or employees. A mismatch can leave you irritated with your new hire, and lead to misunderstandings and wasted time. So before you choose that winning candidate, take a few moments to think about which traits compliment your unique leadership style. What’s […]
New branding reflects the cooperative, team-driven mission of the Seattle area-based staffing firm. BELLEVUE, WA. – Thursday, June 29, 2016 Marleen Eitzen Shanks, CEO and Founder of Red Dog Interactive, has announced that the Seattle-area professional staffing firm, founded in 2001, is now named Team Red Dog. “Our new name better reflects the collaborative spirit […]
It’s universally agreed that writing your own resume can be challenging, if not downright agonizing. Job seekers seem to face the same plight when it comes to writing the cover letter. As a recruiter, I see a lot of these and I’ve got a few tips I’d like to pass on: Keep it short. When […]
I heard this concept recently at a retreat I was attending for corporate women presidents. As a group, I think it’s safe to say the typical entrepreneur could be labeled as achievement-oriented, creative, hardworking and good at multi-tasking among other traits. And that may be why this concept practically stopped me in my tracks. The […]
Note from Author: I want to thank our guest blogger, Kristen Brewer, for creating much of this three part blog series for us to share with you. When I met Kristen, she was in a management position in a field that was not where she wanted to be. I met her to discuss job seeking […]
Once you have successfully completed the five basic steps for making social media work in your favor while job searching, it’s time to do some fine tuning and networking. You’ve officially created your LinkedIn account and filled out every section with great content. You’ve gone through each of your social media accounts from top to […]
Landing that dream job or just getting your foot in the door within the industry you’re passionate about just seems more challenging than ever. Competition is fierce, and when you’re competing with countless others who are applying for the same jobs as you, it’s imperative that YOU stand out. One tool that may be overlooked […]