Small businesses still hiring, survey says

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The nation’s small businesses are still planning to put out the help-wanted signs, just not as frequently and with fewer spots to fill, according to a survey by TriNet Group Inc. The TriNet HR Trends Survey found that 55 percent of small businesses intend to hire someone during the year, down from 80 percent in the survey conducted in November and December of last year …

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Personal Branding: Terwelp speaks at Women in Communications event

Nike, Starbucks, and Trump: These companies know that branding is critical – it’s what makes them stand apart from their competition. But branding isn’t just for big companies with big advertising budgets. To win in today’s competitive job market, personal branding is an essential part of the game.

Wendy Terwelp, Career Coach and Personal Branding Strategist (www.knocks.com) says, “Everything you do, say, and wear says something about you. The challenge for most professionals is that they lack the discipline necessary to take control of their personal brands. As a result, their peers choose it for them. Unfortunately, the personal brand others select for you will not always be the personal brand you would have selected for yourself.”

During this workshop style program, Wendy Terwelp shares her tips, tricks, and strategies to help you stand out from the crowd the right way to get what you want. Whether it’s a promotion, new job, or more business, knowing – and taking control – of your brand is the first step. Get ready to rock during this program and discover YOUR brand, tips to take control, and strategies to make you a rock star at work.

Note: Fabulous door prizes will be awarded!

WHEN
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

WHERE
Italian Conference Center
631 E. Chicago Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Register here: http://tinyurl.com/aoldj5.

White-collar workers hit by recession

Courtesy of JSOnline.com:

The number of unemployed white-collar workers is up 92% in the last 12 months, the steepest climb of any occupational group, according to the latest government data. Unemployment among college graduates is up 90% during the same font. »Read Full Article

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Job Search: What have you done lately?

Courtesy of Randy Block, Career Transition Coach & Consultant

Randy coaches clients in their 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s. He recently provided this advice regarding resume length and what’s important to recruiters and employers:

  1. Anyone could be successful in the 90’s. Enough time has passed now since the dotcom bust. We are now in a completely different economy.
  2. The highly desired accomplishments are those made by job seekers since 2001.
  3. Most companies want to know how a candidate can help them survive the next 6 months from a revenue and productivity standpoint (it is mostly tactical now).
  4. Strategic thinkers (defining products and services in 2010 and beyond) are mostly not in vogue at the moment.

For what it’s worth!

Randy Block

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Randy, you are right on target! Thanks for providing these tips to our readers!