Anybody who watched the Super Bowl this past weekend knows how important extra effort can be. And it’s not just extra effort, but a level of commitment and dedication that far exceeds previous and even existing standards. After all, that’s what it takes to be in the big game. Read full article by Cindy Ridley..

Today there is a multigenerational mix in the workforce including you as the candidate and those that are conducting your interviews.

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We thought you would be interested to hear the chatter we’ve been hearing while filling client positions from coast to coast. Salaries have trended up in 2008 as you can read in the second part of this article below; apparently good news despite a sluggish economy. We have not been able to identify a particular region of the country with more job openings but new openings in several industries. Food and beverage and biotech/pharma industries are probably the best direction to head, as they are  fairly solid regardless of the economy. Other new industries such as solar panels and wind turbines look promising. We recruiters can help you highlight your controls and automation experiences to translate into those industries.

Are you nervous about an upcoming phone interview from a prospective employer? The Internet and job boards have spawned a real problem for hiring companies: they get more candidates than they can handle. Worse, most of these candidates are not a match. Thus, many companies save time and effort by screening applicants over the phone against very strict criteria before calling them in for an interview. Remember, the phone screen is a means to an end; the goal is to be invited in for a face-to-face interview or personal visit.
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