Savannah Jobs Blog

SavannahJobs.com Booth at Chamber Trade Show

info@savannahjobs.com (Rob) — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:04:09 -0400

Last night SavannahJobs.com attended the 2008 Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Trade Show

Can You Fix Your Online Reputation

info@savannahjobs.com (Rob) — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:15:00 -0400

Very interesting article on a new type of service being offered. New companies have sprung up that claim to fix or improve your online reputation. So when your future employers do a search online looking at your background they do not find those pictures and video you uploaded years ago. Read the full article here

Having and Developing Marketable Skills are the Key to Employment

info@savannahjobs.com (Rob) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:56:00 -0400

Despite the bleak statistics, some sectors are actually showing growth, including government, education, healthcare and technology. “This year we’re expanding in all areas,” said Eric Scharf, a spokesman for Cell Signaling Technology. “There are senior scientists, research scientists, product developers. We’re also growing in the support areas, which include information technology, legal, marketing, sales, customer service, and all other areas which support the core business.”

Employment opportunities also vary depending on where you live in the U.S.. “In terms of regions, the strongest job performance has been in the South. They have the lowest unemployment rate now. The highest unemployment rate is in the Midwest, and that’s primarily because of the exposure to manufacturing in the Midwest,” explained Gilliam.

Major metropolitan cities, including New York, Dallas, Houston and Seattle have some of the lowest rates of unemployment. Job seekers first and foremost should focus on developing their own skills and professional education. For college-educated individuals the unemployment rate is just two percent. The more skills and education you have, the better opportunity you will have to find work.

Abridged: ABC News

Employers Find it Hard to Attract and Retain Younger Workers

info@savannahjobs.com (Rob) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:55:00 -0400

Today’s prize recruits are the bright young people who have grown up with new technology, who network and collaborate, and who respond instinctively to the demands of business in the Internet age. Rather than being driven by the prospect of lifetime employment, they crave learning opportunities and an exciting, fast-paced environment.

They are variously referred to as Generation Y or the Net Generation to reflect what makes them really different. Employers are finding that attracting and retaining them can be challenging. They have high expectations for rapid career growth, greater demands for work/life balance, and the need for clear and frequent performance feedback.

Competition is growing fierce. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has estimated that 300,000 of the new information technology jobs created will go unfilled. In today’s war for talent, attracting and keeping members of the Net Generation requires new mindsets and capabilities, and managers need to acquire new skills to keep this generation engaged.

“Abridged: Business Week Article”

SavannahJobs sponsor of SavannahMenu.com Hospitality Night

info@savannahjobs.com (Rob) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:51:00 -0400

SavannahMenu.com April Hospitality Night @ Bamboo Room on Tybee Island!

Should Employers Look at your online profiles

info@savannahjobs.com (Rob) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:18:16 -0500

Very interesting article about online profiles, the pros and cons of employers using them in the recruiting process. This is something that every job seekers should keep in mind.

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How to Use the Web to Boost Your Career

info@savannahjobs.com (Rob) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0500

USA Today has a great article about using the web to improve your career. It has information on using Google for researching to using Linkedin for networking.

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SavannahJobs.com verus the other guys

info@savannahjobs.com (Rob) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:34:00 -0500

For employers wanting to get their jobs in front of the most job seekers, there is really no better resource than savannahjobs.com.

Hot Career Trends for 2008

info@savannahjobs.com (Rob) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:16:00 -0500

Great article on Kiplingers, discussing the Hot Career Trends for 2008.

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Charm School for Your Career

info@savannahjobs.com (Rob) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:21:00 -0500

Great article on yahoo finance, how your actions and personality can effect your interviews and career.

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