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The Burning Question: What Your Resume Must Answer
Your resume represents the first impression you’ll make on a prospective employer. This piece of paper, or more commonly an electronic file, will singlehandedly determine whether you’ll move on to the next round—the all-important interview—or get voted off the...
Why Your Company LinkedIn Page is as Important as Your Website
As a social media site, LinkedIn has been hailed as the best place for recruiters to find talent, and for candidates to find employment. While LinkedIn has supported company pages since the beginning, most businesses haven’t taken advantage of this resource, instead...
What Recruiters Want From Candidates
What companies and recruiters look for in a job candidate Being called for an interview is an exciting—and nerve-wracking—time in the job search process. While your resume and cover letter are essential for getting your foot in the door, the interview can make or...
Helpmates Makes Inavero’s 2013 Best of Staffing Lists
This is the fifth consecutive year that Helpmates Companies has won the Best of Staffing award Helpmates is proud to announce that it has once again been named to Inavero’s 2013 Best of Staffing lists of award winners. The annual lists honor those staffing agencies...
All the News That’s Fit to Know
Industry news can give your career a boost Keeping up with the news in your profession can be complicated and overwhelming, especially in a specialized industry. In fact, monitoring the latest trends and big names may seem like more work than it’s worth—but it could...
Updating Your LinkedIn For Your Job Search
Four steps to set you apart: In an era where hiring is becoming more and more web-based, LinkedIn is one of the best tools for getting noticed and pursued. It’s a powerful resource, but only when used to the best of its potential. Especially with the new design, there...
Job Search 2013: What we’ve learned, and what’s to come
Three key points to take away from 2012 The job market is vastly different than it was just a few short years ago, as social media sites gain clout and cell phone technology surpasses any predictions. Three distinct trends have emerged from 2012, all vital to the...
Management vs. Leadership: What’s the Difference?
While the terms are often used interchangeably, leadership and management are not the same thing. The differences are sometimes subtle, but recognizing the distinctions can help those in senior positions gain a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities....
Spotlight on Financial Staffing: CPAs–Avoid Emergency Hiring with a Strong Retention Strategy
The hiring process can be painful and uncertain for employees and employers alike. Unfortunately, many accounting firms may not have a choice. The American Institute of CPAs reports that 61% of executive CPAs expect business growth over the next year—but only 12% are...