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It’s tough out there. Low unemployment, buzzing economy... if you want to find more candidates, it’s time to try these three techniques.

I predict in less than five years; the resume will be replaced by a compilation of your online presence organized by some recruiting technology

Disney has added the University of Central Florida to their Disney Aspire education program. The program provides 100% free tuition to eligible U.S.-based hourly full-time and part-time Disney cast members and employees.

Since the beginning of time, word of mouth is still the number one way to find new talent. That still holds true today.

Many are leaving very stable jobs for greener pastures in a red-hot economy. Is this a good idea? Yes. Well, for some, maybe not.

We asked employers if they could give you some advice before you apply to their company, what would they tell you? This information is invaluable and we hope it can help you make sure you get the interview.

Florida Blue, the Jacksonville-based branch of Blue Cross and Blue Shield, announced plans to hire 140 workers in Central Florida (including some remote positions).

Do employers read cover letters? Should you even include a cover letter when you apply to a job? The answer to both questions is a big yes!

A common question I get from job seekers in the middle of a job search is, “How important is my LinkedIn profile to employers?”. The answer is simple. It’s critical.

Your career brand has to paint a picture so that high caliber candidates can see themselves working for your company. How is this done? Here are my suggestions:

We spoke to over 130 Central Florida talent acquisition and human resource managers and asked them what keeps them up at night when it comes to hiring. We compiled the top 10 since misery loves company. 

If you are engaged in a job search and sending out numerous resumes and applications without hearing anything back from the employer, you are not alone.

Harvard Business Review just completed a study that explores if chit chat before the formal interview influences the interview itself. 

You heard it here first.  In the next couple years, your resume will only be one half of a page.

A perfectly crafted letter can show more about you than you think.

Knowing how to use Facebook or Twitter is not nearly enough to succeed; social media managers need a broad range of skills to manage and promote their companies. Here is an overview of what a career in social media entails:

Whether you want to try out programming or just become a better public speaker, these professional development resources are free.

I have always told job seekers that if you can find a hiring manager at a company you want to work for who is active on Twitter, you hit a homerun.

If you use them strategically and have the right expectations going in, you can build your network, find out more about a potential employer and make a strong impression.

The old adage goes, ‘money doesn’t buy happiness’—but does it buy your employee’s happiness?

All job seekers are not the same.  That is because we are humans and thankfully not robots.  But for many looking for a great job (a long term career opportunity), you

At some point in our careers, many of us will feel that we are entitled to a raise. Here are a couple of factors to consider when you’re planning to ask your supervisor for a raise.

Back in the old days when you needed a great employee you would call your local newspaper, pay anywhere from $350.00-$1,200.00 to run a classified ad in the employment section.

Many job seekers leave interviews thinking they did a great job and just to find out they didn’t get the job.  It may have happened to you.

Do you find yourself spending an unhealthy amount of time at your desk each day, dreaming about your next vacation? If so, it might be time for you to consider finding a job that allows (and pays) you to travel frequently.

Whether you were slacking on the job or simply laid off due to budget cuts, getting fired can be difficult. The loss of a career can be hard to grieve but the time afterwards is vital. Here is some advice on how to bounce back from being fired.

With the fluctuating job market and increasing demand for top talent, going straight into a graduate program seems like a no-brainer. But what if you’d be better off spending that time gaining valuable work experience instead?

As a recent college grad, I cannot even fathom the idea of looking for jobs in the classifieds. With the invention of the internet and the job search engine, finding opportunities through these services are more streamlined and catered to each users’ individual needs. Sites, such as OrlandoJobs.com, provide an extensive database of job listings that can be accessed quickly and at any time.

According to Bersin & Associates, U.S. companies are spending and average of $3,500 per employee to just recruit them. While finding great talent is difficult, after over twenty years in the recruiting business, I think one of the main reasons this cost is so high is because employers are taking forever to make an offer to a candidate.

You may have heard the saying that the “web is your resume, and social media is your references”. It is a very true and powerful statement. According to SHRM, 56% of organizations are currently using social media to recruit future employees. Is it fair? Is it legal? All those questions will be answered but as a job seeker, is this something you even care about?