Monthly Archives: April 2013

Technology Jobs Make Austin the New Silicon Valley

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I relocated to Austin from Boston ten years ago last month. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still a Bostonian at heart and always will be I’m sure.  However, in 2003 I felt the need to leave the snow, find a friendly sunny place, and expand EDI Specialists’ services in the…

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How To Take Your Job Search Beyond the Job Boards

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“Pound the pavement.” This is what I was told in the mid-1990s when I asked my father how I was supposed to find a job after school. I was encouraged to visit every local business and tell them I was looking for a job (not ask if they are hiring)….

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Social Recruiting Strategies 101: Free Download

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  In a study by Bullhorn, 98 percent of recruiters said they used social media for recruiting in 2012. Additionally, survey respondents claimed that the greatest opportunity for recruiters in 2013 was the “increased access to passive candidates via social media.” As social recruiting has become a popular tactic, companies…

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How to Prepare for a Successful Phone Interview

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Picture this: You submit your resume to your dream job. In a few days’ time, you receive a request for a phone interview from the hiring manager, which is great news. However, you’ve never had a phone interview before. What should you do next? How do you prepare for a…

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