http://grapevinegroup.blogs.mu Talent Acquisition Services Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:24:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We are delighted that you have stopped by to visit us.  Please let us know how we can help you at suzanne@grapevinegroup.com. http://grapevinegroup.blogs.mu/2009/09/26/hello-world/ Healthcare Informatics White Paper Roberta Rochman, a Grapevine Executive Search Partner, gives great insight into the Healthcare Information Technology arena. Click on the above link for her white paper. http://grapevinegroup.blogs.mu/2009/08/20/healthcare-information-technology/ So how do you keep your spirits up while you are in job search mode?  I recently asked people on LinkedIn for books that can be recommended to job seekers in this tough economic climate.  I was overwhelmed with the response. I heard from more than 80 people.  Some took the ... http://grapevinegroup.blogs.mu/2009/08/20/need-an-uplifting-book/ The final interview is scheduled.  The interview process has stretched from days to weeks to months.  As the candidate you are anxious for closure.  Frustration has seeped into the interview equation.  By the time the final interview phase comes around your emotions can shift from, "I want this," to "let's ... http://grapevinegroup.blogs.mu/2009/08/03/avoiding-interview-fatigue-%e2%80%93-be-enthusiastically-you/ Last week initial jobless claims rose by 25,000, to 584,000.  Good news considering the numbers beat economists' forecast, which predicted a rise of 34,000. In addition, the Labor Department noted continuing jobless claims fell by 54,000, to 6.2 million. The employment situation for July 2009 is scheduled to be released on August ... http://grapevinegroup.blogs.mu/2009/08/03/u-s-labor-department-updates/ Last evening in my role as recruiter I was helping a former teacher who has been a stay at home Mom for years prepare to re-enter the job market. It is the first time for awhile that I have worked with someone who was completely unaware ... http://grapevinegroup.blogs.mu/2009/07/13/are-you-staying-current-in-a-web-2-0-world/ A silver lining emerged in the latest unemployment figures. The pace of layoffs eased, with employers cutting 345,000 jobs, the fewest since September of 2008. The smaller than expected reduction in payroll jobs, reported by the Labor Department on Friday, adds to evidence that the recession is loosening its hold on ... http://grapevinegroup.blogs.mu/2009/06/05/may-2009-jobs-data-released/ As recruiters most of us use LinkedIn as a recruiting tool.  Many of us participate in LI Groups for personal and professional reasons.  But is someone managing your company brand on LI?   I am personally witnessing a situation where I suspect a Fortune 500 corporation is not aware of what's happening on LinkedIn.  Otherwise, ... http://grapevinegroup.blogs.mu/2009/05/29/who-owns-your-company-brand-within-linkedin-groups/ Discussion Groups like those on LinkedIn are a great way for job seekers to attract attention as industry experts and build your personal brand.  When participating in industry discussion groups it is wise to write in a way that reflects your personal brand and the image you want to project.  Recruiters ... http://grapevinegroup.blogs.mu/2009/05/18/career-tip-1-how-to-preserve-your-image-in-discussion-groups/ If you could live wherever you want, where is it?  If you aren’t there, why not? These are questions one of my mentors asked me.  I am happy to say I do live where I want. What about you?  Share your thoughts and see what others have to say. Suzanne suzanne@grapevinegroup.com www.grapevinegroup.com http://grapevinegroup.blogs.mu/2009/05/15/are-you-living-where-you-want-or-where-you-work/