Blog Entries tagged 'Employment News'

Networking - you can't avoid it!

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Even if you have an aversion to networking – as many people do – it’s imperative to form connections with other people in particular if you want to increase the number of your clients or customers, if you had just start a new job or had a promotion.

Research shows that the first 30 to 60 days after a promotion for example, ist the time when people in a new department or even new company make t [...]

Secure your job by making your value known and promoting yourself

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

"When it comes to singing your own praises in the workplace, I believe the local workforce would benefit from more of it," says Marianne Mood, Chief Operating Officer of adminstrative and business support recruitment specialist Select Appointments in th [...]

New Job Opportunities Through Promoting Yourself on Social Networking Sites

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Despite unemployment rates on a record high in the US and constantly rising in Europe, observers find there is significantly less activity on the recruitment market than in the months before. That's certainly the reason why more and more people are currently trying seeking alternative ways of finding a new job or preparing for being laid-off.

According to news agency Reuters professional networking sites like Xing and LinkedIn are thriving since the financial crisis hit our global economy [...]

Women (not) on the rise? Are you still a pink-collar worker?

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Most of us have heard of "white-collar workers" and "blue collar workers". The terms go back the 19th century and its uniform dress code for the service and industrial workplaces, where it was - and still is - common to wear durable clothing that can be scraped or soiled. One feature of this particular uniform is its blue colour, hence the name "blue-collar worker" for everyone belonging to the working class performing manual labour.

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Research shows: It's your Communication Skills that get you the job

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

According to research conducted by the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) and the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) in recent years, outstanding Communication and Interpersonall Skills are the most common skills sought by employers.

Whether a small business or a global enterprise - employers are now looking for job applicants who are able to convey information in both verbal and written formats as appropriate for the needs of their target audience and w [...]

Great demand for accountants with right mix of skills and experience!

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Good news for all accountants looking for a new job: According to a new survey by Robert Half Finance & Accounting employers are desperate to find new talents in accounting and finance. In particular Australian employers are complaining about a critical shortage.

Founded in 1948, Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialised recruiting firm providing placement services for accounting, finance and office support professionals with over 360 offices worldwide, and more tha [...]