PRWeb: Employment/Careers

Latest Audit Underlines Workcircle's Market Lead

Vertical search engine Workcircle has underlined its position as the leading jobs aggregator in the UK with an ABCe audit of its May traffic. ABCe confirmed Workcircle was visited by 839,126 unique users in May 2008. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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College Pathways' 'Admission Zen' DVD Offers Path to Enlightenment on Finding a College Major, Getting Accepted

Admission into the nation's top colleges and universities is becoming as competitive as the job market, and many prospective recruits are looking for an edge. Independent college counseling company College Pathways boils down the secrets to academic acceptance and success into a newly released DVD, "Admission Zen: The Stress Free Path to Getting into College." College Pathways has secured agreements with Library Video Company and Midwest Inc. to distribute the DVD, the only one of its kind for college-age students. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Nashville Music Industry Makes Noise! with Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation

Music Industry Professionals Partner with Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation to Inspire the Next Generation (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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myStaffingPro Executives Meet with First User Advisory Board

Board members discuss trends in HR marketplace and how they relate to HR Services’ applicant tracking software. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Frequent Mover and Author Jodi Velazquez Announces "The Slick Move Guide" a Step-By-Step Moving Guide and Workbook

Jodi Velazquez announces the release of "The Slick Move Guide." As one of the latest relocation guides, this book prepares movers for every aspect of moving to a home - all while maintaining an organized, stress-free, and reasonably priced move. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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A Direct Sales Program That's Simple and Profitable, and Right for the Times

Gap Creek Candle Company introduces an affordable Direct Sales and Home Party Program that is ideal for the current economic climate wherein so many individuals are seeking supplementary income. The program features a 100%-plus cash profit potential and offers a range of options to minimize start-up costs, with sales kits starting as low as $35, yet still featuring all the materials needed for successful selling. The company also offers a number of "free kit" promotions throughout the year. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Social Technologies' Andy Hines Featured in "Escape from Corporate America"

Futurist talks about why it's great to "Swim in a smaller pond," in new career advice book, Escape from Corporate America. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Senior Executive Recruiter Joins Laurel Group's Veteran Team

Leading West Coast Boutique Search Firm Expands Silicon Valley Footprint (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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New Book Offers Advice to Minorities to Navigate and Succeed in Corporate America

One of corporate America's highest ranking African Americans shares his experience in recently released book, "Good is Not Enough: And Other Unwritten Rules for Minority Professionals". (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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BountyJobs Secures $12 Million Funding Round to Fuel Growth Plans

Funding round led by Greylock Partners. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Prezza Technologies Commemorates the Release of Checkbox� Survey 4.5 and the iPhone 3G

The leader in 'innovative survey and feedback solutions' celebrates the latest release of Checkbox Survey by offering new customers an iPhone gift card with purchase . (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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New Research from WFD Consulting Gives Reasons for Burnout, and Solutions

WFD Consulting announces research findings that demonstrate how longer work hours and time spent on low-value work increase burnout and negatively impact employees and productivity. A team-based approach to a solution shows positive results. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Axiom Consulting Partners announces that Dave Kuhlman has joined the Firm as Partner.

Bringing deep expertise in creating significant change within demanding, people-intensive environments, Dave Kuhlman joins Axiom Consulting Partners as Partner. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Staff Management/SMX Partners With a Specialty Packaging Company to Provide a Vendor-on-Premise Staffing Solution

Partnership and Alignment with Strategic Objectives Are Key to a Successful Engagement (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Perquest, a Provider of Payroll Outsourcing Services, Offers Free Resources for Accounting Professionals

New web portal for accountants features CPE accredited resources, articles, research reports, and trend analysis. The resources target accountants, bookkeepers, and financial services professionals that are looking to outsource payroll, but maintain the relationship, add value to their clients with payroll analytics, and better manage clients and multiple businesses, as well as reduce client tax penalties. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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CollegeGrad.com Names Top 25 Cities for Entry Level Job Seekers

In the midst of summer job search for recent college graduates, CollegeGrad.com names the top 25 cities for entry level job seekers. The top 25 cities account for 40,000 entry level positions for college grads. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Babbalu.com Announces a Partnership with DiversityInc Careers

The nation's leading diversity magazine, daily news site and online job board. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Career Fair for Military Veterans and Military Spouses Coming to Oklahoma City on July 31

The military-to-civilian recruiting firm RecruitMilitary will present a free hiring event for job seekers who have military backgrounds in Oklahoma City on Thursday, July 31. This event, the RecruitMilitary Career Fair, will take place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center. RecruitMilitary urges all job seekers who have military backgrounds to attend--veterans who already have civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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Penn State Teams with NAS for Career Site Webinar

NAS Recruitment Communications announced today that, in conjunction with The Pennsylvania State University, it will present an informative webcast on "Gaining Applicants Through Career Site Redesign." (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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Sandi Hammons to Emcee the 2008 International Intradermal Cosmetic Expo

Sandi Hammons, pioneer of permanent makeup pigments and host of the reality DVD series: "The Permanent Cosmetic Apprentice"™ is set to emcee IICE 2008, the world's largest permanent cosmetics trade show and educational conference. Hammons recently announced her plans to author a new series of books to support entrepreneurs and permanent makeup practitioners. She will join the world's foremost authorities in the permanent makeup industry; IICE 2008 will take place this October. (PRWeb Jul 5, 2008)

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From Entertainment to Personal Growth to Business Building Ideas and New Permanent Makeup Techniques, Permanent Cosmetics Technicians Will Find It with the New IICE 2008 'All Access Pass'

The International Intradermal Cosmetics Expo - IICE 2008, the world's largest permanent cosmetics convention, features triple conventions for its annual permanent makeup educational conference and trade show to accommodate varying levels of expertise at affordable rates. Sandi Hammons will keynote this year's event in October. All three Expos will be held at the American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics and hosted by Premier Pigments. IICE I will be Oct. 1-3, IICE II - Oct. 8-10 and IICE III Oct. 16-18. (PRWeb Jul 4, 2008)

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The Lampe Group, National Agents Alliance (NAA) Fastest Growing Master Insurance Agency, Will Hold a Regional Success Seminar And Opportunity Meeting In Southern California For Its Insurance Agents

The Lampe Group will hold its West Coast Regional "Success Seminar" for its insurance agents July 8, 9 and 10, 2008 in Ontario, California, and an Opportunity Meeting for those interested in learning about becoming insurance agents, the evening of July 8. With insurance agents covering 37 states, the Lampe Group is an affiliate of National Agents Alliance, NAA, a leading insurance marketing company that protects American families' financial assets, especially their homes. National Agents Alliance,NAA, already is the nation's largest seller of mortgage protection insurance, and the Lampe Group its fastest growing Master Insurance Agency. (PRWeb Jul 4, 2008)

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Vertrue Incorporated Offers Job Hunting Tips: Fight to Find the Right Fit

Vertrue, a Premier Online Marketer, Helps Job Hunters During Tough Times (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Talent Technology to Sponsor ONREC?s Global Online Recruiting Conference

Leading Recruiting software provider to host speaking session at the “Must attend” conference for online recruiting in September 2008. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Want to be a Better Sales Manager?

According to recent research, up to 40% of sales managers fail in their first year* because their skills fail to meet the needs of their position. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Border Patrol Career Fair and Open House for Transitioning and Veteran Military Coming to Edinburg, Texas, on July 19

The U.S. Border Patrol, in partnership with RecruitMilitary, LLC, will present a free career fair and open house for job seekers who have military backgrounds in Edinburg, Texas, on Saturday, July 19. The event will take place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Border Patrol's Rio Grande Valley Sector Headquarters. Edinburg is the county seat of Hidalgo County, which borders the Rio Grande; Edinburg is about 60 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Talent Acquisition Summit Draws Full House in NYC Times Square

PreVisor co-sponsors national education series on hot topics in selection and staffing. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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Improve Employee Productivity and Tighten Corporate Security with StaffCop

AtomPark Software announces the release of StaffCop 2.4, a major update to its remote PC surveillance software for the corporate market. The new version allows for continuous monitoring of remote computers of the entire company, and adds enhanced support for intercepting and logging conversations occurring in MSN Messenger and Yahoo Messenger. StaffCop 2.4 is easy to deploy in large networks, and supports Active Directory. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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Lean Leadership Institute a Leader in Lean Leadership Education and Training Resources

Bellingham, Washington training association Lean Leadership Institute is taking companies throughout the world from the red to the black in incredible timeframes, with a current average annual benefit per Certified Lean Leader student project of $44,400. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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Profiles International and Bersin & Associates to Unveil Secrets of High-Impact Employee Performance Management in New Webinar

Profiles International, the market innovator and leading global provider of comprehensive employment assessments and talent management solutions, today announced the upcoming human resource webinar, "Performance Coaching -The Key to High-Impact Performance Management." The webinar, which will take place on July, 21 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, 1:00 p.m. CDT, is sponsored by Profiles International and will be hosted by Josh Bersin, president of the renowned research and advisory firm, Bersin & Associates. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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Student Recruitment Service Closes the gap on the Skills Shortage

Following the introduction of a new student recruitment service, IT training provider Computeach, is leading the way in plugging the IT skills gap. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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IRDF Funded School Student Wins a Spot on the India Team for the 2008 Beijing Olympics

India Rural Development Fund (IRDF) announced today that Pranitha, a student from its grant partner - Rural Development Foundation (RDF) schools in India, won a spot on the Indian Olympic Archery team. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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ABCTE Celebrates its 1,000th Certification: Traci Brown

(PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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New Book on Leadership Engages Readers with Storytelling Format

'Edge! A Leadership Story' by executive coach and author, Bea Fields challenges readers to set higher standards for themselves, their businesses and their lives. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Facelift for Resumes Offers Hope for Job Seekers, says Resume Writing Service

Professional Pixie Dust from Resume Writing Service Can Help You Land a Job (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Englishlink Partners with NCD Kuwait to Offer English Lessons

The demand for online English lessons continues to rapidly increase, and Kuwait is the latest country to join the Englishlink learning community. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Management Mentors Offers a Gaming Approach to Finding a Mentor: Mentor?Quest Beta Makes Pairing Professional Traits and Characteristics Fun and Interactive

Management Mentors, a mentoring partner resource for companies and universities, announced today the beta launch of Mentor-Quest, an easy to use, web-based tool for helping to identify a professional mentor within an organization or business community. Research has shown that pairing talented, experienced employees with promising, recently hired, employees increases the return on the investment of that employee by expanding business initiatives, reducing turnover costs and improving overall productivity. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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ELI Survey to Assess Workplace Behavior, Business Culture, and Values Issues

ELI® is conducting a survey of HR, compliance, and other organizational executives to assess trends in workplace behavioral patterns, types of disruptive employee conduct creating the greatest business risks, and how organizations are developing their managers and integrating values into the culture to address problematic employee behavior. Participation is open to the public, and results will be compiled into a comprehensive research report available this fall. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Common Impact Enters New Era of Growth with Addition of Four Board Members

Common Impact, a nonprofit organization that connects skilled professionals from leading companies to high-potential nonprofits that need assistance overcoming key business challenges, announced four new members have joined its Board of Directors. They are: John Goodhue, vice president of marketing of SiCortex; Steve Neff, CIO of Fidelity Investment Management Technology; Jean Serra, co-founder and partner of Version 2.0 Communications; and David Shapiro, president and CEO of Mass Mentoring Partnership. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Decision Toolbox Outlines Some Key Steps To Recession Proof Your Company's Hiring Process

To recession proof recruitment, companies need to be prepared for each extreme of the job market spectrum: job rich/candidate poor and job poor/candidate rich. With a plan in place for both contingencies, managers can stop worrying about Wall Street and start solving the problem eternally at hand: filling openings quickly with quality candidates. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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