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Building Better Companies & Careers
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Do You Really Know Who is Working
for You??
You might not realize how vulnerable your business could be. Reference Checks, Background Checks and Drug Screens tell you one thing- historical data. These assessments are solid indicators of an employee's past performance and behavioral tendencies, but unfortunately, they do not always protect you in the future.
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners recently published a study that found 80% of employee theft occurs with employees who have no prior history of fraud or a criminal record. What's more, in-house embezzlement seems to rise as the economy worsens.
Don't be a victim; educate yourself. To learn more about what to look for and how to protect your business, visit businessbrief.com. |
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| Latest Job Seeker Trend: Accessorizing |
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Some are calling it a resume you can wear on your wrist. Others might argue it looks like a bad temporary tattoo. But to some job seekers it's the latest and greatest way to get a job: wearing a yellow bracelet that reads
"I NEED A JOB."
According to the creators of the Lance Armstrong "LiveStrong" look-alikes, it's a creative way for job seekers to network and spread the word they're on the hunt for employment. But how likely is it that these bracelets would compel you to approach job seekers you see wearing them and inquire about their situation? Or maybe even offer an interview? It's not. And is it really THAT bad out there? The answer is NO.
Instead think about getting re-acquainted with former colleagues. Or start a conversation with a stranger in the grocery store.
Have you ever heard the term "six degrees of separation"? You never know where the next opportunity will come from. Be practical and proactive- but don't bring negative attention to yourself. If you feel the need to accessorize, try wearing a watch! |
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| From the Funny Pages |
Hundreds of resumes come across our desks each year. As you can imagine some are more interesting than others. Here are a few more of our favorites:
Describe yourself: Professional Rodeo Cowgirl- I am a very compadent employee.
Qualifications: I am known for touching everyone.
Best Made Up Word on a Resume: Responible
Job Experience: Security guard at Shy Harbo Airport (not to be confused with Sky Harbor Airport) |
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Join us either on
Tuesday, July 21st
or August 11th.
Learn how
Email Marketing,
Search Engine Optimization
and Web Development
can work
together for you!
Bob Woodbury,
Owner of FireDrum Marketing
Thank you to
Jennifer Maggiore,
Should Your Business
Be Using Social Media?
and
Joy Schwertley,
Going Beyond
the
Interview
for leading wonderful Roundtables at Renaissance
in May and June. Each time
we had overflow crowds
and added additional
dates
to host their sessions.
If you haven't yet joined us
for a Roundtable please do!
Roundtables are free and
offer both networking and valuable information to
help
you in business.
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