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Salary: How To Handle The Inevitable Salary Question

When it comes to stating a specific salary you want in a cover letter or during an interview, the advice from experts over the years has been confusing. Today, career counselors say it’s simply unrealistic to keep mum when asked[...]

Counteroffer: A Delicate Balance

When it comes to your career, there are few moments more flattering than receiving a counteroffer. You go out and find a job with a great salary and perhaps a loftier title, only to have your current boss return with[...]

What To Say When They Ask, “Do You Have Any Questios For Me?”

“So, do you have any questions for me?” For many jobseekers, this simple question induces panic. It doesn’t need to be a stressful moment, though. This inevitable question is a good time to initiate a conversation about the skills you’d[...]

How Sklar Maximizes the Human Factor in Hiring

Every candidate offers a unique set of personal skills and traits that are tough to sort out. The best fit depends on recognizing before the hire how those human factors will play out in the workplace. Look at your organization:[...]

1.64 Million Jobs Added in 2011

Unemployment numbers for December 2011 and the year were released today to much applause. Over 1.64 million new jobs were created in 2011; the biggest number since 2006. However it is only partially good news since over 8 million jobs were[...]

Entry Level Hiring is Picking Up

Good news for recent college graduates. An article posted on WSJ online indicates large/private companies are planning to increase hiring for recent college graduates in the coming year. And we have seen a number of individuals in media/advertising secure positions[...]

More People Leaving Jobs Willingly

The job market is picking up and more people are finding new jobs. In fact, In September 2011 more people willingly changed positions. “Total quits rose in September 2011” -highest number since 2008 (New York Times 11/9/2011). This is a[...]

October 2011 – More Employees Added

Good news, in advance of the October 2011 Unemployment Figures, released today from ADP. Employers added 110,000 jobs in October – better than expected or anticipated. Private companies vs Federal/State Jobs are important because over 70% of all jobs created[...]

Holiday Spirit – Stores are Hiring!

Positive news in retail today. The New York Times reported stores are beginning to hire for the holidays and the numbers are better than last year. And in spite of a flat or weak economy, consumers keep shopping. Some of the numbers[...]

Work Emails vs Personal Emails

We all know this or at least have read about the laws but it never hurts to be reminded. Emails written on your work emails are consider the property of your employer. Never look for work, respond to requests for[...]