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On to the next few companies on this list (after reviewing out “list of lists” in the last post). What makes a company a “best place to work” is based on many factors, including employee morale, work/life balance, benefits and “perks”. Appearing on the Best list (or any of the “top” lists) is certainly a [...]

It’s been some time since I’ve done a targeted job search post so I thought why not approach the topic again. While today’s post is focused on technology, the concepts and methodologies for focusing on this career choice can be applied to all career choices. I’ve said many times that, even in this economy, there [...]

A few more posts on the Best Companies theme and we will have covered the entire 100 Best Companies to Work For list from Fortune. But today’s post is going to take a slight twist and review similar lists which can provide additional resources in your job search. We will pick up on the list [...]

Today the focus is on finding headhunters and recruiters that fit your needs by providing some basic research and resources for finding these firms or enabling them to find you. The best approach is to use a number of lists that provide the information you need to make your choices. Most if not all of [...]

The fastest growing companies, why do you care? Well for one, not too many companies are growing these days in this economy and the fastest growing companies are, by definition, growing faster than average. Secondly, the fastest growing are the most likely to be adding new jobs to help support their growth. Many of these [...]

Mostly you read about what I think, but occasionally you tell me what you think (website ideas, etc.). So today’s post is a listing of websites that you’ve suggested (in one form or other). I’ll provide my usual brief reviews and then I’ll let you be the judge of these sites.

CEC Search, LLC – This [...]

Many companies on the most admired list are no surprise. They are companies that show up on the list year after year, are universally known and are generally well thought of by anyone who has heard of them. All the more reason for anyone to want to work for one of these companies and all [...]

Hundreds of job search sites are available on the Internet. No way would you have the time to check them all out (nor should you). Are they worth your time? In a word, yes. Should you register with hundreds? No, but you should focus on those that will best meet your needs and you may [...]

After (at least) four long years, Graduation is finally here. If you have a job lined up, congratulations. If not, your are not alone. You are graduating into the worst recession since the Great Depression, but don’t let that get you depressed. There are thousands of jobs out there, it’s just a matter of finding [...]

There’s more to the “Best Companies to work for” list outside of the Fortune.com sites. Greatplacetowork.com is a company that dedicated to helping companies become “the best place to work” through a series of seminars and other resources (take a look if you get a chance). Continuing our review of the Best Companies to work [...]