Making Social Networking Work, Negotiating Flexibility Due to Gas Prices, VOL II, Issue 3
Welcome to the Career Pulse from FPC (F-o-r-t-u-n-e Personnel Consultants), Your Executive Recruiting Partners.
In this issue, FPC will highlight important steps to take to make social networking your ally in your job search in addition to tips on negotiating flexible work arrrangements made necessary by high gas prices.
Make Social Networking Your Job Search Ally
The importance of social networking sites in the job search continues to grow. Employers increasingly look to "personal" pages on MySpace and Facebook to make very professional decisions, so it's more important than ever that you take control of your online brand.You may be surprised just how many hiring managers are investigating applicants online. One survey found that 45% of employers view social networking sites (and use search engines like Google) to research candidates. Another 19% said they planned to start or increase this practice in 2008.
Click to see what you can do to control your online brand...
Negotiating Flex Schedule Due to High Gas Prices
Job seekers already have plenty to negotiate when meeting with hiring managers, but the rising price of gasoline can no longer be ignored. If fuel costs are an issue for you as a candidate (and it's likely they are), it's important to know how to bring up the topic and negotiate through it professionally.The average price of a gallon of gas reached $4.00 across the country in June 2008 and is still rising. While prices range by region (California pays the most, with states like Missouri and South Carolina seeing the lowest prices), Americans all feel the impact. The Department of Transportation reported that traffic on public roads was down 4.3% in March, the first time in 30 years that the number of drivers on the road decreased.
Learn How to Negotiate Around High Gas Prices
Ever Thought of Becoming a Recruiter?
For close to 100 years, recruiters have provided a valuable and necessary service to businesses around the world and today the staffing and search business is a multi-billion dollar industry. As a major business segment, recruiting offers individuals a satisfying career-assisting both client companies and individuals with their hiring and career objectives.
Click to learn why thousands of people have chosen careers in recruiting across the country - and why they've chosen FPC
Is FPC Franchise Ownership What's Next for You?
FPC has been franchising since 1973. During that time we have helped countless industry professionals become successful business owners. To determine if you have the desire to master the art of Executive Recruiting, and to consider if you can accomplish your professional goals through FPC franchise ownership, visit our guide to FPC Franchise ownership.