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Those familiar with the work of Neil Howe and William Strauss may have noticed that they refer to what is most commonly called Generation X as the Thirteenth Generation. And while this name hasn’t really stuck with the popular media, it does have some merit. You see, Generation X is the thirteenth generation to have lived under United States rule. But more importantly, some say the Thirteenth Generation derived it’s name from its “reactionary” archetype (for more on Strauss and … Continue reading What’s in a Name?

Years ago, Paul Hawkinson, recruiting industry guru and former editor of The Fordyce Letter, identified 30 steps in the placement process, which he later condensed to 26, as listed here.  Clearly, not all of the steps are required for ALL placements (for instance, if there’s no relo required or the candidate isn’t currently working, certainly there are steps to be skipped).  But you get the gist:  while the talent sourcing and placement process may seem simple, there are actually many individual … Continue reading The PPC…

To be an effective Human Resource professional, it’s important to take personal responsibility to educate and develop yourself. I once read a quote that said, “A college education will make you a living but self development will make you a fortune.” To stay on top of the latest trends and best practices it’s important to keep reading. The Human Resources career path has changed tremendously over the past 5 years or so and it hasn’t gotten any easier. At Aerotek, we are trying to make things easier on you by educating our clients. In addition to writing about New Jersey Employment Law, Engagement, Compensation, HR Best Practices and Recruiting we plan to link you to the best resources to help you manage your career. Below is a list of the Best Selling Human Resources Books found on Amazon.com.

A young female candidate comes to your office for an interview. You notice an engagement ring on her finger, and you begin to wonder, “When is she going to start a family?” An obese gentleman arrives for his interview, and you begin to worry, “Will this man’s health get in the way of his job performance?” When you’re interviewing, you can’t always control the thoughts that pop into your head; however, you can—and must—control the words that come out of … Continue reading New Jersey Job Seekers: 10 Interview Questions to Avoid

Resume E-Mailing Tips We recently received an email, from a person who was applying for work, that was addressed to Bryant Staffing and two other staffing firms with a resume attached.  The email was a continuation of a dialog consisting of several emails between the sender and the person who was editing the resume.  Since this is not the first time we have received an email like this, we thought it might be helpful to give some pointers regarding the … Continue reading Resume Emailing Tips