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'It's Like The Wild West' For Background Check Companies

AP | DANIEL WAGNER | Posted 04.11.2012

WASHINGTON -- Thousands of U.S. job hunters are losing out because employers use faulty background-check data drawn from shoddy records, consumer advo...

How To Lose An Intern In 10 Days

George Weiner | Posted 08.20.2011

George Weiner

I thought it would be good to remind not-for-profit managers not lose their top talent -- by explaining some things not to do in your intern's first 10 days.

Government Claims It's Getting Easier To Apply For Federal Jobs

AOL Jobs | Wyatt Kash | Posted 07.19.2011

The director of the federal government's Office of Personnel Management reported new figures today indicating that agencies are making it easier to hi...

Bozeman, MT: Want a Job? Give Us Your Passwords

Lisa Derrick | Posted 11.17.2011

Lisa Derrick

If you want a job working for this city, be prepared to hand over the log in and password info to all your social networking and blogging sites.

Interview Twice? Nice!

Marilyn M. Machlowitz | Posted 05.25.2011

Marilyn M. Machlowitz

Politics isn't my specialty. But in my role as a headhunter, I almost always advocate a second interview. I believe it helps both those doing the hiring and those hoping to be hired.

A Job With Obama? First, a Few Questions

Rick Horowitz | Posted 05.25.2011

Rick Horowitz

When did you realize that Barack was The One? Provide exact month, day, and year of your enlightenment, and the names of at least two (2) witnesses.