Retirees Going Back To Work

Next time you're asked "Would you like fries with that?" it may be from someone who just got his or her AARP card and not like someone who just got his or her driver's license. Battered retirement investments have led older workers to stay in, or re-enter, the workforce. And the situation has caused a shift in the average age of workers with the percentage of young people dropping to the lowest level since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics started keeping track in 1948. Chris Lawson is a hiring expert and the President of the Eli Daniel Group.

Teen Jobs Being Taken over by Senior Citizens

Teen Jobs Being Taken over by Senior Citizens

 If Junior cannot get a job, blame it on grandma.

Battered pension investment strategies have led mature workers to stay in, or re-enter, the job force. And the situation has triggered a switch in the average age of workers, with the amount of adolescents losing to the minimum level since the U.S. Institution of Work Research began maintaining monitor in 1948.

At this factor, the amount of individuals over 65 in the workers is at its maximum amount since 1965, with almost 2 thousand mature workers coming into since the start of the Excellent Economic downturn. There are now almost 7.7 thousand workers over 65, or 18.5 % of the workers. That is 2 thousand more than the teenager cohort of workers.


It's not just the youthful elderly people who are still kickboxing time. The number of workers over 75 has never been greater, with 7.8 % of that age team in the workers, nearly twice the amount from 1987, when the govt starting maintaining monitor. There are now 1.4 thousand individuals 75 and mature in the workers.

Dennis Jacobe, primary economist for Gallup Inc. in Northern Carolina, said his company has been monitoring the same styles and wanting to understand what exactly is going on.

"There are a couple of different factors," he said. "After the current and economic disaster, a lot of mature People in america lost their pension colony egg." Those workers never have time required to restore their investment strategies, so they have to go back to perform.

"Retirement, in a way, has modified," Jacobe said. "The old way was you preview deals, sit on the seaside and enjoy your pension."

Now more individuals are healthy later in lifestyle and able to perform, so their retirements are invested operating part-time tasks that leave

Should I bring my child to a job interview?

Staffing Firms could tell you a ton of funny testimonies about job interviews. Some of the most halarious testimonies have to do with a applicant's household. Some staffing firms have had youthful employees come in with a parent to haggle salary.

If you have youngsters, there may come a time period that you battle to find them a sitter when you need to go to a job interview. You may think it's necessary to take them to the interview because:
• You may not get the job if you reschedule.
• Perhaps, showing up with cute little ones will land you the job!

If you are inclined to bring your child to a job interview you may want to rethink the situation. Small children have no place in the workplace during an interview. Bringing your child to a job interview can not only create a diversion for you but for the hiring party as well. It can seem disorganized, unprofessional, reckless and disrepectful.

What if You Have No Choice?

It is possible that you have no option. You might discover that you cannot get a sitter. If this happens, contact the potential company instantly. In a non-panicky speech, let them know of the issue and ask the interview if they would like to reschedule. Most likely the interview will reschedule the Interview. Business employers comprehend the needs of a parent or gaurdian with a child. It is important not to sound frustrated or say you're sorry as though you are having difficulties dealing with the issue. Sound as professional and polished as possible, this can only help.

So we thought we would give you a sample of a funny interview that was brought to our attention.

So, Should I bring my child to a job interview?

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Yahoo CEO's resume scandal -- -- When is lying okay?

Chris Lawson, CEO, Eli Daniel Group Featured in the Miami Herald.

Have you ever exaggerated just a little bit to put yourself in the best light possible?

Most of us do, particularly when it comes to our bios or resumes. We take what we've done and word it just so to make ourselves look as accomplished as possible. It's what we're told to do.

But resumes are tricky. Experts tell us it's okay to airbrush our photos, glamorize our accomplishments. Yet, we aren't supposed to cross the line into over-embellishment or take it a step further and add facts that aren't true.

That's where Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson went wrong. He just was fired as CEO after it was found he padded his resume with an embellished college degree, ending his term at the company after
just four months.

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Yikes, Teen unemployment not getting any better but do teens really want to work?

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Texas staffing firm expert, Chris Lawson, President of Eli Daniel Group discusses the recent teen unemployment rate.

I’m Qualified, but Nobody Cares. What’s Wrong with My Resume?

    
One of the most the tedious tasks during a job search is creating a polished resume. You can spend countless hours trying to perfect it, but if you make these simple mistakes you can bet employers will not be burning up your phone. Kendra Lawson with Dallas based staffing firm, Eli Daniel Group, recently met with Ashley Roberts from DFW Close Up to discuss some essential pointers to create a stand out resume.

Mrs. Lawson, Eli Daniel Group’s Executive Vice President, explains some of the most common mistakes candidates make on their resume that can immediately eliminate them from the running in any position.

What you put down on paper others will read. Typos, spelling and grammar are one of the first things that can eliminate an applicant as a potential candidate. With the abundance of qualified resumes companies receive each day, one of the fastest ways to narrow down the stack is to discard the ones with spelling and grammatical errors. As stated by Mrs. Lawson, “About a 3^rd of resumes that come across my desk have a spelling error, typo or grammatical error.” Candidates need to understand the vast importance of submitting an error free resume.

A potential employer will overlook your resume unless you follow these important guidelines.

First, make sure your resume is visually appealing. So what does that mean? You want an employer to read your resume not just toss it from the pile. Include a title, something that catches the eye of the person reviewing your resume, but also matches the position they are trying to fill. Your resume should not be too wordy or cumbersome. The last thing an employer wants is a twenty page resume when they have 100 more to sift through. This can make your resume less appealing or eliminate you as a candidate all together. A few simple tips are to have bullet points and appropriate breaks, so the more eye catching information stands out even with a quick glance.

Second, make sure you’re your resume is specific to your target position and audience. Don’t just make a general resume and throw it out there on a job board hoping to get a job offer or call. That’s not going to work these days. You have to do your research on the position and create a specific resume for it. Read thoroughly through the job description and use verbiage within your resume that correlates directly to the job you are seeking. The target audience will be much more drawn to this method.

Third, make sure you have a clear objective. General objectives such as, “I’m a software sales person, and I want to utilize my skills to improve my knowledge of software” just don’t cut it today. Plus, it’s really self-serving.  A company is not looking for someone who they can help to improve their knowledge, but rather looking for someone who can help the company improve their bottom line.  In today’s world, it’s all about what you have to offer that will benefit the company.

Finally, a summary of qualifications and accomplishments can go a long way. This is your place to shine whether you were the top sales person for the quarter, have won numerous awards, or some other achievements. There is a talented pool of candidates searching for a new job and having the right qualifications can move you to the top of the list. It’s always important to show a track record of your success and be proud of your accomplishments. You may have the best resume in the world in terms of experience, but doing a little bragging about yourself will make it even better. Take the time to make your resume sizzle, and that lets the person know you are the candidate they are looking to hire.

Creating a great resume can be tedious, so when you finish reviewing your work of art have friends look over your final draft. It’s always good to have an extra pair of eyes read through your resume and see if there are any errors you may have overlooked. You never know, you might just go from a qualified candidate that nobody cares about to an in demand candidate that everyone wants!

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Social Media, WHAT IS IT?

"Social media" is a new term for one of the oldest of human activities: communication.

For individuals, the term is completely intuitive: connecting and sharing through online technologies. And when platforms like Facebook and MySpace were built, the Digital Natives (part of Gen X and all of Gen Y) strapped this latest craze to a rocket and blasted it into the popular culture stratosphere.
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Teen Unemployment

Teen Unemployment


Dallas Staffing Firm agency, Chris Lawson from Eli Daniel Group discusses recent increases in teen unemployment. Mr. Lawson and Rachel Crowson from American Network News talk about some solutions to help teens find a job.

The percentage of teens classified as "unemployed" — those who are actively seeking a job but can't get one — is more than three times the national unemployment rate, according to the most recent Department of Labor statistics.