WEB 2.0 AND RECRUITING

If you’re a passive job seeker beware of companies that post the same job over and over. 

There is local big box retailer in Birmingham that sales home improvement products. They have an HR Manager job that has been posted for about 2 years. I guarantee you there are plenty of qualified HR Managers that could do that job with half their brain tied behind their back.

Companies that have excessive turnover are not addressing the reasons for the turnover; it could be low pay, poor working conditions, poor management, or a host of other issues. If you have a job, don’t give it up for a company like that. Most likely you will become a casualty too, like the host of other employees before you. If you are not working and need the money, then take your shot. If you get the job just realize it may not last long. Yet, it’s easier to get a job when you have one. You will look more attractive to a company if you are currently working.

So, beware of repeat offender job postings!

Marty Brack
E-mail: mdbrack@crimson.ua.edu
Cell: 205-837-4098