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DARTON recently hosted a networking event that featured guest speaker David Pinkley.  David is Managing Director and Founder of The Resume Sage www.theresumesage.com, an executive resume writing firm based in Charlotte.  With a background in public accounting and a passion for networking, David delivered a dynamic presentation that resonated with DARTON’s team of senior-level project and [...]

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The experts at Staffing Industry Analysts (a research firm covering the staffing industry) released data today indicating that staffing industry revenue is on the rise. Results from the firm’s latest Staffing Industry Monthly Pulse Survey include: * 45% of staffing firms report July temporary staffing revenue trends improved over June * 20% of staffing firms reported [...]

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The DARTON team yesterday read with interest an article published by Workforce Management www.workforce.com that speaks to executive recruiters and the “in demand” skill sets in the c-suite. The article suggests that, much like temporary staffing trends, there is data to suggest that “perm” executive recruiters are seeing an uptick in business.  And the skills [...]

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Is demand for staffing firms on the rise? The answer is “YES” per a newly published report from the folks at www.CareerBuilder.com. CareerBuilder.com suggests more hiring managers plan to use staffing firms in Q3 2009 vs. Q2 2009.  The survey found a weighted percentage of 13.0% of hiring managers planned to use a staffing firm in the third quarter [...]

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After 20 years building a successful and diverse career, Rich Sauser (a CPA, CISA and MBA with an undergraduate degree in Accounting) was laid off from Morgan Stanley and moved to Charlotte as an “unemployed” professional in 2008.  Fast forward to August 2009 – – Rich is regarded locally as a highly networked professional who [...]

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Need more proof that the social media trend is here to stay? The latest issue of greater charlottebiz  magazine (August 2009) cites fascinating research from Nielsen Online. In February 2009, social media usage surpassed web-based email usage for the very first time.  Some other interesting factoids: There are 87% more social media site users now than in [...]

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Using LinkedIn is a “must do” strategy for any professional consultant and/or job seeker in 2009.  John Walker, co-founder of a California-based career education and training company, has published a list of “10 tips” to help you get started on LinkedIn. Read John’s “10 Tips to Finding a Job using LinkedIn” at http://www.secretsofthejobhunt.com/profiles/blogs/10-tips-to-finding-a-job-using. Use LinkedIn [...]

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The latest issue of Global Finance magazine features a cover story entitled “The Power of Hope”. The DARTON team found the story to be an interesting read that provides perspective on how President Obama’s policies are impacting global corporations. Read about the “Obama Factor” and the influence on global business at http://www.gfmag.com/latest/cover-story.html.

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Charlotte Business Professionals (the popular LinkedIn group) has announced the date of its next meeting.  The group will meet again on August 18, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Andrew Blair’s restaurant located near the DARTON office at 1600 Montford Drive. Charlotte mayoral candidate John W. Lassiter will address the group. Learn more and [...]

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