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 [...]
Archive for August, 2009
The 30 Second Interview
Posted in Job Search Strategies, tagged best resume writers, Charlotte, critique, custom, Darton Group, David Pinkley, executive, nc, north carolina, outplacement, resume, resume sage, resume services, resume writer, the resume sage, writers on August 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Staffing Revenue is on the Upswing
Posted in Research + Statistics, tagged Charlotte Staffing Firms, Darton, Darton Group, Staffing Industry, Staffing Industry Analysts, Staffing Industry Monthly Pulse Survery, Staffing Industry Statistics on August 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Increased Demand for “Fix-It” Specialists
Posted in In the News, Research + Statistics, Workplace Trends, tagged Accounting Consultants, C-level jobs, Charlotte accounting jobs, Charlotte Executive Recruiters, Charlotte finance jobs, Darton Group, Financial Consultants, Workforce Management, workforce trends on August 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Forecast = Increased Demand for Staffing
Posted in In the News, Research + Statistics, Uncategorized, tagged 2009 staffing statistics, CareerBuilder.com, Darton Group, staffing in charlotte, staffing trends on August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Networking Guru to Address DARTON Team
Posted in In the News, Job Search Strategies, Networking, tagged Bobby Sisk, Darton Group, LinkedIn, Networking in Charlotte, Rich Sauser, WCNC on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
10 Tips to Finding a Job Using LinkedIn
Posted in Job Search Strategies, Networking, tagged Darton Group, John Walker, LinkedIn Job Seeking Tips, Mark Weber, Rochelle Rivas on August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Global Business and The Power of Hope
Posted in In the News, tagged Darton Group, Global Corporations, Global Finance, Obama Factor on August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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.
Next Meeting of CBP is August 18, 2009
Posted in Networking, tagged Andrew Blair's Restaurant, Charlotte Business Professionals, Darton Group, John Lassiter, LinkedIn Groups on August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]


